Played at Filbo...

[foxile5]

I think I probably know the answer buuuuttt...

 

Do we have any remaining professional footballers that will have played at Filbo?

 

I've had a look and there are a few still playing that could have had a shout - Roque Santa Cruz being the best bet. He's still going at 41 but I think he dodged playing under a Bentley's Roof.

 

The criteria would be to have played in a league or cup game against Leicester.

 

There must be one left.

[Tuna]

I think the nearest you'll get is Kev Ellison who played in that era but didn't play at Filbo, and he's not pro anymore, he's playing in the North West Counties League.

[Soar Fox]

James Milner possibly. 

[Sly]

The last game was the 11th May 2002. Milner made his debut for Leeds in November 2022.

 

So 21 years ago. In theory, an 18 year old youth player would now be 39.

 

I’ve had a quick look at the active goalkeepers over 38 years old and non of them played at Filbert Street. 
 

Were the reserve games played at Filbert still at that point? Just wondering if any players that could be 36+ might make the cut. 

 

 

 

 

[Claridge]

Kevin Poole still going or Peter crouch

[Voll Blau]

Graham Stack played for Chesham United last year but was an unused sub for Arsenal in 01-02.

 

Scrolled through the teams that played us that season and can't see anyone else fitting the bill. Konchesky last played non-league three years ago.

[Foxes1]

What about the Tranmere goalkeeper who played against us in the league cup final he could have done?

[StanSP]

2 minutes ago, Foxes1 said:

What about the Tranmere goalkeeper who played against us in the league cup final he could have done?

Don't think we were ever in the same division as them at the time he played for them.

[StanSP]

5 hours ago, foxile5 said:

 

 

I've had a look and there are a few still playing that could have had a shout - Roque Santa Cruz being the best bet. He's still going at 41 but I think he dodged playing under a Bentley's Roof

He was at Bayern at the time we ended at Filbert Street. 

[Aus Fox]

I reckon the best chance would be the England U21 game v Mexico?? I’m sure that got played just before Filbo closed… Could there be a player involved who is still active now?

Milner perhaps? Or some random Mexican player?

 

 

[RumbleFox]

Fvck me we’re old. 

[Jon the Hat]

4 minutes ago, Aus Fox said:

I reckon the best chance would be the England U21 game v Mexico?? I’m sure that got played just before Filbo closed… Could there be a player involved who is still active now?

Milner perhaps? Or some random Mexican player?

England: Chris Kirkland (S.Bywater), Luke Young (S.Wright), L.Naylor (Matthew Upson), T.Bramble (C.Riggott), John Terry (M.Taylor), David Dunn (M.Wilson), D.Prutton (D.Cadamarteri), Jermain Defoe (Jay Bothroyd), M.Christie (T.Benjamin), F.Ameobi (J.Pennant), S.Davis (P.Vernazza).

 

Jermaine Defoe might be the closest, played last year fore Sunderland.

Edited 12 October 2023 by Jon the Hat

[Aus Fox]

Jay Bothroyd was still playing in Japan recently, not sure if he is now.

Chris O’Grady is another shout, would have played reserve and youth games at Filbo? And still playing I believe 

[Voll Blau]

Milner's record-breaking goal was Boxing Day '02 - after we'd moved. Remember it being on 5 Live as we were parking up on Saffron Lane before we played Ipswich.

 

Guess his first appearance against us would have been the following season?

[CosbehFox]

I had a trawl as well and I was expecting some keeper but defo from not the final season 

[Electric Yetis]

Rab Douglas is still a registered player for Arbroath I think.

 

He played for Celtic in the friendly against us at Filbert Street.

[Aus Fox]

3 minutes ago, Rain King said:

Rab Douglas is still a registered player for Arbroath I think.

 

He played for Celtic in the friendly against us at Filbert Street.

😂 he was passed it in 2005! 

[Gunnlaugson's Rizlas]

1 hour ago, Aus Fox said:

I reckon the best chance would be the England U21 game v Mexico?? I’m sure that got played just before Filbo closed… Could there be a player involved who is still active now?

Milner perhaps? Or some random Mexican player?

 

 

I think this guy was in the Mexican u21 squad for the game, not sure if he got on the pitch tho

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_de_Jesús_Corona

[Facecloth]

Paul Bastock is a goalkeeper who's 53 and still on the books at Boston. It's possible he could have played at Filbert Street in an FA Cup tie for one his many clubs, if anyone can be bothered to cross check 

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bastock

[CosbehFox]

Looking at our reserves/youth team - the answer is most likely Richard Stearman if you allow ressie games 

Edited 12 October 2023 by CosbehFox

[Electric Yetis]

8 minutes ago, CosbehFox said:

Looking at our reserves/youth team - the answer is most likely Richard Stearman if you allow ressie games 

Tomi Petrescu is still playing in the Finnish Second Division. I know he played at Filbert Street for the reserves or U18s cos I watched him!.

[CosbehFox]

15th November 2001 

 

Filbert Street hosted Walkers Intwrnational Tournament. England Under 16s lost to Germany 2-0. Tom Heaton  and Aaron Lennon both played for England. Netherlands and Spain also played on the same day. 
 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204488647428?hash=item2f9c792304:g:aV8AAOSwQllg20GI&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0NtjldVctrcig%2B3EZK4jozoylBGi9AJ3EUCLayie%2BStvyR8g6QEIzwzNX80hQKaVxyPFsPyxL3%2BZW47sKmeRggzRTY9l8XSSNHDho10pntpo6bP82tPLV6OGmVu2dkv4CBpv%2BvzcN60zSj7twfEKrlYPoS6hlfyfQeToGPdaa5KA9z2elsseVlhgsbzQpxonB1XpsVXV9H2POg3d%2BUGovDoxlSfdcGPdwEd4LWmQoWPhhw38B7iGyDIcjDqhjUREvsV8I3aMNbs4UwZIHLhHQsg%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5K2lrLkYg

 

Good chance Iniesta played for Spain. 

Edited 12 October 2023 by CosbehFox

[bovril]

John Arne Riise is still playing, though for a very lower league team so maybe not professionally. 

 

 

[Fox92]

10 hours ago, Steve_Walsh5 said:

James Milner possibly. 

Amazing to think Milner played at Highbury and Maine Road yet is still playing

[Greg2607]

Do I Count?? I played there in the circa 1995 / 1996.