Derek Lyle

[palmylad]

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Meanwhile, contrary to reports in the national media this week, I would like to stress that at no time have I told Derek Lyle that he has no future at the club or that he won't play for the club again. I have had several talks with Del during the first half of the season, mostly regarding his frustration and disappointment at not starting games.

This week I explained to Del the role that I saw him playing within the squad for the second half of the season. As I couldn't guarantee him regular starts, I told him that out of respect we would not stand in his way if he wanted to allow himself the chance to play regular football at this stage of his career.

[louisxiv]

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Meanwhile, contrary to reports in the national media this week, I would like to stress that at no time have I told Derek Lyle that he has no future at the club or that he won't play for the club again. I have had several talks with Del during the first half of the season, mostly regarding his frustration and disappointment at not starting games.

This week I explained to Del the role that I saw him playing within the squad for the second half of the season. As I couldn't guarantee him regular starts, I told him that out of respect we would not stand in his way if he wanted to allow himself the chance to play regular football at this stage of his career.

Strikes me that that's about as much as we can realistically expect in terms of comment from the club. It's unrealistic to expect them to respond to every story a printed bog roll like The Sun churns out and from what the manager is saying the ball's in Del's court. Personally hope he stays and gets used from the bench (which is pretty much what I expected to happen) enough to allow him to move up the all-time scorers list as he's one of my favourite Queens players of all time and I'd like to see him finish the season at Palmy.

[Spikefaethesouth]

Surely with the news confirming that Kane, as well as Kerr, is returning to St Johnstone this very much improves the chances of Lyle starting games in the second half of the season and further emphasises precisely why we need his continuing service with a depleted squad. As far as I can see the ball is very much in his court especially with this being his last season as well as his testimonial year. Come on Del see some sense over this!!!