Quote Originally Posted by arab1970 View Post
I think there is harm. If he dosnt feel rated by Mellon, who could blame him, then when his contract is up in the summer he will leave if an offer comes in from say a hearts.
Why wouldnt he feel rated? He is 17. If he expect to be playing every week then he isnt as sensible a lad as he seems. He needs to go out and get regular game time, and he'll be all the better for it.

I get baffled by the "Get Mochrie in the team" obsession. I think theres a potentially excellent player in there. But he is 17. He will benefit much more being out at Montrose than sitting on the bench or in the stands for us. He has shown good signs in league 1. But I trust Mellon and the rest of the staff's judgement on whether he's ready for the Premiership. We need to have patience with the kid. His time will come.