Given the unpalatable necessity, I turn my attention to Mason Munn, an 18-year-old custodian hailing from Northern Ireland. Born on 30 March 2006, young Munn has carved out a niche for himself playing for Rangers, otherwise known for reasons of taste, I shall refrain from drawing attention to them. With a stature impressive even by goalkeeper standards, Munn towers over most at 6ft 3in (approximately 1.91m for those of a metric persuasion). Accompanying the lofty height, the lad tips the scales at 12st 1lb (or approximately 77kg).
In the field of play, his sartorial preference leans towards the number 54 jersey, which he dons with the brazen confidence characteristic of his age. Ah, to be young and oblivious again. While these details may seem extraneous, they offer us a glimpse into the world of this up-and-coming trooper. Having been spared the Celtic initiation rite that grafts a unique type of resilience onto one's character, Munn's career is much like his age, youthful and anticipating numerous encounters, some perhaps humbling, in the years to come. We can only watch from the side-lines, penned by our own cynicism and, dare I say, a hint of curiosity.
