Jack Aitchison

Good move for him if he gets game time.

 

Never heard of them but they have Green in their name so they get my support.

Good luck Jack.

 

Forest Green Rovers have marked transfer deadline day with the signing of 19-year-old Celtic striker Jack Aitchison on a season-long loan.

The forward, who is the youngest player to ever play, and score, for Celtic at just 16 years and 71 days, penned the deal before leaving Scotland the morning in order to meet the 5pm deadline.

“It feels good to get the deal done, hopefully I can get going on Saturday and help the team and hopefully get some goals,” said Aitchison.

“As a player I tend to make good movements in and around the box, which is where I come alive. I can add some goals and bring others into play around me.

“The style of play was a big reason why I came here. I’ve looked at some clips that I was sent and hopefully the style will suit me.

“I want to try to score some goals here, but most importantly it’s about the team and hopefully I can help us push as high up the league as possible.”

Aitchison made his first professional appearance at the tail end of the 2015/16 season as he stepped off the bench at Celtic Park to net the last goal in a 7-0 thrashing of Motherwell. The number 99 placing himself into the Glasgow club’s record books.

The 2016/17 campaign brought with it two more first-team appearances for the youngster, as well as three appearances for the Under 20s side which saw him net twice.

With first-team minutes at a premium, Aitchison spent the majority of last season on loan at Scottish Championship side Alloa, before returning to Celtic for the start of this campaign.

The teenager, who will wear number 29 during his time at Forest Green, has represented Scotland at U15, U16, U17 and U19 level, scoring 12 times.

The transfer is subject to EFL and FA approval, as well as international clearance.

 

Good move for him..

 

Just scored on his Forrest Green Debut

 

You were quick. Aitchison had only been on for 11 minutes and looks like he's scored the winner, GAUN BHOY

 

Was on soccer Saturday

 

Jesus this must be the ugliest kit ever

 

... I actually kinda like (but I've always been fond of green and black combos).

 

Yass get in there lad

P.s I also kinda like that kit!

 

He's a natural goalscorer. Just needs to find his level. Hopefully it's here.

 

Lovely goal.

 

The bhoy knows where the net is that’s for sure, hopefully kicks on down for the season which will toughen him up as well getting used to physical battles then come back and see how he is.

 

Nice finish..

Always been a really clever player. Good movement and can finish..

Hopefully does well..

If he was bigger and had real pace he wouldn't be going out on loan. Which probably tells us that he won't make it here as it's something he can't do much about..

Strange why he's flopped at pish club's in Scotland on loan though. Should've went to England long before and we should maybe set something up where we do it more often..

 

Cracking finish, much rather see our fringe players go to England, rather than hammer throwers. Sheep or Hibs maybe, but that’s about it.