SPFL Review: Teenage stars Watson and Miller are a joy to watch at the clubs who made them By Paul Forsyth Published: 16:28 EDT, 29 September 2024 | Updated: 16:28 EDT, 29 September 2024 e-mail View comments Should Scotland turn out to be among the participants at the 2034 World Cup finals in Saudi Arabia , it will be no surprise if the squad includes Lennon Miller and David Watson, two midfielders likely to be at the peak of their powers a decade from now. The teenagers, of Motherwell and Kilmarnock respectively, have not just the ability, but the work ethic and the temperament to make the most of their talents. If their ambition is not to become Scotland regulars, it should be.
Of course, an awful lot can happen between now and then. As many others have discovered, the development of players is not an exact science and there is no saying when it might stall. The right moves have to be made at the right time for the right reasons.
But Miller and Watson certainly have the potential, as their clubs were reminded in the Premiership on Saturday. While Miller underlined his importance to Motherwell by scoring both goals in their 2-1 victory against St Mirren at Fir Park, Watson showed his game-changing abilities with a double in Kilmarnock’s 3-3 draw with Dundee United. Their respective clubs must be lapping it up.
Supporters love to see young players coming through the ranks and making a meaningful contribution, even if they are destined to move on sooner rather than later. Le.