Hardie In The Mix For Mccall

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RYAN HARDIE still faces a battle for a first team spot despite a brace on his first start for the Light Blues.

Boss Stuart McCall was delighted by the 18-year-olds contribution to the victory over Dumbarton but admits there is competition at this crucial stage of the season.

Hardies two goal performance has however ensured that hell be high in the managers thoughts ahead of next weekends Ibrox clash with Falkirk.

He said: "I'm delighted for Ryan of course and for the team generally. Well have a lot of options next week.

"It's horses for courses for certain games but if someone is on form and their confidence is high then it give us food for thought.

"He did what I thought he would today, and got in behind them a couple of times, but every game is different.

"We didn't name the team until lunchtime but Ryan was playing on my mind from Wednesday. I was always going to play him in this game and I thought he could get in to certain areas of the park which he did.

"The area he scored from was exactly what we wanted from him. His second could probably have gone anywhere but hes a goal scorer and hes got the energy and the pace to cause problems.

Despite Hardies strikes, the goal that claimed top spot in the match came from the left boot of Haris Vuckic, as he reinforced his importance to the team.

McCall added: "We had to move him on to the left today so we could get a bit more from Walsh on the right.

"I know Haris prefers being on the other side so he can cut in and do what he did, but we gave him a bit of freedom to go and get involved in the game.

"He ended up being on the right hand side, and once he cut inside it was a fantastic finish. Its pleasing for him to be playing a key part because he brings goals to the team.

[KingKirk 25,607]

My only question is will we see these youngsters next season if McCall is given the job and is allowed to bring in 12/13 players.

[Inigo 32,526]

McCall said he's a 'horses for courses type manager' in the radio interview, so I would expect the young guys to be in and out for the rest of the season.