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Why the Future of Scottish Football Looks Bright
Written by YFS Editor 1Having qualified for Euro 2020, it would be fair to say that the Scottish national team is in good hands right now with Steve Clarke and his team of coaches.
While the ‘present’ is in rude health for Scottish football, there is every sign that the future will prove to be even more fruitful given the number of quality youngsters that have either broken out at club level or on the brink of doing so.
Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney and Scott McTominay are flying the flag in the English Premier League, and this collection of young hopefuls will be hoping to emulate them on both a domestic and international level in the near future.
Billy Gilmour
There was no going quietly for Billy Gilmour earlier in 2020 as he gate-crashed the first team picture at Chelsea. Still only 18 at the time, the midfielder earned rave reviews and the Man of the Match award for his performance in an FA Cup tie against Liverpool, and he became a regular figure in the Premier League too for the Blues.
This season, his chances have been more limited due to injury and because Frank Lampard has reverted N’Golo Kante back to the defensive midfield role in which he made his name and which Gilmour had been occupying in 2019/20.
But make no mistake, the Glasgow born youngster is very much part of a bright future at Chelsea. They remain among the favourites in the Premier League outright winner football betting market given that they are in touch with the leaders, and you can be sure that over the course of the season Gilmour will have plenty more chances to shine.
Ross McCrorie
How impressive has Ross McCrorie been in Aberdeen’s excellent start to the campaign?
The Dons sit just three points behind Celtic in second at the time of writing, and central to their stellar run has been the combative midfield performances of McCrorie, who is still only 22 years old.
A key figure of the Scottish Under 21s side, the Dailly youngster is getting plenty of game time after leaving Rangers, and it seems almost a given that the all-action midfielder will ascend to the senior national team ranks soon enough.
Lewis Ferguson
Announcing himself to the world with a stunning bicycle kick goal against Burnley in a Europa League tie, Lewis Ferguson has enjoyed a stratospheric rise ever since.
Aside from his red card in the Scottish Cup semi-final of 2019, the midfielder has been a colossal figure for Aberdeen and his outstanding performances in 2020/21 have already delivered eight goals in just thirteen appearances – a very healthy ratio indeed for a midfielder.
The now 21-year-old, the nephew of Rangers legend Barry Ferguson, has represented Scotland at all youth levels, and a big money move to an Old Firm club or abroad looks to be the next likely step in an already impressive career.
Aaron Hickey
Like buses, you wait for a quality left-back to come along and then three appear at once.
To compliment Robertson and Tierney comes Aaron Hickey, the 18-year-old sensationally snapped up by Bologna after impressing in his debut season with Hearts. So there’s plenty of quality traffic in his way at national level, but Hickey can also operate as a defensive midfielder thanks to his mature reading of the game.
Scotland look set to have another excellent generation of talent come through to compliment the top players already in the national team side, so there's plenty of reasons for the fans. All the players listed will no doubt be eyeing a place in the senior squad for the Euros.
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Line and odds. Different bookmakers differ significantly from each other, both in the coverage of sports and events, as well as in the number of markets and types of bets. If you bet on popular sports and leading leagues, then there will be no problems with the presence of matches in the line, they will be presented in 100% of bookmakers. But if you are looking for profitable bets in all sorts of minor leagues, you will not find the right events on every website. So we suggest to conduct a preliminary review of all popular bookies and check the availability of interesting Championships.
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While choosing the bookie the margin factor is almost the first in the list of importance.Margin plays a significant role. Different bookmakers have various margins, the indicators also differ in time. The margin usually fluctuates significantly from the initial version of the line to the start of the game. Usually, it is high at first, but the closer to the match, it decreases. Professional betters always tend to choose a bookmaker with a minimum margin, relative to competitors in the market.
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There are both local and global bookmakers. Not all sites are suitable for non-English speaking players. It is also important to make sure that the site is allowed in your country, otherwise it will be impossible to play. After all, when verifying your account, you will need to provide documents. Therefore, make sure to choose the legible bookmaker.
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Payment systems must be convenient for you. The wider the list of options, the better. You choose either to operate with Visa Bank cards, or electronic wallets such as Skrill, Neteller.
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You must register and pass identity verification immediately upon registration. This may not be very convenient, but it gives a higher reliability rating. If you have requested identity verification, do not be surprised – this is a common practice, just send everything that you are asked. These can be scans of your passport, Bank card, utility bills, or Bank statements. As practice shows, after verification, cases of sanctions and freezing of funds are extremely rare. This is mostly the player's fault when he hits frauds that are explicitly prohibited by the rules of almost all sites. Periodically, some community members face blocking of accounts and cutting of maximums but it happens rarely, while most players continue to work normally and withdraw funds.
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An important factor is customer support, especially for beginners. Some bookies provide the support that is quite formal. They are easy to solve obvious problems, explain technical details. But if the problem is non-standard, it will take you more time to find a solution. Still, several bookmakers care a lot about the quality of customer support.
Thus, there are several factors that should be considered when choosing a bookmaker. We recommend you to check top online sports betting websites here. HTML code: top online sports betting websites.
Any player can choose the most suitable one based on his preferences.
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Financial Changes
Football has a reputation of being a rich man’s game. With international, domestic or league matches, this game generates a surplus amount of money every year. COVID-19 has changed this scenario altogether. The 2020 football season is behind closed doors. Such impositions create a huge loss for small leagues like Liga MX, La Liga and many others, as their main source of income is from the individual match-day merchandise, gate tickets and hospitality market.
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Sponsorship Changes
Sponsors pose great value for players’ training and gear. Football or sports sponsorships during the pandemic have used different strategies to connect with their audiences. With zero spectatorship, sponsors have tried to curve their market value through the digital sphere, rather than pulling out their sponsorship.
Viewer Patterns and Behaviour
COVID-19 precautions have led to at-home spectatorship experiences being a new normal. With the pandemic looming high and low worldwide, it is unlikely that viewers will return to stadiums any time soon. According to Deloitte State of the Consumer Tracker July 2020 reports, 57% of people in the UK plan to limit their leisure travel.
Sports Betting Trends
College football and NFLs have the leading sports betting audience. Fortunately, the 2020 pandemic has influenced the gambling trend in football positively, according to a report on https://www.slotsformoney.com. This includes sports betting trends in the digital sphere as well as the geographical sphere.
Player Performance
Players make the greatest asset in the sports industry. COVID-19 has infected some of the highest profile players like Brazil’s Neymar, Paul Pogba, Daniele Rugani, etc. As sportsmen, they require constant physical strength training to maintain their well-being. The ban and restrictions on movement affect their physical as well as mental health.
Job Loss and Pay Cuts
Like any other industry, sports have also seen huge financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 10,000 layoffs have already occurred in this field, and more could happen. With no spectatorship in the stadiums, merchandise and gate passes have seen a significant dip in revenue. Brand merchandise and tickets make up the major income-generating section in this industry.
Broadcast Trends
As behind closed doors is the new norm, broadcasters have taken up new content strategies to cope with the current situation. Broadcast agents play a pivotal role in sports in 2020.
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3 Scottish Youngsters Cutting Their Teeth in European Leagues
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Back in the day it was standard practice for young players to pass their formative playing years at their hometown club or at least one based in their native country, before perhaps being farmed out further afield once their reputation in the adult game had been established.
All that is changing these days, with top teams recruiting fledgling talent to their books early on and then sending those same players out to foreign teams across Europe, where they can grow not only as a player but also as a man.
Here are just some of the Scottish youngsters who having made dream moves to Premier League or SPL clubs and who were then sent abroad to earn their stripes in the more technical European game.
Many Scottish youngsters are being asked to prove themselves in foreign lands
Liam Morrison
There are few better places to learn your trade than with the powerhouses of European football that are Bayern Munich.
That is the honour bestowed on 17-year-old Liam Morrison, who is currently plying his trade in the German champions’ youth teams, but is already being tipped for stardom whenever he gets to take his bow in the big leagues.
Fraser Hornby
The Blue half of Liverpool has always been a hotbed of talent, with much of it also having Scottish roots, and Fraser Hornby is certainly in that mould.
However, the attacking midfielder has been something of a road warrior, having played in Belgium before then making a recent permanent move to French Ligue 1 side Reims. His game time has been limited so far this season, but he is not a bad man to lump a bet or two on when the French side do decide to let him spread his wings, because he has an eye for goal and a killer through ball. Reims fans will probably be hoping that happens sooner rather than later, with wise punters currently using their sports free bets to wager on Reims getting relegated this season rather than achieving anything positive.
Training and playing in a foreign language is just one of the major tests that these young players face
Charlie Gilmour
This 21-year-old terrier-like midfielder has been bounced between the youth setups at both Arsenal and Norwich, before heading abroad to see what he is made of in the Dutch second division with Telstar.
He is now back at Norwich where he has been racking up some impressive performances both in the Premier League 2 and the EFL Cup. It seems only a matter of time before Gilmour forces his way into the reckoning at Carrow Road or elsewhere in the upper echelons of European footy.
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Written by YFS Editor 1Three Players Who Could Be Stars of The Scottish National Team
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The Scotland national team has hugely benefited over the last five years from the emergence of some talented young players who are now excelling for club and country.
Kieran Tierney, Scott McTominay and Andrew Robertson are all examples of what can be achieved by young Scottish youngsters, if they have the talent and are willing to work hard.
Here is a look at three players who may well be the future stars of the Scottish senior team if they continue to develop in their careers.
Kai Kennedy
Rangers youngster Kai Kennedy was recently called up to the Scotland under-19 team and it may not be long before he is fast-tracked through the different levels.
The 18-year-old made his debut for the Gers back in January when he came off the bench in their Scottish Cup tie with Stranraer. A number of clubs in the Premier League are thought to be monitoring Kennedy, including Sheffield United as they see a lot of potential in the Scot.
Jamie Hamilton
Andy Winter
18-year-old Andy Winter had a dream debut for Hamilton earlier this year, scoring in his side’s 5-0 victory over Edinburgh City in the Scottish Cup. Winter has since featured for the Accies in the Scottish Premiership and is a player that Hamilton boss Brian Rice likes a lot.
The Scottish youngster is a forward who works very hard on the pitch. He has scored goals at every level he has played at. If he continues that trend in the Scottish Premiership, he could be set for big things.
Scotland have had some great forwards over the years and Winter may well be the next in line to shine for the senior team.
Good luck to all of the above three players as they strive to have a successful career in the game.
Want To Earn Money From Your Favorite Sports? Here's What You Need To Know
Written by YFS Editor 1Why Are People Fond of Sports Betting?
- Entertainment is the biggest and most obvious reason. It can help to increase the value and level of entertainment that you enjoy. It is enjoyable to watch live sports events, but it gives you an adrenaline rush when you have placed your bets on a game. Betting seriously takes the whole experience to a new level altogether.
- Sports betting falls under the circle of competence for a lot of people. No matter what sport we love to watch, we have our favorite teams. We keep track of team news, about the players, their performance, and many aspects of the team. Isn't it?
- Sports betting nowadays comes with no limitations. So, whether you want to bet $5 or $5000, no questions asked. It depends on you regarding how much money you are planning to bet.
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Why Your Child's Sports Team Should Celebrate Participation
Written by YFS Editor 1Why Play Team Sports?
The long-term benefits of playing team sports when you’re young are well documented and agreed on by psychologists and physiologists the world over. Not only do they promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise, but they’re more important than ever because they get your child away from their device screen and into the outdoors. They can instil valuable lessons for your child too, like how to work as an individual in a team who are all working towards a common goal. It can also promote a sense of belonging and comradery.
Awards Encourage Attendance
It can be difficult to keep a child motivated and interested in something, particularly as they reach the age when their social life starts to mean everything to them. Sports can quickly fall by the wayside and the value they get from participating in these sports can be lost. When there are trophy cups handed out at the end of competitions, seasons or tournaments, that motivation might persist, and your child will likely be more motivated to get up and get to that Saturday morning game. Once there, they’ll give their best effort in the hope of getting their hands on that trophy. There are some compelling reasons not to celebrate perfect attendance, but recognising improved and good attendance is encouraged.
Awards Encourage Their Best Effort
If you’re playing in a football team and the prospect of victory comes with the promise of a shining gold football trophy for first place, you’re going to make sure you bring your absolute best to every practice and game. By offering these awards, you’re offering incentive, which is the strongest known human motivator. Perhaps the alure of a trophy will motivate your child to put in that extra little bit of effort that their team needs to get over that finish line in first place. They offer a free personalisation service and plenty of unique designs. No matter what our interests, the idea of a trophy engraving featuring our name is going to appeal to us!
They Teach Humility
There are valuable life lessons to be learned when you are given an award, just as there are when you aren’t a recipient. One of the biggest lessons we learn in life is how to win or lose well. No matter how good we are and how well we do at something, we’re not always going to win, and learning how to lose gracefully and with humility is as important as winning. Being able to feel happy for someone who has beaten you and congratulate them earnestly is a very importantly life skill. On the other side of the same coin, knowing how to win with dignity without boasting and gloating is also a good lesson that team sports will teach you.
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Some Popular Football Betting Myths that Must be Busted
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Myth #1: The Bookmakers are Always at an Advantage
Myth #2: Match Predictions are Always Correct
Myth #3: Stats Tell You Everything You Need to Know
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Myth #4: Promo Codes and Coupons are Useless
Myth #5: ATS or Against the Spread Data Has a Significant Predictive Value
Wrapping Up:
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When Might Scotland Youth Football Return in Full Swing?
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Some Teams are Already Returning to Training
Thanks to the easing of some restrictive measures initially put in place by the Scottish government, a handful of teams have once again been able to hit the pitch in order to hone their skills. These include youth organisations such as Edina Hibs, Dryburgh Athletic, EK Burgh United, and Edinburgh City FC.
However, we should also keep in mind that these training sessions are likely to be governed by certain safety measures in order to help guarantee that our young superstars are kept as healthy as possible at all times. It is nonetheless a foregone conclusion that these and other teams are quite eager to get back into the swing of things.
What Does the Scottish Government Have to Say?
The good news is that non-contact football training is already permitted. Still, thees matches can only take place in accordance with current measures such as maintaining the proper social distances and ensuring that gatherings do not exceed the maximum amount of participants.
All indoor sports facilities are slated to reopen on 31 August. Once again, the proper level of social distancing and the appropriate hygienic measures (such as face masks and hand sanitisers) must be present in order to remain open. In terms of ages, children up to 12 years old will be able to play contact football. Adolescents 12 years or older can only participate in non-contact games. Coaches can likewise work with younger players as long as the total number of participants does not exceed 30 at any given time.
A Sign of Things to Come?
While some adult-related sporting activities might have to be replaced with other games such as blackjack online, Scottish children and adolescents can once again enjoy all that football has to offer. However, we should also mention that the easing of prior restrictions could be easily put back in place if we begin to let our guard down.
Parents should be certain that their children are following all of the recommended hygienic and social distancing rules. In the same respect, adults are by no means exempt from the guidelines put forth by the Scottish government. With time and a bit of patience, the Scottish youth football season could begin return sooner as opposed to later.