BFTD Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: Wish to f**k I'd squandered my potential and been a multi-millionaire barely out of my teenage years. The kid never made it at the top and won't now, even at 22 but he's made greater gain from it than the vast majority of professional footballers - even a lot of ones who have turned out better than him - ever will. Fair play to him. ...and that's the obvious counter when this subject comes up; he's made a fat stack of cash, so what does it matter that he may never score a goal in senior football. If that's his primary concern, then I don't suppose it does. However, it always strikes me as a tad dissonant when football fans say they'd personally be happy with that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I'd be surprised if he hasn't wasted that money, tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 18 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: I hope he's wasted that money, tbh. FTFY 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Estragon seems to have the bitterness that they're accusing others of having. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Principal Flutie said: Estragon seems to have the bitterness that they're accusing others of having. I don't think you can substantiate this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I don't have to. Your posts are available for everyone to see. People can make their own minds up, as I have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Principal Flutie said: I don't have to. Your posts are available for everyone to see. People can make their own minds up, as I have. Based on what though? I'm completely bewildered by this accusation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Bump. According to today's paper: at the same time as Scotland v San Marino on Sunday, across the road at Toryglen an overweight Feruz came on as a substitute for Govan v Unscoutables in an amateur kickabout. His team lost 4-0. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB_Bino Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Bump. According to today's paper: at the same time as Scotland v San Marino on Sunday, across the road at Toryglen an overweight Feruz came on as a substitute for Govan v Unscoutables in an amateur kickabout. His team lost 4-0.Wow, that really is staggering! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 7 hours ago, BB_Bino said: Wow, that really is staggering! https://www.scotsman.com/sport/opinion/alan-pattullo-lament-for-the-unfulfilled-career-of-islam-feruz-1-5029179 The 30th anniversary of the release of the Blue Nile’s magnificently melancholic album Hats received a measure of recognition this week. Walking to Hampden Park in the drizzle last Sunday night felt like stepping into one of their songs, particularly From A Late Night Train, a track off that record, with its talk of rainy pavements and the haunting reprise: “It’s over now, I know it’s over…” And not just because it seemed to chime with Scotland’s Euro 2020 group qualifying campaign. The song would also work as an elegy for the career of Islam Feruz – a player who might have been expected to fire Scotland to these finals. The trope of the footballer who could have had it all, but threw it away, is a hackneyed one now. But rarely has it been portrayed as starkly as it was last weekend. Parking near Hampden ahead of Scotland’s clash with San Marino, I was pointed in the direction of an interesting figure playing across the road at Toryglen. On the farthest away pitch, Feruz was in action for a team of Govan associates against another side going under the name of The Unscoutables. When I say he was in action, that’s not strictly accurate. Clearly unfit, he featured as a second half substitute. His side lost 4-0. I’d left long before, to report on Scotland’s progress literally across the road. Teamsheets handed out in the Hampden media room confirmed a start for Dundee United’s Lawrence Shankland – born in August 1995, just a month before Feruz. As expected, the side would be skippered by Andy Robertson, who recently recalled playing alongside Feruz for Celtic youth teams. “He was the golden boy,” said Robertson. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Feruz has blown it all away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieD Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I feel sorry for him 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I feel sorry for himWhy? He was given every opportunity, a hell of a lot more than some that deserved it more than himself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I feel sorry for himI don't. Tommy Burns did everything for him, and he fucked them right over 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 What an utter waster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Bridge Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 10 hours ago, RobbieD said: I feel sorry for him No you don't. gr8 b8 m8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 He did make a large sum of cash, though. That's bound to come up at some point. Fair play to him if he is still trying, and not just rolling up to matches like the one mentioned and expecting to get a gig based on his name. Always good to give someone the benefit of the doubt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 It just goes to show you that the key ingredients to becoming a top player are a good attitude and a burning desire to constantly better yourself and learn from others. Natural ability with a football alone means you end up playing in the amateurs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 It just goes to show you that the key ingredients to becoming a top player are a good attitude and a burning desire to constantly better yourself and learn from others. Natural ability with a football alone means you end up playing in the amateurs. Chic Charnley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Get him capped before England pounce. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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