Kai Watson
@kaiwatson.bsky.social
👨🏼💻✍️ Freelance Writer | Scottish Football 🏴 | Aspiring Scout | https://medium.com/@kgwatson
19th October - Debut against Hearts at 16-years-old
11th December - 17th birthday
14th December - First St. Mirren goal to equalise and help turn the game around
Absolutely love seeing stories like Evan Mooney’s and fair play St. Mirren for giving him the chance 👏🏻
11th December - 17th birthday
14th December - First St. Mirren goal to equalise and help turn the game around
Absolutely love seeing stories like Evan Mooney’s and fair play St. Mirren for giving him the chance 👏🏻
December 15, 2024 at 12:50 PM
19th October - Debut against Hearts at 16-years-old
11th December - 17th birthday
14th December - First St. Mirren goal to equalise and help turn the game around
Absolutely love seeing stories like Evan Mooney’s and fair play St. Mirren for giving him the chance 👏🏻
11th December - 17th birthday
14th December - First St. Mirren goal to equalise and help turn the game around
Absolutely love seeing stories like Evan Mooney’s and fair play St. Mirren for giving him the chance 👏🏻
Hamza Igamane in the Europa League;
- 4 Appearances (2 Starts)
- 4G/1A (0.93 xG)
- 188mins Played
- 38mins Per Goal Contribution
- 67% Conversion Rate
- 2.39 Chances Created Per90
- 2.39 Successful Dribbles Per90
- 7.66 Duels Won Per90
- 8.18 @FotMob Rating
🇲🇦🔥
- 4 Appearances (2 Starts)
- 4G/1A (0.93 xG)
- 188mins Played
- 38mins Per Goal Contribution
- 67% Conversion Rate
- 2.39 Chances Created Per90
- 2.39 Successful Dribbles Per90
- 7.66 Duels Won Per90
- 8.18 @FotMob Rating
🇲🇦🔥
December 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Hamza Igamane in the Europa League;
- 4 Appearances (2 Starts)
- 4G/1A (0.93 xG)
- 188mins Played
- 38mins Per Goal Contribution
- 67% Conversion Rate
- 2.39 Chances Created Per90
- 2.39 Successful Dribbles Per90
- 7.66 Duels Won Per90
- 8.18 @FotMob Rating
🇲🇦🔥
- 4 Appearances (2 Starts)
- 4G/1A (0.93 xG)
- 188mins Played
- 38mins Per Goal Contribution
- 67% Conversion Rate
- 2.39 Chances Created Per90
- 2.39 Successful Dribbles Per90
- 7.66 Duels Won Per90
- 8.18 @FotMob Rating
🇲🇦🔥
Going to highlight some ex-Rangers youngsters that are performing well this season.
Starting off with Matty Yates!
The 22-year-old has 5G/6A in 15 appearances this season for Stenny.
All five goals have come in the last six games as have three of the assists.
HE’S ON FIRE 🔥
Starting off with Matty Yates!
The 22-year-old has 5G/6A in 15 appearances this season for Stenny.
All five goals have come in the last six games as have three of the assists.
HE’S ON FIRE 🔥
December 10, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Going to highlight some ex-Rangers youngsters that are performing well this season.
Starting off with Matty Yates!
The 22-year-old has 5G/6A in 15 appearances this season for Stenny.
All five goals have come in the last six games as have three of the assists.
HE’S ON FIRE 🔥
Starting off with Matty Yates!
The 22-year-old has 5G/6A in 15 appearances this season for Stenny.
All five goals have come in the last six games as have three of the assists.
HE’S ON FIRE 🔥
🧵If you’ve been too busy paying attention to Barron, Miller and Watson then it’s time to give Lyall Cameron the spotlight he deserves.
With Luke McCowan leaving in the summer he’s really kicked his performance levels up a notch.
Let’s look at him 👇🏻
With Luke McCowan leaving in the summer he’s really kicked his performance levels up a notch.
Let’s look at him 👇🏻
December 8, 2024 at 6:27 AM
🧵If you’ve been too busy paying attention to Barron, Miller and Watson then it’s time to give Lyall Cameron the spotlight he deserves.
With Luke McCowan leaving in the summer he’s really kicked his performance levels up a notch.
Let’s look at him 👇🏻
With Luke McCowan leaving in the summer he’s really kicked his performance levels up a notch.
Let’s look at him 👇🏻
I think there’s an arguement to be made that, since he came back into the side, Nico Raskin has been Rangers best player this season.
Thought he was superb AGAIN last night, covers every blade of grass and carries the ball so well.
What have you made of his recent form?
Thought he was superb AGAIN last night, covers every blade of grass and carries the ball so well.
What have you made of his recent form?
December 5, 2024 at 8:28 AM
I think there’s an arguement to be made that, since he came back into the side, Nico Raskin has been Rangers best player this season.
Thought he was superb AGAIN last night, covers every blade of grass and carries the ball so well.
What have you made of his recent form?
Thought he was superb AGAIN last night, covers every blade of grass and carries the ball so well.
What have you made of his recent form?
Personally, I love when young Scottish players make a bold move and that’s exactly what Max Johnston did.
After six really impressive months at Motherwell, his contract expired and he moved to Sturm Graz in Austria.
After six really impressive months at Motherwell, his contract expired and he moved to Sturm Graz in Austria.
December 4, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Personally, I love when young Scottish players make a bold move and that’s exactly what Max Johnston did.
After six really impressive months at Motherwell, his contract expired and he moved to Sturm Graz in Austria.
After six really impressive months at Motherwell, his contract expired and he moved to Sturm Graz in Austria.
Another day, another young Scottish striker!
In just 63 minutes Bobby Wales has a goal and an assist for Kilmarnock this season, both of which showed really technical quality.
His overall play has really impressed Killie fans so let’s look at him.
In just 63 minutes Bobby Wales has a goal and an assist for Kilmarnock this season, both of which showed really technical quality.
His overall play has really impressed Killie fans so let’s look at him.
December 3, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Another day, another young Scottish striker!
In just 63 minutes Bobby Wales has a goal and an assist for Kilmarnock this season, both of which showed really technical quality.
His overall play has really impressed Killie fans so let’s look at him.
In just 63 minutes Bobby Wales has a goal and an assist for Kilmarnock this season, both of which showed really technical quality.
His overall play has really impressed Killie fans so let’s look at him.
A player definitely worth talking about is St. Mirren youngster Kieran Offord.
The 20-year-old striker has been in great form for Crusaders on loan this season.
He’s been capped at U19 level, should he make the step up to the U21s?
The 20-year-old striker has been in great form for Crusaders on loan this season.
He’s been capped at U19 level, should he make the step up to the U21s?
December 2, 2024 at 7:58 AM
A player definitely worth talking about is St. Mirren youngster Kieran Offord.
The 20-year-old striker has been in great form for Crusaders on loan this season.
He’s been capped at U19 level, should he make the step up to the U21s?
The 20-year-old striker has been in great form for Crusaders on loan this season.
He’s been capped at U19 level, should he make the step up to the U21s?
Give it six months and everyone will be talking about Frosinone’s Kevin Barcella.
Really interesting profile, aggressive, reads the game well and is capable of creating chances.
One to watch.
Really interesting profile, aggressive, reads the game well and is capable of creating chances.
One to watch.
December 1, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Give it six months and everyone will be talking about Frosinone’s Kevin Barcella.
Really interesting profile, aggressive, reads the game well and is capable of creating chances.
One to watch.
Really interesting profile, aggressive, reads the game well and is capable of creating chances.
One to watch.
🧵Posted about Robbie Ure a couple of times recently.
This week I’ll be covering Scottish U21 talents and I think he can be a big one.
Made a really interesting career move leaving Rangers for Anderlecht and it’s really helped his over all game.
Let’s look at him 👇🏻
This week I’ll be covering Scottish U21 talents and I think he can be a big one.
Made a really interesting career move leaving Rangers for Anderlecht and it’s really helped his over all game.
Let’s look at him 👇🏻
December 1, 2024 at 8:36 AM
🧵Posted about Robbie Ure a couple of times recently.
This week I’ll be covering Scottish U21 talents and I think he can be a big one.
Made a really interesting career move leaving Rangers for Anderlecht and it’s really helped his over all game.
Let’s look at him 👇🏻
This week I’ll be covering Scottish U21 talents and I think he can be a big one.
Made a really interesting career move leaving Rangers for Anderlecht and it’s really helped his over all game.
Let’s look at him 👇🏻
🧵I couldn’t spend the week talking about Scottish U19 talents and not end on Lennon Miller, could I?
It seems every couple of days a new club is linked to Motherwell’s star man, what will his next move be?
Let’s talk about him 👇🏻
It seems every couple of days a new club is linked to Motherwell’s star man, what will his next move be?
Let’s talk about him 👇🏻
November 30, 2024 at 8:48 AM
🧵I couldn’t spend the week talking about Scottish U19 talents and not end on Lennon Miller, could I?
It seems every couple of days a new club is linked to Motherwell’s star man, what will his next move be?
Let’s talk about him 👇🏻
It seems every couple of days a new club is linked to Motherwell’s star man, what will his next move be?
Let’s talk about him 👇🏻
🧵A player that really impressed me in the last international break was former Celtic youngster Aidan Borland.
He’s already made his Aston Villa debut this season and definitely has a bright future ahead of him.
He’s already made his Aston Villa debut this season and definitely has a bright future ahead of him.
November 29, 2024 at 10:27 AM
🧵A player that really impressed me in the last international break was former Celtic youngster Aidan Borland.
He’s already made his Aston Villa debut this season and definitely has a bright future ahead of him.
He’s already made his Aston Villa debut this season and definitely has a bright future ahead of him.
Another day, another potential Scotland number nine for the future.
Daniel Cummings is a pure goalscorer, he’s been on fire for Celtic B this season!
Between the UEFA Youth League and Lowland League he’s scored 22 in 19 games.
Will Rodgers give him a chance this season?
Daniel Cummings is a pure goalscorer, he’s been on fire for Celtic B this season!
Between the UEFA Youth League and Lowland League he’s scored 22 in 19 games.
Will Rodgers give him a chance this season?
November 28, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Another day, another potential Scotland number nine for the future.
Daniel Cummings is a pure goalscorer, he’s been on fire for Celtic B this season!
Between the UEFA Youth League and Lowland League he’s scored 22 in 19 games.
Will Rodgers give him a chance this season?
Daniel Cummings is a pure goalscorer, he’s been on fire for Celtic B this season!
Between the UEFA Youth League and Lowland League he’s scored 22 in 19 games.
Will Rodgers give him a chance this season?
Ryan Oné is a player I have really high hopes in terms of people a future national team striker.
Great physical profile, strong, quick, can play short or go long.
He also has great control of the ball and is capable of playing up top on his own.
What do you think of him?
Great physical profile, strong, quick, can play short or go long.
He also has great control of the ball and is capable of playing up top on his own.
What do you think of him?
November 27, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Ryan Oné is a player I have really high hopes in terms of people a future national team striker.
Great physical profile, strong, quick, can play short or go long.
He also has great control of the ball and is capable of playing up top on his own.
What do you think of him?
Great physical profile, strong, quick, can play short or go long.
He also has great control of the ball and is capable of playing up top on his own.
What do you think of him?
He’s a quality attacking threat whilst also being strong defensively.
His interceptions and recoveries obviously stand out here.
68% dribble success per game also highlight his quality going forward and ability to beat players.
His interceptions and recoveries obviously stand out here.
68% dribble success per game also highlight his quality going forward and ability to beat players.
November 25, 2024 at 1:43 PM
He’s a quality attacking threat whilst also being strong defensively.
His interceptions and recoveries obviously stand out here.
68% dribble success per game also highlight his quality going forward and ability to beat players.
His interceptions and recoveries obviously stand out here.
68% dribble success per game also highlight his quality going forward and ability to beat players.
🧵Content on here will be themed short player threads (Scotland U19 players to watch this week) Monday-Friday then articles on my Substack Tuesday and Thursday!
Starting off with Ayr United’s Dylan Watret 👇🏻
Starting off with Ayr United’s Dylan Watret 👇🏻
November 25, 2024 at 1:43 PM
🧵Content on here will be themed short player threads (Scotland U19 players to watch this week) Monday-Friday then articles on my Substack Tuesday and Thursday!
Starting off with Ayr United’s Dylan Watret 👇🏻
Starting off with Ayr United’s Dylan Watret 👇🏻
If St. Mirren wanted to make a statement they would go all out for Dylan Watret.
The Scotland U19 international has been a stand out in the Championship this season.
He’s energetic with attacking quality but also solid defensively.
He’s got big potential.
The Scotland U19 international has been a stand out in the Championship this season.
He’s energetic with attacking quality but also solid defensively.
He’s got big potential.
November 24, 2024 at 8:37 AM
If St. Mirren wanted to make a statement they would go all out for Dylan Watret.
The Scotland U19 international has been a stand out in the Championship this season.
He’s energetic with attacking quality but also solid defensively.
He’s got big potential.
The Scotland U19 international has been a stand out in the Championship this season.
He’s energetic with attacking quality but also solid defensively.
He’s got big potential.
Next up is Ronan Boyce who impressed for Derry this season.
He can play all the way up the right and is solid at both ends.
Really strong in duels and tough tackling, he wouldn’t struggle to adapt to the pass and aggressiveness of the Scottish game.
He can play all the way up the right and is solid at both ends.
Really strong in duels and tough tackling, he wouldn’t struggle to adapt to the pass and aggressiveness of the Scottish game.
November 24, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Next up is Ronan Boyce who impressed for Derry this season.
He can play all the way up the right and is solid at both ends.
Really strong in duels and tough tackling, he wouldn’t struggle to adapt to the pass and aggressiveness of the Scottish game.
He can play all the way up the right and is solid at both ends.
Really strong in duels and tough tackling, he wouldn’t struggle to adapt to the pass and aggressiveness of the Scottish game.
Starting off with a free agent option that can also cover CB in Osman Kakay.
The ex-QPR defender had two spells in Scotland with Livingston and Partick Thistle.
He’s still been playing at international level despite being a free agent.
A safe and good defensive option.
The ex-QPR defender had two spells in Scotland with Livingston and Partick Thistle.
He’s still been playing at international level despite being a free agent.
A safe and good defensive option.
November 24, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Starting off with a free agent option that can also cover CB in Osman Kakay.
The ex-QPR defender had two spells in Scotland with Livingston and Partick Thistle.
He’s still been playing at international level despite being a free agent.
A safe and good defensive option.
The ex-QPR defender had two spells in Scotland with Livingston and Partick Thistle.
He’s still been playing at international level despite being a free agent.
A safe and good defensive option.
🧵St. Mirren are the final team in the series!
Spoke to @MiseryHunters who suggested another option at RB/RWB.
Let’s look at the three options 👇🏻
Spoke to @MiseryHunters who suggested another option at RB/RWB.
Let’s look at the three options 👇🏻
November 24, 2024 at 8:37 AM
🧵St. Mirren are the final team in the series!
Spoke to @MiseryHunters who suggested another option at RB/RWB.
Let’s look at the three options 👇🏻
Spoke to @MiseryHunters who suggested another option at RB/RWB.
Let’s look at the three options 👇🏻
Karl Andre Vallner has had a ridiculous season at Levadia Tallinn.
21 clean sheets in 33 appearances is INCREDIBLE.
As is conceding 0.4 goals per game with an 81% save rate.
He’s unfortunate to have Karl Hein in front of him in the national team.
21 clean sheets in 33 appearances is INCREDIBLE.
As is conceding 0.4 goals per game with an 81% save rate.
He’s unfortunate to have Karl Hein in front of him in the national team.
November 22, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Karl Andre Vallner has had a ridiculous season at Levadia Tallinn.
21 clean sheets in 33 appearances is INCREDIBLE.
As is conceding 0.4 goals per game with an 81% save rate.
He’s unfortunate to have Karl Hein in front of him in the national team.
21 clean sheets in 33 appearances is INCREDIBLE.
As is conceding 0.4 goals per game with an 81% save rate.
He’s unfortunate to have Karl Hein in front of him in the national team.
Valakari has already targeted players from Finland so that’s where we’re off to next.
Calum Ward’s contract is up and the former Bournemouth youngster may fancy a move closer to home.
He reads the game well and is the perfect goalkeeper for a team that wants to press high.
Calum Ward’s contract is up and the former Bournemouth youngster may fancy a move closer to home.
He reads the game well and is the perfect goalkeeper for a team that wants to press high.
November 22, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Valakari has already targeted players from Finland so that’s where we’re off to next.
Calum Ward’s contract is up and the former Bournemouth youngster may fancy a move closer to home.
He reads the game well and is the perfect goalkeeper for a team that wants to press high.
Calum Ward’s contract is up and the former Bournemouth youngster may fancy a move closer to home.
He reads the game well and is the perfect goalkeeper for a team that wants to press high.
First up is Nils Purins from Simo Valakari’s old club, Riga FC.
He kept clean sheets in 13 of 22 appearances, only conceding 0.6 goals per game.
I don’t doubt this is a deal the new St. Johnstone manager would be keen to complete.
He kept clean sheets in 13 of 22 appearances, only conceding 0.6 goals per game.
I don’t doubt this is a deal the new St. Johnstone manager would be keen to complete.
November 22, 2024 at 7:39 PM
First up is Nils Purins from Simo Valakari’s old club, Riga FC.
He kept clean sheets in 13 of 22 appearances, only conceding 0.6 goals per game.
I don’t doubt this is a deal the new St. Johnstone manager would be keen to complete.
He kept clean sheets in 13 of 22 appearances, only conceding 0.6 goals per game.
I don’t doubt this is a deal the new St. Johnstone manager would be keen to complete.
🧵The penultimate team in the series is St. Johnstone and after speaking to @C_ENicolson I’ve looked at some goalkeepers they could target in January.
Let’s look at the three options 👇🏻
Let’s look at the three options 👇🏻
November 22, 2024 at 7:39 PM
🧵The penultimate team in the series is St. Johnstone and after speaking to @C_ENicolson I’ve looked at some goalkeepers they could target in January.
Let’s look at the three options 👇🏻
Let’s look at the three options 👇🏻
Joshua Ukek is an incredibly interesting winger.
He’s 6’2, powerful and quick, he has the perfect physical profile for Scottish football.
He reminds me of a wider version of Theo Bair with his frame and physical attributes.
I think he’d transition really well.
He’s 6’2, powerful and quick, he has the perfect physical profile for Scottish football.
He reminds me of a wider version of Theo Bair with his frame and physical attributes.
I think he’d transition really well.
November 22, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Joshua Ukek is an incredibly interesting winger.
He’s 6’2, powerful and quick, he has the perfect physical profile for Scottish football.
He reminds me of a wider version of Theo Bair with his frame and physical attributes.
I think he’d transition really well.
He’s 6’2, powerful and quick, he has the perfect physical profile for Scottish football.
He reminds me of a wider version of Theo Bair with his frame and physical attributes.
I think he’d transition really well.