The former Hearts star tells us about his dream trip to Old Trafford with his son at the weekend but it ha left him fearing for our game.
Manchester United and Liverpool served up an FA Cup tie that was befitting of Old Trafford’s famous nickname. But seeing my boy watching with wonder as the 4-3 extra-time thriller played out did leave me concerned about the reality for Scottish football’s future. Carter is 12 and United daft. He’s been on at me for ages to take him to see the Red Devils in action and his first trip down the road to see them play at home certainly didn’t disappoint.
The only way you’d know it was time to head home was when the street lights came on. I’d come back caked in mud but would be made to strip at the back door and then do a sprint through the house in my birthday suit before hopping in for a shower. But nowadays, you’re lucky if you ever drive past some kids playing headers and volleys by the swings. I fear we’re raising a generation who believe that in order to have a game, they need to have hired out an astro and be kitted out in matching strips.
Hibs had a track record of producing players and there would always be the odd teenager breathing through at the Old Firm. But these days I look around and don’t see many exciting youngsters. Lennon Miller at Motherwell is a terrific talent while David Watson has a great chance of moving beyond Kilmarnock.
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