Sydney Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I've not seen him - is he going to make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Mayhem Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 When I saw him a few times last year he certainly looks as if he's got really good balance and movement but he was very slight, time will tell id he bulks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Yes he's a very good wee player, can sometimes be a bit too selfish but certainly has plenty skill - last time I saw him he still has to fully develop physically but the kid certainly has ability....maybe not a good analogy but Riordan was kinda similar regards build & physique at that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walton1983 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Yes he's a very good wee player, can sometimes be a bit too selfish but certainly has plenty skill - last time I saw him he still has to fully develop physically but the kid certainly has ability....maybe not a good analogy but Riordan was kinda similar regards build & physique at that age. He was released by Aberdeen as a youngster and played at Stenhousemuir. Talented player but physique against him. Would love to see him make it but have my doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaing Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 must surely be given a chance ahead of clum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Keeps his attitude correct then he could possibly be a forward in the Donald Ford mould. Donald was not the bulkiest of a player. His footballing brain was second to none. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornhillHearts Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nothing like Donald Ford, he has a chance and its a big year for him, he needs to fill out but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 According to a Raith Rovers fan he's very talented but, as others have said, lightweight. He started his loan spell with them well but then faded. The dip in his form coincided with him starting to wear yellow boots; a sign of bigheadedness? My friend did make the point that it's very difficult to play up front for Rovers due to the hopelessness of their midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 yellow boots are something of a disgrace tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Juan Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 My friend did make the point that it's very difficult to play up front for Rovers due to the hopelessness of their midfield. Sounds like ourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 He's fast and he's skillfill but he has the build of Zola Budd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 He's fast and he's skillfill but he has the build of Zola Budd. Surely the club can afford boots for him!! I've not seen him but I ask those who have is he similar in physique to McGeady? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I would be suprised. Technically very good. But hasn't impressed at Raith and with the way the club is that the moment with the development players it isn't that I can't see him being moulded into a first team plyer. I'm afraid at the moment if you are to get into the first team as a young player then you will have to be really really good if you are going to stay. ie look at the likes of Elliot and Mole. They had decent ability but stagnated. Actually probably got worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I've not seen him but I ask those who have is he similar in physique to McGeady? A 14 year old McGeady perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I've not seen him - is he going to make it? Saw him play for Stenny in the Scottish cup against Preston Athletic a couple of years back,didn't really impress me at all,in fact I was talking to a Stenny fan and I said that if they had a centre forward they could have beaten Preston,I was kind fo taken aback when he told me that Templeton WAS their forward,I thought he was an attacking mid-fielder or a right winger at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Saw him play for Stenny in the Scottish cup against Preston Athletic a couple of years back,didn't really impress me at all,in fact I was talking to a Stenny fan and I said that if they had a centre forward they could have beaten Preston,I was kind fo taken aback when he told me that Templeton WAS their forward,I thought he was an attacking mid-fielder or a right winger at times. Yeah was at that game. Did not impress me at all. Way to slight. Have seen him a few times since and he is still the same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I would be suprised. Technically very good. But hasn't impressed at Raith and with the way the club is that the moment with the development players it isn't that I can't see him being moulded into a first team plyer. I'm afraid at the moment if you are to get into the first team as a young player then you will have to be really really good if you are going to stay. ie look at the likes of Elliot and Mole. They had decent ability but stagnated. Actually probably got worse. Am i correct in saying he didn't make the starting lineup for Raith in one of the play-off semi finals? Was he injured? Because if not then i cant see him making it at Hearts if he's not even first choice for Raith... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Am i correct in saying he didn't make the starting lineup for Raith in one of the play-off semi finals? Was he injured? Because if not then i cant see him making it at Hearts if he's not even first choice for Raith... I wouldn't be suprised if that was the case. He wasn't rated all that much at Starks Park (By the fans anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I wouldn't be suprised if that was the case. He wasn't rated all that much at Starks Park (By the fans anyway). Its hardly a glowing reference. I know its a very simplistic way of looking at things and i don't know the actual circumstances, but thats 3 high profile youngsters we've sent out on loan now who haven't performed for whatever reason(s), which is worrying no matter how you look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVodka Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Get him on the maximuscle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 TBH when I found out Hearts were signing him I had to look about 3 times just to make sure it was the same player that I had seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Russell Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Watched him play a couple of times against Brechin City last season. Very slight figure but he is good on the ball and packs a decent shot when he gets the chance. Think he lacks a bit of confidence but certainly needs to baulk up a bit, makes twiggy look overweight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 the raith fans where not overly impressed Apparently too greedy, too weak and didnt bother when it didnt suit him sounds like too many of our players, sadly I dont think he is going to have what it takes to step up to become a SPL regular The talent is there though so maybe a decent manager will just about manage it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 the raith fans where not overly impressed Apparently too greedy, too weak and didnt bother when it didnt suit him sounds like too many of our players, sadly I dont think he is going to have what it takes to step up to become a SPL regular The talent is there though so maybe a decent manager will just about manage it Perhaps its just attitude/lack of interest that are holding all our on-loan youngsters back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Perhaps its just attitude/lack of interest that are holding all our on-loan youngsters back? Doubt it I think most are just simply not good enough for FT professional football, Im sure there may be an exception (templeton most likely) but the likes of armstrongs, mclaughlin, pelosi etc should all be finishing there apprenticeships as sparkies and plumbers about now, not picking up a FT wage from us Harsh but true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Out of interest, Prancer - are there actually any of our younger players who you do actually rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Out of interest, Prancer - are there actually any of our younger players who you do actually rate? Yes but I am not going to delude myself that most of the average pish we do have will make it Players with a chance imo (some have already made it) Bjornson Kelly - if he can get over injury Rapnik Brown McGowan - As a centre half Doherty - a bit older but if he can put his injuries behind him maybe Husband Glen Eggert Driver Wallace Elliot - Controversial I know but I reckon he has it Templeton - make or break season needs to become more disciplined and a team player The younger boys ( love, balatoni , wood etc etc) I havent seen enough of to share an opinion of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Yes but I am not going to delude myself that most of the average pish we do have will make it Players with a chance imo (some have already made it) Bjornson Kelly - if he can get over injury Rapnik Brown McGowan - As a centre half Doherty - a bit older but if he can put his injuries behind him maybe Husband Glen Eggert Driver Wallace Elliot - Controversial I know but I reckon he has it Templeton - make or break season needs to become more disciplined and a team player The younger boys ( love, balatoni , wood etc etc) I havent seen enough of to share an opinion of. I would say our most promising youths are: GK Bjornsson RB J.Brown LB M.Delands CB McGowan (& Balatoni) CB Rapnik RM D.Thomson CM McCallion (& J.Stewart) LM Husband (& J.Woods) RW Robinson (& Templeton) CF Glen (& Love) LW Visconte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterEgo Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I would say our most promising youths are:GK Bjornsson RB J.Brown LB M.Delands CB McGowan (& Balatoni) CB Rapnik RM D.Thomson CM McCallion (& J.Stewart) LM Husband (& J.Woods) RW Robinson (& Templeton) CF Glen (& Love) LW Visconte No Matt Park? Pity, I thought he was going to be decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 No Matt Park? Pity, I thought he was going to be decent. He's slightly older than the kids I listed and I've only ever him seen him live once - looks decent enough but has had some injury & work permit problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Yes but I am not going to delude myself that most of the average pish we do have will make it Players with a chance imo (some have already made it) Bjornson Kelly - if he can get over injury Rapnik Brown McGowan - As a centre half Doherty - a bit older but if he can put his injuries behind him maybe Husband Glen Eggert Driver Wallace Elliot - Controversial I know but I reckon he has it Templeton - make or break season needs to become more disciplined and a team player The younger boys ( love, balatoni , wood etc etc) I havent seen enough of to share an opinion of. No Pelosi?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochend Brazil Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 No Pelosi?? My workmate is a Raith fan and is involved with the board etc. He claimed that Pelosi fancys a crack at it down south and that he said that Templeton will not cut in SPL as he is to greedy and lightweight. I had asked was Mrs Pelosi looking to move closer to Ashley and that my workmate replied by saying he said that he aint with her anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g41 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I would say our most promising youths are:GK Bjornsson RB J.Brown LB M.Delands CB McGowan (& Balatoni) CB Rapnik RM D.Thomson CM McCallion (& J.Stewart) LM Husband (& J.Woods) RW Robinson (& Templeton) CF Glen (& Love) LW Visconte McCallion has been released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 McCallion has been released. Well there you go...the kid looked a skillful player so I'm surprised at that..how do you know this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Well there you go...the kid looked a skillful player so I'm surprised at that..how do you know this? did he not have "issues" with the set up though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 did he not have "issues" with the set up though I've no idea...did he? can you elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrrrrrrr Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I've no idea...did he? can you elaborate? Well I had heard he was a bit of a ned whose social hobbies where at odds with professional football which caused the coaches and him to fall out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Well I had heard he was a bit of a ned whose social hobbies where at odds with professional football which caused the coaches and him to fall out ah okay - well that's a shame cos he seemed to be a decent player.....I remember when Ian Harty (currently an ageing striker in some SFL team) played at Hearts youths - the guy was really really talented and playing several years ahead of his age group but he came from a wild family clan notorius in the wishaw area and the chat was our then manager or coach sandy clark had him staying at his house on friday nights to make sure he wasn't out robbing cars or setting fire to chip shops etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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