15 Mar 2026 08:13:50
Can u imagine us ever bringing on a 16yr old, especially in a high pressure game when your not winning? Well done to Max Dowman at Arsenal. What a moment for him.
15 Mar 2026 08:39:12
Maybe because our 16 year old would get boooed for the first misplaced pass. ???
15 Mar 2026 08:44:24
The skill and composure the young man showed when running through beating two men was great, well done, Son.
15 Mar 2026 08:52:24
They need to be ready. Barry Ferguson bossed a midfield full of top players at 17. Our best now are usually gone at 16 to boost EPL B teams, and hopefully make those clubs some money. It's also easier to come into a team full of top players. At the moment, we have too many still trying to establish themselves or playing for themselves.
And let's not forget that we actually do have a young team. But I agree, it seems strange that across Europe young players get a chance in top teams, but we don't have anyone good enough at that age to take on the likes of Livingston.
15 Mar 2026 09:20:37
With us it'd be only come on if we're 3 up. Give him another 6yrs and don't expect too much. He's only 22. ?
You're probably right, Baz, but maybe because it's that rare they get a run in the team, I don't think that's actually the case. It's more the expensive signings that get the stick. People want Curtis to play, but don't recall him getting much stick, or even when Rice and Nsio got a few games, or the brief moments with Lovelace or others who've had cameos, even going back to Patterson.
I think fans would get behind them more than they get credit for, unlike the quick judgement on signings.
15 Mar 2026 10:24:23
Aye, Barry Ferguson 17. DJ 16 Old Firm Cup final. They need to be ready, agreed, but this forum has long indicated that 21, even 22, is still young. It's like saying you're middle aged at 60. Again, another crappy thing about modern football.
15 Mar 2026 11:34:06
Seem to recall a certain 15 year old getting games for one of the world's biggest clubs, where they are expected to win every game and was trying to fill a position that had been a problem since a certain Lionel Messi left.
15 Mar 2026 09:33:38
Kaiser, I think they need to play in games where we are struggling, as that gives them the experience needed. Bringing them on when we are 4-0 up means they never get a game (?) at all. They will get a chance from fans, but look at McCausland and the stick he got in his second season; he became scared to do what was successful in the first season by running at players, or so it seemed.
I hope, if we start winning things, fans might calm down a little and youth can get a chance.
Bit picky, but I feel I should point out that Barry Ferguson made his Rangers debut at 19, so he wasn't bossing a midfield full of top players at 17.
15 Mar 2026 09:36:54
It was a special goal from Dowman. Looks like he is already a top player at 16. Maybe get him on loan next season. ?