Just seen we've signed him to join us in the summer. From Raith Rovers, young striker.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2020/february/06/kieron-bowie-signs
Kieron Bowie Signs
Thursday 6 February 2020 12:59
The Club are pleased to confirm the capture of highly-rated striker Kieron Bowie from Raith Rovers.
The 17-year-old joins Fulham in the summer as he continues to further his development with the Scottish League One side for the remainder of the season.
A local Kirkcaldy boy who used to attend Raith Rovers matches with his grandfather, Bowie has been a regular for Rovers this season, helping them to the top of League One and has amassed a total of ten goals and five assists in all competitions.
Upon signing his pre-contract with the club, Bowie expressed his delight at signing with Fulham and paid tribute to the support Raith have given him.
"The last year or so has been a whirlwind and dream to play and score in the first team. To now get the chance to join a club the size of Fulham is really exciting and a great opportunity to help progress my career.
I will be forever grateful for the chance the management team have given me, so it was really important for me to finish the season with Raith. Hopefully I can repay this by helping them win the league. I'm looking forward to joining Fulham for preseason and getting started."
Academy Director, Huw Jennings added: "We are delighted that Kieron will be joining Fulham in July. We were aware that a significant number of clubs were tracking him, and we moved very quickly last week to secure his services.
"Kieron is an exciting prospect, he is a commanding central striker for his age, he has an eye for goal and knows how to lead the line. He has an excellent temperament and is ideally suited to the Fulham way.
"We are indebted to Raith Rovers for their support in enabling Kieron and his family to visit our Motspur Park training ground last Friday to help confirm the deal for July. We will work closely with John McGlynn and his team of staff at Raith Rovers during the remainder of the season where Kieron will hopefully be able to help the club secure promotion to the SPFL Championship."
Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn shared his sentiment at working with the striker and highlighted the 'right fit' Fulham can provide.
"Everyone at Raith Rovers FC are delighted for Kieron who has agreed to join Fulham FC on 1st July. It has been a pleasure working and seeing Kieron develop so quickly, he has improved beyond all recognition in the last 12 months.
"We're also happy that Fulham have allowed Kieron to stay with us for the remainder of this season to continue his development. We feel it's a great opportunity for Kieron to join a club such as Fulham who have a great history and think it will be a good fit for him.
"We have already made contact with their coaching staff and look forward to working closely with them in the next few months. This connection could help us both in the future. We wish everyone at Fulham good luck in their challenge to get back to the Premier League."
Kenny Dalgleish mark 2, he's been lauded as by some.
That's a burden to carry on his young shoulders.
Any idea how long the contract is?
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I wonder if he is related to a Jimmie Bowie, who was a inside forward for us in the early 1950s.
Should go through defences like a knife through butter !
Quote from: fulhamross on February 06, 2020, 02:48:24 PM
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How does that compare to other 17 year olds? Seems odd a striker would be a 1 (I believe the lowest score) at taking penalties.. Surely there's more substance than that.
Haven't played Football Manager in years so for all I know it could have since changed, but the vast majority of youth players had randomised attributes (and potential).
Quote from: Peabody on February 06, 2020, 03:10:22 PM
I wonder if he is related to a Jimmie Bowie, who was a inside forward for us in the early 1950s.
No relation Mr P.Jimmie Bowie died 2000,this lads Grandad still alive.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on February 06, 2020, 01:58:51 PM
Kenny Dalgleish mark 2, he's been lauded as by some.
That's a burden to carry on his young shoulders.
Better then a John Watson mark 2
Excellent news
I think he's going to turn out to be a Starman. Bit of a (Space) Oddity though, this signing at this time.
Don't worry, I've got my coat and am heading for the door...
Quote from: MikeTheCubed on February 06, 2020, 03:45:46 PM
Haven't played Football Manager in years so for all I know it could have since changed, but the vast majority of youth players had randomised attributes (and potential).
FM know their stuff. they wouldn't have randomised stats for a real player
Interesting statistics. some of the low scores you would expect from a raw 17 year old. Wasn't Rodney Marsh 17 when he made hi debut?
Will he become our Starman?
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Quote from: Fulham1959 on February 06, 2020, 03:17:33 PM
Should go through defences like a knife through butter !
Well at least I see what you did there! :003:
Hope he's not a rebel rebel
Or the Jean Genie - 'lives on his back.'
But hopefully he will have some of that Alamo spirit!
With him and Stansfield as our main strikers we will be very strong in a few years time.
Quote from: mrmicawbers on February 06, 2020, 02:27:47 PM
Any idea how long the contract is?
long enough for spurs to Nick him for a song in a few years probably!
Raith Rovers are my Scottish team after visiting the ground on holiday about 35 years ago,(as good a reason as any to support them) so keen to see how the lad progresses. Let's hope him and Stansfield develop in to good players and we save ourselves £50m in the transfer market!
Hi guys, Raith supporter here, please look after our young one next season after all he is one of our own!! Be patient with him and you will have some player on your hands. His attitude every game is spot on gives 110% every game. I'm gutted to lose him after this season but watching him this season we all knew it was coming! Best of luck with your season hope you guys get promoted I'll watch closely to see how Keiron gets on! Good luck!!
Quote from: RRFC1 on February 07, 2020, 01:12:33 PM
Hi guys, Raith supporter here, please look after our young one next season after all he is one of our own!! Be patient with him and you will have some player on your hands. His attitude every game is spot on gives 110% every game. I'm gutted to lose him after this season but watching him this season we all knew it was coming! Best of luck with your season hope you guys get promoted I'll watch closely to see how Keiron gets on! Good luck!!
Thanks for your good wishes. I hope our club plays a proper price. Is not Gordon Brown one of your supporters?
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Quote from: bog on February 07, 2020, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: RRFC1 on February 07, 2020, 01:12:33 PM
Hi guys, Raith supporter here, please look after our young one next season after all he is one of our own!! Be patient with him and you will have some player on your hands. His attitude every game is spot on gives 110% every game. I'm gutted to lose him after this season but watching him this season we all knew it was coming! Best of luck with your season hope you guys get promoted I'll watch closely to see how Keiron gets on! Good luck!!
Thanks for your good wishes. I hope our club plays a proper price. Is not Gordon Brown one of your supporters?
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Indeed Gordon Brown is Supporter, as is Val Mcdermind a well known crime Author if your into your reading, and music we have the bassist from Coldplay Guy berryman. Some useless information for you 😂 any how i think the fee paid was somewhere in there region of £3m... Just kidding sure the reports were 150k not much to you guys but a wee local club like ours it keeps the wolves from the door for a while.
Quote from: RRFC1 on February 07, 2020, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: bog on February 07, 2020, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: RRFC1 on February 07, 2020, 01:12:33 PM
Hi guys, Raith supporter here, please look after our young one next season after all he is one of our own!! Be patient with him and you will have some player on your hands. His attitude every game is spot on gives 110% every game. I'm gutted to lose him after this season but watching him this season we all knew it was coming! Best of luck with your season hope you guys get promoted I'll watch closely to see how Keiron gets on! Good luck!!
Thanks for your good wishes. I hope our club plays a proper price. Is not Gordon Brown one of your supporters?
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Indeed Gordon Brown is Supporter, as is Val Mcdermind a well known crime Author if your into your reading, and music we have the bassist from Coldplay Guy berryman. Some useless information for you 😂 any how i think the fee paid was somewhere in there region of £3m... Just kidding sure the reports were 150k not much to you guys but a wee local club like ours it keeps the wolves from the door for a while.
Watched a feature on Val and her support for Raith. Fascinating. Didn't she sponsor the club at some stage
Watched a feature on Val and her support for Raith. Fascinating. Didn't she sponsor the club at some stage
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She still does, she currently sponsors the away end at Starks Park the stand is named after her, she also is on the Board at the club.
.. or one of The Supermen perhaps, and bring Changes to the club, we could make him one of the London Boys.
More Bowie puns please guys.. Poor show so far..
Quote from: RRFC1 on February 07, 2020, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: bog on February 07, 2020, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: RRFC1 on February 07, 2020, 01:12:33 PM
Hi guys, Raith supporter here, please look after our young one next season after all he is one of our own!! Be patient with him and you will have some player on your hands. His attitude every game is spot on gives 110% every game. I'm gutted to lose him after this season but watching him this season we all knew it was coming! Best of luck with your season hope you guys get promoted I'll watch closely to see how Keiron gets on! Good luck!!
Thanks for your good wishes. I hope our club plays a proper price. Is not Gordon Brown one of your supporters?
092.gif
Indeed Gordon Brown is Supporter, as is Val Mcdermind a well known crime Author if your into your reading, and music we have the bassist from Coldplay Guy berryman. Some useless information for you 😂 any how i think the fee paid was somewhere in there region of £3m... Just kidding sure the reports were 150k not much to you guys but a wee local club like ours it keeps the wolves from the door for a while.
Hopefully you might have negotiated potential add ons if he is a success for us. It's important that smaller clubs gat a fair share of the game's revenues and don't struggle too hard to survive.
Quote from: Milo on February 07, 2020, 08:04:57 PM
More Bowie puns please guys.. Poor show so far..
It may take '5 years' before he's worth much!
I hope he doesn't turn out to be a 'rebel, rebel'!
Gonna be 'under pressure' initially
But hopefully will turn out to be our 'Starman' in the end.
'We can be heroes.'
Quote from: RRFC1 on February 07, 2020, 06:27:51 PM
Watched a feature on Val and her support for Raith. Fascinating. Didn't she sponsor the club at some stage
She still does, she currently sponsors the away end at Starks Park the stand is named after her, she also is on the Board at the club.
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Hello pal, Raith Rovers are my scottish team as dad was born in Kinghorn. Have been down Starks park a few times!
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