The Fleetwood boss recalls his playing days, from Blackpool’s top-flight jaunt to partnering Stevie G and Pulis-ball at Stoke
You began your career at Rangers but were sent out on a series of loans – having won the 2005 Challenge Cup and First Division title at St Mirren, were you tempted to stay following such a successful stint?
No, as I always believed I was good enough to play for Rangers. That was my ambition – the reason I signed for them at 16. Out on loan, I had it in my mind that I was a Rangers player and I had to show that. I was playing in a solid team that secured promotion and won the Challenge Cup, so it was a wonderful experience, but I
