Non-league striker on trial

[LancashireHibby]

Here. (http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=67520)

Not a bad level to be honest, might seem low down the pyramid but there's been the odd gem (my non-league side play in the Northern division)

[aberhibsfc]

I don't understand why we would be looking at a non-league striker when we have Stokes and Riordan. And if sadly we were to lose them, I would be expecting us to aim a bit higher than that.

Unless he is young untapped Ronaldo or such like.

[IWasThere2016]

I don't understand why we would be looking at a non-league striker when we have Stokes and Riordan. And if sadly we were to lose them, I would be expecting us to aim a bit higher than that.

Unless he is young untapped Ronaldo or such like.

He might have pace :wink:

[12AlbionPlace]

Was Ian Wright not playing non-league when Crystal Palace signed him.

Maybe a bit over optimistic:greengrin

[LancashireHibby]

I don't understand why we would be looking at a non-league striker when we have Stokes and Riordan. And if sadly we were to lose them, I would be expecting us to aim a bit higher than that.

Unless he is young untapped Ronaldo or such like.

You do tend to get the odd lad who slips through the net who is an absolute gem - worth taking a look at in training, at least. Presumably, they wouldn't have been scouted if they didn't have any potential to work with.

[Allant1981]

He might have pace :wink:


and be tall:thumbsup:

[Stevie Reid]

Was Ian Wright not playing non-league when Crystal Palace signed him.

Maybe a bit over optimistic:greengrin

There are numerous examples of success stories in the past, Wright being one of them. Matt Derbyshire was signed from non league by Graeme Souness and Chris Smalling who Man Utd have just paid a fortune to sign from Fulham, was non league very recently.

Dougie Arnott was a cracking player for Motherwell, and he was signed from the Juniors I believe.

[dangermouse]

According to that article he's not on trial at all.

[M11BMO]

There's always a few undiscovered gems hidden in lower leagues... worth a wee look I suppose...?

[Franck is God]

Sproule was an amateur player before he signed for us and he wasn't a bad signing so there are players out there.

This article however only says that this player had a phone call from someone who suggested that a Hibs scout was watching the game and he may get a trial, truly one of the worst rumours so far.

I heard that we were looking at Benzema of Real Madrid, he feels that a lack of first team football lost him his place in France's world cup squad and following the success of Sol Bamba at ER he feels that the Leith San Siro was the place to get his international career back on track and is happy to take Deeks in a square go to be first choice up front with Colin Nish!

[RickyS]

I don't understand why we would be looking at a non-league striker when we have Stokes and Riordan. And if sadly we were to lose them, I would be expecting us to aim a bit higher than that.

Unless he is young untapped Ronaldo or such like.

falkirk signed a boy from down there last season, Jack Compton. he was released by West Brom and was lauded as a fantastic talent, but from what ive seen he was out of his depth up here. here's hoping he is of the gem variety!

just read the story, no indication he is on trial?

[LancsHibs]

The Unibond One South League!!! I think this is the 8th level of English football in the pyramid if im correct!!! So about our Division 1 standard then, maybe worth a punt:greengrin
But seriously I don't believe we are looking at a player from Kidsgrove nor should we be:bitchy:
The article sounds like nonsense, basically the player is saying he's had a phone call from somebody who said he represented Hibs............................................ what a load of ****

[ionahibby]

Lower league players , Clayton Donaldson enough said!

[Edinburgh Green]

Charlie Austin at swindon, was bought from a non league club I believe, he has a cracking season.

[frazeHFC]

At least there would be little expectation or pressure, lower league players seem to raise their game......as above, Austin's had a great season.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Charlie Austin at swindon, was bought from a non league club I believe, he has a cracking season.

But for the dodgy Wemberley turf he could have had an absolutely superb season.:grr::grr:

[Dunkin' Donut]

jermaine baeckford is another example of a non league player making a big impression. 38 goals at any level cant be that bad.

[seanraff07]

Lower league players , Clayton Donaldson enough said!

Even if he's half as good as Donaldson he'll be a class act.:wink:

[Posh Swanny]

Steve Morison, Michael Kightly, Jermaine Beckford, George Boyd, Craig Mackaill-Smith, Aaron McLean, Charlie Austin... there's plenty of talent down there but they're normally "known" and being sought after by plenty of clubs. Though that was the case with Clayton to be fair, and he was gash! LOL!

Richard Brodie at York is the next obvious candidate to make the step up, but he doesn't look to have the class for Championship/SPL football IMO. Andrew Bond (midfielder) at Barrow would be a better bet.

[mim]

Was Ian Wright not playing non-league when Crystal Palace signed him.

Maybe a bit over optimistic:greengrin

Chelsea signed Peter Osgood from a Sunday Amateur team and he went on to score more than 100
goals for them.

It's not as common these days for such talented players in non-league football to be overlooked by
the many scouts going about, but there will still be some out there that are worth a look.

One of the best players I ever played with never got a chance at the pro game, yet his younger
brother, who was good but not as good as the older brother, was signed by Hearts.

[ionahibby]

I wonder if hibs actually put scouts out to lower league teams in scotland eg junior level,east of scotland etc?

[jdships]

I wonder if hibs actually put scouts out to lower league teams in scotland eg junior level,east of scotland etc?


In a word "yes"
Was talking to one at a "Spartans" match a few weeks ago

[NAE NOOKIE]

No harm in looking everywhere for players. But it has to be said that the last gem we discovered in the lower Scottish Leagues was Gordon Durie and that was a good long while ago sadly.

Clayton Donaldson perhaps proved that the step up to SPL from English non league is a step too far. At least as far as becoming a first team player after a few weeks at the club is concerned.

Even a club like Herats who can afford to scour the earth for international talent have managed to sign some totally gash players. Which shows how tough it is out there for wee clubs like us.

:greengrin

[MacBean]

in today's BBC gossip column. Dave Bond is our reported interest

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8737448.stm

[brog]

No harm in looking everywhere for players. But it has to be said that the last gem we discovered in the lower Scottish Leagues was Gordon Durie and that was a good long while ago sadly.

Clayton Donaldson perhaps proved that the step up to SPL from English non league is a step too far. At least as far as becoming a first team player after a few weeks at the club is concerned.

Even a club like Herats who can afford to scour the earth for international talent have managed to sign some totally gash players. Which shows how tough it is out there for wee clubs like us.

:greengrin

Donaldson scored a fair few goals for Crewe last season, particularly towards the end of season & I saw him quoted as £500,000 valuation. Hibs may not have recently signed good quality lower league players but it doesn't mean they're not there. Gomis, Conway & Swanson at Arabs came from Cowdenbeath, Ayr & Berwick respectively. I'm sure most Hibs fans would like to see any of these guys at ER. PS, did Nish not start at Alloa?

[Posh Swanny]

in today's BBC gossip column. Dave Bond is our reported interest

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8737448.stm

You think they'd verify the results churned out by their weekly run of the Hibs.net search-bot eh?! LOL!