aberdeen1970 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Theres no paranoia involved. We all know from experience exactly how the SFA and SPFL would approach this and its certainly not going to be with a new found sense of equality for all clubs. I like the idea of colt teams itself, I just dont believe theyd be properly implemented in Scotland. And I think the point about teams losing even more fans to the OF still stands, in a few years clubs like Kilmarnock, Motherwell, Airdrie, Patrick whatever would be badly affected as many of their fans decide they want to watch Celtic/Rangers colts. So it gets used by the OF as another way to screw everyone else. Not against it in principal just to many ways it will be twisted to suit those 2 teams.Sadly I completely agree. A good idea in principle which would be implemented in a flawed manner in Scotland to the benefit of 2 teams Link to comment
The Cockney Don Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 No game this coming week, next game is due on the 19th away to St.Johnstone (no venue or kick-off time set yet). Link to comment
strachanmcgheegoal Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Sadly I completely agree. A good idea in principle which would be implemented in a flawed manner in Scotland to the benefit of 2 teamsI dont have an issue if its to the benefit of two teams per se. Or 1 or 3 or whatever. Its when I can immediately think of reasons as to why it would be to the detriment of the other 40 clubs with no business case being put up for the positives - some misty eyed nonsense about Europe nthat- that I have the issue. Crowds and player pools being two obvious negatives for starters. Link to comment
Reliablesource Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 There are far more important issues in Scottish football that could/should be addressed way before the insignificant case put forward re 'colt' teams. IMO. Link to comment
Dynamo Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Would be good to hear any regular U20s watchers opinions on how our young lads compare to the youngsters Hearts have been playing in their first team. Link to comment
RUL Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 It's interesting because the Hearts youngsters appear to be coping fine, two 16 year olds last night. Link to comment
V for Vendetta Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Yep. But then its not just about how they cope in a one of game? Can there be draw backs later in their development if they get game time at a young age? Link to comment
Betty Swallicks Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 It's interesting because the Hearts youngsters appear to be coping fine, two 16 year olds last night. Easier at a club with such low expectation levels and poorer squad. Edit: I 've almost agreed with MT there so off for a hot shower and lie down. Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Why do people hate the colt teams idea so much?it's unfair for other teams who will inevitably will lose their league status, or not gain league status, because of Rangers B side, or whoever. Link to comment
ollie1903 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Would be good to hear any regular U20s watchers opinions on how our young lads compare to the youngsters Hearts have been playing in their first team.Harry Cochrane and Anthony McDonald have not been regulars at international level, although the most recent squads, post last years victory shield, Id imagine they would have been included if not for both suffering long term injuries. Good players, but if comparing players of ours who play in similar positions, Id rate Seb Ross ahead of Harry at this time. Ethan Ross seems to have cemented his place in the international squad so will be interesting to see what happens now that Anthony is getting first team exposure Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Seb Ross and Deano down with the first team today i believe. Link to comment
ollie1903 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Seb Ross and Deano down with the first team today i believe.Indeed they were, and Archie Mair also. Archie takes part in most warm ups now, Dean and Seb both been involved in a few matchday squads without making the 18. Great experience though and with a bit of luck hopefully a wee cameo appearance can be round the corner. Hes not impatient and realises hes only been full time for 6 months, but hes itching. 5 Link to comment
Sonoftherock Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Anyone seen much of the two 16 year olds that played for hearts today, when they ended Celtics unbeaten run? Central midfielder got the first goal and the Motm champagne... up against Scott Brown no less. Must be a fair talent? Link to comment
BWG Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Anyone seen much of the two 16 year olds that played for hearts today, when they ended Celtics unbeaten run? Central midfielder got the first goal and the Motm champagne... up against Scott Brown no less. Must be a fair talent? Shame he canna drink it eh? Link to comment
Sonoftherock Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Shame he canna drink it eh?Will be a good 18th birthday party if he carries on collecting the bubbles! Link to comment
mcdougall(4) Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Shame he canna drink it eh?They had to give it to the boy who got the two goals instead Link to comment
RAZOR Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Anyone seen much of the two 16 year olds that played for hearts today, when they ended Celtics unbeaten run?Central midfielder got the first goal and the Motm champagne... up against Scott Brown no less. Must be a fair talent?Shame he canna drink it eh? Will be a good 18th birthday party if he carries on collecting the bubbles! They had to give it to the boy who got the two goals insteadAll wrong. Though standard from SOTR. Berra got the champagne Link to comment
mcdougall(4) Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 All wrong. Though standard from SOTR. Berra got the champagneTo give to the other lad on the post match interview I saw Link to comment
Chewie37 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Anyone seen much of the two 16 year olds that played for hearts today, when they ended Celtics unbeaten run?Central midfielder got the first goal and the Motm champagne... up against Scott Brown no less. Must be a fair talent?Similar to Craig Storie then? Link to comment
Dynamo Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Similar to Craig Storie then? Who? Link to comment
The Cockney Don Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 No game this coming week, next game is due on the 19th away to St.Johnstone (no venue or kick-off time set yet). Supposed to be tomorrow 2pm at New Central Park, but nothing confirmed yet on official site. Link to comment
The Cockney Don Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 From the St Johnstone official site. Saints U20s are in Development League action tomorrow afternoon when they welcome Aberdeen to New Central Park for their last match of 2017, kick off 2pm.This will be the third meeting of the sides this season with The Dons winning the first two games 1-0. The sides first met back in August for an Irn Bru cup tie at Glebe Park as a goal by Dons midfielder Frank Ross on 41 minutes was enough to separate the sides as Aberdeen progressed to the next round. A month later the sides met again at Glebe Park for a Development League game. The only goal of the game came on 28 minutes as Ethan Ross’s cross into the box picked older brother Seb Ross who calmly beat Zander Clark from 10 yards.Saints go into the match in tenth place with 15 points whilst Aberdeen, who defeated Partick Thistle 6-3 in their last match, go into the game in second place with 26 points. Link to comment
mcdougall(4) Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 All wrong. Though standard from SOTR. Berra got the champagne just admit you got this wrong we can all move on 2 Link to comment
Sonoftherock Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 just admit you got this wrong we can all move on Have only see the highlights, but brilliant composure for the first goal and a great throughball for Millinkovich just after scoring. Looks like a talent. Great to see a young lad playing without fear against Celtic - some of our own first team players should take note! We give them far too much respect. 1 Link to comment
The Boofon Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 He was fishing no doubt. Link to comment
RAZOR Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 just admit you got this wrong we can all move on Hud on a minute. The video literally says 'Harry Cochrane had to pass on champagne' The video quite clearly shows Berra taking the champagne. You are owe me a massive apology min. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Hud on a minute. The video literally says 'Harry Cochrane had to pass on champagne' The video quite clearly shows Berra taking the champagne. You are owe me a massive apology min. Bad grammar pal. That's all that is. He was man of the match but was not able to be awarded the champagne by the match sponsors for legal matters. Link to comment
seann coirthe Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Shame he canna drink it eh? How ? nothing in Law says he can't accept and drink it. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 How ? nothing in Law says he can't accept and drink it. He can accept it from a 3rd party not from a company. Sky couldn't award it to him but Berra can give it to him. Link to comment
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