Mark Wotte: Ryan Fraser left Aberdeen too early

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SFA youth guru Mark Wotte has told Scotland’s young players they should rack up at least 100 games north of the border before they even think about making a move to England The governing body’s Performance Director was hired to overhaul Scotland’s youth development system and rear a new generation of players as part of a long-term attempt to strengthen the national team.

But the Dutch coaching expert believes too many youngsters are opting to move south too early.

Former Southampton boss Wotte drew the comparison between Celtic’s James Forrest – who has remained at Parkhead in spite of interest from England – and former Aberdeen youngster Ryan Fraser.

The 18-year-old quit the Dons in January having played in just 21 top-team games – eight of those as a sub – and headed south to Bournemouth but has so far mustered just six run outs from the bench for the new SkyBet Championship side.

Speaking as he welcomed the new intake of S1 pupils attending the SFA’s seven Regional Performance Schools, Wotte said: “There is a lot of talent in Scotland.

“The games here are now full of young players.

“Celtic were able to hold on to Forrest because their financial situation is better.

“Aberdeen were in another place and maybe Ryan Fraser wanted to go down south to improve himself.

“For me, he could have stayed and played 100 games for Aberdeen. It would have pleased me as much as him going down south.

“I have always said to the boys: ‘Stay in Scotland, play 100 games before you move down south because then you go with more credibility, you are more mature and Scotland is a good place to develop your skills’.

“The guys will get a lot of opportunities to play first-team football up here. So why take a risk by going down south and ending up being on the bench?”

[BobbyBiscuit]

Am i the only dons fan that hopes fraser is proved wrong by moving down south and he doesnt get to play and then before he knows it hes 35 and still on the bench.

 

He picked his career path, he listened to his agent, now let him be a bench warmer..

 

Not really sure why anyone cares anymore. He played a handful of games for us and left, it's a shame the way it worked out but it's his choice. We've lost far better players than him and survived. I certainly don't wish any ill on him but I really just don't care what happens in his career if he isn't at The Dons.

[BigAl]

 

Not really sure why anyone cares anymore. He played a handful of games for us and left, it's a shame the way it worked out but it's his choice. We've lost far better players than him and survived. I certainly don't wish any ill on him but I really just don't care what happens in his career if he isn't at The Dons.

 

In a nutshell 

[Tyrant]

He's getting games for his new club, got promoted last season and won their opening game of this campaign. And he'll be on 4 or 5 times what he was on here. It's got all the makings of a decent move for him.

[Jute]

Hope he does well and improves as a player as has the potential to be great Scotland player in the future.

[tlg1903]

Bear him no ill will, hope he does well

[maverick sheep]

He's a tremendous Scottish prospect. i want him to kick on and become the quality international winger he could be.

 

 

Outright bitterness and passive aggressive bitterness are both pointless

[manc_don]

Just come on against Liverpool in the League cup.

[Superstar Tradesman]

Who? 

[Nellie The Don]

Who? 

 

Liverpool. They're kind of like an English Victim FC, captained by Mo out of the three stooges.

[Jute]

Just come on against Liverpool in the League cup.

 

Played well from what I saw.

[BigAl]

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ex-aberdeen-ace-ryan-fraser-10044214

 

Fuck imagine what we could do with £8m 

 

Sincerely hope we had the wisdom to have a percentage of sell on fee included in the deal