Kilmarnock FC - Player Profiles 2002-03
No.20
- Paul Di Giacomo
Full Name:
Paul Di Giacomo
Nickname:
Jacko
Position:
Midfielder//Forward (Left/Right)
Date of Birth:
30th June 1982
Birthplace:
Glasgow
Height:
5ft 11ins
Weight:
11st 12lbs
Former Clubs:
KFC Youth
Signed KFC:
1st August 1998
Notes:
Paul is one of the most exciting prospects produced by the KFC youth initiative in a long time. He almost certainly rates above the likes of Alex Burke and David Bagan because he seems to have more staying power and
became an almost permanent fixture in the first team last season. He's got bags of pace and skill, both
commodities needed for an attacking player and he isn't afraid to go into a challenge when so required. Unfortunately for Jacko and for us, he
succumbed to injury and needed cruciate ligament re-construction which keep him out of the frame until
September 2002, but he recovered well and was brought straight back into
the team due to other players getting injured! I predict big things for this young man, I only hope he can achieve them at
Killie, we just need to make sure that we don't heap too much expectation
on his now that he has returned and allow him to ease himself back into the game at his own
pace.
Fan's
Comments
| B`ham
Killieken
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posted on 27-8-2002 at 02:56 PM |
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| All
the potential in the world! Hope he fully recovers from his injury
and gets back in amongst the goals.
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| Klelk
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27-8-2002 at 03:05 PM |
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Looked
to be a fantastic player before his injury and bought me two vodka's
and red bull in The Cube when I met him out in Glasgow. What a guy,
hope we see the best of him again soon.
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| chubbs
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27-8-2002 at 04:30 PM |
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Has
the pace and ability to do the business a higher level if he
can overcome his proneness to injury. This is the second serious
injury for someone so young, and it may hinder him in the future,
but hopefully not.
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| Suzy
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27-8-2002 at 06:12 PM |
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Hopefully
we'll see him playing again soon and hopefully he'll be fully over
his injury. Is a great young player who can score goals. Remember
that goal against Motherwell!!! He' a good young player who has
plenty of potential to be great.

KTID
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| KillieHippo
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27-8-2002 at 06:45 PM |
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Brilliant
individual talent who burst onto the scene last year after numerous
outstanding displays in the under 21's. JJ is keenly anticipating
back in a Killie jersey and if he can learn to mix his individual
skills with becoming a good team player then we may have another
star on our books.
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| freddyfan
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| posted on
27-8-2002 at 07:15 PM |
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| Possibly
the most exciting prospect of all the youngsters currently at
Killie. Quick, skillful and knows how to score, Paul could turn out
to be a great player. Needs to carry on where he left off last
season before he was injured. Lots of potential, exciting and
already considered one of the better players in the squad.

KTID
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| spmkillie
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| posted on
27-8-2002 at 07:35 PM |
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Has
the ability and potential to be a world class player...
lets hope we can hold on to him.
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| The
Ref
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27-8-2002 at 08:25 PM |
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Killie's
best striker and I am proud to bear his name on the back of my
Killie shirt. I see Jacko as one of the best players we have ever
had the pleasure to witness at Rugby Park. I really hope he
completes his comeback soon with no further problems and can't wait
so see him fulfill his potential, hopefully with Killie. His goal
against Motherwell last season was certainly one of the best I've
seen.

"A million men went to mow"
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| wee
kev
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27-8-2002 at 08:31 PM |
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Sounds
like an ice-cream salesman, plays like a good 'un 
Definitely one of the best of the current crop of youngsters coming
through if not the best. The sooner he recovers from injury the
better.
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| EHG2
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| posted on
27-8-2002 at 09:28 PM |
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What
can I say about this young lad, he's a brill young player, can
hopefully score a few goals when he returns from injury but he must
not rush!!

Killie For The Cup!!!!!
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| Killie
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27-8-2002 at 10:08 PM |
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Paul
is an excellent player. He is Hopefully going to be a future
Scotland player.
 

KTID AUWFAANW OFGTF
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| MrTumnus
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| posted on
27-8-2002 at 10:52 PM |
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He
likes to attack defenders and supporters like this. Needs to work on
his first touch as he often has to rely on his speed, not skill, to
beat his man.
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| minikillie
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27-8-2002 at 10:54 PM |
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Great
player, skillful, quick...............when he's in the mood.
Sometimes looks like he's unwilling to chase those lost causes which
Dargo hounds after. When on a game, he is one of our best players and can take people on
and supply great crosses. One of the few Killie players that Diddy
Donnelly will give a Goal of the Month award to.
To
Squad Info

"Lovers leave and friends will let you down,
you're the only sure thing that I've found - I know I can always
count on you. My old friends the Blues"
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