Footballfirst Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I watched a game between what was loosely the U19s and U17s this morning. The younger side won 4-3, although the result wasn't too important. Some good preformances from Billy King, Sam Nicholson, Ryan Stewart. Adam King, Angus Beith, Mikey Thomson and Callum Tapping. There were a couple of trialists however, one was a Swedish centreback who was recommended by Dave McPherson. He looked a bit off the pace though and was subbed at half time. The "U17" side had an overage American trialist keeper who I have identified as Andrew Dykstra, who has played in the MLS with Chicago, but is currently with a semi pro USL side Charleston Battery. He is 6' 4", aged 25 and looks pretty decent. I mention that as I was told that we currently have no senior keepers who have signed up beyond the end of the season. http://en.wikipedia..../Andrew_Dykstra I also spoke to Denis P. He had his hernia operation on Tuesday but will be back swimming and in the gym next week and hopes to be able to resume full training a couple of weeks after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Our new keeper for next season? American keepers are always pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 He better spend the next 7 months cultivating a decent moustache if he wants to live up to the good Dykstra name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I watched a game between what was loosely the U19s and U17s this morning. The younger side won 4-3, although the result wasn't too important. Some good preformances from Billy King, Sam Nicholson, Ryan Stewart. Adam King, Angus Beith, Mikey Thomson and Callum Tapping. There were a couple of trialists however, one was a Swedish centreback who was recommended by Dave McPherson. He looked a bit off the pace though and was subbed at half time. The "U17" side had an overage American trialist keeper who I have identified as Andrew Dykstra, who has played in the MLS with Chicago, but is currently with a semi pro USL side Charleston Battery. He is 6' 4", aged 25 and looks pretty decent. I mention that as I was told that we currently have no senior keepers who have signed up beyond the end of the season. http://en.wikipedia..../Andrew_Dykstra I also spoke to Denis P. He had his hernia operation on Tuesday but will be back swimming and in the gym next week and hopes to be able to resume full training a couple of weeks after that. FF - do you know if our U19s arevplaying Spartans on the 31st down at theirs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 FF - do you know if our U19s arevplaying Spartans on the 31st down at theirs? Yes - 11am at Ainslie Park. It's on the Spartans website as a Hearts XI. http://www.spartansfc.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Tucker Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 :interesting: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Yes - 11am at Ainslie Park. It's on the Spartans website as a Hearts XI. http://www.spartansfc.com/ Cheers Might head down but I am out on the 30th for a few..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross21 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Was gonna go watch this but a certain kickbacker failed to text me back!! At the wind-up of course, but good to keep them kicking over Will be there next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 He better spend the next 7 months cultivating a decent moustache if he wants to live up to the good Dykstra name. That, and sideline in the porn industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I watched a game between what was loosely the U19s and U17s this morning. The younger side won 4-3, although the result wasn't too important. Some good preformances from Billy King, Sam Nicholson, Ryan Stewart. Adam King, Angus Beith, Mikey Thomson and Callum Tapping. There were a couple of trialists however, one was a Swedish centreback who was recommended by Dave McPherson. He looked a bit off the pace though and was subbed at half time. The "U17" side had an overage American trialist keeper who I have identified as Andrew Dykstra, who has played in the MLS with Chicago, but is currently with a semi pro USL side Charleston Battery. He is 6' 4", aged 25 and looks pretty decent. I mention that as I was told that we currently have no senior keepers who have signed up beyond the end of the season. http://en.wikipedia..../Andrew_Dykstra I also spoke to Denis P. He had his hernia operation on Tuesday but will be back swimming and in the gym next week and hopes to be able to resume full training a couple of weeks after that. FF, any idea which under 19(s) will be on the bench tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 American keepers are always pretty good. I'll say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swavkav Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Our new keeper for next season? American keepers are always pretty good. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midloth_Iain Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 American keepers are always pretty good. Maybe they took up "soccer" after failing in their original career choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 FF, any idea which under 19(s) will be on the bench tomorrow? Your guess is as good as mine. Temps turned up for training today so he may make it despite being unwell earlier in the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesmith Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 No chance of a work permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 No chance of a work permit. No but we could get Rangers or Celtic to get one for us and loan him from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 Was gonna go watch this but a certain kickbacker failed to text me back!! At the wind-up of course, but good to keep them kicking over Will be there next week Apologies, I didn't notice it until I got another text later in the afternoon. However, it was already into the 2nd half when you sent it, at least going by the time on the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyC Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I was talking to an Under 19's player that I know tonight and he says Dykstra is "a class keeper". Make of it what you will but he says that he stopped some good shots today with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 maybe these two will come with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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