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from the cramps that forced him to miss the final minutes
from the cramps that forced him to miss the final minutes
in Introduce Yourself As A Pony! Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:30 amby ruogu1234 • 270 Posts
Karamoko Dembele made his debut for Celtics U20 side aged just 13 - so who is he and whats all the fuss about? Hoops fans already have a hero named Dembele - French forward Moussa has scored 12 goals for the Scottish champions since signing from Fulham in the summer - but prodigious namesake Karamoko could soon be thrilling the Parkhead hordes after being fast-tracked through the ranks.The 13-year-old turned out for Celtics development squad - seven years above his age group - in a 3-1 win over Hearts on Monday evening and, according to the clubs official website, the diminutive playmaker didnt look out of place. Whats caught the eye of youth chiefs and how soon might he make his way into Brendan Rodgers first-team plans? Heres the lowdown on the Celtic prodigy already likened to Lionel Messi - including a closer look at him in action...Whats his background? Born in 2003 - the year Henrik Larsson was firing for Martin ONeills side - to parents from the Ivory Coast, Dembele currently juggles his schoolwork at St Ninians High School in Kirkintilloch with his burgeoning football career.He starred for Celtic U15s against European opposition this summer, leaving defenders from Barcelona, Lyon, Deportivo La Coruna and West Brom in a spin at the St Kevins Boys Academy Cup in Dublin. His performances there saw him named player of the tournament - and he also bagged that award in May when his U13 team-mates saw off the likes of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in Belgium to lift the prestigious Bassevelde International Cup.The last time Celtic won that competition - dubbed the Champions League for youngsters - a young Aiden McGeady was named top player... Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ££6.99. No contract. How about his style?Footage of the precocious Dembeles eye for goal and penchant for a trick emerged back in August - and swiftly went viral.Coaching website KeepItOnThe Deck, who filmed the below clip, describe Dembele as an explosive winger with incredible power and pace for one so young but he can spark attacks from the centre of midfield as well as cutting in from the wing.None of the Barca lads could get near him, was their verdict after the Dublin tournament. He was just too quick and skilful. Barcelona coaches took note of him. A string of online clips have loftily labelled Dembele the new Messi and hes certainly got plenty of tricks in his locker. As well as direct running and quick feet as he uses his low centre of gravity to bamboozle opponents, he gives one defender the slip with a Cruyff turn at the touchline.Check him out here... Check out Karamoko Dembele in action at the St Kevins Boys Academy Cup 2016. Video courtesy of keepitonthedeck.com What next?Dembeles age has already proved no barrier to his development and in another potential omen, he replaced 16-year-old Jack Aitchison with eight minutes to go on Monday night - news of his arrival sparking a flurry of Twitter activity.Aitchison became Celtics youngest-ever debutant when he came on - scoring with his first touch - in the final game of last seasons Scottish Premiership season but Dembele will now have that record in his sights.Development squad manager Tommy McIntyre was missing several players through international call-ups for the fixture but the buzz around the clubs youngest Dembele will have put him firmly on Rodgers radar.Celtics talent-nurturers are certainly setting the bar high for their youngsters. The Academy strikes to develop first-team regulars who are capable of performing in the Champions League for Celtic, reads their mission statement.But for now, the club has vowed to make sure his progress continues at a measured pace.Karamoko is still a young boy and has a lot of growing to do, both physically and mentally, head of youth, Chris McCart, told the clubs website. The coaches at our U13 and 14 levels have been fantastic in nurturing his potential but it is crucial that we do not push him too far, too soon.He has a lot of hard work ahead of him to make it to the top and we wont rush that, but we also know Karamoko, and the other talented young players we have here, is at the perfect place to continue his progress and we look forward to seeing what the future holds.Watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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The Spurs made 19 of their first 21 shots and finished 25 of 33 in the first half, bettering the 75 per cent shooting by Orlando against the Lakers in the 2009 finals. "Its a hit-or-miss league," Miamis Dwyane Wade said. The Spurs didnt do much missing. "I dont think well ever shoot 76 per cent in a half ever again," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. The Spurs led by as much as 25 and were only briefly challenged in their second lopsided victory in the series. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had 22 points for the Heat, who host Game 4 on Thursday. Returning to the arena where they were oh-so-close to winning a fifth championship last year, the Spurs came out playing like they were trying to build a lead that was impossible to blow. They shot 13 of 15 and led 41-25 lead after the first quarter, then hit their first six shots of the second in front of a stunned crowd in Miami to go ahead 55-30. Leonard scored only 18 points in the first two games, looking frustrated while getting into foul trouble trying to defend James in Game 2. But he had his outside shot working early, making his first six shots and finishing 10 of 13 from the field. "I just found a rhythm and my teammates found me the ball. I made shots," Leonard said. The last three NBA seasons ended in this building, the last two followed by Heat championship parades. The Spurs nearly cancelled the last one, building a five-point lead in the final half-minute of regulation of Game 6, a title seeming so certain that workers were already making preparations around the court. But the Heat rallied to win in overtime and took Game 7, leaving the Spurs with a summmer to think about the one that got away.dddddddddddd Theyre in good shape to get another chance. With the league scrapping the 2-3-2 format for the NBA Finals --in which the lower seed played three consecutive home games -- the Spurs would have a chance to wrap it up in San Antonio on Sunday in Game 5 if they can win Thursday. Chris Bosh took only four shots and scored nine points for the Heat, who for the second straight year will have to overcome a 2-1 finals deficit after being blown out in Game 3. This rout came on their home floor, where they had been 8-0 this post-season and had won a franchise-record 11 in a row since the Spurs beat them in Game 1 last year. San Antonio inserted Boris Diaw into the lineup, countering Miamis small lineup and creating more ball movement that clearly helped Leonard. The game got off to a crisp start, with the Spurs making their first five shots and Miami opening 4 for 4. Turned out the Spurs were just getting started. Coach Erik Spoelstra planned to communicate with James to make sure there were no lingering problems from the cramps that forced him to miss the final minutes of the opener. But there was no way he could rest James early, since he was the only one keeping the Heat in the game. He had 14 of their first 20 points, but even James couldnt keep up with the Spurs pace. The Spurs "came out at a different gear than what we were playing at, and it just seemed we were on our heels the most part of the first half," Spoelstra said. San Antonio led 71-50 at halftime. It was the first 70-point first half in the finals since the Lakers scored 75 against Boston in Game 2 in 1987. The Heat finally got into it in the third, running off 10 straight points to cut a 17-point deficit to 81-74 on a drive by Norris Cole, who had replaced an ineffective Mario Chalmers. That was as close as Miami would get, as the Spurs pulled away in the fourth. Notes: Wade appeared in his 150th post-season game and passed Dirk Nowitzki (3,455 points) for 17th on the post-season scoring list. ... The Heat fell to 68-20 in the post-season at American Airlines Arena. Their .782 winning percentage entering the game trailed only the Lakers .792 mark at Staples Center. ' ' '
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