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25 minutes ago, JohnMc said:

Wasn't Sinclair closer to the 'Strachan philosophy', and one a number of English sides subscribe too as well? Strachan's point, after the last Scotland qualifier, about us not producing players who were as a big as other countries was mocked by most people afterwards. It also seems more amusing coming from someone of his stature who enjoyed relative success as a player. This is something he's spoken about before. But he's not alone in believing the top class player not only has to be technically great but also physically 'big'. It might surprise some to know that Arsene Wenger believes in this too. Have a look at his successful sides and they'd barely a player under 5'11" in them. The recent Barcelona side has turned this on it's head. The triumvirate of Messi, Xavi and Iniesta proving that ability always trumps physicality. 

 

Ironically McCrorie, at 6'1", would be Sinclair's perfect player. 

 

Size and strength is important in most players but if they want to be successful at a reasonable level, they'll need to develop their technical game.

 

Successful smaller players at a decent level tend to be strong as well. 

 

Big, small good or indifferent,.......It's really a matter of working as hard as you can on the areas in which you may lack. A professional and determined attitude to this can carry you far.

 

 

The triumvirate of Messi, Xavi and Iniesta was a once in a generation combination.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 11, 2018 by buster.

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On 09/01/2018 at 18:29, craig said:

Any specific reason that is "interesting" elfi ?

Its an extension from 20's to 17's with games against European opposition, until now it has been limited to under 20's