Source: Team_Talk
Glover explains Lawrie absence
The striker, who only recently turned 18, has started just once since being handed his full debut against Wycombe in November, albeit making a further four appearances from the bench including a goalscoring cameo during the 3-0 win over Chester at the end of January.[LNB]Some fans have called for the Northern Ireland Under-21 international to be given an extended run in the side but Glover feels he has to be eased in and given his chance when the time is right.[LNB]"Younger players are sometimes put straight in. But, as our form has been indifferent, it has been harder to do that," the Vale boss told The Sentinel. "You need a decent side that is doing well to make it easier for the young boys. That means there is less pressure when they come into the team."[LNB]However, Glover has no doubt as to his ability, adding: "James has a good football brain and has got stronger over the last 18 months. He can play in a couple of positions, be that off the striker 'in the hole' or out wide. Scoring the goal he did was like giving me a kick up the backside and him saying 'this is what I'm all about'. That's just what I want."[LNB][LNB]
