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You have ask why he was given a new contract.

New contracts for Hegarty, Naismith and Mitchell now seem totally bizarre. Where as Steven Smith and Ricky Foster are a decent standard for where we are, younger alternatives of a similar standard with potential to improve such as Tom Hateley and Ryan McGivern would have been better options in my opinion.

I don't know for sure, I was only getting brief details and the message I got was "They were disqualified because one of the subs took a penalty". Its not quite a simple, youth football can be different and where a rolling subs are used its normally any of the squad that can take the penalties. But I'm sure the rules for this tournament were laid out before the start.

Its an SFA initiative and ultimately will include the five clubs in the Falkirk area. Initially its only Falkirk and Stenhousemuir, those youth setups are being merged to create Forth Valley Academy which will be based at Stirling University. I believe Stirling Albion, East Stirling and Alloa Athletic will be incorporated at a later date. Youth update link below Youngsters Denied Final Chance http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/06/16/youngsters-denied-final-chance/

Report on tonight's game http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/13s-win-at-stirling-university/

12′s Take On Dumbarton 13′s Report on tonight's game and Scotland U15's squad http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/06/06/12s-take-on-dumbarton-13s/ Found an interesting article on the boy from Uppingham Town FC. I admit I haven't seen him play, but its still good to know he is a bluenose. A teenager from Rutland has been called up for Scotland’s U15 squad after being talent-spotted at training sessions with premier league clubs. Jordan Neil, from Caldecott, plays for Uppingham Town’s U16s and Leicester City’s elite squad as well as attending sessions with West Bromwich Albion and Everton. But despite the attention from major clubs, he says he was still stunned when the Scottish FA called. “I was gobsmacked when they said they wanted me to come for training,” said the Uppingham Community College pupil. “I didn’t know what to say.” Scottish scouts had been tipped off about Jordan’s potential and they contacted West Brom to pass on reports. Now Jordan will take part in a 40-strong Scottish training camp at the end of this month. If that goes well he may then represent Scotland in a Home Nations tournament before a tour of Italy. Jordan, who plays up front or wide on the left, only joined Uppingham Town U16s midway through last season but scored nine goals in his seven appearances. He has added nine in 10 to that tally this season as the side sit mid-table in just their second season. Uppingham coach Richard Lewin said: “He made an instant impact, becoming our leading goalscorer. “He’s one of the youngest members and playing against lads much older than him. “He is very talented. When we speak with coaches from the teams we have played against they always pick him out.” Jordan began playing football when he was five in his native Scotland and his parents, Cameron and Natalie, paid credit to Uppingham for helping Jordan to continue playing after they moved to Rutland. Beyond the national squad selection, Jordan is on the radar of several top English an Scottish clubs. “Everton was the best. The set-up and training was brilliant.” Given the choice, however, he admitted Rangers would always be his first choice. http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/sport/football/jordan-stunned-by-call-from-the-scotland-squad-1-4722855

Youths Host Aberdeen Report on today's game http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/youths-host-aberdeen/

Fine Win For 15′s To Finish Season Report on today's game http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/fine-win-for-15s-to-finish-season/

13′s Host Dumbarton Friendly Report on tonight's game http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/05/24/13s-host-dumbarton-friendly/

Yes I think he has a chance, although in my opinion our best attacking midfield prospect at the moment is Tom Walsh

Young 17′s Draw With Hearts Report on tonight's game http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/young-17s-draw-with-hearts/

Charlie signed a one year contract.

Hi Craig, the Rangers pro youth teams don't play in the tournament, but the Supporters Association Boys Club teams usually do. It is a good standard tournament and of course Rangers scouts will be watching. I know current U15 player Lewis White who goes full time at the start of next season was scouted there playing for Musselburgh Windsor two years ago. I'll try and get along again this year, but at the end of July the Rangers teams will be playing pre season games.

I would put Gasparotto ahead of him for that position, probably at this stage McAusland too, as he has a bit more experience, but he is a player I would have hoped to have kept

Kyle McAusland appears to have done well playing twenty games at Ayr United, I know he missed a few games through injury. Not sure if he played full-back or centre-back, he always looked more comfortable in the centre. Callum Gallagher made an initial impact at Alloa before fall out of the picture, he started five games and came on as a sub in four. Gregor Fotheringham only made three appearances for Forfar, I'm sure he already knew his contract was not getting renewed when he went there on loan. Stuart Urquhart had a short loan at Dumbarton did well in three games then got injured, when it became clear he wasn't signing a new contract Rangers seem to lose interest in him by all accounts.

Youths â?? A Season Review http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/youths-a-season-review/

Glossy turned down a new contract and has been released.Stuart Urquhart has also turned down a new contract, I guess we want a development fee for him.

Weekend completed with a report on tonight's game http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/weekend-ends-with-a-win-for-17s/

Reports on Saturday and Sunday games http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/development-games-against-st-mirren/

Report on tonight's game, first of five this weekend http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/youths-start-the-weekend-with-a-win/

Round up of this weekends games http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/youths-held-by-stenny/

Glasgow Cup Final report http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/rangers-win-five-goal-thriller/

Match report here http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/rangers-win-five-goal-thriller/

Report on today's U14's game http://rfcyouths.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/comfortable-win-for-14sa/

Having seen a lot of all three of them, Luca and Danny are players for the future and its very important that they have competitive football next season. I'm sure they will feature in the 1st team in spells, but they need competitive games when they are not in the 1st team. I don't think Andy Mitchell is good enough and we should be able to pick out a better out of contract player in the Sumer.