15-10-2012, 09:35 PM
Guys,
Fair enough but you know I have to look at the whole picture (Murad is 11 btw). That means I have to look at girls and boys just beginning at CFK events and similar right up to World Youth level.
It's incredibly exciting when someone you feel has ability comes right through the ranks. I first saw Euan Gray playing in an U600 event at Hamilton with a grade of 368. I thought he had potential (focused, tactical, good endgame for that level). He had travelled down with his mum from a wee village near Stonehaven to play at the event (very supportive parents is essential at international level). I asked Calum MacQueen if he would like to start coaching him. I'm sure you can imagine how I felt as he was getting warmly applauded by everyone and having his photo taken with the provost yesterday after winning the Minor.
Murad is a wee bit special but it can be just as exciting when you see a very young player that could be anything. Sam Harper, Ben Volland, Jake Sanger and plenty more are in that category who have great potential. Hope they can come right through also.
Robin.
Fair enough but you know I have to look at the whole picture (Murad is 11 btw). That means I have to look at girls and boys just beginning at CFK events and similar right up to World Youth level.
It's incredibly exciting when someone you feel has ability comes right through the ranks. I first saw Euan Gray playing in an U600 event at Hamilton with a grade of 368. I thought he had potential (focused, tactical, good endgame for that level). He had travelled down with his mum from a wee village near Stonehaven to play at the event (very supportive parents is essential at international level). I asked Calum MacQueen if he would like to start coaching him. I'm sure you can imagine how I felt as he was getting warmly applauded by everyone and having his photo taken with the provost yesterday after winning the Minor.
Murad is a wee bit special but it can be just as exciting when you see a very young player that could be anything. Sam Harper, Ben Volland, Jake Sanger and plenty more are in that category who have great potential. Hope they can come right through also.
Robin.