Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 2 hours ago, kenrobell said: Shouldn't be treating cups with contempt any way just because a certain manager does Any cup that facilitates B teams should be treated like a piece of old dusty jobby on your shoe. I’d play the Dumbarton Utd/U20 boys in every single game until it changes. I couldn’t give a monkeys about the increased prize money whilst these daft B teams are involved. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Quitely Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Any cup that facilitates B teams should be treated like a piece of old dusty jobby on your shoe. I’d play the Dumbarton Utd/U20 boys in every single game until it changes. I couldn’t give a monkeys about the increased prize money whilst these daft B teams are involved. You'd give a monkey's if you were a member of the current DFC Board, that's for sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 45 minutes ago, Frank Quitely said: You'd give a monkey's if you were a member of the current DFC Board, that's for sure. Just as well I’m not a member of the current DFC board. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeSons Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 16 hours ago, Nowhereman said: Right up there with winning the Stirlingshire Cup Did 3,000 Sons fans turn up for that final? Must have missed that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 On 14/08/2024 at 18:28, O'Kelly Isley III said: I liked the look of young Shields a lot, and it was fascinating to see a winger as direct as an arrow alongside one who produces more slaloms in a season than Glenshee. He reminded me of Mickey Rankine who briefly lit up Boghead in the 1980's before an appalling tackle by a former Morton player of this parish effectively curtailed his career. I hope we see him again soon. Delighted to see that he's in the squad for Cove tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 38 minutes ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: Delighted to see that he's in the squad for Cove tomorrow. Do you know how old Shields is? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, The Moonster said: Do you know how old Shields is? I don't know anything other than what I saw the other night. He came over at the end of the game and I'd reckon he was maybe 19 say ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: I don't know anything other than what I saw the other night. He came over at the end of the game and I'd reckon he was maybe 19 say ? Just looking to update my squad list but can't find an age for him anywhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS_Dumbarton Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 9 hours ago, The Moonster said: Just looking to update my squad list but can't find an age for him anywhere. Looks like he's still in high school, so probably 17-18 https://scottishschoolsfa.co.uk/boys-international-squad-2024/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 hour ago, CS_Dumbarton said: Looks like he's still in high school, so probably 17-18 https://scottishschoolsfa.co.uk/boys-international-squad-2024/ Cheers. I see a young Mr Prunty is on that list as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 4 minutes ago, The Moonster said: Cheers. I see a young Mr Prunty is on that list as well. Playing in goals. Glad his time as a ball boy wasn't wasted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 13 hours ago, The Moonster said: Do you know how old Shields is? Oct 06 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 minute ago, Skyline Drifter said: Oct 06 I've got footballs older than that FFS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 18 minutes ago, Jan Vojáček said: I've got footballs older than that FFS He's very nearly 18. Its not that young. Aidan Smith scored for us at Ibrox when he was younger. Lewis Gibson made his debut at 16 two years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 minute ago, Skyline Drifter said: He's very nearly 18. Its not that young. Aidan Smith scored for us at Ibrox when he was younger. Lewis Gibson made his debut at 16 two years ago. Given the only youth products we've ever had come through at Dumbarton are Nicky Devlin, Tony Wallace and Martin McNiff, forgive us if we get a wee bit excited about two 17 year olds breaking into our first team. It doesn't happen for us, ever really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 8 minutes ago, Skyline Drifter said: He's very nearly 18. Its not that young. Aidan Smith scored for us at Ibrox when he was younger. Lewis Gibson made his debut at 16 two years ago. 4 minutes ago, The Moonster said: Given the only youth products we've ever had come through at Dumbarton are Nicky Devlin, Tony Wallace and Martin McNiff, forgive us if we get a wee bit excited about two 17 year olds breaking into our first team. It doesn't happen for us, ever really. And all the guys mentioned there are a decent chunk older than me, so I'm experiencing this 'WTF, I remember that year' feeling for the first time with our own youth players. Who was the last guy we had come through who got us excited? Must be from the Donald McCallum, Joe Coleman or Ally McKerracher era. McCallum looked incredible in his first few games but just never really kicked on any. Shame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 hour ago, Jan Vojáček said: And all the guys mentioned there are a decent chunk older than me, so I'm experiencing this 'WTF, I remember that year' feeling for the first time with our own youth players. Who was the last guy we had come through who got us excited? Must be from the Donald McCallum, Joe Coleman or Ally McKerracher era. McCallum looked incredible in his first few games but just never really kicked on any. Shame. McCallum was the last one who threatened to make it. I remember him scoring a really good strike at home on a midweek night from outside the box and thinking if he could bulk up he'd be a useful player but it wasn't to be. I know Shields and Grivas have both been brought in from another club and aren't really products of our youth system but it's encouraging that the U20s are at least able to attract boys to come in and flirt with the first team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeezebox-son Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 3 hours ago, The Moonster said: McCallum was the last one who threatened to make it. I remember him scoring a really good strike at home on a midweek night from outside the box and thinking if he could bulk up he'd be a useful player but it wasn't to be. I know Shields and Grivas have both been brought in from another club and aren't really products of our youth system but it's encouraging that the U20s are at least able to attract boys to come in and flirt with the first team. That would've been a midweek thumping of Alloa, I think? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrobell Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Point well earned was celebrating when goal came up on Flashscore 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeSons Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 minute ago, kenrobell said: Point well earned was celebrating when goal came up on Flashscore Likewise, a big celebration from me, too. Feels like it’s been a while since we’ve had to follow along like that, without a stream. It’s painful, but great when the goal flashes up. I had a 4 1/2 hour exam today and am absolutely knackered, so that was a lovely end to the day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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