AshtonRobin21 Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 Tommy is set to be promoted to the senior Scotland team according to Alan Nixon. Not the most reliable in terms of transfers surrounding us. However, he does tend to get most of the northern news correct. Great news for Tommy if true. What a season he's having. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just seen it myself, excellent if accurate and if it comes to pass. It's a real quick rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinMan's left peg Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 Fantastic achievement for Tommy. It was funny watching the last video from the training ground with the other players joking about his Scottishness and Pearson (seemingly sincerely) telling him to watch Braveheart on the train up as “that will tell you everything you need to know about being Scottish” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) Really delighted for Tommy. But that just seems to be ensuring a quicker route away from city Edited September 19, 2022 by Rocking Red Cyril I still type shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Really delighted for Tommy. But that just seems to be ensuring a quicker route away from city Probably true but at least his value will be rocketing. Hopefully we can keep him a while but knowing that we are producing such quality young players now can only help us in the long run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Really delighted for Tommy. But that just seems to be ensuring a quicker route away from city When more and more of our players are attracting attention from other clubs then that means we are doing something right, it's when nobody wants your players that you have a problem! 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 7 hours ago, TinMan's left peg said: Fantastic achievement for Tommy. It was funny watching the last video from the training ground with the other players joking about his Scottishness and Pearson (seemingly sincerely) telling him to watch Braveheart on the train up as “that will tell you everything you need to know about being Scottish” 1 to 1 lessons with Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 Perhaps I’m getting a little carried away but I genuinely feel he’s going to play in the PL very soon & should wait for a possible England call even if it only comes once in his career like Kevin Davies. Guess it depends how Scottish/English he feels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/football/bristol-city/tommy-conway-set-for-senior-scotland-call-up-after-blistering-bristol-city-form-3848346 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 The Scotland squad isnt overloaded with strikers which would make this make sense. Looking at the latest squad, you have Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes. You’re then looking at Ryan Fraser and Ryan Christie listed as forward options but are more midfield/wingers. Jacob Brown and Ross Stewart both injured. Its not fanciful purely due to the lack of resources aside from anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 Quite a tough decision for Conway to make really, in reality he would have a very low chance of ever representing England but to commit to an alternative nation at such a young age is quite a commitment. I suspect he was quite happy to play u21 football but if he was to play in the Nations League he would be "Scottish" for life which complicates it slightly. 1 hour ago, Carey 6 said: Perhaps I’m getting a little carried away but I genuinely feel he’s going to play in the PL very soon & should wait for a possible England call even if it only comes once in his career like Kevin Davies. Guess it depends how Scottish/English he feels. I agree in reality he is English and would probably value 1 or 2 England caps far more than 50 Scotland ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 In my experience even a man who is only 10% Scottish is more attached to his Scots heritage than his English one so wouldn’t be surprised to see him choose Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 If he's been selected for the U21s and there's talk of promoting him to the senior squad then chances are that they've already had the discussion with him about whether he's happy to commit to them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 This means I have to break my golden rule and not support all teams playing Scotland and not take the piss out of my Jocko, sweaty socked frenemies. But only when Tom plays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Johnny Musicworks said: Probably true but at least his value will be rocketing. Hopefully we can keep him a while but knowing that we are producing such quality young players now can only help us in the long run. If we could keep hold of them long enough to actually benefit us, and by that, I mean getting to the next level and not just generating money for the club which whilst good for them doesn't exactly do the likes of us much good does it when all it means is we get to see them doing great things at another club. I have grown a little weary of it in the last couple of years Lloyd Kelly, Josh Brownhill, Adam Webster, I could go on but I'm sure you get the picture. Edited September 20, 2022 by pillred Opinion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, pillred said: If we could keep hold of them long enough to actually benefit us and by that, I mean getting to the next level and not just generating money for the club which whilst good doesn't exactly do the likes of us much good does it. How good are our forwards coming through is the question if a big offer comes in. Semenyo if he goes to the Wrld Cup and actually gets on the score sheet will attract even more interest not to mention Tommy? Bell I am told is quite a prospect, who else is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Lrrr said: 1 to 1 lessons with Scotty Tommy's asked for a set of bagpipes for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, REDOXO said: How good are our forwards coming through is the question if a big offer comes in. Semenyo if he goes to the Wrld Cup and actually gets on the score sheet will attract even more interest not to mention Tommy? Bell I am told is quite a prospect, who else is there? As a club we are in a classic catch 22 we can't seem to get promotion because as soon as we get a half decent player or players as is the case at the moment, they attract bids from other clubs leave us and we have to start all over again, in my previous post I listed 3 players that had we been able to keep them we might well be playing at a higher level I realise a lot of clubs have the same problem but some have somehow held on to their top players just long enough to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 Sounds like maybe Scotland want to give him a few minutes in the senior squad so they get to keep him in the future. i think I`m right in saying that up to U23a player can subsequently switch a la Jack Grealish but not after they`ve played for the full side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Sounds like maybe Scotland want to give him a few minutes in the senior squad so they get to keep him in the future. i think I`m right in saying that up to U23a player can subsequently switch a la Jack Grealish but not after they`ve played for the full side? I think it depends on whether the game is a friendly or not. Something like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 33 minutes ago, pillred said: As a club we are in a classic catch 22 we can't seem to get promotion because as soon as we get a half decent player or players as is the case at the moment, they attract bids from other clubs leave us and we have to start all over again, in my previous post I listed 3 players that had we been able to keep them we might well be playing at a higher level I realise a lot of clubs have the same problem but some have somehow held on to their top players just long enough to get there. The lure financially to players is too much for most clubs in the championship. Once interest has been made known to the player 19 out of 20 the player wants to go and hanging on to a unhappy player is pointless. The trick is recruitment and what you have coming through the academy. Brentford always a good example just kept recruiting well while selling their best players until they finally made it. City’s recruitment for the last 49 years has been overall pretty poor with the exceptions we could all point too. What has changed dramatically is the increased amount of players coming through the academy and the fact we can’t afford players due to FFP, forcing the guys picking the side to concentrate on what we have. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 Fifa rules now allow players to play up to three times for a nation before the age of 21 before being tied down. Declan Rice played three times including in a competitive match for Ireland before swapping to England. https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveprice/2020/09/19/fifa-eligibility-rule-change-offers-world-cup-hopes-for-one-cap-wonders/?sh=4b94b02f511e 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr X said: Fifa rules now allow players to play up to three times for a nation before the age of 21 before being tied down. Declan Rice played three times including in a competitive match for Ireland before swapping to England. https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveprice/2020/09/19/fifa-eligibility-rule-change-offers-world-cup-hopes-for-one-cap-wonders/?sh=4b94b02f511e Interesting, I didn’t realize that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, REDOXO said: How good are our forwards coming through is the question if a big offer comes in. Semenyo if he goes to the Wrld Cup and actually gets on the score sheet will attract even more interest not to mention Tommy? Bell I am told is quite a prospect, who else is there? Seb Palmer-Houlden Tommy Backwell Both seem in favour. SP-H is a prospect Sam Pearson is having a good run out at Yeovil but is being played wide. Not sure if Prince Henry is fancied? The next generation again has Ben Ap Sion just signed from from Guernsey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinMan's left peg Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr X said: Fifa rules now allow players to play up to three times for a nation before the age of 21 before being tied down. Declan Rice played three times including in a competitive match for Ireland before swapping to England. https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveprice/2020/09/19/fifa-eligibility-rule-change-offers-world-cup-hopes-for-one-cap-wonders/?sh=4b94b02f511e Didn’t know this! So it’s a win win for Tommy. Gets to play an international and still keeps his options open. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonbed Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 Steve Clarke was definitely at Turf Moor Saturday to watch TC. Wouldn’t have thought he would’ve been too impressed mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 26 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Seb Palmer-Houlden Tommy Backwell Both seem in favour. SP-H is a prospect Sam Pearson is having a good run out at Yeovil but is being played wide. Not sure if Prince Henry is fancied? The next generation again has Ben Ap Sion just signed from from Guernsey. Plus Jamie Knight-Lebel….he’s really caught my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 Steve Clarke has said he will not be calling anyone else up until after tomorrow’s game but may well do then for the other 2 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Plus Jamie Knight-Lebel….he’s really caught my eye. Yes, I thought @REDOXOwas asking about strikers though? From front to back we have some really exciting looking players coming up. Edited September 20, 2022 by Port Said Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 Unbelievable really. I didn’t expect him to be in our side beginning of the season even thought he might go out on loan. He has now scored 7 goals this season and is on the brink of international football. Stunning from TC 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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