Guernsey youngster Scott making an impression at Bristol City
ALEX SCOTT was at the heart of the action on Tuesday as his Bristol City Under-23 side beat Watford to remain on top of the Professional Development League South.
The former Guernsey FC player played the full 90 minutes against the Hornets, with goals from Harry Leeson and Zak Smith firing the young Robins towards a 2-1 victory and another three points.
Scott has enjoyed an impressive year having joined the Academy set-up at the start of 2020, the 17-year-old midfielder has played at both Under-18 and Under-23 level.
‘It’s been brilliant,’ he said, reflecting on his time with the club in an interview published on the Bristol City website.
‘Since I came in there’s always been someone to speak to and I feel at home.
‘I’ve been here a year now and it’s just got easier and easier to settle.
‘I’m enjoying my football with both the Under-18s and Under-23s so it’s really good.’
The teenager was impressed by another win for Alex Ball’s development side at the Optima Stadium this week.
‘I thought we started well and were compact as a team,’ said Scott.
‘Going forward we were confident and that was pleasing because we have worked on it in training.
‘In the second half we dropped more defensively but you could see the fight from all the boys and we worked hard to get the three points.’
Scott played alongside Bristol City first-teamer Joe Williams, who completed a little over an hour as he returns to fitness after a lengthy injury lay-off.
Scott explained how his presence around the youngsters has been beneficial.
‘He’s quality and you can see what he brings to the pitch. He brings out the best in us, even before the game and in the warm-up he’s talking to us.
‘He’s a big motivator for us, we’re able to learn from him and as we can all see on the pitch, he’s a special talent.’
The young Robins are next in action at home against Charlton Athletic next Tuesday, 2pm kick off.
