Just wondering if anyone out there recalls football talent from their old school days that could have done no worse than what we've got now.
Well at Caludon we had Bobby Gould and Trevor Gould. And me of course, I once scored six goals in a single game; their GK was hopeless though..I was at this school from 1973-80 . It was bloody rough as I recall. I was thinking that we had some damned talented footballers, some a bit older than others, in different teams (under14s / 16s / 18s etc) .
I reckon if I put together all the best 11 that I remember in the right positions we could have put out a team that would have been no worse than the shambles I watched against Southend. None of them made it into football as I recall so perhaps they weren't good enough or simply decided to get a proper job.
Just wondering if anyone out there recalls football talent from their old school days that could have done no worse than what we've got now.
I remember Marcus playing in the reserves and England under 21's he looked a real prospect but in the end I detested seeing him play because he looked a real liability but he would still be better than this pile of shite we have masquerading as footballersI played in the same school team as Marcus Hall, he would still do better than most of our lot
I remember Marcus playing in the reserves and England under 21's he looked a real prospect but in the end I detested seeing him play because he looked a real liability but he would still be better than this pile of shite we have masquerading as footballers
I was selected to go to Coventry City for trials aged 15.The week before I got yellow jaundice and was stuck at home for weeks.I was told to keep on playing and I'd be back for another trial in the future.I left Caludon not long after,started at work and didn't play again till I was in my twenties.I often look back and think could I have made it ?I once went for a trial at Walsall, they had to choose between me and sniffer Clark, The great Clarke when on to play for Leeds and England, well me I was so upset I never went for a trial again
Friend of mines 2 sons used to play with Jordan Clarke in the same team. One had a trial at Torquay but got homesick and came home, the other plays for Cork City in Ireland. When they trained/played with Clarke they said he was the best player on the pitch by a mile! Must say I didn't see it during his numerous games/cock ups for us. Can't get in the Scunthorpe team now either.
It certainly is!That's not Keiran Nugent is it?
It certainly is!
Bobby Parker often played over Wiseman fields with us other youngsters, fifteen a side some nights. He was talented but just seemed to disappear overnight, as his career was taking off.I played for Whitley Abbey school teams and County between 1964 and 1968. Some good players in those 4 years, and had some good games against Caludon Castle, Woodlands, and Ullathorne. Bobby Parker(Caludon Castle) (Some right old ding dongs with him) went on to become a regular first team player at Coventry. Lives up near to Astute nowadays in Carlisle.
I was at Caludon Castle in the late sixties. I played for the school teams and Cov Boys and we won the lot.
Our forward line at Cov boys was made up from the forward line of Cally. That team was brilliant a mixture from Wiseman,Whitley,and Woodlands. We'd have beaten this current City team !
Bobby Parker often played over Wiseman fields with us other youngsters, fifteen a side some nights. He was talented but just seemed to disappear overnight, as his career was taking off.
I recall his debut. One of the best I've ever seen. He was absolutely outstanding.I played in the school team at Ernesford Grange with Tony Dobson
Yes know the Cordens.Was at Cally with Mick.He was in goal once and let in a load of goals and was distraught.My mate bumped into Mick Corden recently bbr. Hadn't seen him for 45 years I guess, but recognised each other. I guess you remember Mick?
Yes know the Cordens.Was at Cally with Mick.He was in goal once and let in a load of goals and was distraught.
A good lad as are all the Cordens.I bump into Johnny Calcott a lot who played alongside me at Cally and Cov Boys.He could play and we have said that side we had back then was a bit tasty,we hardly lost. I recall playing Wolves Boys in a competition who were good,but we turned them over. Great days !
We used to get scouts watch him all the time.No suprise he made it as a proI recall his debut. One of the best I've ever seen. He was absolutely outstanding.
I played rugby for the house teams/Greene on the wing.Vic Webb was the teacher and you did as he said as you know what I mean ! He was a hard bastard.I was in the same year as you, but not good enough to make the team. Played rugby instead.
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