bawsburst 1,381 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 McCoist challenge to Rangers wing ace Templeton ALLY McCOIST has challenged David Templeton to prove he is worthy of a regular Rangers starting berth.The winger came off the bench to net the final goal in the Light Blues' 3-0 win over Cowdenbeath on Tuesday night.McCoist elected to go with Lewis Macleod and Steven Smith on the flanks as Templeton had to settle for a spot on the sidelines.But the Gers boss knows the 25-year-old has what it takes to be regular feature.McCoist said: "Temps has absolutely made a claim for a place. How he played against Cowdenbeath is what we're looking for from David."He gets up the park and takes people on and he's always got a goal in him - he's got two very good feet, two very quick feet and he's always very well placed."It was really pleasing to see him coming on and scoring. He was great and we know he's capable of that."All that we can ask of him is to put pressure on myself and the staff to give him a starting position."Templeton was not the only midfielder to find the net at Central Park, with playmaker Nicky Law scoring just three minutes in.And the Ibrox gaffer is pleased with the options he has available middle to front after another Championship success."I just felt the boys [Macleod and Smith] deserved another crack at it after putting in a solid performance against Dumbarton on Saturday," McCoist told rangers.co.uk."We have Temps who can come in on the left-hand side and now that young Airdy is out for a couple of weeks we need options - so at this moment in time we're very pleased that we've got one or two."Big Jon Daly came off the bench and was a real handful and had a couple of good headers and probably should have scored, so we've got one or two options up front too." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger77 742 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Im surprised he didnt just say;Temps is good at getting forward and taking a defender on, but its his work when we are defending and he doesnt have the ball, that keeps him out the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centenarystand 2,227 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Or what about when he signed for us he was potentially the best player at the club and a real star in the making.Look at what managerial skills have done for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawsburst 1,381 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Back in the day Temps would have been known as a chocolate soldier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedged 58 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Look at how Gareth Bale toughened up at Real Madrid. Why doesn't our coaching staff focus on building up Temps physically to make him less of a "chocolate soldier"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawsburst 1,381 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 You presuppose that the coaching staff are competent in any field. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,205 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 He'll be due a few good games soon if his contract is up for renewal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedged 58 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Don't think Ally ever forgave Temps partner for the Karaokegate picture on Twitter after the Raith Rovers fiasco! Wouldn't be surprised if he's shipped out at the next transfer window. Give him a few games to put him on show first tho'! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,548 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I was happy enough when we signed him, but I do think Templeton was always somewhat over rated by our support, mainly because he roasted Whittaker every time we played Hearts. Most wingers are inconsistent to an extent, even more so when they are young, but at 25 he can't hide behind the excuse of youth any more and that leaves us with a player who should be coming into the peak of his career but instead he finds himself as nothing more than a squad player because he simply isn't consistent enough to start every week. I also think he could be doing with bulking up a little bit. I'm by no means suggesting every player in our squad should be hulking hammer throwers who are benching twice their own body weight, but he's absolutely tiny and a bit more strength could help him no end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 You presuppose that the coaching staff are competent in any field.OUCH!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedart1952 1,340 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I am not a fan of Temps, he has had his chances and isn't up to it. The player I am more concerned about is Nicky Clark, this boy should be an automatic pick ahead of Boyd and Daley but for some reason McCoist doesn't want to pick him. Aird is injured and Temps is a bit player, So why don't we bring Gallagher back from his loan spell as this kid has more talent than these two put together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,358 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 He cant exactly find consistency when he gets one start and then dropped when he plays poor, yet others have been honking for months, invisible for nearly a year, and are undroppable Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
messiah10 58 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 should be starting Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Macleod is a cm/cam, smith is a defender. Problem solved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 He's a good super sub but fails to deliver when he gets a whole game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyKerr 3 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Surely an inconsistent Templeton is better than playing Stevie Smith, a poor left back at left midfield? Genuinely makes no sense to me at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JograBear 1,072 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 A good manager will get the best out of Temps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rankin1873 69 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 With Aird out for a wee while, Templeton should be starting. I'd give him a run until January and if he doesn't have it then punt him. Waste of time having him in the squad. I like Templeton but he only plays when it suits him and we can't stand for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,524 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Or what about when he signed for us he was potentially the best player at the club and a real star in the making.Look at what managerial skills have done for him.This is a bit of a whitewash of history. Templeton was always inconsistent. It was one of the main complaints from the Hearts fans. This potential to be the best player thing is just a stick that's been conjured up to hit McCoist with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,551 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 how many weeks on the sidelines with the gauntlet injuries Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 And the resulting shockwave from the gauntlet hitting the ground causing Templeton to tweak his groin Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Surely an inconsistent Templeton is better than playing Stevie Smith, a poor left back at left midfield? Genuinely makes no sense to me at all.If you watched the good early crosses Smith puts in you would then see the point of having him playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcoholic 1,348 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 "playmaker Nicky Law" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,148 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Good enough for the lower leagues, as his form has shown. Not good enough to be a consistent starter in the premiership. Sad but true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,894 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 For me, Tempelton and Clark should start every game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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