maidenheadred Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 In Scotland there's a league of comparable standard to the CCC, full of players already acclimatised to the speed of the British game (in fact - its even faster and more manic up there), where there isnt a lot of money outside the Old Firm, and where players are keen to further their careers by moving down south. Makes 10 times more sense than buying players from England - where Sky money and hopeless distribution of wealth means out of favour players from teams above us have stupid wage demands, and players from divisions below us have crazily inflated transfer fees (thankyou Charlton!). Gary Mac, Little Lee, Ivan Sproule, maybe this Poposil guy, and maybe even Steve Naismith (who is an international for a team ranked 14 in the world remember!); all genuine targets for us, and all twice as expensive if they were here already. Think it's very progressive, very clever strategy and should be commended. We'll still get the odd kid/idiot who says we're not showing ambition for not spending millions on players they've heard of (there's even a post somewhere below that insinuates Sproule isnt a good signing because we're not paying ENOUGH!!!), but I reckon its an excellent policy and had a lot better chance of improving an already good side than paying over the odds for fees and wages for over-rated UK players, and completely unproven and unsuitable foreigners. Like we did last time!!(lets not mention Lee Miller though!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HambrookRed Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 what about lee miller.Good post mate. Agree its a very good tactic and hopefully some more stars coming down on the cheap HOT FUZZ STINKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Our most successful team in the last 40 years was built around Scottish players. Lets go that way again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooRya Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Our most successful team in the last 40 years was built around Scottish players. Lets go that way again!Just what I was going to say myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Our most successful team in the last 40 years was built around Scottish players. Lets go that way again!Scottish players AND Bristolian players! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Red Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Agree with your post but it's nothing new. City used to have a very good scouting network north of the border that turned up players like Ritchie, Gow, Sweeney, Gillies etc - the cornerstone of our past success. The problem is that the good scouting network has declined badly over the years. G.J. recognised and addressed the problem by appointing Pete Johnson - one of the unsung hero's in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Scottish players AND Bristolian players!Obviously a good mix - don't know why though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenheadred Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Agree with your post but it's nothing new. City used to have a very good scouting network north of the border that turned up players like Ritchie, Gow, Sweeney, Gillies etc - the cornerstone of our past success. The problem is that the good scouting network has declined badly over the years. G.J. recognised and addressed the problem by appointing Pete Johnson - one of the unsung hero's in my opinion.in the past, definitely - but not in recent times, as we've overspent on loads of players who never really performed (Thorpe, Seebok, Peacock, Steve Jones, Bo Andersen, etc etc). And yeah - Pete Johnson seems be doing a great job. All signings have done well (some more than others, admittedly) and all have improved our squad. I even think Betsy will suprise a few people next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 The Scouting in general has improved dramtactilly since Pete Johson was brought in, players from coming in Boston and Lincoln were hammered before they had even kicked a ball for the club, turns out Noble and McCombe have been 2 of the best signings we have made for YEARS!personally would also add Brian Wilson to the list, who improved as the late season went on and think is going to develop into a very good player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 It's interesting to hear people talking positively about Pete Johnson, remember the concerns about nepotism when he first came on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Our most successful team in the last 40 years was built around Scottish players. Lets go that way again!Back in the day most of the successful English teams were populated by Scots [irish and Welsh to an extent]. Theres a feeling up here that this is starting to become a trend again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenheadred Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 It's interesting to hear people talking positively about Pete Johnson, remember the concerns about nepotism when he first came on board?his son aint bad either!!Can we get Mrs Johnson to be Chief Exec, and a couple of uncles to do the catering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 I think the reasoning behind looking in Scotland is there is a wealth of underscovered talent which is value for money, Or more so you get more for your money.The English transfer market is over priced at the moment so it really does make sense to look north of the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewsham Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Scottish players AND Bristolian players!We haven't done badly out of Leeds either... Terry Cooper, Norman Hunter, Bob Taylor, Jimmy Mann and John Shaw spring to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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