26 Feb 2026 00:42:08
I see Hearts may be in for Leon king at the end of the season.
Wee tip from Si ferry something he was told
26 Feb 2026 07:21:19
King will be leaving. Aberdeen, Hibs and Motherwell have all shown interest.
26 Feb 2026 08:57:19
Apparently having rave reviews for Ayr Utd.
Will never be Rangers class, but Hearts and the above teams u mention would be good moves for the boy.
Only 22, so he could potentially
Fulfil his potential in a few years with 100 games under his belt in the SPL.
26 Feb 2026 09:05:19
Hope it works out well for him in the future. He was thrown in far too early at a difficult time, and is a prime example of the rubbish development structure in Scotland.
26 Feb 2026 09:18:45
One of your mob, Stevie boy, born n bred. 👍
26 Feb 2026 09:49:56
I hope he does well. He will, hopefully, be like McCrorie, who moved and is now playing at a decent level and seems to be doing well at Bristol.
26 Feb 2026 09:54:43
Rice should also do the same: go out on loan next season, or just move on.
26 Feb 2026 10:05:49
Would that mean we would get the same fee Aberdeen got for Barron.
26 Feb 2026 10:40:27
Rfc, similar.
26 Feb 2026 10:44:08
Maybe wipe the fee, but add a good sell on.
26 Feb 2026 11:09:22
Rice is a free agent at the end of May. He can join any club that wants him. At only 19, he has plenty of potential to develop at a club where he will get regular game time.
He never really got a decent run with us.
Shame, as he was looking good before joining us. He still has time on his side. Good luck to the lad, wherever he chooses to restart his career.
26 Feb 2026 11:21:16
King never recovered from playing with James Sands at CB during our CL disaster.
26 Feb 2026 12:13:05
Can't see him playing for us, but has there been any news on Rice's injury, and if he's back training? Just curious now he's been mentioned.
26 Feb 2026 12:44:43
Laudrup Hagi, he's 22 now, mate.
Fork, what do u mean one of my mob?
Sorry, I think u maybe meant "our", mate, I wasn't sure?
26 Feb 2026 12:48:46
If (and it's a big if), Motherwell keep their manager next season, I think they could be a tremendous move for him. Not sure he'd be suited to Hearts as much.
26 Feb 2026 13:14:41
King will make a good defensive mid for someone.
26 Feb 2026 13:42:46
Stevie, I think he means your area, mate.
26 Feb 2026 13:45:21
I read he's mostly been used right of a back 3 for Ayr, John. Has he been used much as a mid before now?
26 Feb 2026 15:30:51
Don't necessarily think Askou could replicate that at Celtic or anywhere else. Maybe that's just his team; he would need a team who can handle non-stop energy.
26 Feb 2026 15:44:53
Barrhead boy Stevie. 👍 👍
26 Feb 2026 15:45:43
That was his original position, John, and I agree with that, bud. 👍
26 Feb 2026 15:48:58
Played there a gd few times in youth and B team setup, and covered Lundstram a few times in the league, Kaiser. Boy has an eye for a pass too. 👍
26 Feb 2026 15:52:18
Fork, are u sure he is?
I'm not so sure, bro. I know he's attended a few of the Arthurlie Juniors games with his gf in the past due to being pals with one of the players.
That player left last season and he's not been back, mate.
I could be wrong, though. I'll need to find that out, mate.
26 Feb 2026 16:03:45
100% Bud, do a search if you're unsure.
26 Feb 2026 16:18:07
I'll take your word on it, mate. I never knew that, mate. There you go, every day is a school day. lol. 👍🏻
26 Feb 2026 16:30:25
Kaiser, that was his original position at our academy. Always too wee for a ch, as not a good jumper.
26 Feb 2026 16:33:51
In relation to Rice, we have offered a deal. Not sure he will sign it.
26 Feb 2026 16:48:16
Cheers John and Fork. Good info as always. Knew he'd tried as a rb, but thought cm was just due to injuries. Any news on Rice's injury, John? Hope they both go on to success wherever they end up.
26 Feb 2026 17:19:52
If Rice stays, he needs at least 1 year out on loan. He's been harshly done by the club. He should've been out on loan this season.
26 Feb 2026 17:35:39
Perhaps longer term loans eg 2 years, like in other countries, would be a better idea to help development, StevieG. Just a thought.
26 Feb 2026 17:43:21
Leon King played for a very good Barrhead boys' club team, through all the age groups, winning the league and Scottish Cup. The wife's uncle was one of his coaches. Not sure if he's from Barrhead, though.
26 Feb 2026 18:20:40
Leon Thomson King. Date of birth: (2004-01-14) 14 January 2004 (age 22). Place of birth: Barrhead. 👍
26 Feb 2026 18:51:02
Great to learn, lads, thanks.
26 Feb 2026 21:31:25
Agree with John, his attributes are more suited to a holding midfielder. He simply cannot jump.