the jambo-rocker Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I don't claim to know the ins and outs of it but if these schools are getting the best local talent then surely that's the point and they will have more than the others? Gilmour for example is from Ardrossan as far as I know - his dad used to play for the Winton - but goes to Grange Academy in Kilmarnock which is not only not his local school but is a different local authority. It's not that the performance schools are producing the best players - they're recruiting them. Here's the list of schools btw: Braidhurst High School (Motherwell) Broughton High School (Edinburgh) Graeme High School (Falkirk) Grange Academy (Kilmarnock) Hazlehead Academy (Aberdeen) Holyrood Secondary School (Glasgow) St John’s High School (Dundee) Would have thought Inverness would have had a school as well. That's quite a catchment area vacuum considering the amount of schools in the central belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoRaj Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Lol that archie knox story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 It's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique Malonga Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Here's the lads debut for the 16s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernJambo Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Archie Knox's da threatened to batter McCarthy's da. Was never going to work out after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 19 hours ago, RandomGuy. said: And it was a shite excuse, he, like McGeady, were always going to choose Ireland. He just wanted an easier life when playing in this Country. As far as I'm led to believe Billy Stark rejected Hamilton's approach to cap the boy, if that's the case he's quite right to give Scotland a GIRFUY. If we can't identify clearly talented kids at 15/16 unless they're at the Ugly Sisters we really should get better people into positions of influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwithme Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I see various stories about Archie Knox. Not sure how just many of them are meant to be serious but Knox firmly denied such stories. He said that he emphasised to Hamilton manger Billy Reid that McCarthy had plenty of time to choose to play for Scotland. In the end it was the player's decision. If he had really wanted to play for Scotland he would have waited a bit longer than age 15 or whatever it was. The same sort of thing applies to Dembele of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Aye knox is gonna tell the press what he said and why Mccarthy was lost to, Scotland that's likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 5 hours ago, the jambo-rocker said: Would have thought Inverness would have had a school as well. That's quite a catchment area vacuum considering the amount of schools in the central belt. I guess pupils from those areas would be encouraged to relocate with a bit of help - population is so low in that part of Scotland perhaps to justify it. Aberdeen goalie Archie Mair's from the Turriff area - that is a doable but long daily journey. Not sure I'd want to drive an hour to work each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 If rumours are true, Dembele could be up against Joey Barton very soon. #prayforDembele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny131 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 5 hours ago, Dominique Malonga said: Here's the lads debut for the 16s. That flick outside the box and the take down on the left was impressive indeed, looks a right prospect let's hope he sticks with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Fairly average highlights package (but still good for a 13 year old!!!!) up until that last one, fucking brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique Malonga Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 That flick outside the box and the take down on the left was impressive indeed, looks a right prospect let's hope he sticks with us. Notice how he doesn't just fire it in the box when no ones there, not afraid to just turn back and keep the ball. Looks a really good prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Bhoy Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I hope we manage to keep the wee guy at Celtic & he does go on to play in the full Scotland set-up. I genuinely believe this wee guy could go on to be a world star in football. Both my club & country could benefit greatly from having him in the side if he keeps developing like he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Davie Bhoy said: I hope we manage to keep the wee guy at Celtic & he does go on to play in the full Scotland set-up. I genuinely believe this wee guy could go on to be a world star in football. Both my club & country could benefit greatly from having him in the side if he keeps developing like he is. I remember the same stuff being said about Feruz, then people creaming themselves when he went to Chelsea. The pressure on this kid already is ridiculous. I really hope he doesn't turn out like Feruz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimter-boys Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Wee lad already has a Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karamoko_Dembele Wish I had one at age 13 just shows how quickly the boy has been bombarded into relative fame. Wish the media frenzy would stop so he can continue his development in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Why was it necessary for Celtic to throw him into that under-20 game? The hype is ridiculous and it's not going to do him any favours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Don't agree, very archaic attitude, if he's that good he's gonna have to get used to it. Hey thought that best for his development, the hype jjust comes with the territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 It's unfortunate that a fud like Feruz is being used as a comparison for Dembele. They could be completely different characters and the former's failure has zero bearing on the latter without taking that into consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 36 minutes ago, cmontheloknow said: It's unfortunate that a fud like Feruz is being used as a comparison for Dembele. They could be completely different characters and the former's failure has zero bearing on the latter without taking that into consideration. If he turns out to have a solid mental attitude then he will go far but most young teenagers don't. It doesn't help when you're being talked up constantly, that must have an affect on your attitude to training. I felt a bit sorry for Feruz - Chelsea is a bit of a trap for young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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