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The traditional Christmas carnival in Glasgow may have closed its doors but the Scottish Premier League is still very much open for business.

Rather than join the debate over the identity of new managers or the wisdom and benefits of appointments already made, I thought it would be better to examine how managerial changes and the new methods they bring impact upon players.

The circumstances surrounding any change in leadership is obviously a major factor, as successful managers poached by bigger clubs will invariably have been in charge of successful teams, while a struggling side will see a boss relieved of his duties.

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Steady progression or instant impression?

What do we expect from our young players?

I began to debate this in the aftermath of the transfer on Friday of my former team-mate, Stephen McGinn, to Watford and question at what age players, managers and supporters expect young professionals to be starring in first-team football.

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If you walked past a number of football dressing rooms this week, you would be forgiven for thinking that politics had become the hot topic of discussion amongst the players, with "Tory" being the buzzword!

However, can rest easy as it was not the Conservative Party policies being debated but rather in Glasgow's southside.

As the , many teams have descended upon this fantastic facility and been able to train almost as normal.

I say almost, because although we have managed to complete sessions which have varied little from those that would have taken place at our training base, namely those consisting of passing drills, possession and small-sided games, there have been other drills which have been difficult to complete.

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