Macclesfield manager Keith Alexander insists he is prepared to put his faith in youth next season.
Dennis and Hirst backed to shine
Macclesfield manager Keith Alexander insists he is prepared to put his faith in youth next season.
Christian Dennis and Chris Hirst have become the latest youngsters to pledge their long-term commitment to the Moss Rose cause after being rewarded with their first professional contracts.
Macclesfield have also handed new deals to the Nick Blackman, James Jennings and Shaun Brisley and Alexander believes that demonstrates his commitment to homegrown talent.
"Age isn't really an issue for me when it comes to picking the side," said Alexander.
"If the lads are good enough they will get their chance.
Listen and learn
"As individuals they are all level-headed, willing to listen and learn and that will stand them in good stead as they look to make strides in the game."
And Macclesfield youth coach John Askey has also backed the likes Dennis and Hirst to shine.
He told the club's
official website: "Kristian bagged a lot of goals for the team last year and is one of those players who knows where the goal is.
"Chris weighed in with some important strikes and has a great engine inside him.
"Both of them have a chance now to make a mark at the higher level. It's going to be a challenge for them but that is what they have been working towards.
"If they approach it in the same way that they have acquitted themselves over the last two years then they will do well."
