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Ben Doak

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Valhalla, Dec 26, 2021.

Discuss Ben Doak in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Twisty . Gold Member

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  2. PaddyJamieson

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    That first shanked cross aside he looked excellent. Had their left back on toast.
     
  3. Twisty . Gold Member

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    Just needs to learn when to pass and when to run with it. Obviously that will come with age and experience. Got all the attributes to be a good winger, bit of a Forrest look about him. Looks a bit awkward at times though.
     
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  4. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Can't have been many 16 year olds in the history of football who have played for two teams, most are lucky to get a game for one team but to play for one team get signed by another and get a game for them as well before you're even 17 is unheard of.
     
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  5. PaddyJamieson

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    A lot more skill and power than Forrest, I think, but aye, similarly explosive to young Jamesy and a bit raw technically.

    Last night I think he was just a bit overeager, snatched at a few crosses.
     
  6. greengrocer

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    Gutted we couldn't get him signed on a pro deal. Game at ibrokes he looked like he could smell blood and be a true hunskelper.
    Pace of forrest but the build of a Wayne Rooney.

    Think this boy us gonna be dynamite
     
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  7. PaddyJamieson

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    100% mate, with the coaching he'll get at Anfield.

    Gutted we couldn't keep him, will be following his progress though. Reckon he'll be in the Scotland squad within a couple of years.
     
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    Aye real shame coz for me he would have made a good 15-20 appearances this season
     
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    Well done to him, obviously wish he would have stayed longer here but it’s good to see a young Scottish talent go down south and actually be getting a game at his age too
     
  10. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    If that's him just bumped up to a professional contact and he was already supposedly on 10 or 15k he will be rolling in it now
     
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  12. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    Wonder what the sign on fee was for that? I remember Tierney saying his bought his mum n dads house. Now imagine actual Liverpool, already on 10k... instant million bonus. At 16. Wish I wasn't pish at football when I was young :56:
     
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    Liverpool has an annual wage cap of £40,000 per year for youth players.
     
  14. Peej Gold Member Gold Member

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    These days, just got to be good enough/flashy enough for a moment to get Liverpool or a Chelsea to sign you for silly money.

    Sent from my M2012K11AG using Tapatalk
     
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    Difference between him and KT is ridiculous

    KT like Ben a Celtic fan but knew chance to win trophies with boyhood team. Then moved got his club some serious cash in doing so.

    young Ben jumped to Liverpool first time someone flashed their knickers at his family.
     
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  16. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    I was flash as *. Nobody was stupid enough to sign me. Arseholes :56:
     
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  17. G40B

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    Tierney wasn’t a standout at youth level. Both moved at the first offer from a big club.
     
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  18. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Trolls never change eh.
     
  19. G40B

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    :56:

    Oh, *. Here we go - another pile on because I’ve made a comment that can’t be disputed.
     
  20. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Pile on?

    Don’t flatter yourself.
     
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