Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Berbatov India bound
O’Dea backs youngster to keep on improving
for the youngsters but there are several to keep an eye on.
Tonight, the Tele has a wee look at this year’s Colts . . .
Kyle Gourlay/Calum Ferrie
Both young keepers found themselves on the periphery of the first team this season until the arrival of deputy goalie Elliott Parish.
It’ll be a fight between the two to take the gloves tonight but competition can only be a positive, even at this level.
Brian Rice
Very young but well thought of at Dens Park, 16-year-old defender Rice made an appearance for the first team in January for the second half of Marc Fotheringham’s testimonial at Forfar.
He’d been at school during the day but gave an assured display in among established first-teamers.
Jordan Piggott
Signed just a few weeks ago from West Bromwich Albion, centre-back Piggott is a big lad.
The 18-year-old experienced a similar match with the Baggies U/23s last August as they played Millwall in the Football League Trophy, losing 2-0 with Piggott coming on late at the Den.
Max Anderson
As part of a very young Development side in their penultimate game last season, 16-year-old Anderson grabbed a goal inside 90 seconds against Killie only to see his side concede in the last minute to let the three points slip from their grasp. DIMITAR Berbatov could soon be plying his trade in India as the former Manchester United and Tottenham striker is in talks with Kerala Blasters.
The 36-year-old became a cult figure during his time in t he Premier League, shining for Spurs, impressing at Old Trafford and showing flashes of brilliance at Fulham.
Berbatov has been without a club since leaving Greek side PAOK Salonika last summer but the Bulgarian may now be returning to action in the Indian Super League.
The striker is understood to be in talks with Kerala Blasters, who recently appointed former United