Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
Playing and scoring for Guisley in the Conference, another waste of talent
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Liam Dickenson
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BensGrandad
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Is that any worse than Dan Harding playing for Eastleigh or Jake Robinson playing for Whitehawk
severnside gull
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As I recall for a tall man he had real problems getting off the ground to head the ball.
Mind you he also had problems breaking into a trot most of the time
Mind you he also had problems breaking into a trot most of the time
Norman Baker suck my lozenge
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As I recall for a tall man he had real problems getting off the ground to head the ball.
Mind you he also had problems breaking into a trot most of the time
I seem to remember he had no trouble getting that fat bird off the ground in that Brighton documentary!
Not Andy Naylor
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Proof that it takes more than talent to succeed.
AZ Gull
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Barry Lloyd had scouted him; when Lloyd heard that Slade was thinking of bidding for him (for an initial ₤300k), Lloyd apparently told the manager "He waddles around the pitch and can't jump. His first touch is crap, can't head the ball."
A little over six months after we signed him, he was going out on loan to Peterborough. He was sold after the end of the season for half of what we paid for him.
A little over six months after we signed him, he was going out on loan to Peterborough. He was sold after the end of the season for half of what we paid for him.
Gullflyinghigh
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- Apr 23, 2012
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That sounds very much like something written in 'The Nowhere Men', a book all about the world of scouting.
It might even be that story, I have to admit it's been a while since I read it.
To be fair to Dan Harding, he hasn't had a bad career as a footballer.
BensGrandad
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Agreed, but a drop from grace to now but apparently it was his choice to do so.
AZ Gull
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Yep, that is the source of the quote.
We're the Stripes
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Excellent. I too saw your post and instantly thought of that book. Reminds me that I still need to finish it actually before I order Calvin's new one, think I'll crack on this weekend.
Dorset Seagull
Once Dolphin, Now Seagull
Great read that especially as there are so many Albion references
Razzoo
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At least he is scoring.
His new book is even better - you won't be disappointed
Dorset Seagull
Once Dolphin, Now Seagull
Just started Calvins new one but early doors it isn't massively interesting so hope it will perk up. However I have also just download Das Reboot about the rebirth of German football and so far it's a cracking read
We're the Stripes
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Mixed reviews then! Cheers though, am expecting good things.
Might investigate into Das Reboot also - huge fan of Rafa Honigstein but have never gotten round to reading any of his books (assuming he's written more than just this one).
Screaming J
He'll put a spell on you
Gone up a division then. Saw him playing last season for a (very poor) Stalybridge Celtic team , losing 2-0 at home to Oxford City. Started at Centre Back, moved up front last 20 mjns in desperate attempt for Staly to get back in the game.