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[Albion] Former Albion players on the move
- Thread starter AZ Gull
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Arguable should have been easier to stand out then.
ifightbears
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Cowfold Seagull
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Hmmm the step up to big boys football can come as a big shock though. The National League is very physical too, it will be intgeresting to see how he makes out.
From a premier league contender to non league.
That is a steep drop.
AZ Gull
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Luke Staight spent five years in Albion's academy system from U-9 level onwards until he was released at the end of his U-13 season. He signed for Portsmouth last season (U-16s) and has now commenced his scholarship with the Fratton Park outfit.
Cowfold Seagull
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You aren't.Good luck Luke.
Sure I can’t be the only person who sees that shirt as “Totally Straight”…
Football careers can be all over the place. Couple of seasons ago Horsham had a keeper called Sam Howes. Had been at West Ham academy thru to U21s (I think). Then released and ended up in non-league with Horsham, then went to National League (Conference in old money) with Wealdstone and he just got signed by Leyton Orient in League 1 for this season.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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Good luck Luke.
Sure I can’t be the only person who sees that shirt as “Totally Straight”…
It's only the letters that aren't straight* they could at least get the kerning correct.
Ali_rrr
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Absolutely, however a lot of players at non league level play lower than they perhaps could for either 1.) Better money or 2.) It's local and they don't want to move across the country for a 1 year contract.
scooter1
How soon is now?
I don't want to de-rail this, but when Portsmouth were sponsored by Jobsite all I could ever see was GobshiteGood luck Luke.
Sure I can’t be the only person who sees that shirt as “Totally Straight”…
Ali_rrr
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There's the answer then. I know of several ex-Albion academy players who were offered contracts abroad or elsewhere in the country but instead chose to drop down to Ryman level. A lot also fall out of love with the game when being released and a few hundred quid a month to play for your local side is a real temptation compared to a 1 year contract in Barrow or The Netherlands.
Kuipers Supporters Club
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Viktor Gyökeres off to Sporting Lisbon for 24m euros.
Ali_rrr
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Trialled with a couple of Championship clubs so far. Looks like that’s his next destination.
Badger Boy
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And good luck to him, he always looked an excellent prospect to me on the few times I saw him play and to make so many appearances in the Netherlands suggests he's definitely got a good career ahead of him.
I am very surprised that Gyokeres has kicked on to the extent that he has, but good for him and good for us getting a nice payout long after his departure. I'm sure Sporting is a move made with a view to a Premier League move in a year or two's time.