Academy Graduates

[Jones28]

Wednesday night was the first time for a while I can remember seeing so many players who have come through our set-up on the park at once; 5 starters with 2 on the bench.

I really hope Gullan can kick on and become a useful player to have around the squad, it speaks volumes that a player like Scott didn't get the starting slot and one our graduates did - and did well by all accounts. Maybe, like Campbell he just needs a wee run of games which he will likely get with this mental run we're having.

[Greenbeard]

Wednesday night was the first time for a while I can remember seeing so many players who have come through our set-up on the park at once; 5 starters with 2 on the bench.

I really hope Gullan can kick on and become a useful player to have around the squad, it speaks volumes that a player like Scott didn't get the starting slot and one our graduates did - and did well by all accounts. Maybe, like Campbell he just needs a wee run of games which he will likely get with this mental run we're having.
:agree:

[Pagan Hibernia]

I think one first team player breaking through every two years would be a reasonable return for our academy, though the more the merrier obviously

Porteous broke through in 2018, and Doig in 2020. We’re probably nearly due another.

[Unseen work]

Was thinking this myself.

Not only that but the overall age of our team is very young

Macey - 27
McGinn - 31
Porteous - 22
Hanlon - 31
Cadden - 25
JDH - 22
Newell - 28
Doig - 19
Campbell - 21
Gullan - 22
Nisbet - 24

Rather experienced at the back but the attacking positions and the ones we rely on to make a difference are all young.

Great to see.

Especially when you consider Magennis, Mackay, Tait and Bradley are all highly rated and will play a part in our team over the years.

Interesting to see that the following have now broke into our first team from the youth team that won the double in 2018 - Josh Campbell, Jamie Gullan, Sean Mackie, Fraser Murray, Ryan Porteous, and Oli Shaw. All had various levels of success but I’d say that’s a very good return.