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Sky Sports Scout - Scott Donnelly

Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent, next up is Scott Donnelly.

We run the rule over Aldershot star Scott Donnelly

Sky Sports Scout is our exciting feature where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent and bring you a report on what we find. Our Scout will report back and you can comment on what you think of our appraisal. Also, in association with Football Manager, we give all readers the chance to win a copy of the latest game by nominating a player. You can only nominate a player by emailing here, including the word 'Scout' in your subject line and please check to make sure we haven't already covered the player! Should your player get reviewed by our scout, and you were first to send in his name, then you will win a copy of Football Manager 2010. Latest under our scout's gaze is Aldershot's Scott Donnelly - recommended by Sky Sports reader Rob Davison.

The scout reports...

Scott Donnelly is one of the most exciting young talents in the lower leagues of English football. The 21-year-old is a skilful, industrious midfielder who is tipped for a big future in the game Donnelly came through the ranks at Queens Park Rangers and made his debut in the first-team at the tender age of 16. Injury interrupted his progress at Loftus Road, but he has shown his undoubted potential at Aldershot. Donnelly has established himself as a key member of the Aldershot side since his arrival in the summer of 2007 and he has placed himself in the club's folklore by scoring the goal to secure their promotion to the Football League. The versatile performer has shown he has a key eye for goal and his performances have attracted interest from clubs higher up the football pyramid.

The scout says

Donnelly has all the attributes to play at a higher level than League Two. The attacking midfielder has a bundle of talent and is a real dead ball specialist. Donnelly has outstanding ability on the ball and with the right nurturing he could go a long way in the game.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 8 out of 10 Passing: 8 out of 10 Tackling: 6 out of 10 Heading: 6 out of 10 Pace: 7 out of 10 Vision: 8 out of 10 Current ability: 7 out of 10 Potential ability: 9 out of 10 OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 59/80 Current value: £750,00 Potential value: £3million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Scott Donnelly - now we want your views. Have you seen Donnelly in action? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it? And if you have spotted anyone you think we should feature then please get in touch using the same form. We will look to send out the Scout to follow up some of your leads.