Introducing…. Chris Sloman

Assistant Manager Billy Reid introduces an under-19s defender who should feature in Friday night’s SFA Youth Cup tie against Queen’s Park….

Number 2: Chris Sloman

Date of birth: 12/05/85 (Age 18)

Height: 5′ 8″

Nickname: “Slommy”

Position(s): Centre Back

Previous club(s): Clyde FC Youth

Strengths: Very strong in one-on-one situations. Aggressive and composed. Two footed.

Areas of game needing work: Passing – he’s not a natural kicker of the ball. Needs to pick up the pace of games quicker at times.

First team player most similar to: Paul Doyle

Best moment at Clyde: Outstanding performance in 1-1 draw against Celtic at Barrowfield Park last season.

How long before we’ll see him in the first team? Too early to tell.

Billy Reid says… “At times Chris can be an excellent defender and marker. To progress to the next level I feel he has to show more consistency on and off the park.”