Rangers youth prospect Conor Owen has shown so far that he has the attitude and the mentality to succeed at the club.
If that was enough, the 16-year-old would be on the verge of the first team already, but this is a talent worth keeping an eye on.
Despite his youth, Owen featured for both the U17 and U19 squads in the season just finished, contributing to the respective title wins for both sides.
Conor Owen lauds John Brown’s influence
In an interview with the Rangers Youth Development Company (RYDC), Conor Owen has praised the influence of John Brown in his ongoing development.
Bomber spoke to the young Gers at the outset of the campaign and his words have clearly struck a chord with the youngster.
It’s clear that he sees part of himself in the Rangers legend, and that is the type of player and character that you want to emulate.
“Bomber spoke to us at the start of the season, and it was great to hear him talk about what it takes to succeed here.
“I was delighted to end the season by getting a medal and trophy from him. He is someone I look up to, and I want to play the game like him. Bomber was quite an aggressive player, and I am too, and he told me to keep that, but keep working on my quality as well.
I absolutely love being at Rangers
“We are all good players, or we wouldn’t be at Rangers, but you need more than that. You need personality, character, and sometimes a bit of luck, so I will do everything I can to succeed here.
Reflecting on the experience of the campaign just finished, Owen added:
“It was a great season for the Academy, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I started with the 17s and stepped up to the 19s, and that was my main aim.
“I absolutely love being at Rangers, and I’ve enjoyed working with Malky [Thomson], the players, and staff at both age groups. I’m delighted with the progress I’ve made. I’m buzzing, and I just want to kick on now.
“It’s a shame the season has ended!”
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Conor Owen is one to watch.
He is bursting to play for the Rangers first team and he is doing his prospects no harm with his current development.
Playing above his age level for the U19 side will equip him for the harder tests to follow and Danny Rohl will be keeping tabs on his progress, as evidenced by the reward given to Zeb Lawson, Ashton Scally and Aiden McCallion on the last day of the season at Falkirk.
Owen will need to be patient. His time will come if he puts in the graft and matches it with the requisite football ability.
All the best to the young lad.
