Mark Roberts knew he’d spotted a player from the moment he clapped eyes on Alan Forrest.As a pencil-thin schoolboy, the Ayr United Academy product was going through his paces during a holiday camp.And Roberts, then Ayr gaffer, turned up to join the youngsters for a kickabout.Eight years on, Forrest has finally fulfilled his promise by winning a move to the Scottish Premiership with Livingston.But Roberts is only stunned it hasn’t happened sooner.He told the Ayrshire Post: “I’ll always remember that day when I first saw Forrest at Prestwick Academy. "I turned to Davie White (head of youth) and asked...who on earth is that kid?“I stood there and said I wanted him fast-tracked to the first team squad.“I think Davie thought I was off my rocker
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