Ric Flair Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 After someone mentioning it in another thread, it's got me thinking. When was the last time this club either released or sold a youngster before they'd really been given a chance at the club and the player has gone on to show that it was a mistake? The only one that springs to mind is Scott Oakes, but I don't think we wanted to sell him. But Pleat was sneaky in what he did with Steve Thompson so that we'd sell him. That was 16 years ago! I honestly can't think of many. Does Russell Hoult count?
Manwell Pablo Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 After someone mentioning it in another thread, it's got me thinking. When was the last time this club either released or sold a youngster before they'd really been given a chance at the club and the player has gone on to show that it was a mistake? The only one that springs to mind is Scott Oakes, but I don't think we wanted to sell him. But Pleat was sneaky in what he did with Steve Thompson so that we'd sell him. That was 16 years ago! I honestly can't think of many. Does Russell Hoult count? Not really, we've generally speaking had good keepers during his career.
Head Honcho Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 After someone mentioning it in another thread, it's got me thinking. When was the last time this club either released or sold a youngster before they'd really been given a chance at the club and the player has gone on to show that it was a mistake? The only one that springs to mind is Scott Oakes, but I don't think we wanted to sell him. But Pleat was sneaky in what he did with Steve Thompson so that we'd sell him. That was 16 years ago! I honestly can't think of many. Does Russell Hoult count? I vaguely knew Pleats daughter and she assured me at the time that Scott Oakes and one other player whose name I can't remember were part of Pleats compensation package when he left city! Don't know how much truth there is in it but it did strike me as strange that we got rid of him so soon after Pleats departure.
RowlattsFox Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 did we ever have chris kirkland or dion dublin when they were youngsters?
Sooper Steve's shin Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 Stef Oakes nearly scored against Chelsea last night
Manwell Pablo Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 did we ever have chris kirkland or dion dublin when they were youngsters? Nope
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 Neil Kilkenny at Birmingham? Does Malcolm Christie count? We had him on trial!
Manwell Pablo Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 Neil Kilkenny at Birmingham? Does Malcolm Christie count? We had him on trial! I'm lost I thought he started his career at Arsenal.
Webbo Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 Stef Oakes nearly scored against Chelsea last night nearly being the operative word.
Ric Flair Posted 11 January 2007 Author Posted 11 January 2007 I vaguely knew Pleats daughter and she assured me at the time that Scott Oakes and one other player whose name I can't remember were part of Pleats compensation package when he left city! Don't know how much truth there is in it but it did strike me as strange that we got rid of him so soon after Pleats departure. Des Linton?
renards Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 did we ever have chris kirkland or dion dublin when they were youngsters? Think they joined Cov and Norwich from school I think if you inc kids and failed trials it could be interesting Varney? Leicester watched a young teanager in the 70s at S.unthorpe, decided against it .(couldn't spell it as it has C..t in it) Story in the Merc read along the lines of 'Keegan failed to impress'
Ric Flair Posted 11 January 2007 Author Posted 11 January 2007 I'm lost I thought he started his career at Arsenal. We had him on trial when he was at Arsenal and were offered him for nothing, but Adams wanted Gemmill instead.
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 I'm lost I thought he started his career at Arsenal See Ric's comments!
Ric Flair Posted 11 January 2007 Author Posted 11 January 2007 Think they joined Cov and Norwich I think if you inc kids and failed trials it could be interesting Varney? Leicester watched a young teanager in the 70s at S****horpe, decided against it . Story in the Merc read along the lines of 'Keegan failed to impress' That's just reminded me! Pat Bonner was on City's books very early in his career, but never made the break through. Or was it just an extended trial? Either way, we missed out a little.
James. Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 looks like we're struggling for anwers! just to widen it out i'd be interested in knowing which clubs have made that mistake and the players involved...
Dr The Singh Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 did we ever have chris kirkland or dion dublin when they were youngsters? Dublin, was a city youth player, at a young age but didn't make it through!!!!
Milky Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 i wonder if scott lycett will go on to have a good career
Ric Flair Posted 11 January 2007 Author Posted 11 January 2007 looks like we're struggling for anwers! just to widen it out i'd be interested in knowing which clubs have made that mistake and the players involved... Newcastle with Shearer. Paid £15 million for him about 7 years after they'd released him as a kid. Liverpool did a similar thing with Jason McAteer. Let him go as a kid then ended up buying him for about £5 million from Bolton a few years later.
Ric Flair Posted 11 January 2007 Author Posted 11 January 2007 i wonder if scott lycett will go on to have a good career Have we just released him? I somehow doubt he will.
AyewJoking Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 I had trials for Leicester boys TWICE and they still missed me! Havent done much since mind.
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 Ian Baraclough (now with S****horpe) has been plying his trade in the lower two divisions and also Tony Thorpe used to score lots of goals (especially at Luton and QPR???). Who can still remember the Norweigan lad on loan, Kjetil Oswald in 1987/88 - must be one of my most depressing seasons although it improved just at the end when Pleat came in.
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 Doh, why did I type Sc**thrope ??? - I've nothing against them
renards Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 Ian Baraclough (now with S****horpe) has been plying his trade in the lower two divisions and also Tony Thorpe used to score lots of goals (especially at Luton and QPR???). Who can still remember the Norweigan lad on loan, Kjetil Oswald in 1987/88 - must be one of my most depressing seasons although it improved just at the end when Pleat came in. How many other sides are edited due to containing swearing?? (Ex Forest)
surrifox Posted 11 January 2007 Posted 11 January 2007 Man City have a track record of doing it. Neil Lennon and Michael Brown are 2 that spring to mind Neil Redfearn as well.
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