manc_don Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 From SkySportsNews http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11781_5126565,00.html Aberdeen are hopeful of keeping highly-rated youngster Fraser Fyvie at Pittodrie. A host of clubs in England are thought to be tracking the 16-year-old as they look to lure him away from Aberdeen. The talented midfielder has captained Scotland at schoolboy level and has also represented his country on the Under 17 arena. Fyvie is tipped for a big future in the game and Dons boss Jimmy Calderwood is considering promoting him to his senior squad next season if he stays at Aberdeen. "We hope Fraser will choose to remain with us because I'm sure it would be better for him in the long run," Calderwood told the Aberdeen Evening Express. "I've already spoken to Fraser and made it clear how highly we rate him. "If Fraser comes in full-time this summer he will start training with the first team immediately. "He is a man in a boy's body, the lad has so much potential it's hard to see him do anything but succeed as a professional. "It was expected other clubs would show an interest as well because Fraser has done so well playing for Scotland. "It's likely he is going to be left with a tough decision to make. "But it would be a real shame if Fraser didn't finish up at Pittodrie. "He will be offered the chance to rise up through the ranks quickly here. "I don't know if that would be the case at some other clubs. "When we've spoken, my gut instinct has always been that Fraser will choose Pittodrie and I hope I'm proved right." At least that sounds like there is something positive about Pittodrie! The fact that other clubs are interested in one of our youth players shows the club is going in the right direction in that department. Hopefully he'll sign a pro contract this summer and will actually fulfil the potential it is claimed he has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboisared Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 From SkySportsNews http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11781_5126565,00.html At least that sounds like there is something positive about Pittodrie! The fact that other clubs are interested in one of our youth players shows the club is going in the right direction in that department. Hopefully he'll sign a pro contract this summer and will actually fulfil the potential it is claimed he has! I'm not so confident. In the EE there was an added part where it says his family have asked for more time to speak to other teams etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm not so confident. In the EE there was an added part where it says his family have asked for more time to speak to other teams etc. A guy on MAD claimed that the club hadn't met his requirements with regards to the contract initially, however have since done so and apparently is as good as signed. So you are correct, he'll be off then But that aside, I think I am more pleased to hear that we are actually producing players that other clubs down south want etc....just a bit of positivity. As I said, hopefully he'll sign, just have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm not so confident. In the EE there was an added part where it says his family have asked for more time to speak to other teams etc. Probably could do without the EE reporters banging on his mother's door badgering her for a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy89 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I heard Real Madrid, AC Milan, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Man Utd have all been in contact with the Fyvies. Oh and the Irish FA have also been round with 12 sacks of tatties offering to tarmac their drive if he pledges his international future to them. April Fools! (Well apart from the Irish FA bit ) Seriously though hope this lad signs on and gets his chance, having a new Jess* come through would be a huge boost for the support. *fingers crossed, no pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Call me a cynical auld bastard if you like....plenty have before But similarities with Bagshaw Anyone actually watched the boy play yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstar Tradesman Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Is that the youth system Willie Miller set up beginning to bear some fruit? We can but hope. More of the same please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Call me a cynical auld bastard if you like....plenty have before But similarities with Bagshaw Anyone actually watched the boy play yet Ach BigAl you cynical Auld Bastard Was going to ask the same thing though, Sweetchuck seems to know about our youth a fair bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie's ace! Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Call me a cynical auld bastard if you like....plenty have before But similarities with Bagshaw Anyone actually watched the boy play yet He played with the Gothenburg Greats against the Paul Lawrie Select at half time in the Man Utd game in the summer. He was alright from what you saw in a 5 minute game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboisared Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 A guy on MAD claimed that the club hadn't met his requirements with regards to the contract initially, however have since done so and apparently is as good as signed. So you are correct, he'll be off then But that aside, I think I am more pleased to hear that we are actually producing players that other clubs down south want etc....just a bit of positivity. As I said, hopefully he'll sign, just have to wait and see. Ah ok. Well I suppsoe MAD is as good a source as the EE But seriously as you say good news if it is as good as signed and good news that people are at least looking at our youngsters. Can't see why the fuck anyone would rather go to Reading anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoftherock Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 An Aberdeen player captained the Scotland U15s this afternoon too! Forget his name.... Is our youth system finally yielding results? EDIT: the boy's called Jack Grimmer. Think he's a midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 An Aberdeen player captained the Scotland U15s this afternoon too! Forget his name.... Is our youth system finally yielding results? Here's hoping so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/clubNewsDetail/0,,10284~1609112,00.html Big things expected of this boy also by the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Is it me or is that last picture got a kid that looks like he wants to kill him with some lazer vision or something!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Why has this kid got his mobile phone on him in training? http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/ce/67/0,,10284~5662670,00.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie's ace! Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownyBrown Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Fishing? I'd say so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijc Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Saw FF play for Scotland against Ireland a while back, he played well, strong in the tackle and likes a shot, from what I have heard he is a real good prospect so here's hoping he gets a chance or atleats signs a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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