No mate. We simply reached a point where our crop of 2006s were deemed not good enough to be offered pro contracts as far as I can understand it.We are doing some good work recruiting seemingly decent youth players. I'm not sure if we always used to make such a big deal out of youth player transfers though.
Can't help thinking all these announcements are a diversion from the lack of transfer activity in the first team. Call me cynical lol.
Good spot. Looks like this deal was done a wee while ago and the photos were taken then.Unless that’s an old photo and we have delayed the announcement, they could’ve put him in this season’s top.
You’re cynical.We are doing some good work recruiting seemingly decent youth players. I'm not sure if we always used to make such a big deal out of youth player transfers though.
Can't help thinking all these announcements are a diversion from the lack of transfer activity in the first team. Call me cynical lol.
Yes I'm more than happy about it to be honest. Too many people criticise the youth system even questioning why we have one. I think they do a great job and we have to build up from there. Some activity elsewhere would be good too but I guess that's really for another post.You’re cynical.
Think of the how the fanbase would feel if we weren’t going after the youngsters in the same way as they’re being taken from us.
The “model” wouldn’t be getting followed, to say the least!
Can we not just celebrate good news.
Yes, he must never be referred to as Cammy!No harm to the boy but that name will always give me PTSD flashbacks to Motherwell in the 2015 play off.
I’ve a buddy called Cameron Bell.Yes, he must never be referred to as Cammy!
What’s a bang?Some bang
Wish I had a Barnet for someone to slag…Some barnet on the boy
Whats your take on the raft of youngsters around this age group we have signed over the past few weeks.Haven't seen him, didn't get a contract offer from Everton. He has been on trial at a few clubs since.
Hello Mr CynicalWe are doing some good work recruiting seemingly decent youth players. I'm not sure if we always used to make such a big deal out of youth player transfers though.
Can't help thinking all these announcements are a diversion from the lack of transfer activity in the first team. Call me cynical lol.
Wish I had a Barnet for someone to slag…
…long gone now.
However this boy is a cracking prospect and again our club is attracting thie best.
Our model now is to bring them in,develop move on if not making the grade(making a profit) or making the grade then selling for massive profit.
I really think in years to come The Rangers way will be synonymous with producing world class players as Ajax is now.
It’s what tims do to their relativesWhat’s a bang?
Had heard he was highly rated at Everton but left to get a better opportunity at progressing to the first team. Wander when they will announce Lovelace next
LindaHad heard he was highly rated at Everton but left to get a better opportunity at progressing to the first team. Wander when they will announce Lovelace next
Do we pay a fee for the Academy signings?
After a couple of good years in terms of numbers in 2003's and 2004's. It has been two poor years in 2005's and 2006's. I was surprised at a few who didn't get contracts, there of whom are now full-time at Hearts.Whats your take on the raft of youngsters around this age group we have signed over the past few weeks.
Is it concerning or is it just a one off/poor crop of boys coming through our academy at this age?
Stevie G would be proud of that barnetSome barnet on the boy
Think that’s the Dutch play book.Bisgrove must be working on some childminding sponsorships with the legion of kids we've signed
Some we will have pushed the boat out for, others we have taken a punt on, these signings in my opinion are more about making the U18's stronger.Do we pay a fee for the Academy signings?
That’s your prerogative mate but I think we’re using Dave Vos ability to bring the best out in youth players.We are doing some good work recruiting seemingly decent youth players. I'm not sure if we always used to make such a big deal out of youth player transfers though.
Can't help thinking all these announcements are a diversion from the lack of transfer activity in the first team. Call me cynical lol.
Yep , The Oriam was always going to give Hearts a good standing in the Academy set up , Really good complex , my boy played in it a few times with Scotland Boys v Hearts 2011s hammered them 6-1 parents raging , they didnt realise team was made up of Rangers , Them , and Hamilton playersAfter a couple of good years in terms of numbers in 2003's and 2004's. It has been two poor years in 2005's and 2006's. I was surprised at a few who didn't get contracts, there of whom are now full-time at Hearts.
Rangers and Celtic for that matter seem to be a bit behind Hearts and Aberdeen at the younger age groups, we recently lost 23 goals against Hearts over four age groups.
Yeah I know I didn't say we weren't.That’s your prerogative mate but I think we’re using Dave Vos ability to bring the best out in youth players.
Ok so you think we’rebringing through youth because Vos has a good track record? But it’s all a diversion from what’s really going on? In your opinion? Right. Got ya.Yeah I know I didn't say we weren't.
No question that was an opportunity missed but off course the club was pretty unstable at the time.We are doing now what we should have done when they put us in the fourth tier of Scottish football. Sign about twelve of the best prospect and integrate then into the team alongside established first-teamers
No what I said was us making a big deal of youth signings is relatively new and might be a diversion from lack of activity elsewhere. We don't usually do this.Ok so you think we’rebringing through youth because Vos has a good track record? But it’s all a diversion from what’s really going on? In your opinion? Right. Got ya.
Wish I had a Barnet for someone to slag…
…long gone now.
However this boy is a cracking prospect and again our club is attracting thie best.
Our model now is to bring them in,develop move on if not making the grade(making a profit) or making the grade then selling for massive profit.
I really think in years to come The Rangers way will be synonymous with producing world class players as Ajax is now.
No what I said was us making a big deal of youth signings is relatively new and might be a diversion from lack of activity elsewhere. We don't usually do this.
That's true, some great work being done at youth level.We don't usually sign so many in such a short time frame.