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 The Academy in action
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 11:40

Dunfermline Athletic is thrilled to announce the signing of three rising stars from our very own Academy. In an endorsement of the success of our youth development programme, seventeen-year-old John Tod, Mark Beveridge and Freddie Rowe, have all agreed two-year Apprenticeship contracts.

These promising young players caught the eye with their outstanding performances in the Under 18s last season, showcasing skills and potential that hint at bright futures ahead. Their talent didn’t go unnoticed, as all three were integral members of the triumphant Dunfermline squad that clinched last season’s SPFL Reserve League Cup. This exciting development not only secures these gifted players for the club but also underlines Dunfermline Athletic’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent. We can look forward to watching how John, Freddie, and Mark will contribute to the first team in seasons to come.

The club wishes to acknowledge the valuable ongoing support for youth development with the generous donations from the Centenary Club, the Pars Supporters Trust and the Former Players Association.


There are more details with comments on the three boys` experience to date on COWS.

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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: Buspasspar  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 12:00

Great stuff wish them all every success

We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 12:13

That`s good news, they all sound like good prospects. Is it Rowe that has been involved in the Scotland age group teams?

I was a bit cheesed off with the club after the Forfar match but this Academy probably is the way to go. I still think we need big, strong, physical players to form the spine on the first team though. To develop these kids into first team players they need good experienced professionals to take the burden off them in games and talk them through it. The club should be talking to good players, guys that are thinking about their career after football, helping them through their coaching badges and giving them an age group team to look after
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 12:17

Couple of people I`ve spoken to who have done bits and bobs on the academy side of things absolutely rave about John Tod.
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: JimDAFC  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 12:46

Is John related to any of our other Todd`s at the club? Rusty

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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 13:03

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JimDAFC, Fri 19 Jul 12:46

Is John related to any of our other Todd`s at the club? Rusty


Younger brother of Andrew.
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 13:03

John Tod is Andy`s (middle?) son and thus Andrew`s brother. I`ve seen him play centre-back and up front for the youth team. I would conclude he is tall for his age, and quite versatile. I thought he had broken his leg at the tail-end of last season but have seen him at a couple of games this season and he appears unencumbered.

Freddie Rowe is the player who has been involved with the Scottish Schoolboys. I`ve only seen him a couple of times but I described him as being an attacking left-sided midfielder who likes taking players on.

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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 13:05

Not related to Todd but he is related to Tod, brothers..

What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: jake89  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 13:13

Buffy`s updates could get interesting - Tod hits it long to Todd who crosses to Tod in the box.
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 14:39

Think we had 4 Smiths in the team at one time.
Bobby, Trevor, Mark and Paul
Commentators nightmare.

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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: steaua  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 15:48

I would like to add DASC DONATION SHOP AS PART OF THE DONATIONS given regularly to the Academy , and this being on behalf of the fans who donate their pre-loved shirts, programmes and memorabilia. Just this morning we sold five retro shirts/ from the nine handed in on Wednesday evening.
Thank You Pars Fans.

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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 17:00

It was bedlam when we added Todorov tae, Jake!

They never think aboot us poor match reporters…..sniff

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: Luxembourg Par  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 17:27

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AdamAntsParsStripe, Fri 19 Jul 14:39

Think we had 4 Smiths in the team at one time.
Bobby, Trevor, Mark and Paul
Commentators nightmare.


And 3 Robertson’s at the same time - 1988?

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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 17:39

The club has reduced the possibility of confusing the Sutherland brothers in commentary by sending Taylor`s younger brother, Jake (also a striker), on a season-long loan to Cowdenbeath.
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 18:17

Good news, hopefully these guys can have a good season and maybe even get the occaisonal bench or some minutes to help them along.

We don’t have any issues with our youngsters, it’s the more experienced pro’s which are giving us the headaches in terms of performance levels and fitness.

The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: parsfan  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 18:26

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Luxembourg Par, Fri 19 Jul 17:27

Quote:

AdamAntsParsStripe, Fri 19 Jul 14:39

Think we had 4 Smiths in the team at one time.
Bobby, Trevor, Mark and Paul
Commentators nightmare.


And 3 Robertson’s at the same time - 1988?


Twice. Around then: Bobby, Craig & Graeme but early-mid 80s Bobby had two others in the team. I can`t think of them off-hand...one might have been Alex.

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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 19:26

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Luxembourg Par, Fri 19 Jul 17:27

Quote:

AdamAntsParsStripe, Fri 19 Jul 14:39

Think we had 4 Smiths in the team at one time.
Bobby, Trevor, Mark and Paul
Commentators nightmare.


And 3 Robertson’s at the same time - 1988?


The year is about right. I’m sure we had a televised game where all 4 played. Jock Brown was commentator if memory serves and he constantly had to remind viewers what Smith was on the ball

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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: Dave_1885  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 19:55

Great news! Lets hope they now kick on with their development!
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: da_no_1  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 20:17

Heard really good things about John Tod

"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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 Re: The Academy in action
Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Fri 19 Jul 20:20

Hope the lads have a good career




It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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