Wrexham will put Colts to the test
St Mirren’s head of youth development Alan McManus believes a trip to Wrexham next month will separate the men from the boys.
His young Colts squad have been drawn against the Welsh side in the Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup fourth round after seeing off Stirling Albion, Dumbarton and East Kilbride — all 1-0 — in previous rounds.
McManus, pictured, believes that it will be another step up for the club’s young prospects when they take on the English National League outfit in October.
He told the club
website: “The boys are all delighted with the draw and I’m really pleased they’ve got something to look forward to after all their hard work.
“It’s probably one of the hardest tests we could have got in the draw. But if these boys have got aspirations of playing at higher levels and getting in and around the first team, then these are the games they are going to have to compete in and show that they are capable of playing at that level.
“We’ll do our homework and we’ll go there fully prepared and, hopefully, give a good account of ourselves.”
Cammy MacPherson was the hero on Saturday as he scored the only goal of the game to knock out League Two stragglers Albion in Paisley and set up the fixture at the Racecourse Ground.
McManus added:“The biggest thing these boys will take from this journey is experience.
“Ultimately, it’s about their development and I believe this is the best way for the boys to learn and develop, so I’m delighted with the draw.”