Boab 73 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 by Alison McConnell WALTER SMITH has promised crocked Ibrox youngster Andrew Little he will get another chance to impress this season. The Northern Ireland international started the first Old Firm game of the season, but had to go off in the early stages due to injury. He is facing six weeks on the sidelines and will not think about going out on loan as he bids to make a name for himself at Rangers. "I've been in the first-team squad all season and Walter Smith has told me I'll get chances in the starting XI when I get back. "So I would be mad to even consider going out on loan," said Little. "My goal this season is to play in as many first-team matches as possible. "After three years of waiting, I believe that is going to happen." Little, playing as a right-back this season for Rangers but as a striker for Northern Ireland, is gutted at the timing of the injury but won't rush back. "I realise I need to make sure my hamstring is strong before I even think about kicking a ball again," he said. "Hopefully though, if Northern Ireland have a friendly in November, I'll be back fit and ready to play a full part." http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...2532219.0.0.php Interesting, I hope he sticks to his word though but hope he isn't the only youngster that gets his chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Don’t believe you walter…you don’t play youth players……. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootSpeedKillLight 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Will he be played as a defender or a striker? I'd guess in defence would be more likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,174 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Madness i know but maybe we should play defenders at the back and forwards up front.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 619 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 by Alison McConnell WALTER SMITH has promised crocked Ibrox youngster Andrew Little he will get another chance to impress this season. The Northern Ireland international started the first Old Firm game of the season, but had to go off in the early stages due to injury. He is facing six weeks on the sidelines and will not think about going out on loan as he bids to make a name for himself at Rangers. "I've been in the first-team squad all season and Walter Smith has told me I'll get chances in the starting XI when I get back. "So I would be mad to even consider going out on loan," said Little. "My goal this season is to play in as many first-team matches as possible. "After three years of waiting, I believe that is going to happen." Little, playing as a right-back this season for Rangers but as a striker for Northern Ireland, is gutted at the timing of the injury but won't rush back. "I realise I need to make sure my hamstring is strong before I even think about kicking a ball again," he said. "Hopefully though, if Northern Ireland have a friendly in November, I'll be back fit and ready to play a full part." http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...2532219.0.0.php Interesting, I hope he sticks to his word though but hope he isn't the only youngster that gets his chance Just maybe he is the only one to PROVE he merits a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We'll see. I won't hold my breath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1689 1 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 would like to see him being given a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We'll see. I won't hold my breath. Please do....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We'll see. I won't hold my breath. Please do....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juno 2 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Personally I think he'll get Little chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersxChick 15 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 would like to see him being given a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxi51 48 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 It won't ever happen because walter won't ever play him because walter doesn't ever play young players. Ever. agree totally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc1nosurrender 55 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 he can play up front or defence but he's classed as more of striker. won't be suprised if he comes back and doesn't play all season because that's walter for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hopefully it is in his natural position! Lets hope Wilson, Wylde, Ness and Loy are given chances as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,544 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Little has played at the back as often as he has played upfront for the reserves/youth team. The guy himself has even said that while he would like to be a striker he's willing to play anywhere as some players don't find their best position until they are a bit older. Just thought I'd throw that in there, but don't let it hold you back from having yet another pop at Walter though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Now now DBBTB, where would people be if they couldn't get their daily swipe at Walter? So far Little, Fleck and Wylde have had some game time this season, maybe not as much as we would all want but at the end of the day not every player who is being picked to start for Rangers is over 30 years old, never mind what some people seem to think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASAPAPAC5 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 i think the youngsters are going to get a chance this season like wilson mcmillan wylde ness shinnie fleck loy and little Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelloMoto 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 It won't ever happen because walter won't ever play him because walter doesn't ever play young players. Ever. He played him against Celtic, the biggest game of the season so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 He'll get a token 5minutes then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyWaTp Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Personally I think he'll get Little chance. I've seen very Little of him to make a judgement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 He'll get a token 5minutes then Bit unfair, if he hadn't picked up that injury so early in the match, he would have probably played the whole of the Old Firm game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 He'll get a token 5minutes then Bit unfair, if he hadn't picked up that injury so early in the match, he would have probably played the whole of the Old Firm game. The way he started if he didn't pull up he would have been hooked by HT, but that ain't his fault after been flung in at RB. Andrew Little is like a lot of our reserves he'll get on for a token 5-10 minutes from the bench, can't see him ever outing anybody in our 1st team or becoming a permanent fixture if everybody is fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juno 2 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Personally I think he'll get Little chance. I've seen very Little of him to make a judgement. Agreed. These youth threads just turn into many members taking Little shots at Walter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy WATP 86 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Would like to see him upfront Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,315 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 by Alison McConnell WALTER SMITH has promised crocked Ibrox youngster Andrew Little he will get another chance to impress this season. The Northern Ireland international started the first Old Firm game of the season, but had to go off in the early stages due to injury. He is facing six weeks on the sidelines and will not think about going out on loan as he bids to make a name for himself at Rangers. "I've been in the first-team squad all season and Walter Smith has told me I'll get chances in the starting XI when I get back. "So I would be mad to even consider going out on loan," said Little. "My goal this season is to play in as many first-team matches as possible. "After three years of waiting, I believe that is going to happen." Little, playing as a right-back this season for Rangers but as a striker for Northern Ireland, is gutted at the timing of the injury but won't rush back. "I realise I need to make sure my hamstring is strong before I even think about kicking a ball again," he said. "Hopefully though, if Northern Ireland have a friendly in November, I'll be back fit and ready to play a full part." http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...2532219.0.0.php Interesting, I hope he sticks to his word though but hope he isn't the only youngster that gets his chance Same quote Buffel gave, almost word for word, a few seasons ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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