Murty chat was boost for Burty

ilson was one of the Tynecastle starters that dropped out of the line-up for the Dons showdown but he could now be set for a recall after Clint Hill saw red late on at Ibrox.

Victory over Ian Cathro’s side would move Rangers five points clear of one of their rivals for second spot this term and Wilson is determined to make up for their Capital collapse.

“It was a really disappointing performance, probably one of the worst performances we have put in as a team over the GRAEMEMURTY reckons an Ibrox chat with Liam Burt has helped bring out the best in the Light Blues midfielder.

Burt was handed his debut for Mark Warburton’s side against Raith Rovers last term and also made an appearance in the Championship clash with Alloa.

He has yet to force his way into the first team reckoning this season, however, as he has turned out for the Gers’ development squad.

Boss Murty said: “I don’t like to label people’s prospects but we had a sit down with Liam a month and a half ago, me, Craig Mulholland and Liam’s parents, at Ibrox to talk through Liam and his future.

“What we talked about will remain private, but since then we have seen a marked upturn in Liam’s output, in his training, in his games, in his mentality and he appears much more focused.

“He has now realised the opportunity which is in front of him to go on and impress.”

Burt is not the only highly-rated kid on the Auchenhowie books at present, as 20s chief Murty looks to produce the next generation of Gers stars.

Midfielder Billy Gilmour made his first start for the second string against Dundee in midweek and Murty is pleased with the progress of the 15-year-old.

He said: “Billy is incredibly diligent and focused, but despite him being small you seldom see him getting caught in possession because his awareness is good and he plays the game at a good tempo.

“The tempo of his play and his release are far better than his physicality at the moment, so when he matures and he becomes a physically adept athlete he has a hell of an opportunity to progress through to the first team.”