Saint Charlie Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 (edited) http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/10461969._/ Niall Mason - joins up with the Academy from July. Good to see the scouting network is still casting the net wide in the UK. Edited 4 June, 2013 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Is he Champions League standard though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Any hint to what position/area he can play in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Any hint to what position/area he can play in? Striker I'm guessing, 'Shooting star...' from the start of the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 did no one read the report? He's a midfielder This is a dream come true, and something I’ve worked really hard for over the last few years,” said the promising midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 did no one read the report? He's a midfielder This is a dream come true, and something I’ve worked really hard for over the last few years,” said the promising midfielder. Heh, thanks. Couldn't see it for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 4 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Looks class from the few You Tube clips I could find. Something of a coup IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 He played a few U18 games last season. Highly regarded at Staplewood apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Is he Champions League standard though? we"ll find out when he's playing for Bournemouth or Yeovil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Ex-Real Madrid apparently: http://www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com/niall-eyes-donning-england-colours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Been about a bit for someone so young... Parents living abroad etc... shows he has the mental stuff and sounds committed which is a huge factor. Hope he flourishes and realises his dream of pulling on the famous Saints shirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/94664/This-boy-is-so-un-Real.html WONDERKID Niall Mason has been snapped up by soccer giants Real Madrid — at the age of SEVEN. Niall and his family are quitting Britain to live in the Spanish capital so he can join a Real Madrid football school dedicated to producing the David Beckhams of the future. His delighted dad Russell said last night: “It’s every father’s dream come true - I keep having to pinch myself. “What more could a boy of that age want? It’s a tremendous opportunity with the most famous club in the world, It hasn’t sunk in yet.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Remember hearing about that at the time. Didn't realise it was him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Maybe Pochettino was already aware of him given the Spanish connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Maybe Pochettino was already aware of him given the Spanish connection? probably not, I mean how long did he actually last at Real's well whatever it is for 7 year olds ? Morgan was at Strasbourg at 5 and was still there when he was 18, plenty of other examples at Saints as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 He's the new Freddy Adu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 This signing is a real statement of intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 probably not, I mean how long did he actually last at Real's well whatever it is for 7 year olds ? Morgan was at Strasbourg at 5 and was still there when he was 18, plenty of other examples at Saints as well. Fair point. When you get to my age one tends to lose all sense of time and logic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 (edited) This signing is a real statement of intent. yep, Nicola probably really had to employ himself to talk Mme Liebherr into releasing the funds to sign this wonder boy.Probably told him we had to release at least 4 of our other perennial will be a great player one day to finance it. Edited 4 June, 2013 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Not sure he's blond enough to fit in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Is he Champions League standard though? .........wait a few years and I'll tell you ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 The Academy has such a good reputation that we should think of it as one would a prestigious university. Everyone wants to come here because they think they'll get a superb football education and a decent real education at the same time. Does not mean they intend to be a Saint or indeed ever put on a Saints shirt. Once they've graduated many will be off to the highest bidder like that little mercenary who now plays for Wenger & Hodgson. I just don't buy in to a "Lancashire lad" wanting to play for Saints. ManU, yes; ManC, yes; Liverpool, yes; Everton, maybe... Saints? Oh come off it, pull the other one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 The Academy has such a good reputation that we should think of it as one would a prestigious university. Everyone wants to come here because they think they'll get a superb football education and a decent real education at the same time. Does not mean they intend to be a Saint or indeed ever put on a Saints shirt. Once they've graduated many will be off to the highest bidder like that little mercenary who now plays for Wenger & Hodgson. I just don't buy in to a "Lancashire lad" wanting to play for Saints. ManU, yes; ManC, yes; Liverpool, yes; Everton, maybe... Saints? Oh come off it, pull the other one! Very well put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 (edited) Welcome to Jimmy, the ****heroe Kid. Should keep Alpine happy getting our business done early. God sake, C L I T H E R O E Edited 4 June, 2013 by VectisSaint Swear filter stupidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Lucky he didn't come from Scu.... oh, blow it, you know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Fair point. When you get to my age one tends to lose all sense of time and logic Even so, Real's interest in him at an early age is encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Welcome to Jimmy, the ****heroe Kid. Should keep Alpine happy getting our business done early. God sake, C L I T H E R O E Went to a wedding up in Cumbria and went past the sign. I wondered if the town got its name from one resident bloke who was spectacularly gifted at pleasing the ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 we"ll find out when he's playing for Bournemouth or Yeovil. Real Madrid don't think he is. Lack of ambition from us really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcpete Posted 5 June, 2013 Share Posted 5 June, 2013 This doesn't tie up for me....he signed for Madrid when he was 7 in 2007 according to the article, and so should be 13/14 now, not 16. Also this article: http://www.****heroeadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/local-football/****heroe-pupil-earns-southampton-contract-1-5739313 mentions being from the Blackburn youth academy, but doesn't mention Madrid which is a bit odd... Sure it's the same player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcpete Posted 5 June, 2013 Share Posted 5 June, 2013 http://www.cl1theroeadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/local-football/****heroe-pupil-earns-southampton-contract-1-5739313 replace the 1 in Cl1t with i also why is **** blocked by the swear filter....lol...bit extreme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 5 June, 2013 Share Posted 5 June, 2013 He's got the best surname anyone can want, so he's already my favourite Saints player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 5 June, 2013 Share Posted 5 June, 2013 If he's a good player that's the best thing Oliver Lancashire has done for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 6 June, 2013 Share Posted 6 June, 2013 He will only get better. Or get old and demand a subsidised season ticket at St Marys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 6 June, 2013 Share Posted 6 June, 2013 Real Madrid don't think he is. Lack of ambition from us really. His mother was born in India, and father came from USA .... seems fairly obvious that the family moved around with parents' international jobs ...doesn't mean Real rejected him, but I agree ....ending up in Blackburn doesn't sound very romantic -does it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 6 June, 2013 Share Posted 6 June, 2013 His mother was born in India, and father came from USA .... seems fairly obvious that the family moved around with parents' international jobs ...doesn't mean Real rejected him, but I agree ....ending up in Blackburn doesn't sound very romantic -does it ? To be fair Blackburn do have a decent academy set up. I'm not sure when he joined them but chances are they were a prem outfit when he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 June, 2013 Share Posted 6 June, 2013 (edited) Labia Edited 6 June, 2013 by trousers just testing out the swear filter for ladies parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suomi Saint Posted 6 June, 2013 Share Posted 6 June, 2013 The Qataris have been trying to persuade talented foreign youngsters to become citizens in a bid to find a team for 2022 - seems that they failed with this lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 6 June, 2013 Share Posted 6 June, 2013 The Qataris have been trying to persuade talented foreign youngsters to become citizens in a bid to find a team for 2022 - seems that they failed with this lad. Luke Shaw posted a picture on Instagram yesterday of him heading off on his hols. Maybe he's Doha bound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 6 June, 2013 Share Posted 6 June, 2013 Luke tagged someone in a tweet, that person said they were off to Magaluf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 6 June, 2013 Share Posted 6 June, 2013 Luke tagged someone in a tweet, that person said they were off to Magaluf. He was posing on the plane on the flat beds in First Class so doubt he was heading there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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