Opportunity to be coached by Bilic was key factor in bringing Porteous to watfordfc
“Then there was the manager. He was a fantastic centre half in his career, and is now a very good coach who has coached at the top level. That means a lot to a young centre half.
“I like to think I’m a bit of a ball-playing centre half. Anyone who has watched me will know I like to get stuck in and I like to think I bring leadership,” he said. “I do think a lot of people underplay Scottish football as well though. I’ve seen a lot of players go from the Championship, League One, League Two and then struggle in Scotland.“I think Scottish football is fast, you don’t get much time on the ball.
“I spoke to them and they said it’s a no brainer – come and play in the Championship. You’ll love the challenge.” “I want to be playing for Scotland. Every few months I want to be in the squad, and be fighting for a starting spot in the national team.
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