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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 19:33:49 GMT
Just seen that the Liverpool fullback has signed.
Welcome to the Gas Kris.
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Post by Russgas on Mar 12, 2018 19:45:24 GMT
www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/what-you-need-know-liverpools-1329688Bristol Rovers have today secured the signing of former Liverpool under-18s defender Kris Owens. The left-back has signed for the rest of the season at Bristol Rovers after impressing on trial at the Memorial Stadium. As a schoolboy Owens was the hero for his Merseyside school West Derby in the Premier League Under 16 boys cup final. The game played at Birmingham City's St Andrew's in May 2015 saw Owens, who had scored 11 times for his school, help defeat Bath-based school Beechen Cliff. Playing a forward, Owens won the penalty and converted it as his side were crowned u16s champions. Owens was part of the Reds Academy after joining the club as an eight-year-old. He was a regular member of the under-18s side, featuring several times in their FA Youth Cup teams, although he never made the step up to under-23s level. On the Liverpool website, he is described as a “left-back with a sweet left foot, Owens can also operate in a midfield role and offers the team great balance.” Since leaving Anfield, Owens has trialled at several Premier League and Championship clubs. The youngster was on trial for QPR, featuring for their development side against Watford in April last year as they defeated Watford 2-0 at Vicarage Road. The 19-year-old also featured for the Leeds United u23s back in August last year as they beat Ossett Town 4-1. He also featured for the Whites’ youngster’s against Coventry, where they lost 4-3. Owens had a spell with the Crystal Palace under-23s side last summer as he looked to win a contract. Owens could feature for the Development Squad in their fixture tomorrow afternoon against MK Dons, where a win could take Chris Hargreaves side top of the Central League South standings. Bristol Rovers Under-21 manager Chris Hargreaves said: "We are delighted to have Kris on board. "He has a strong football pedigree, from his time at Liverpool and we are looking forward to working with him between now and the end of the season, taking a closer look at him to see what he can offer to the playing squad within the Development Squad going forward."
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Post by socrates on Mar 12, 2018 19:48:06 GMT
One for the future.
Just because he’s not good enough for Liverpool doesn’t mean he won’t be good in league 1 they’ve got some very good young players.
Welcome to Rovers Kris.
Up The Gas !
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Post by axegas on Mar 12, 2018 19:51:05 GMT
A short term deal for the development squad just to have a look at for the future, has a decent pedigree so hopefully it will pay off.
Welcome to the gas Kris.
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 12, 2018 19:52:37 GMT
Sounds good.
Will he be eligible to play for the first team if he excels and/or injury/suspension requires it?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 20:04:10 GMT
Sounds good. Will he be eligible to play for the first team if he excels and/or injury/suspension requires it? Would think that's a given Rod considering he was an unattached signing. |
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Post by Rod1883 on Mar 12, 2018 20:08:32 GMT
Sounds good. Will he be eligible to play for the first team if he excels and/or injury/suspension requires it? Would think that's a given Rod considering he was an unattached signing. That's great, I wasn't sure if he was unattached, or it was some sort of development only signing - thanks for the info. |
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Post by gasstrictband on Mar 12, 2018 20:16:02 GMT
Good luck Kris , welcome to our club UTG.
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Post by pirate on Mar 12, 2018 20:47:45 GMT
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Post by socrates on Mar 12, 2018 21:09:41 GMT
Sounds like a good prospect What do you know about him ? Have you seen him play / ever put any videos up here of him ? |
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Post by bluegas on Mar 12, 2018 21:22:05 GMT
Sounds like a good prospect What do you know about him ? Have you seen him play / ever put any videos up here of him ? So what is he? A RB or a winger?  |
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Post by bluegas on Mar 12, 2018 21:22:43 GMT
Sounds like a good prospect What do you know about him ? Have you seen him play / ever put any videos up here of him ? So what is he? A RB or a winger? Or indeed LB.... |
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Post by pirate on Mar 12, 2018 21:27:51 GMT
Sounds like a good prospect What do you know about him ? Have you seen him play / ever put any videos up here of him ? Never seen him play. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 22:14:35 GMT
Welcome to Rovers, Kris - already a legend in my eyes for the defeat of Beechen Cliff.  |
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Post by pirate on Mar 12, 2018 22:42:55 GMT
Welcome to Rovers, Kris - already a legend in my eyes for the defeat of Beechen Cliff. Here he is scoring the winner.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 23:10:32 GMT
We have 2 development squad full-backs out on loan at the moment,jordan stewart a right back and scottish lad michael kelly a left back.
A good opportunity for this lad owens to earn himself a deal of some sort for next season.
I noticed johnny burn was only sub for york city on saturday,its not looking good for him.
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Post by Squiffy on Mar 12, 2018 23:43:24 GMT
Welcome to Rovers, Kris - already a legend in my eyes for the defeat of Beechen Cliff. Oi...Squiffy junior attends Beechen Cliff, and it’s a bloody good school (apart from hosting an outreach of Southampton FC Academy, boo, hiss!) It also gave us Matt Macey, Paul Tisdale and the late Sir Roger Bannister.....oh, and one for the ladies, Andrew Lincoln. 😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 23:55:13 GMT
Welcome to Rovers, Kris - already a legend in my eyes for the defeat of Beechen Cliff. hey!? my old school! Lol’ |
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Mar 13, 2018 10:53:02 GMT
Welcome to Rovers, Kris - already a legend in my eyes for the defeat of Beechen Cliff. hey!? my old school! Lol’ St Greg's boy here ~ good Catholic boy |
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Post by bradfordmeyerbiggs on Mar 13, 2018 11:02:36 GMT
Welcome Kris. UTG!
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