Ranger: “I’m desperate to get my first goal.”
Posted on November 25th, 2009 | 9 Comments |
In his interview, he talked about his role this season as an ‘impact’ substitute, usually coming on after around an hour to shake things up when opposing defences get tired, and the Toon often need a goal to secure three points.
On breaking in to the first team he said:
“I’m still only eighteen and this is my first season playing first team football and I’m loving it!” he enthused, carrying on:
“It’s great when I start and I think I’ve done quite well in all of the games I’ve played.
But on the dearth of starting places so far he added:
“But if the manager wants to use me from the bench then I have to give everythiong I’ve got when I do come on.
“It’s been good that the few times I’ve came on and we’ve been drawing we always seem to win.
“Every minute I get is excellent experience and it’s great to be part of this squad right now.”
Many fans who have seen him have admired his good work so far. Though a first senior goal still eludes him, it has been largely his hold-up play, good technique and his creation of chances for other players that have played a big part in him earning such esteem in what has been a very short time on the pitch. On the lack of goals, Ranger said:
“I’ve not really had that many chances, but I’m desperate to get my first goal and I feel I’m getting closer”
Of course it would be nice for him to score as many goals as possible, but those who create, and make space for others to score can be just as important. As for the clamour for him to start games, Ranger, despite his undoubted quality and potential is still a VERY inexperienced 18 year old who should be fed into the first team gradually, just as David Moyes did with a 17 year old Wayne Rooney at Everton.
Howay Nile,
once you get one you’ll be sorted son.