Super_Ally 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm one of those who thinks Walter could use his youngsters more, but find it hard to disagree with anything Cal says 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 6,885 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Lets not forget that during Walters first reign he had an annoying habit of playing youngsters in the CL and Europe (during the 3 foriegners rule) but then dropping them for domestic games. Players like Stephen Pressley, Neil Murray, Gary McSwegen and to a lesser extent Sandy Robertson et al were all given a chance in Europe, but furstratingly were dropped for domestic games. Cammy F 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I think the fact that none of them (bar Pressley to some extent) made it to any level justifies Walter's decisions, and shows he played them in Europe only due to necessity because of the 3FR. There may be the argument that they didn't become great players because they didn't get enough game time, but I find it hard to believe you can "ruin" a player by not playing him ofen in a top team when young. Walter did have a hand in the development of Ferguson and Gatusso and look how they turned out... I'm not saying Walter's any good at this but he obviously didn't ruin two of the best teenagers to come out of Ibrox in recent history. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Excellent post Cal... Can you do the usual, pad it out and make it into an article please...? Sorry, missed this earlier. I'll see what I can do... Bit busy this week so will try to find some time but can't promise to be prompt... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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