An observation.........and some praise!

[+Naelifts]

In times of turmoil such as these................and we have had some worrying downturns before (notably at the start of a season)...............we look to our senior players to keep young heads up and lead by example on the pitch.

Step forward Royston Mcbain................how good has he been in recent weeks?

I remember posting many years ago.........something like "unsung hero".............the times were similar although not as bad, but the hero was the same man......Roy.

If you are reading this lad you can hold your head up high. Singled out correctly by commentators in both of our last two games he has come onto his game at just the right time.

Not without his detractors, Roy can have very effective quiet games........games in which he goes unnoticed (invisible some would say). His is not a glamourous part and he really has to excel to be noticed. No-one can ever have faulted his effort and commitment and he possesses one of the best engines in the league.

ps this may help as an antidote to all the doom and gloom around these days. some folk i know have just stopped looking at the forums because the same stuff is regurgitated day on day. you can hardly blame the fans.......we are in a pickle.......but, in this case.............credit where credit is due

[ictchris]

He was certainly good against the Huns.

[starchief]

Totally agree. Duncan's stepped up too. He's never going to be the greatest player that ever walked the earth but he's looking captain material at the moment with his commitment and never-say-die attitude.

[Caley Mad In Berks]

Good post. I didn't see the PT game, but Roy was certainly our best player against Rangers last week. Good to see him getting the credit he deserves.

[Stevie]

Yes, must agree with you.

Roy McBain has been very good the last 2 or 3 games.

Possibly first name on the team sheet just now, hope he keeps it up.

[caley100]

Aye, good on ya Roy, anyway.... if only Russell could pass the ball ( to an ICT player)

[cal234ey]

who said we need a replacement for Black & Cowie we have Mcbain and Vigurs ready to step in.

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

who said we need a replacement for Black & Cowie we have Mcbain and Vigurs ready to step in.

[TtotheOtotheM]

I agree that Mcbains stepped it up but i think your too quick to praise, he's been pretty poor this season.

[chris123]

I agree that Mcbains stepped it up but i think your too quick to praise, he's been pretty poor this season.

McBain has been very good this season IMO

[KingBeastie]

A good player (and a nice chap too) who deserves a pat on the back.

Good work Roy, keep it up.

[Kingsmills]

He certianly appears to have stepped up to the plate in recent weeks.

[+CaleyD]

A phrase which I totally misunderstood whilst growing up!!!

[strathyjags]

who said we need a replacement for Black & Cowie we have Mcbain and Vigurs ready to step in.

dont give brewster any ideas!

[The Mantis]

A phrase which I totally misunderstood whilst growing up!!!

:015: :thumb04: :018: ;)

[Guest Muir-Jaggie]

i think vigurs would benefit of roy, he's had a great start to the season. he's being giving 100% this season and hes no getting any younger so he should pass it on to the young 1s. they can learn alot from him