OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Incoming!!!Paulo Sergios says we have " a fantastic manager and technical staff",So all the critics are wrong, according to a professional football manager. David Templeton is being dragged down by life in the lower leagues with Rangers, says former Hearts boss Paulo Sergio 28 Jan 2014 00:01SERGIO was dismayed when the winger left Tynecastle to join Rangers in the bottom tier last term and says Templeton has been dragged down by his 18 months away from the top flight.eartsPAULO SERGIO fears playing in the lower leagues has stifled David Templeton’s development but is praying it doesn’t stop him fulfilling his true potential.The former Hearts boss was dismayed when the winger left Tynecastle to join Rangers in the bottom tier last term.And the Portuguese believes twinkle-toed Templeton has been dragged down by his 18 months away from the top flight.Sergio worked with the 25-year-old during his one season at Tynecastle and marvelled at the ability of the player who scored against Liverpool at Anfield just 24 hours before he signed up for a battle in the Third Division with Gers.It was a crucial stage in Templeton’s career and Scottish Cup-winning gaffer Sergio reckons he would now be flourishing rather than floundering if he’d held out for a switch to the English Championship.Instead Templeton, although hampered by injuries at times, has struggled to capture his best form at Ibrox. He has mustered just five starts this season although his scoring appearances off the bench in the last two games show signs he could live up to his £800,000 transfer fee.Sergio just hopes his talent doesn’t suffocate in the time it takes Rangers to get back to the Premiership.The 45-year-old said: “I always believed during my time at Hearts that David had the ability to move to a higher level.Craig Williamson/SNS Group David Templeton scores against Forfar“I spoke to him and others and told them they had the qualities to progress. It was my way of motivating them, trying to work their mentality.“I explained to them they go could higher and I really believed in David’s case he could do it.“That’s why, in terms of career, the move he made to the lowest division in Scotland wasn’t the best choice.“In these last two years he’s been playing in a standard of league that isn’t the best to develop a player who is 23 or 24. In the lower divisions the quality isn’t so high.“I know Rangers are a huge club and I hope they can get back to the Premiership but at this time I don’t believe it’s best for David.“You could argue he should stand out more than he has because he’s up against players with less ability than him.“But the way I see it is if you are a top pianist playing in a bad orchestra then the music won’t be good. If you want to develop yourself I believe you must play with and against the best.“If he’d come to me when he was making the decision to leave Hearts I would probably have advised him to go to the Championship in England.“I know he’s playing in a huge club with a great history but individually I’m not sure it was the right move for him.“He’s working with a fantastic manager and technical staff but the competition is not the same. My only hope is there is still time to see the very best of David.“I hope these years of playing in the lower divisions don’t kill his development and the level he could reach.“I like him, I only have good words to say about him. That’s why I’m sure he could have picked up a club in the English Championship when he was leaving Hearts and that would have been a good move.”While Sergio always believed Templeton had the ability to reach the top he insists a strong mentality is equally essential to ensure he gets there.And he wants to see his former protege show the hunger to be the best he can.The former Sporting Lisbon boss said: “To play at the highest level the thing that makes the difference is the brain. You need to marry ability and mentality together.“David was a vital player for me at Hearts because he’s so quick with lots of technical ability.“When I first joined Hearts and I assessed all the players he was one who stood out. His technical ability and pace sets him apart and that’s why I had a lot of belief in his ability to reach the top.“But mentality is so important and what level he reaches depends on his head. It’s about mentality, desire and hunger.“Did I have concerns about his mentality? Any small issues I might have had with players stay between me and the player.“I had a good relationship with him and only have positive things to say about David. He was crucial for me and I’m grateful to every player I worked with at Hearts.”Sorry. I just had to have some fun with that quote. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerGer 69 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 'if you are a top pianist playing in a bad orchestra then the music won’t be good'! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 He is probably correct about Templeton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinty 1,445 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 The 45-year-old said: “I always believed during my time at Hearts that David had the ability to move to a higher level. You were right Paulo, and he did Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Sorry but if its not the opinion of Michael Stewart, I simply cannot take it seriously Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Shock horror, manager stands up for his fellow manager, well I never. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopsLaud 4,186 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 How many Scottish players have made it after going to the English championship?Far better off where you are David helping your team get back to the top.Fantastic manager and technical staff is maybe pushing it a bit though Paulo... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennistoun Rangers 426 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 He must watch us each week to come to such a conclusion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 341 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 We have a fantastic technical staff ! and yet we struggle to pass the ball , are shite at corners and hardly ever score from free kicks , has Sergio watched us this season ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,068 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Paulo Sergio always seems to speak highly of Rangers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 yesterday Michael Stewarts opinion was being lambasted and today Paulo Sergio is the new epitome of foresight and judgment..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,444 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 yesterday Michael Stewarts opinion was being lambasted and today Paulo Sergio is the new epitome of foresight and judgment.....Classic case of people only hearing what they want to hear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 The evidence on the park states otherwise. And no I don't mean the results I mean our standard of play.Just my opinion... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Paulo Sergio always seems to speak highly of RangersCould be a job opening up for him soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 yesterday Michael Stewarts opinion was being lambasted and today Paulo Sergio is the new epitome of foresight and judgment..... …and vice versa! Don't thin anyone is claiming that Sergio is a bastion of truth! Merely that those gushing over Stewart's criticism can see that others who know fuck all about the club can have a differing opinion. I don't think either's view is particularly of any relevance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,444 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Could be a job opening up for him soonSadly I doubt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,068 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Could be a job opening up for him soonI liked him at hearts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Oh the irony... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I liked him at hearts.Been pretty average at Cluj and Apoel since it seems Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 How would he know? Surely he'd base it on watching the games.Which means one of two things: Either he needs glasses, or he's at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,298 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 'if you are a top pianist playing in a bad orchestra then the music won’t be good'! He's not wrong.. An orchestra is only as good as its weakest player! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinty 1,445 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Music to my ears this post. Bit suspicious of timing though, it feels a bit orchestrated. Not sure everyone will be conduct themselves properly after reading it; usual wind section blowing their own horns I predict. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang2911 423 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 To play at the highest level the thing that makes the difference is the brain. You need to marry ability and mentality together.This is the bit that we lost when the majority of 1st team players left. We may not be in a top league but the demands of playing for Rangers are the same and it takes time for players to develop the right mental attitude, see Nicky Law's recent comments. Some of the young lads coming through may be more technically able but do they have the right mental attitude to play week in week out, it may be rarer than you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I couldny care what Paulo Sergio says. He doesn't watch Rangers every week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
better than all the rest 153 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Paulo Sergio always seems to speak highly of RangersI always thought he would end up at our club at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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