The SPL has a wealth of young British and Irish talent with the odd European and Asian in the mix, below are 10 of the best for this year.
Nigel Hasselbank (St Johnstone) - Hasselbank is the Nephew of Legendry Chelsea forward Jimmy Floyd, so has a strong through breed of attacking play. Although last season at St Mirren he was less than prolific, he is such as presence I rate him to bag 10+ goals and really really trouble opponents in a very open SPL this season.
James Forrest (Celtic) – Many thought (Including myself) that James should of been a must for Team GB in the London Games but due to lack of Scottish involvement and injury he was left out. He is still currently injured but when fully fit he applies explosive speed down whichever wing placed and fires lethal crosses and shots into the box which really hassle opposition GK’s.Also was on the end of interest from high profile clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke.
Niall Mcginn (Aberdeen) – This Young lad was on Celtics books for years but was released at the end of last season after a yearlong loan at Brentford in England. He has alot to prove and made a good start in the first game of the new campaign against his previous employers Celtic.
Fraser Forster (Celtic) – After 2 good seasons on loan from English Premier League side Newcastle United, Fraser is a new signing at Celtic and is easily the best keeper in the SPL this year, his height and dynamic approach makes him a fantastic GK and he will be keen to show to Neil Lennon that he is worth the permanent deal that he received.
Paddy McCourt (Celtic) - Been with The Hoops since 08 but has been slightly out of favour in the starting line-up due to the outstanding ability of players like Forrest, Samaras and Stokes. I can see him being a big part of the way Celtic go to defend the title.
Gary Mackay-Smith (Dundee United) – Quality young lad 12/13 season could well be the spring board to get him a big contract at an EPL team. He has already shown himself to be a permant fixture in Craig Levein’s Scotland squad.
Kevin McBride (Dundee FC) – Kevin is a journeyman of Scottish football and has so much experience that he is bound to help keep newly promoted Dundee in the SPL.
Pa Kujabi (Hibs) – 25 year old Gambian played a dozen games last season at his first British club and he played really solid in the games I saw, if Pat Fenlon gives him a chance he will always give 110%.
Paul Heffernan (Kilmarnock) – Paul’s been around for a few years and is a massive part of how Killie plays at Rugby Park
Liam Kelly (Kilmarnock) – Solid Paul Scholes style player and always gives everything, he sadly lost his father at Hampden Park moments after winning the League cup so he goes into this year with a real passion to make his Father proud.
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