T2 Trainspotting has plenty of drama to shock the audience but that's nothing compared to the jolt Rangers starlet Liam Burt received moments before he went in to watch the film - discovering mentor Mark Warburton had left Ibrox.
Burt was handed his Rangers breakthough by their former manager, who is now locked in an increasingly bitter battle with the Ibrox club amid claim and counter claim.
The 18-year-old midfielder and Scotland Under 19s captain was hailed by Warburton as a 'real talent' when he signed a new deal at Ibrox last year.
And Burt - who is set to play for Scotland in their final Elite Group game in Czech Republic against Hungary tonight - has revealed the bizarre circumstances he found out about Warburton's departure.
Burt said: "I’d trained as normal on the Friday then, later on, I’d gone to the cinema to see the new Trainspotting film. I was walking up the stairs when I got a message through saying the manager was gone.
"It came out of nowhere and I was probably as shocked as everyone else. I thought initially that it was a joke until I’d checked it out myself. I still managed to enjoy the film! My head was all over the place but it was a good film.
"My debut for Rangers was a really proud moment. I was grateful to Mark Warburton at the time. I was told Scot Gemmill had championed my cause, but I don’t know too much about that. I’ve always had belief in my ability to do well."
Now Burt has to prove himself all over again to new boss Pedro Caixinha and he admits he's already noticed the differences in the managers.
And he's convinced he can force his way into the Portuguese coach's thoughts.
He said: "It’s been really good training under the new gaffer. He’s brought some new ideas and the training has been good. I’d only been involved in three or four training sessions before I met up with Scotland but you could see that everyone had really bought into it.
"Hopefully we can push on. I’ve not had the chance to speak to him on an individual basis yet because he’s had a lot to do but I’m sure I will soon.
"The training’s probably a bit more attack-orientated. Mark Warburton wanted to attack but to keep the ball in the process. The new manager is maybe a bit more direct. The training is sharp. Some of the drills are taking some getting used to but that’s only because we’re new to them. It’ll take time but I’m sure they will become habit in a few weeks.
"I think I’m improving all the time through training with the first team. Playing against bigger, stronger players makes you think quicker and move the ball on a second earlier. The senior players have all been great with me. They tell me when I’ve done something well and vice versa.
"I don’t get disheartened when players come in. That’s just football. I hope there’s a pathway and I think there is. The manager’s come in with a clean slate, so you could do something in an Under-20 game or in training that might catch his eye. He won’t care how old you are or what your background is. I just want to take my chance if it comes. I enjoy the challenge of trying to prove myself."
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