Could Charlie be preparing to throw a few of our young players into the first team frame next season?  So far in the pre-season games we've seen Guy Kerr, Garry Wood, Zander Sutherland, Ally MacDonald and Rory McAllister given run outs.  I read in the paper that the young players did well, perhaps Charlie will take a chance on them rather than bringing in more experienced players.

Certainly, Wood, who has been on trial at Sunderland, and Guy Ker, who has played for Scotland U16s, both have good pedigree and we all saw in the St Mirren game that Sutherland can play.  Could be an interesting move.

I am looking forward to seeing who starts in Elgin. Pre-season is really about mixing it up and using the matches for training though isn't it?

There are plenty of young players with potential and if the management team and players convince them they are good enough there is no reason why they cannot grow into great players. The Highlands and Islands have spawned enormous talent in a range of specialisms and skills over the centuries and there is no reason for that to stop now. Let other teams spend money chasing the dream. Let us realise the dream.

There are plenty of young players with potential and if the management team and players convince them they are good enough there is no reason why they cannot grow into great players. The Highlands and Islands have spawned enormous talent in a range of specialisms and skills over the centuries and there is no reason for that to stop now. Let other teams spend money chasing the dream. Let us realise the dream.

You're not related to Mel Gibson by any chance?

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ICT Fan: CELTIC1CALEY3 is seven feet tall!

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