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Kai Watson

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πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸ’»βœοΈ Freelance Writer | Scottish Football 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | Aspiring Scout | https://medium.com/@kgwatson

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Max Johnston is now Sturm Graz's first choice right back. Should he be starting for Scotland too?

"Sturm Graz have played a blinder!"
@kaiwatson.bsky.social @johnwalker1986.bsky.social

19.01.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ryan OnΓ© has started the last couple of games @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social βš”οΈ

He’s got incredible potential. Could he be the future Scotland striker we’ve been missing? 🀞

@kaiwatson.bsky.social and @johnwalker1986.bsky.social give us an insight πŸ‘€

15.01.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gabe Forsyth is a top Scottish prospect to watch in 2025 πŸ‘€

He's playing for @canaries.co.uk at just 18 and is learning under a great manager with a track record of developing young players.

@kaiwatson.bsky.social @johnwalker1986.bsky.social

14.01.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A young Scottish player to watch in 2025! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

19-year-old Bobby Wales plays up front for @kilmarnock.bsky.social He's agile, clinical, and exciting πŸ”₯

@kaiwatson.bsky.social and @johnwalker1986.bsky.social discuss πŸ‘‡

08.01.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you remember when Liam Morrison signed for
Bayern Munich in 2019?

He's now developing nicely at @qpr.co.uk and is a top Scottish Prospect to watch in 2025 πŸ‘€

@kaiwatson.bsky.social and @johnwalker1986.bsky.social look at his career and qualities πŸ‘‡

07.01.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who are the Top Scottish Prospects to watch out for in 2025?

Robbie Ure came through at @rangersfc.bsky.social
and then moved abroad to @rscanderlecht.bsky.social

He's breaking through into the first team at just 20 years old.

@kaiwatson.bsky.social and @johnwalker1986.bsky.social discuss

06.01.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New podcast alert! 🚨

The Top 10 Scottish Prospects to watch out for in 2025 πŸ‘€

Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube with @kaiwatson.bsky.social @johnwalker1986.bsky.social

youtu.be/Zfm4DIlgql0?...

04.01.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s Talk About - James Wilson One thing is clear about James Wilson, he knows how to score goals.

My latest article over on Medium takes a look at Hearts new star boy, James Wilson.

One thing is for sure, he knows how to find the net!

Check out my thoughts on him πŸ‘‡πŸ»

medium.com/@kgwatson/le...

30.12.2024 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s Talk About - James Wilson One thing is clear about James Wilson, he knows how to score goals.

My latest article over on Medium takes a look at Hearts new star boy, James Wilson.

One thing is for sure, he knows how to find the net!

Check out my thoughts on him πŸ‘‡πŸ»

medium.com/@kgwatson/le...

30.12.2024 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s Talk About - Lyall Cameron Lyall Cameron is one of the most in-form players in Scotland currently, where will he end up next?

Anyone who’s followed me for any period of time will know I’m a massive fan of Lyall Cameron.

Read my thoughts on him below and let me know what you think πŸ‘‡πŸ»

medium.com/@kgwatson/le...

23.12.2024 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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19th October - Debut against Hearts at 16-years-old

11th December - 17th birthday

14th December - First St. Mirren goal to equalise and help turn the game around

Absolutely love seeing stories like Evan Mooney’s and fair play St. Mirren for giving him the chance πŸ‘πŸ»

15.12.2024 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hamza Igamane in the Europa League;

- 4 Appearances (2 Starts)
- 4G/1A (0.93 xG)
- 188mins Played
- 38mins Per Goal Contribution
- 67% Conversion Rate
- 2.39 Chances Created Per90
- 2.39 Successful Dribbles Per90
- 7.66 Duels Won Per90
- 8.18 @FotMob Rating

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13.12.2024 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hamza Igamane in the Europa League;

- 4 Appearances (2 Starts)
- 4G/1A (0.93 xG)
- 188mins Played
- 38mins Per Goal Contribution
- 67% Conversion Rate
- 2.39 Chances Created Per90
- 2.39 Successful Dribbles Per90
- 7.66 Duels Won Per90
- 8.18 @FotMob Rating

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13.12.2024 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Enzo FernΓ‘ndez – Chelsea’s Captain - Breaking The Lines Some may be surprised to learn that Enzo FernΓ‘ndez is just about to turn 24 years old in January because it seems like he’s been on the world stage for years. As a youngster, he didn’t automatically j...

My latest piece for Breaking the Lines looks at Enzo FernΓ‘ndez and his incredible up turn in form.

Check it out πŸ‘‡

breakingthelines.com/player-analy...

10.12.2024 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Going to highlight some ex-Rangers youngsters that are performing well this season.

Starting off with Matty Yates!

The 22-year-old has 5G/6A in 15 appearances this season for Stenny.

All five goals have come in the last six games as have three of the assists.

HE’S ON FIRE πŸ”₯

10.12.2024 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s Talk About - Lawrence Shankland Will two goals yesterday spark Lawrence Shankland’s season into life? I think it just might.

Latest article over on Medium looks at Lawrence Shankland’s performance last season, this season and how he’s actually improved as a footballer.

Free to read and follow πŸ‘‡πŸ»

medium.com/@kgwatson/le...

08.12.2024 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s Talk About - Lawrence Shankland Will two goals yesterday spark Lawrence Shankland’s season into life? I think it just might.

Latest article over on Medium looks at Lawrence Shankland’s performance last season, this season and how he’s actually improved as a footballer.

Free to read and follow πŸ‘‡πŸ»

medium.com/@kgwatson/le...

08.12.2024 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧡If you’ve been too busy paying attention to Barron, Miller and Watson then it’s time to give Lyall Cameron the spotlight he deserves.

With Luke McCowan leaving in the summer he’s really kicked his performance levels up a notch.

Let’s look at him πŸ‘‡πŸ»

08.12.2024 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What are your thoughts on Lyall Cameron?

It will be interesting to see if he stays in Dundee in January, I can imagine there’ll be clubs from outwith Scotland that will have their eyes on him.

On a free/cut-price deal, he’s a no brainer signing for most clubs.

08.12.2024 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, what are his strengths?

- Ball carrying
- Box crashing
- Chance creation
- Tenacity
- Vision

His ability to be in the right place at the right time to get shots away would make plenty of strikers jealous!

He’s a quality player and one that can step up a level.

08.12.2024 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

His excellent numbers don’t stop there though;

Joint 4th in G/A
Joint 3rd in chances created Per90

His performances have helped Dundee get to 5th in the table, level with Motherwell who have a game in hand though.

08.12.2024 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Luke McCowan scored ten and had five assists in 37 Premiership appearances last season.

In 15 appearances, so far, Cameron has four goals and four assists and is on track to eclipse McCowan’s impressive numbers!

He’s 14th in the goal scoring charts and joint 4th in assists.

08.12.2024 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dundee sold Luke McCowan late in the summer window and didn’t replace him, probably because they didn’t have the chance!

This gave Lyall Cameron the chance to become the main man and he’s definitely grabbed it!

In 21 total appearances he has seven goals and nine assists.

08.12.2024 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧡If you’ve been too busy paying attention to Barron, Miller and Watson then it’s time to give Lyall Cameron the spotlight he deserves.

With Luke McCowan leaving in the summer he’s really kicked his performance levels up a notch.

Let’s look at him πŸ‘‡πŸ»

08.12.2024 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Big fan of Thom Haye, also really hope Ferdinan gets a chance at Oxford soon.

06.12.2024 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Scienza playing in the third tier in Germany last season to getting these numbers in the Bundesliga is mightily impressive.

06.12.2024 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s Talk About - Jordan Holsgrove There are plenty of talent Scots playing outwith the UK but have you heard of Jordan Holsgrove?

Decided to start again on Medium, a platform I much prefer to Substack.

Todays article looks at Jordan Holsgrove and why I think more people should be paying attention to him πŸ‘‡πŸ»

medium.com/@kgwatson/le...

05.12.2024 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s Talk About - Jordan Holsgrove There are plenty of talent Scots playing outwith the UK but have you heard of Jordan Holsgrove?

Decided to start again on Medium, a platform I much prefer to Substack.

Todays article looks at Jordan Holsgrove and why I think more people should be paying attention to him πŸ‘‡πŸ»

medium.com/@kgwatson/le...

05.12.2024 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I think there’s an arguement to be made that, since he came back into the side, Nico Raskin has been Rangers best player this season.

Thought he was superb AGAIN last night, covers every blade of grass and carries the ball so well.

What have you made of his recent form?

05.12.2024 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

His pace and power allow him to get into good positions and drive up and down the wing.

However, it’s his end product in those areas that’s holding him back from kicking on to another level.

I really think he can be a top full back.

What are your thoughts on Max Johnston?

04.12.2024 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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