Wonderkids Who Weren't

[coolhandfox]

On 14/05/2025 at 07:29, Izzy said:

Julian Joachim should have been the next coming of Messi. One of the most naturally talented player I've seen.

 

Shame he didn't apply himself or reach his full potential. He was one of the few players who genuinely got fans out of their seat.

 

He was magical on his day.

Never forget he goal against Portsmouth at the City Ground in the play-offs.

[Bert]

On 14/05/2025 at 11:26, volpeazzurro said:

Outside of Messi and Ronaldo, are there any wonder kids?

Lamine Yamal?

[Bert]

21 hours ago, waddadamadda said:

George Taft originally sprung to mind but I think it was more of a case that he didn’t live up to his own hype. 

Haha, I vaguely remember a story from when he was at Loughborough college whilst he was in the youth setup. Something like he’d said to someone “I’m practically a celebrity”  

 

Had an ok lower league career though. 

[Izzy]

22 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

Never forget he goal against Portsmouth at the City Ground in the play-offs.

32 years ago tomorrow!

 

 

[Realist Guy In The Room]

9 minutes ago, Izzy said:

32 years ago tomorrow!

 

 

'Frightening pace'

[dillonpanthers87]

10 hours ago, LFEFox23 said:

Good shout, I'm sure he becomes pretty good on FM!

20/20 finishing on CM 02/03. I wish there was a database online of every players stats in every FM! His positioning was pretty good too.  never got a look in with us really. 

[don_danbury]

On 14/05/2025 at 11:26, volpeazzurro said:

Outside of Messi and Ronaldo, are there any wonder kids?

messi and ronaldo are wonder kids? i thought they were about 40

[Hinckleyfox]

Hardly wonder kid but remember Martin Allen labelling Eric Odhiambo as “outrageous” 

[coolhandfox]

7 hours ago, Izzy said:

32 years ago tomorrow!

 

 

Jesus, I'm getting old.

 

Strange experience sitting in the home seats.

[Realist Guy In The Room]

2 hours ago, Hinckleyfox said:

Hardly wonder kid but remember Martin Allen labelling Eric Odhiambo as “outrageous” 

God I remember him saying he was going to send him on loan but he did ‘a bit of magic’ in training so he kept him!

[Rob1742]

Norman Leet

[Rob1742]

On 14/05/2025 at 10:11, floz said:

Jason Peake

He now does my 88 year old Mums feet, he’s a chiropodist.

 

Used to watch all the youth team games in that era, the likes of Jason Peake, Warren Haughton, Matt Bedder, Tony Thorpe, Julian Joachim, Ian Thompson.

 

Some good talent that never went far. Jason played a bit for Northampton if I recall.

 

Ian Thompson was the one, a few years before Heskey and looked the part. I recall speaking to someone who coached him at the time who said he was outstanding but couldn’t play in front of a big crowd, that was his issue.

 

Tony Thorpe was a great player, but we released him because he wouldn’t have been able to budge Lee Philpott from the first team. Went onto have a great career at Bristol City and QPR.

 

Ian Baraclough is another. Partnered Paul Kitson, both looked really good, but Kitson got the break. Went to a match with Ian when I was like 9 years old, his brothers were great ballers. 
 

Lewis Mogg was a gritty midfielder too, but don’t think he made it. Matt Bedder had a brother at the club but can’t recall his name.

 

 

[floz]

Jason Peake had a lovely left foot and I really thought he would make it but it wasn't to be.