DIMINUTIVE forward Scott Tiffoney has already been picked out as one to watch by his Under-17s coach Derek Allan.

Coming from a footballing family, with brother Jonathan a current first-team player at Alloa Athletic, the 15-year-old has shown a level of potential that has left Allan excited about what he can achieve.

As well as impressing in the under-17s, Tiffoney came off the bench in the Scottish Youth Cup victory over Fraserburgh and handled the occasion well despite coming up against players in their late teens.

Allan said: “I’m excited about Scott. He is actually an Under-16, so we will have two years working with him.

“Scott’s technically gifted and has a football brain no one of his age should ever have. He’s three or four steps ahead of the opposition and works in between the lines.

“He’s very slight at the moment and still has to develop physically, but he is only 15 so has plenty of time to grow.

“Like all of the boys at this age, he also has a lot to learn but if he continues to work hard, it’s up to him how far he goes.” Full name: Scott Tiffoney.

Nickname: Tiff.

Date of birth: 26 August 1998.

Born: Glasgow.

Schools attended: Renfrew High School.

Boys’ club team(s): St Mirren Boys’ Club.

Team supported as a boy? Rangers.

Strengths: Heading, pace, and strength.

Weaknesses: First touch.

I play a bit like ... Paul Scholes.

Biggest influence? My big brother.

Best advice given? Practice until you can’t get it wrong.

Most embarrassing moment? Going on the pitch with my shorts on back to front.

In five years’ time I’ll be... 20.

Favourite ever player? Paul Scholes.

Favourite goal? Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick [against Manchester City].

Pre-match meal? Banana.

Which football boots do you wear? Sondico.

Most embarrassing item of clothing you own? Don’t know.

Favourite TV show? Breaking Bad.

Gigs (last gig you attended)? Avicii.

Flicks (last film you saw)? Bad Grandpa.

Biggest hero outside of football? Barack Obama.

Biggest joker at the club? John Mitchell.

Biggest poser at the club? Lee Davidson.

Worst dressed player? Fergus O’Hanlon.

Who in the dressing room has a hidden talent? John Tennent.

If you could have a super power what would it be and why? Invisibility.

Xbox or Playstation? Xbox.

Nike or Adidas? Nike.

Ronaldo or Messi? Ronaldo.

Irn Bru or Coca Cola? None.

Facebook or Twitter? Twitter.

Bath or shower? Shower.