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Mark Pirie

Billy Gilmour had no airs and graces but I didn't pull off Chelsea transfer coup for Glenafton - Ryan Stevenson

I thought I’d pulled off the transfer coup of the century for Glenafton when Billy Gilmour messaged me this week saying: "Alright gaffer, it’s your new signing!"

He’d asked if he could come in and train with us. He’s on holiday and just wanted to try and do a bit and I was more than happy. I was running the boys anyway and he joined in, so I just made sure it was extra hard for him. It's good for the boys and good for the club to see someone of that stature. He’s an amazing lad. For someone who’s only 21, a Champions League winner and playing regularly for Scotland, he’s brand new.

For our young boys who are trying to get into the SPFL, he’s someone round about the same age and just the way he handles himself as a guy, he’s a credit to his family and himself. We’re the two biggest Scottish Chelsea legends of the 21st century! I fancied myself as the number one but I don’t think anyone else does.

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