Bobby83

Was it not some plank on here that started a thread on this? Thats what happens when he start this nonsense.

Kind of guy that would run through brick walls for his team mates. If he had ended up with us, he'd be a legend here and a hate figure to them. Would never wish ill health on the guy and happy hes recovering. Hes a young man with a young family.

I would say both us a Smeltic have been biggest ruiners of young players. These lads outwith the old firm are all getting first team exposure. It seems to be alot more regular at a younger age, than say the 90s. Hopefully this will continue. But thats a not bad list. Bannan looks a terrifically talented player.

Was just thinking of the group of youngsters we have in the country right now. Maybe things aren't a shit as they first looked. All these players are u21 and if they make it in football could play in the same international team: Kevin Mcdonald (21) Burnley Barry Bannan (20) Villa (on loan to Blackpool) David Wotherspoon (20) Hibs Paul Hanlon (20) Hibs Danny Wilson (18) Rangers John Fleck (18) Rangers Jamie Ness (18) Rangers Craig Thomson (18) Hearts James Forrest (18) Celtic Scott Robinson (17) Hearts Fraser Fyvie (16) Aberdeen Jack Grimmer (15) Aberdeen Islam Feruz (15) Celtic I've picked fairly sparingly: the majority are playing first team football already, others are the best in their age groups at both club and international level. And im not even including slightly older ones like Steven Fletcher and Dorrans who are doing well in England.

Very short sighted from Walter there.

He wont get a move anywhere which is a shame because his career has been completely ruined

Right now? As I said, then repeated. Once Miller and Boyd are fit. Its the first sentence ffs.

If we had a deeper squad it would be something to consider, but we don't have that luxury now I said when both Miller and Boyd are fit. By then he will behind Boyd, Miller, Lafferty, Naismith and any other "experienced" player that can be shoe-horned into that role. He will not get a run of games up front which is absolutely imperative to his development at this stage. Therefore he will struggle to fulfill his potential here.

The lad should be sent on loan as soon as Boyd and Miller are fully fit. Its clear Smith doesn't fancy him (probably because of his age) and he need a run of games in his favoured position which will not happen under the current management team. He is going to waste and being dropped after a good performance must have him baffled. Let him go to the Championship or a SPL team on loan until the end of the season.

Common sense prevails.

Smith bought Lafferty therefore Lafferty plays. Depite contributing nothing.

Should have got 10-20 minutes the night. Send him on fucking loan!

Didn't expect him to be Scottish. What an exotic name

Top post. I think we have for so long under Smith had a team bereft of actual footballers that our fans are frightened and ont know how to react when they see one!

Good to hear, I think Fleck shows potential to become a top player - I was really impresssed with some of his runs on Sat. Wilson obviously to.

Ness is probably like 20 by now, if he hasn't had his chance by now, Walter is unlikely to give him it. A loan move would be sensible but that won't happen either.

Can't see why "Ruddie" after this game in particular would highlight Fleck in a negative manner. Tim or jealous ex school team mate? He looked dangerous any time he got the ball, great control while running with it, hes is certainly not slow and not scared to have a shot. If any one thing I would point out is that maybe he is a little too fond of his left foot, But I thought he was out best player yesterday and will come on leaps and bounds when played in that position.

Govan Front.

Needs a run in a central position. Just shitting myself that Walter and co will ruin and try and teach any skill or originality he has out of him.

Ditto. Very limited and short sighted.

Cant see it. 5m is a bit much, although he scored again today.

Can't believe folk would even suggest Fleck isn't good enough to make it here. Would only be a case of mis management for that to happen. Played in a central role he will excell. The guy has alot of talent but needs to get his head down and drop the ego. He would do well to learn from that Robinson lad that scored today, only 17 and worked his bloody socks off the full time he was on.

Great young player, should have been getting more minutes a long time ago.

Are you talking about John Fleck or your man, Kyle Lafferty? You slate Fleck, yet back Lafferty to the hilt and can't see anyone having a go at him That's kind of my point to be honest. Lafferty has scored more than Fleck, yet he is a dud and Fleck is a 'wonderkid'! People believe what they read in the newspapers about Lafferty and judge him on that, yet seem to ignore what they read about 'wonderkid' and his desire to leave Rangers for a 'bgger club'. I genuinely cannot see why people bang on about leck. He has not lived up to his reputation and he does nothing on the park on anything like a consistent basis. Saying otherwise is just delusional. You are a bell end.

Impressive. cracking shot just by the post aswell. Unfortunately he won't get a run up front.