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With a new season brings a new challenge for emerging defender, Scott Macleod. The young Scot finds himself embracing a very different role on the pitch, steeped in the time-honoured tradition of Scottish players moving to the back after developing upfront. It is a move that has jumpstarted many careers but time will tell how MacLeod fares.
MacLeod was excited by the opportunity for reinvention. Having spent his academy season tormenting defenders, he is now aiming to apply his understanding of attacking play to neutralise the opposition. The move is not without its challenges as it is no secret MacLeod did not have many defensive duties while in the academy, but it has been made clear MacLeod and his coaches will be working tirelessly to bring the best out of his game.
The new role has allowed MacLeod a fresh perspective on the game, speaking of appreciating discipline, structure and team play over the individual flair that attackers are famous for.
As his first season in the Minor League unfolds, MacLeod’s adaptation to his new defensive duties will be worth keeping an eye on as he may yet prove that sometimes the best way to move forward - is a step back.
MacLeod was excited by the opportunity for reinvention. Having spent his academy season tormenting defenders, he is now aiming to apply his understanding of attacking play to neutralise the opposition. The move is not without its challenges as it is no secret MacLeod did not have many defensive duties while in the academy, but it has been made clear MacLeod and his coaches will be working tirelessly to bring the best out of his game.
The new role has allowed MacLeod a fresh perspective on the game, speaking of appreciating discipline, structure and team play over the individual flair that attackers are famous for.
As his first season in the Minor League unfolds, MacLeod’s adaptation to his new defensive duties will be worth keeping an eye on as he may yet prove that sometimes the best way to move forward - is a step back.
