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James Keatings
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Zizou
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12-06-2014, 10:05 PM -
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What a find this wee guy is. A hidden gem.

Can't believe Hamilton Accies let him go to be honest, what was the deal with that?

He's got everything you'd want a striker to have. Pace, movement, finishing, work rate. But above all, he's one of the most intelligent players I've seen in quite a bit. You hear that term 'football brain' now and again, he's definitely got that. His reading of the game and his anticipation is outstanding. His goal was a perfect example of that.

He was at the terrorist lovers back in his younger days, but nobody is perfect. Cracking player.
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12-06-2014, 10:20 PM -
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Pretty sure Hamilton were desperate to keep him but he was out of contract.

Looks a fantastic wee player. If he gets a run of games he'll score a shit load of goals.
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12-07-2014, 10:47 AM -
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(12-06-2014, 10:05 PM)Alan Partridge Wrote: What a find this wee guy is. A hidden gem.

Can't believe Hamilton Accies let him go to be honest, what was the deal with that?

He's got everything you'd want a striker to have. Pace, movement, finishing, work rate. But above all, he's one of the most intelligent players I've seen in quite a bit. You hear that term 'football brain' now and again, he's definitely got that. His reading of the game and his anticipation is outstanding. His goal was a perfect example of that.

He was at the terrorist lovers back in his younger days, but nobody is perfect. Cracking player.

Really like the look of him, as you say has a bit of everything, great finisher from out side the box as well i'll add. Only 21 and he will only get better, the big thing for me yesterday was the encouragement he was giving to Bucanan, king and walker. Boy has a good head on his shoulder and hopefully can stay clear of the wee injuries he has been picking up.
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12-07-2014, 12:50 PM -
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When we signed him he was probably the signing I was most excited about.

Obviously Sow and that are good but this guy had proven he has goals in him at this level and every time he plays he hasn't disappointed imo.

Sow is good but if I'm honest I'd love to see more of a Carrick/Keatings partnership.
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12-07-2014, 01:09 PM -
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He's a great wee player. The difference between him and El Hassnaoui, who I seem to be constantly told has actually been quality Cornette is frightening. His movement is excellent, really creates space for others. Unselfish and a pure goalscorer at the same time, which is impressive.
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12-07-2014, 03:53 PM -
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(12-07-2014, 01:09 PM)Francis Begbie Wrote: He's a great wee player. The difference between him and El Hassnaoui, who I seem to be constantly told has actually been quality Cornette is frightening. His movement is excellent, really creates space for others. Unselfish and a pure goalscorer at the same time, which is impressive.

The few times I have seen El Hassnaoui it had looked like he was running through treacle compared with Keatings.

Doesn't look half the player that Keating's is.
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12-07-2014, 06:33 PM -
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Didn't realise he was only 21. Thought he was older.

Tidy signing.

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12-07-2014, 07:08 PM -
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(12-07-2014, 06:33 PM)The Comedian Wrote: Didn't realise he was only 21. Thought he was older.

Tidy signing.

He's 23 next month
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12-07-2014, 07:08 PM -
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He's 22, 23 in January



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12-07-2014, 07:48 PM -
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If Football Manager has taught me anything, he'll end up scoring the winning goal for us in the 2019 Champions League final.
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12-07-2014, 08:14 PM -
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Despite his small physical stature, he is actually as effective as any of our current forwards as a focal point of the attack. Certainly the ball sticks up top far more than when El Hassanoui is leading the line. Hopefully he maintains his fitness and racks up more goals in the coming weeks.
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12-07-2014, 09:18 PM -
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I saw him in town in Glasgow the other week. Loving his wee man attitude, short back and sides, swagger. Doesn't take crap and that's the attitude you need in the trenches.
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12-07-2014, 09:26 PM -
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Already said, but his runs off the ball are excellent and his work rate is superb. His composure in one on ones is a bit off sometimes but don't doubt that will come with more game time.

Had no idea he was only 22 either, he's only going to get better.



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