innerjambo Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Coming on trial from the US of A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Sorry, who ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Former PSG youth, currently playing in the States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/french-winger-keen-to-impress-in-hearts-trial-1-4831617?__twitter_impression=true French winger keen to impress in Hearts trial French winger Killian Colombie is set to join Hearts on trial this winter after impressing in the American college leagues. The Iona College Gaels player plans to train with the Edinburgh club’s reserves as he seeks a route into professional football. Colombie, 23, was born in Paris and played with Paris Saint-Germain as a youth before moving to study in the United States in 2015. He is able to play wide right or wide left and can also operate at right-back if necessary. He claimed ten goals and five assists in 13 games earlier this year playing with Houston-based AHFC Royals in the Player Development League. That led to a trial at Houston Dynamo before he returned to Iona. New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes have invited Colombie to train with them during the winter after he won the First-Team All-MAAC award with Iona in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. He is also named in this year’s Top College Prospects list. Colombie is eager to secure a move to Europe or a Major League Soccer club and plans to spend time in Edinburgh with Hearts over the next few weeks. “When I came here (Iona) in 2015, I said to myself: ‘I’m going to get to the MLS somehow,” said Colombie. “I don’t know how yet but I’ll be there eventually. I just had a plan and I stuck to it, and now everything seems to fall into place. “To go to the MLS draft is prestigious and it gives you much exposure. It seems best to go the MLS path first. In the future, I would love to play in Europe of course. But if the door is open now and I have the chance to play in a competitive European League, obviously I will go for it.” James Hamilton, head coach of the Iona College Gaels, told the Ionian News: “You look at Killian and you see a professional athlete. Technically, he’s got all the tools and he’s greatly improved the mental side of his game. For me, ability aside, he’s absolutely driven to what he wants to achieve and you better get out of the way when he’s coming.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkierobroy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Sounds like an evil race in Tom Baker era Doctor Who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 We do love a good name ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Bit of a step up but good luck to the boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haveyouheard 22 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Never know might be a find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franko1874 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, bairdy said: Sorry, who ? Mind that time you'd heard of Peter Haring, Bobby Zlamal, Clevid Dikamona etc?? Na, didn't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Is it just me or could we sign someone who could do a job now, rather than being a great prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, franko1874 said: Mind that time you'd heard of Peter Haring, Bobby Zlamal, Clevid Dikamona etc?? Na, didn't think so. Didn't say I didn't rate him. Just never heard of him. OK by you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Baxfee said: Is it just me or could we sign someone who could do a job now, rather than being a great prospect. We've signed like 18 players this season! We did sign for now, we are also looking to the future. Makes sense no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sausage Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Hopefully turns out to be better than the boy we signed and lined to Stirling Albion. Whatever happened to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 24 minutes ago, Irufushi said: Thanks for that. No harm in giving the guy a trial,? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franko1874 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Baxfee said: Is it just me or could we sign someone who could do a job now, rather than being a great prospect. What's to say we haven't got someone in the pipeline 'who could do a job now'? Too many fans wanting to put in a dig in when it's a name they've never heard of ? The boy is on trial, not even signed yet, might be shite, might be a gem but I'll leave it up to the management team to decide ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franko1874 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, bairdy said: Didn't say I didn't rate him. Just never heard of him. OK by you ? You crack on lad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Just because he's a columbian drug dealer doesn't mean he can't play football. Wouldn't stand for any nonsense at the Giro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, franko1874 said: You crack on lad ? Long time since I've been called a lad. Cheers ! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Already full blown arguments under way in this thread. You just gotta love this place for entertainment, if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 39 minutes ago, Baxfee said: Is it just me or could we sign someone who could do a job now, rather than being a great prospect. It's just you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, innerjambo said: Already full blown arguments under way in this thread. You just gotta love this place for entertainment, if nothing else. Unreal eh? Nobody had heard of him 15 minutes ago but are now arguing about him. Edited November 18, 2018 by iantjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Hearts looking ahead and not letting the grass grow etc..... Rerr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 3rd keeper came from the same background Kevin Silva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Story in the Ionian News 3 days ago but denied access European regulators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedster Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Hope he shows up well, but USA college soccer is a low standard through all the various associations, naia, ncaa, njcaa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Good luck to him. I like the look of him from that video, but it's about showing that at a far higher level ofcourse 3 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: 3rd keeper came from the same background Kevin Silva Absolutely right. We're giving someone a chance, scout well and you can unearth a few gems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 I'm all in favor of giving these guys a trial. And if they really impress on that trial.............bingo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, innerjambo said: I'm all in favor of giving these guys a trial. And if they really impress on that trial.............bingo!! Exactly, he’s 23 so I think we’d be looking at him to make a first team impact pretty quickly. So if he does win a contract, he’ll have to be exceptionally good because he’s not got years of development. No harm in taking a look at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 These players will probably be pretty cheap too. Worth taking a few on trial and if we unearth a gem or two we're making cash. I thought he'd have been a striker given our present need for someone to put the ball in the ****ing net.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 David Weir came from the US college route and was of a similar age when he signed for Falkirk. He turned out not too bad. Worth a try with this lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Been in the pipeline for a while this. Quite rated by Houston coaches - source is a family member of mine who lived in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Oliver Twist said: Hearts looking ahead and not letting the grass grow etc..... Rerr. Not until we have a game at home against Celtic anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 4 hours ago, Baxfee said: Is it just me or could we sign someone who could do a job now, rather than being a great prospect. Yeah, it's shocking that we don't already have anyone like that lined up to join us in January, and didn't sign any players like that in the summer either. Absolute disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 1 hour ago, PTBCAL said: Been in the pipeline for a while this. Quite rated by Houston coaches - source is a family member of mine who lived in Houston. Interesting, must be someone we have a good feeling about if it has been in the pipeline for a while. Obviously being 23 with only college soccer experience always makes me cautious (though as others have pointed out it didn't hold back David Weir) but always happy for us to at least give people like this a trial for them to prove themselves. Certainly from the clips he seems a pacy winger with a good shot on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 4 hours ago, gedster said: Hope he shows up well, but USA college soccer is a low standard through all the various associations, naia, ncaa, njcaa. Low Standard? Compared to what? There’s a lot of 18-22 year old footballers in Scotland who could learn a lot from US college footballers with regards to practice and diet. Not all I’ll grant you. Theres a few very good football players came through the college ranks. Not saying this kid is either good or bad. I have no clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I’d rather we just wait until these lads have played at a really high level before we get them. That way they’ll cost us lots of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 He'll get a deal from what I've seen. Talented player, the sort clubs would always gamble on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Always worth giving someone a chance, hope he shines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Looks very fast anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Another French winger signed by Levein, Jean-Louis Valois, didn't turn pro until 21. With this lad having been at PSG as a youth sounds an interesting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogaza Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 We'll see. Watched the first minute of that video, main conclusion is the defending is absolutely hopeless in whatever league that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Looks like the next step for him is to test himself in the rigours of a stronger, more physical league. Seems to stick out in that division which suggests he’s got to make a step up. In the snippets shown he seems to have decent technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) Same age as Sam Nicholson. The PSG link makes it a little more interesting but to have not made the MLS by 23 is a little concerning as there are tons of very average players in that league. Fingers crossed he's a late bloomer. Edited November 19, 2018 by Taffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 The lad looks quick and his finishing technique is superb, definitely worth a wee look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, Taffin said: Same age as Sam Nicholson. The PSG link makes it a little more interesting but to have not made the MLS by 23 is a little concerning as there are tons of very average players in that league. Fingers crossed he's a late bloomer. Said he went to america to study did it not? That would be the reason he is playing at a low level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrekeo Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 11 hours ago, Finlay James said: David Weir came from the US college route and was of a similar age when he signed for Falkirk. He turned out not too bad. Worth a try with this lad. Don’t bring your reasoned logic here thank you very much, It’s not welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Was at PGS, went to the states to study and continued to play football at college level. Looks technically good and fast. Well worth a look, to do that at his age and to move from PSG for education then he must have his head screwed on well. Kind of player who would seem to fit in with the ethos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB21 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Gav M said: Was at PGS, went to the states to study and continued to play football at college level. Looks technically good and fast. Well worth a look, to do that at his age and to move from PSG for education then he must have his head screwed on well. Kind of player who would seem to fit in with the ethos. Good post. Clearly he wanted to complete his education first to ensure he had something to fall back on if his football dream failed. America has great college set ups for all sports but it’s always about education first and foremost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 8 hours ago, Jamhammer said: I’d rather we just wait until these lads have played at a really high level before we get them. That way they’ll cost us lots of money Love the good old mashie niblick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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