Buzz 306 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I'm aware we must have numerous threads on these boys by now, but seriously, they are two utterly fantastic talents.MacLeod is very strong in the tackle, good at retaining possession and as we saw today, can hit a good shot from time to time. Very excited about this boy and think he could be one of the most gifted players to come through our ranks since Barry Ferguson.McKay for me as well, is a sensation. Pace and trickery down the wing is something we all love to see, and he can take a man on and beat him.I think once these two mature a bit with game time and gather some consistency in their play, we've got two exceptional young players on our hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,566 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Mckay >>>> WyldeMcleod >>>> Ness Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz 306 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Mckay >>>> WyldeMcleod >>>> NessThis times a million. McKay has so much more to offer than Wylde did, and MacLeod has nothing like the injury problems that Ness had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanger 625 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Two cracking players. One of the unexpected benefits of our circumstances is that younger lads are going to get a chance to develop without being pushed to quickly Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Mckay >>>> WyldeMcleod >>>> NessWylde's at Bury, Ness is a Stoke crock.Who made the better decisions in staying at Rangers then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,769 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Very talented boys the both of them. Hers hoping they can keep their heads and focus on their football and they will become top drawer players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whytes3 254 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 It's hard to say whether these guys are actually better than previous prospects because we have taken a drop in the league we are playing in but these guys are certainly showing a consistency in the standard of their performances that their predecessors have not been able to achiver.These guys also have the advantage of time because there is not a large squad where they could be replaced by another player or new signing and I thinik this will allow us to further nurture these 2 young guys into top quality players.I just hope they both see theselves as Rangers men in the long run and aren't attracted to a higher wage in the obscurity of mid table England Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,566 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Wylde's at Bury, Ness is a Stoke crock.Who made the better decisions in staying at Rangers then?Mckay and Mcleod? Like I said? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss 1,941 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Mckay >>>> WyldeMcleod >>>> NessThis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 McKay is so direct any defender in the world wouldn't relish facing him. Kilmarnock must be pig sick with themselves Macleod, well I've been an admirer of this boy since back in September. In my personal opinion he will become one hell of a top player for us. Some say he is over-rated, I don't think so. Right now he is definately under-rated and he will only get better with experience.17 and 18 year olds yet I feel like the wee school boy watching these two play. Celebratory drink for these boys. Just a coke and some cheese&onion crisps for you Bazza, til next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 8,009 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 It's hard to say whether these guys are actually better than previous prospects because we have taken a drop in the league we are playing in but these guys are certainly showing a consistency in the standard of their performances that their predecessors have not been able to achiver.These guys also have the advantage of time because there is not a large squad where they could be replaced by another player or new signing and I thinik this will allow us to further nurture these 2 young guys into top quality players.I just hope they both see theselves as Rangers men in the long run and aren't attracted to a higher wage in the obscurity of mid table EnglandYou can definetley say McKay is better than Wylde, Wylde just had pace and a decent delivery with his left foot but his right foot was non existent and he was poor with the ball at his feet he couldn't dribble past players so if he came up against someone with as much pace as him then he was useless, McKay has lightning pace but he is also very good with the ball at his feet, he is a good passer, a good finisher, good crosser and can dribble out of tight situations and he has a football brain Wylde didn't know what to do with it half the time. Not to mention he is 2 or 3 years younger than when Wylde broke through.I would agree about the Ness/MacLeod comparison though; Ness was the better player for me but again MacLeod is 2 years younger than Ness was when he got his chance and I think MacLeod will become a far better player due to Ness's injury problems, I actually very much doubt Ness will have any sort of career due to his injury problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Mckay and Mcleod? Like I said?Aye, I was emphasising your point rather than questioning it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Tremendous talents both of them.Excited about them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StornowayBlue 632 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I think Macleod is waay better then Ness. Seems to have a better confidence on the park. Isn't it great to be arguing about players after the year we have had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whytes3 254 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 You can definetley say McKay is better than Wylde, Wylde just had pace and a decent delivery with his left foot but his right foot was non existent and he was poor with the ball at his feet he couldn't dribble past players so if he came up against someone with as much pace as him then he was useless, McKay has lightning pace but he is also very good with the ball at his feet, he is a good passer, a good finisher, good crosser and can dribble out of tight situations. Not to mention he is 2 or 3 years younger than when Wylde broke through.I would agree about the Ness/MacLeod comparison though; Ness was the better player for me but again MacLeod is 2 years younger than Ness was when he got his chance and I think MacLeod will become a far better player due to Ness's injury problems, I actually very much doubt Ness will have any sort of career due to his injury problems.Totally agree re Ness...and given his attitude towards our club (who funded his recovery from numerous inuries) - I can't wish him well to prove us wrong!Macleod appears to be a great honest footballer. Really decent technically but the beauty with him is that he knows his technical ability limits and makes this up through his drive and determination to win every ball.I don't know if Wylde is the right player to compare Mackay with. i thought mackay was a natural striker although he is played out wide. the fact is, he is showing he can do either which already makes him more versatile than Wylde (and definitely a better technical player).It is so pleasing to see such a good crop of young players coing through and getting the chance to develop together.What has happened to the club in the last 12 months has been horrendous, but this Phoenix is goign to come out of the fire stronger than ever with a great team who will be able to take on anyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,566 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Aye, I was emphasising your point rather than questioning it. wasn't sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris81 61 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Looking like two great players with genuine talent. I never really rated wylde tbh, just tried to outrun folk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 For me McKay is a far better football player than Wylde who only had pace and was very one footed and lacked a football brain.Ness was a really good prospect/player but was always injured. McLeod will be a better footballer than Ness was given time. He is younger, an all round talent, and I think he will be a really strong and talented box to box midfielder when he fully matures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo 588 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 From what I've seen McKay is looking better than Wlyde but we only saw Wylde play against teams in the SPL and we have only seen McKay against SFL 3rd Division teams really so would be very harsh on Wylde to demand same level of performance against much higher level opposition.Having said that McKay has been fantastic so far and I have high hopes him and Templeton will be our wingers for years to come Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,955 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 How many assists has McKay made this season?It must be close to 10 if not more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScott 40 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Have to say I thot both were excellent today mcleod looks so at hone and getting stronger every game. think the best we can say is we haven't noticed that Ness, whiticker , naismith et al have gone. Mcleod and Mckay are our future Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,464 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Both have came in and done well. Macleod has improved in the last couple of games when he has looked to get forward more often and help with the attacking rather than just passing around from the middle. McKay has also started to show more consistency from starting games whereas earlier in the season he was better used as a sub and struggling a bit when starting games. They look to have the talent and early signs are good but plenty of time on their hands to improve still and we wont really get to see where they are until they are playing better teams every other week.Don't know why Wylde and Ness needed brought into the discussion because it has really taken away from the OP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Both great players in SFL and by the time we are back in top flight football they should be great players at that level too. Pleased to see Lewis score as hes been having lots of chances recently and special mention for Kyle Hutton as not only did he score but he bossed the midfield and provided Ian Black with much food for thought regarding the standards a Ranger must play to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NulliSecundus 6 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I'm aware we must have numerous threads on these boys by now, but seriously, they are two utterly fantastic talents.MacLeod is very strong in the tackle, good at retaining possession and as we saw today, can hit a good shot from time to time. Very excited about this boy and think he could be one of the most gifted players to come through our ranks since Barry Ferguson.McKay for me as well, is a sensation. Pace and trickery down the wing is something we all love to see, and he can take a man on and beat him.I think once these two mature a bit with game time and gather some consistency in their play, we've got two exceptional young players on our hands.I agree.Young as they are they have certainly stepped up to the plate for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
choochooblue 342 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I thoughy mckay struggled in the first half today , probably more down to running head on into a gale but he was very good 2nd half . Macleod was excellent all day , biting into every challenge . More of that for me . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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