James Beatie

[Laurence]

If Accrington Stanley can  play an England International, like James Beattie , makes you wonder if we could entice him to the Highlands, can't imagine Accrington have him on much of a  contract. I know he is a coach, There must be a chance?  Faint heart never blah  a tin pig.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20274301

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20738490

Edited December 28, 2012 by Laurence

[Alex MacLeod]

He's 35 years old and would never last the pace we set.

[Laurence]

He's 35 years old and would never last the pace we set.

 

Tell that to Scholes and Giggs

[Alex MacLeod]

They dont play at the pace we set.

[Alex MacLeod]

And besides, neither of them are strikers.

[bauhaus]

Beattie had a spell at an old Scottish club before, and I dont think he scored for them

[Kingsmills]

Agreed, will due respect to Laurence, he hardly set the heather on fire when he did briefly ply his trade in the SPL some time ago.

[Laurence]

I just thought he could play in the pocket and do some coaching, remember he played for England, he would be great to have on the bench, don't tell me you would sooner have a kid like Philip Roberts.

[Ronaldo]

yes

[Kingsmills]

I rather find myself in agreement with Ronaldo.

[bdu98196]

remember he played for England, he would be great to have on the bench

He's pish and would want way too much cash for us to have him as a bench warmer, we could probably have 10 kids of better quality for less than his wage demands would be. May as well call for us to sign Emile Heskey - he played for Engerlund too.

[Alex MacLeod]

I agree with Ronaldo and Kingsmill and bdu's no wrong either.

[starchief]

Why not go for Denis Law then? He's Scottish, played for Scotland, could sit on the bench no problem, would inspire kids but is past it in a playing capacity. Sounds a better choice.

[bdu98196]

Denis Law, Think about the mans age and Caley Stadium ain't a warm place in winter......he'd spend all his heating allowance just keeping that seat warm lol.

[old caley girl]

me too! would have a young player in my squad before a 35 year old everytime.

[RiG]

Play in the pocket!? He's not a quarterback!

[Kingsmills]

me too! would have a young player in my squad before a 35 year old everytime.

Depends on the 35 year old. There are a few about I would have in the squad in a flash but emphatically not James Beattie who was past his sell by date half a dozen years ago.

[Laurence]

I'm 70 and I would be more use than Philip

[RiG]

I'm 70 and I would be more use than Philip

 

Yeah, I don't think that's likely. 

[Alex MacLeod]

Roberts is a kid learning his trade. Give him a break.

[Kingsmills]

Quite disappointed to hear a regular poster make such negative comments about a talented youngster we are fortunate to have on loan with us.

[Rival]

Laurence get a grip mate!

[+DoofersDad]

I've not seen Laurence play so can't make an objective comparison.  However, I'm very happy to have such a talented youngster as Roberts in the squad.

[Laurence]

I wasn't being serious  I must apolgise to Philip - Must have had too many toddies that day.

 

I could make a good Ref though on a good day. I used to Ref junior football, but my  main games are  Rugby League, Badminton , and cricket. I still play Badminton

 

Not bad at Contract Bridge, Monopoly, or Risk.

 

Or just growing old.

 

or below

 

Edited January 16, 2013 by Laurence