What's your thoughts on the player and situation Brooster ? It's quite a unique situation (in Scotland) to have as many top clubs chasing a Scottish youngster.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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Thread: Ethan Laidlaw
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29-05-2021 06:08 PM #31
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29-05-2021 06:26 PM #32This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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29-05-2021 06:32 PM #33
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Disappointing that we may lose him but that's where we and other clubs are in the pecking order. Sadly (like you) I've seen players go down that route and the potential gets lost in the money and mindset.
I mentioned Zak Rudden because he was the same really. Loads of potential and (for me) his attitude was all wrong, head and attitude turned by money and the size of Rangers. I'm delighted he has got the head down and now actually worked through the leagues and is now perhaps seeing that hard work gets you there. He's a lovely lad.
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30-05-2021 08:14 AM #34This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I was watching an under 18 juvenile game yesterday. Some decent football being played and some of the laddies were strapping, some weren’t and you could see the difference in the physicality. The likelihood is that some of those smaller guys will catch up. I know I was still quite weak at 17, lanky and just under developed. By the time I was in my early 20’s I was still skinny, but much faster and stronger.
The point I’m making is that Laidlaw will no doubt shine against boys, due to the factors you mention, but playing against men, even if you have the physique of a man, is a different ball game.
Either way, in my view he would be better trying to prove himself at Hibs. A big move will come, if he’s good enough. It’s asking a hell of a lot from a youngster to go to a massive club and succeed.
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30-05-2021 08:25 AM #35
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We will all be disappointed if he goes on to become a PL star and will be thinking what if if he stayed at Hibs. But the reality is if Hibs get offers north of £250k for a kid very few of have seen play then in the present climate it would be crazy to turn that down. Also the kid could easily set himself up for life by getting a 3/4 year contract on £10k a week or there about. The key thing is clubs in the premiership can gamble £250k on young kids we hardly spend any money and if it’s that sort of fee they’ve got to be a first team player.
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30-05-2021 10:35 AM #36
He scored again on Friday night against Spurs in a heavy defeat. I wouldn't be surprised if Liverpool came in with a bid.
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30-05-2021 12:22 PM #37This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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30-05-2021 12:34 PM #38This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I know players develop at different stages, but those that are seen as future stars are now deemed too good to be at our club to progress to that level.
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30-05-2021 08:48 PM #39This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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30-05-2021 09:18 PM #40This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Off the top of my head
Probably all the Famous 5 even though we pinched a couple.
Joe Baker
Eric Stevenson (pinched him too)
Jimmy O’Rourke
Paddy ****ing Stanton (Imagine that and shudder!)
Peter Marinello
Peter Cormack
Alex Cropley
John Blackley
John Brownlie
Paul Kane
Mickey Weir
Gordon Rae
Brian Rice
Kevin Thomson
Scott Brown
Stephen Whittaker
Steven Fletcher
Derek Rioran
Garry O’Connor
I don’t think our club would have the fabric it does if we’d lost those boys before witnessing them. Certainly not in my aching old mind anyway and I seen all of them apart from the 5 in the first line.
And Colin, Colin, Colin Stein,... he couldnae kick a Jelly Bean! (Never seen him either, apart fi the Huns)
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10-06-2021 04:56 PM #41
https://twitter.com/lewisbower2021/s...757010435?s=21
Video of two of his goals here.Last edited by bingo70; 10-06-2021 at 05:12 PM.
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10-06-2021 05:12 PM #42This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-06-2021 05:14 PM #43This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I was told that’s what happened with Porteous. Celtic were really wanting him when he was young, as part of the deal to keep him we promised to give him first team opportunities quite early in his development.
As always I don’t know how true that is, the theory of it makes sense though.
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10-06-2021 05:20 PM #44This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-06-2021 05:22 PM #45This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
£15m please Liverpool.
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10-06-2021 05:24 PM #46This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-06-2021 10:16 PM #47
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10-06-2021 10:24 PM #48
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I’m sure someone said on here we are not looking to sell just but to give him some experience. I hope he makes the breakthrough next season.
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10-06-2021 10:24 PM #49
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10-06-2021 10:32 PM #50This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-06-2021 06:28 AM #51
I reckon we could be looking at a fee north of £500,000 if we are unable to hold onto this boy.
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11-06-2021 06:38 AM #52
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It's a pity that we don't have the financial clout in this country to hold on to a youngster before they're ready for the first team. The kid is obviously a talent if he's away training with Liverpool and Man United and those goals were impressive. I think we'd bite their hand off if they offered us £500k.
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11-06-2021 06:53 AM #53This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
We shall see.
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11-06-2021 07:15 AM #54
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I wonder if we announced he's staying and we will look to get him playing how many supporters this would have a positive impact on.
It would be exciting to see him. Looks the sort of player who gives you a sense of anticipation and wonder when they get the ball. Obviously he will be very raw but would add to the spectator experience.
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11-06-2021 07:59 AM #55
Hope he stays - surely it would be worth the risk to see if he becomes a top player and we got x million?
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11-06-2021 08:13 AM #57This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-06-2021 08:16 AM #58
Not sure if Ethan is playing or not but Preston Lodge are playing St.Maurice in the final of the Scottish Schools Cup on Tuesday at Airdrie.
He's in the team photo so I assume he's eligible.
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11-06-2021 11:48 AM #59
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I think the best deal for youngsters like Ethan, would be a structured deal. Sell him to whoever for x amount, where be spends two years developing with us. X amount of first team appearances and the fee increases. X amount of goals and it goes up further, same with international caps.
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11-06-2021 11:57 AM #60This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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