26th of foot 5,836 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I was most impressed with young MacLeod last season. His injury was a major concern; however, he made it back for the final game but appeared tentative. My hope for this season was that he slowly and surely regained both confidence and form. He has surpassed my desire. He looks fitter, taller, stronger, and is aesthetically pleasing as ever. Seven games has seen him play across every midfield position, mostly in the left berth. His first touch is always twinned with ensuring his head is up and assessing options. Yesterday's goal was the epitome of this trait and it highlighted another increasingly obvious quality, game awareness. I have two fears. Where will he play next week? Templeton will be left midfield, Law in the centre, and Crawford/Peralta compete for the right berth. The other obvious candidate for centre is Black, I would prefer MacLeod. Further, can the club hold on to him beyond this season? I believe he has a big future and wonder if the club in it's current predicament can fulfil? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibmark 15 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 He was certainly a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season last year. I reckon that he will hang around for the foreseeable future, hopefully he sees what has happened to guys who left too early, Wilson, McCabe and Ness being prime examples of players who perhaps made the wrong choice. McCoist needs to play him, he's young and needs to play to develop. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 He's a real talent, that's for sure and for him to come back to top form and look as good as he does now so quickly after a serious injury and long lay off, is a testament to his commitment, attitude and character. The lad has a long contract and Ally would be insane not to want to keep him, so I just hope Ally makes it clear to whoever is in charge of transfers and the purse strings going forward, that MacLeod is NOT for sale. The only situation where we should even consider selling the lad is one where a BIG English Premier League club is willing to pay a HUGE sum of cash for him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting 0 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The only situation where we should even consider selling the lad is one where a BIG English Premier League club is willing to pay a HUGE sum of cash for him. Let's hope it doesn't happen tomorrow 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavieBlue Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Your average player can't score goals like the one this kid did yesterday....I'm really excited about seeing him when he's the finished article. Hopefully that will be in a Rangers jersey!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,258 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Your average player can't score goals like the one this kid did yesterday....I'm really excited about seeing him when he's the finished article. Hopefully that will be in a Rangers jersey!! the more games he gets in the first team as a young player the better he'll be when he's older. That's where Ness and others failed. They left too soon and have struggled to make an impact elsewhere. One day we'll no doubt have to sell McLeod & we'll get more money for him as he'll be a better, developed player ready for the likes of the EPL. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie RFC 0 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Would have him before either Templeton or Black. Along with Law and Daly, MacLeod would be one of the first names down on my teamsheet. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting 0 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Would have him before either Templeton or Black. Along with Law and Daly, MacLeod would be one of the first names down on my teamsheet. I'm disappointed with his contribution so far...hopefully I'll be eating my words soon. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotter 0 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm disappointed with his contribution so far...hopefully I'll be eating my words soon. He's coming back from injury and didn't get a pre season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Not a left midfielder for me. Which is a shame as he'll probably get dropped. :-( black and Law in the middle. Unfortunately that can only stunt his development. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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