I remember a sharp intake of breath when I looked up Eboue Kouassi’s playing record when he joined Celtic three years ago: 10 appearances in the Russian league, where he arrived as an 18-year-old from Ivory Coast. There is always an assumption that the club have scouted beyond YouTube clips, but with only 10 appearances, the opportunity to go from settling into southern Russia, to solid performer and then promising talent are limited.
Celtic moved early, too early, as it turned out, but there would have been an acknowledgement of the gamble before it took place. With most European leagues blanket-scouted, our resources moved to the periphery, and even then, if you take too long to make your mind up, you lose.
Feedback loops are important in scouting. When scouts make good recommendations, clubs back their next call. “He has an eye for a player” and all that. But no one’s vision is faultless. Whoever put their name to Eboue will have since suffered the feedback loop consequences.
156 Comments- Pages:
- «
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
RPMCELTICFAN
I say a prayer regularily for the wellbeing of all who post or posted on here and their families.
Many absent posters are mentioned by name on here, however, I don’t believe there is a vendetta re MACJAY.
Many on here also have lots going on in their lives
at this time as well.
I hope he is OK.
Saint Stivs just read your piece from yesterday about Michael Conroy Junior. It brought back memories of the day I drove Michael Senior and two others to Edinburgh to see Michael Junior play his first senior against Hibs.
On the way back, one of my car’s tyres blew out. Standing there waiting on the AA,,, a guy appears from the hedge at the side of the road and says ” I know a garage that will help you get back on your way.” To this day, I still think he placed glass on the motorway to cause problems for travellers and to gain a few bob.
Incidentally, was it not Danny McGrain who was man of the match in 1980? Like you I believed Michael was man of the match and did not get the credit he deserved for his display.
new article posted.
Philbhoy Thanks for acknowledging my post , imagine some posters are in a similar position to WDH , it would be great to give them a lift asking after them on here , how about a list :) A poster I often wonder about not just because she was one of the few female potters but because of her unique log in , is Sparrklegirl remember her and the artistic flourish’s , anyway SOT , Macjay , Bigyininmilan , Bateenbhoy , and anyone posters can add , We are the Champions and after this storm we will see a golden sky :)