Fleck on his 1st team debut

[Boab 73]

Fleck Relishes First Start

JOHN FLECK was in dreamland tonight after helping Rangers beat Falkirk in what was his first start for Walter Smith's top team.

The 17-year-old was named man-of-the match after a terrific display and now hopes he can become a permanent feature in the manager's plans.

He said: "It was great to get a game against Falkirk and all the boys helped me through it

"I only found out that I was playing when the gaffer read the team earlier today although a few people had said that I would start.

"I wasn't expecting it but was really chuffed.

"There was definitely a few nerves before kick-off but I thought I did well in the early stages and then fell out of the game a wee bit midway through the first-half.

"In the second I got back into it and I'm just glad we got the win.

"To be named man of the match was pretty special and hopefully I have done enough to stay in the team."

http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne...1523914,00.html

[Tommy WATP 86]

He deserves to stay in the team for Pittodrie

[RFC999 0]

He deserves to stay in the team for Pittodrie

McCulloch will be put in to add whatever it is that he adds

Well done John Fleck

[jbm26896 995]

done very well today

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,962]

He deserves to stay in the team for Pittodrie

While I agree with the "if your good enough your old enough" sentiment I don't know if I would risk him at Pittodrie just yet.

[Mark. 69]

He deserves to stay in the team for Pittodrie

You are forgetting Lee 'Beckenbauer' McCulloch

[fourfourtwo 1,982]

He deserves to stay in the team for Pittodrie

[ClintonGrey 365]

Seconded, definite starter for me.

[Bluenose_Pete 4]

Like everyone says about Boyd.... He done well against a diddy team.

Well done anyway Fleck son.

[McBoyd 355]

Like everyone says about Boyd.... He done well against a diddy team.

Well done anyway Fleck son.

I'd like to see his capabilities against 'bigger' teams.

[simplythebest 11,453]

We badly need players like him who want to play for the jersey!

[J-Maestro 11,225]

Until one of those sheep bastards snap his leg.

[eastcoastbear 122]

Very good game from Fleck, showed some of the older heads how the game should be played.

What's his normal position?

[Tommy WATP 86]

Very good game from Fleck, showed some of the older heads how the game should be played.

What's his normal position?

Smith says ST but i think he is a lot better playing AM

[mark_ni 12]

good solid debut from fleck. finaly sum 1 who will take a man on. i would have no problems playing him against the sheep hes more than capable of looking after himself. if only we had played him against the scum. he wud have tore hinkel to shreds. hope he stays in the team for the next old firm game

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,962]

He deserves to stay in the team for Pittodrie

While I agree with the "if your good enough your old enough" sentiment I don't know if I would risk him at Pittodrie just yet.

I'd usually agree...but we just don't have anyone else! Pittodrie is a tough place for us to start a youngster, but we don't really have a choice.

I don't doubt his ability to perform at Pittodrie

My concern is that Aberdeens "finest" set out to do him in.

[the goal machine 7,806]

Very good game from Fleck, showed some of the older heads how the game should be played.

What's his normal position?

The old "number 10" position. Just off the main striker like Bergkamp or Rooney IMO.

[craigbrown69 0]

If he is man of the he should get a start again. It is time to see what he has got.

[KeepBelieving1872 64]

He deserves to stay in the team for Pittodrie

While I agree with the "if your good enough your old enough" sentiment I don't know if I would risk him at Pittodrie just yet.

I'd usually agree...but we just don't have anyone else! Pittodrie is a tough place for us to start a youngster, but we don't really have a choice.

At least he has some experience after coming on at Pittodrie last season.

[Blueshorts 0]

I think a few are getting a bit carried away. Seen this all before with future "stars". Let's just take it slowly and see what happens, there is just as much chance he will be playing with Hamilton in 5 years as there is of him developing into a great player.

[disgruntled_bear 157]

I don't doubt John Fleck ability, against the bigger teams in the SPL.

The Sky the limit for this boy, enjoy him while he still here

[radlord 24]

He deserves to stay in the team for Pittodrie

Mind the last time we had a young up and coming silky winger in our team going to the sheep pen?

Neil Simpson works with the kids at Aberdeen, I hope he's a reformed man.

[Blueshorts 0]

I think a few are getting a bit carried away. Seen this all before with future "stars". Let's just take it slowly and see what happens, there is just as much chance he will be playing with Hamilton in 5 years as there is of him developing into a great player.

No theres not. John Fleck has shown for many years now he is a standout in Scottish football. He won't end up at Hamilton or any other shite.

Heard it all before. I hope he does well at Rangers, but it is far far too early to realistically tell. He's looking good, that's the best way to look at the player, let's wait and see what happens.

and put it this way, if he really does turn out superb...he ain't going to be around long with Murray in charge, is he?

[Tommy WATP 86]

John Fleck has the ability to be absolutely amazing

He got his first start today and at times looked the most composed player on the pitch

His intelligence , awareness and skill is simply outstanding for a 17year old

May this be the beginning of a long and great career

[disgruntled_bear 157]

I don't doubt John Fleck ability, against the bigger teams in the SPL.

The Sky the limit for this boy, enjoy him while he still here

Maybe a bit doom and gloom so early in his career, but he will end up down south in a few years time.

Exactly that's my point, i don't mean he's leaving this week.