Give Broadfoot a fair crack of the whip at Ibrox
I plan to let Kirk Broadfoot play some games and then judge him. Many players have come from lower level clubs and done well. Boyd being the best example at Rangers just now. Every single Celtic fan thought Strachan was mad to buy Naylor and said he was not Celtic class but he has been the best player at Celtic this year. Yes, people will argue that St Mirren is an even lower level, but Broadfoot has been playing against SPL teams all year and has had great reports.
He might turn out to be a fantastic player. Hutton, Smith, Webster and Broadfoot could be a decent Scots back four with time to develop.
David, Glasgow From The Herald forums
County are an example to the rest of Scotland
George Adams is one of the best coaches in youth development and the facilities at the Highland Youth Academy are excellent.
I think it's a tremendous achievement for Ross County to get to the semi-final of the Youth Cup. The future for many clubs in Scotland is in youth development. The talent is there it just needs to be identified and nurtured properly. I hope we move in to a sustainable period of producing talent all across the board.
Finbar Bryson, Nottingham From The Herald forums
Pass marks for Kenny as big day approaches
Regardless of this weekend's match, Stephen Kenny is doing a very good job for the Pars. A few months ago they looked dead and buried and were clearly relegation material. The transformation is amazing. With the split fixtures they have a chance to win a few games and also a six-pointer with St Mirren that could keep them in the SPL.
Jim, London From The Herald forums
Rugby bosses must resolve cup boycott
Are the major powers in club rugby trying to destroy the sport? Granted, there are major issues with fixture scheduling and money, but that is no excuse for turning your back on the biggest competition in club rugby. Unions and clubs must start talking to each other and sort this before it destroys club rugby all over Europe.
Derek Reid, Glasgow From The Herald forums
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