Victory Shield

[Capital Blu 74]

I was at the Oriam centre at the Heriot Watt University campus this afternoon watching Scotland's U16s play Northern Ireland in the opening game of this season's Victory Shield played at the new indoor arena.

Scotland had a comfortable 2-0 win with a goal in each half from Taylor Wilson (Hamilton) and substitute Zac Butterworth (Rangers).

Scotland were excellent in the first half and deservedly went in front after a short corner between Billy Gilmour (Rangers) and Anthony McDonald (Hearts). The ball was played back to Dean Campbell (Aberdeen) who crossed the ball for Wilson coming in at the back post to slide the ball home.

The Northern Ireland side came into the game a bit more in the second half, but still failed to create much threat. The second goal with seven minutes left sealed the game for the Scots when Marc Leonard (Hearts) sent Zac Butterworth through on goal and he finished with some style.

The best player on the park by some distance was Billy Gilmour whose energy and skill were a joy to watch. Zac Butterworth also played well when he came on as a sub, while Rangers Jamie Walker also had a decent game at left back.

[Inigo 7,563]

Good info, cheers.

The Victory Shield no on the telly any more?

[Capital Blu 74]

Billy Gilmour from today's game

[Bad Robot 2,392]

14 minutes ago, Capital Blu said:

I was at the Oriam centre at the Heriot Watt University campus this afternoon watching Scotland's U16s play Northern Ireland in the opening game of this season's Victory Shield played at the new indoor arena.

Scotland had a comfortable 2-0 win with a goal in each half from Taylor Wilson (Hamilton) and substitute Zac Butterworth (Rangers).

Scotland were excellent in the first half and deservedly went in front after a short corner between Billy Gilmour (Rangers) and Anthony McDonald (Hearts). The ball was played back to Dean Campbell (Aberdeen) who crossed the ball for Wilson coming in at the back post to slide the ball home.

The Northern Ireland side came into the game a bit more in the second half, but still failed to create much threat. The second goal with seven minutes left sealed the game for the Scots when Marc Leonard (Hearts) sent Zac Butterworth through on goal and he finished with some style.

The best player on the park by some distance was Billy Gilmour whose energy and skill were a joy to watch. Zac Butterworth also played well when he came on as a sub, while Rangers Jamie Walker also had a decent game at left back.

Bigot

[Capital Blu 74]

Just now, Inigo said:

Good info, cheers.

The Victory Shield no on the telly any more?

Sky ditched it after England decided they didn't want to play inferior teams. The ROI has replaced them. The tournament is now played over a week at the same venue.

Scotland now play Wales on Tuesday at 4pm and the ROI on Friday at 3.30pm.

The games are streamed live by the SFA via Youtube and their "Scotland National Team" Facebook page

[A.T.G 2,342]

5 minutes ago, Capital Blu said:

Sky ditched it after England decided they didn't want to play inferior teams. The ROI has replaced them. The tournament is now played over a week at the same venue.

Scotland now play Wales on Tuesday at 4pm and the ROI on Friday at 3.30pm.

The games are streamed live by the SFA via Youtube and their "Scotland National Team" Facebook page

And folk from Scotland still pay money to Sky

DOWN WITH SKY

[kanjo 796]

Was Cristiano Ronaldo from the smhellies playing?

[Sportingintegritymyarse 4,244]

26 minutes ago, Capital Blu said:

The best player on the park by some distance was Billy Gilmour whose energy and skill were a joy to watch.

Not having this nonsense.

Not when the 50 million mhank Messi was there. He MUST have been the star of the show.

Even if he never got off the bench.

[Capital Blu 74]

6 minutes ago, kanjo said:

Was Cristiano Ronaldo from the smhellies playing?

Unused sub. He is tiny when compared to the 15 year olds around him.

I'm sure that they will give him some game time later in the tournament though.

[Capital Blu 74]

Zac Butterworth after netting the second goal.

[centenarystand 1,254]

6 minutes ago, kanjo said:

Was Cristiano Ronaldo from the smhellies playing?

6 minutes ago, kanjo said:

Was Cristiano Ronaldo from the smhellies playing?

Couldn't have been.That wee priest would have beat them on his own and the daily record would have valued at £50m.

[Sasa Papac's War Flashbac. 113]

32 minutes ago, Capital Blu said:

Zac Butterworth after netting the second goal.

That boy wants to sort his hair. Fucking appaling.

[bluewhitevanman 665]

1 hour ago, A.T.G said:

And folk from Scotland still pay money to Sky

DOWN WITH SKY

I know this won't ever happen now but I would honestly love sky BT the lot to go fuckin bust and see everyone back on roughly the same financial terms. FUCK SKY

[Terry Hurlock Loyal 654]

55 minutes ago, Sasa Papac's War Flashbac. said:

That boy wants to sort his hair. Fucking appaling.

Bet he wears skinny jeans and no socks as well.

[STEPPS BOY 4,580]

I've said it on here for years now.

Billy Gilmour will be our next big thing..

Wouldn't surprise me if he makes top team when he's 16 or 17.

[Queen's_highway 919]

I heard the tarrier wonder kid was on the bench. Shocked he never scored 10 goals.

[Ibroxblue 38]

Billy Gilmour video:

[OzGers 309]

7 hours ago, STEPPS BOY said:

I've said it on here for years now.

Billy Gilmour will be our next big thing..

Wouldn't surprise me if he makes top team when he's 16 or 17.

Certainly looks a talent, loves to run with the ball, great touch. Hope to see one or two break through over next 12 months

[pcbear 2,120]

Looks a player, I think he has been at Ibrox for 7 years already lets hope he kicks on and is here for plenty more, I like his ability to take the ball in the tightest spaces and make room for himself he also had the ball loads in that video and never wasted many/if any passes.

Whatever happened to Liam Burt?

[weeto 79]

12 hours ago, Ibroxblue said:

Billy Gilmour video:

Time to bring back God Save The Queen, our national anthem. Hate that dirge.

[Laudrup1984 3,540]

Very difficult to judge when they're still so young but he does look very promising. Great first touch, poise, awareness, quick feet and has great awareness.

Heard a few good things about him so hopefully he can continue to develop and fulfill his early potential.

[Courtyard Bear 6,727]

The wee man looks like he has all the talent. Let's hope he can reach his full potential.

[davis1986 83]

23 hours ago, Ibroxblue said:

Billy Gilmour video:

Is that glasses the number 3 is wearing?