Worcester Owl Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 31/10/2017 at 9:22 AM, whittles left foot said: What about Wayne Harrison-always looked a different class? Another who springs to mind is Graham Bell-went to Preston for £80,000 which was a good fee in those days and one of my favourites Darren McDonough. Yes, I was going to mention Graham Bell. The then England manager Don Revie came to Boundary Park to watch him, that's how good he was. Plus he was from Middleton, so in my biased view had to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: David Platt was an England captain though. True, and Mr Scholes was better than both, but we are dragging the debate away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 7 hours ago, leeslover said: True, and Mr Scholes was better than both, but we are dragging the debate away! Was Scholes on Latics books as a junior at one time though, maybe Platt too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Think in terms of achievements with Oldham, Barlow wins it for me. Loved the goal against Arsenal in the old First Division. In terms of going on to other things....then I do think we have not had that much success. Tarky looks like a decent one at the moment, and could end up at a much bigger club if he continues as he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 19 minutes ago, Scapegoat said: Think in terms of achievements with Oldham, Barlow wins it for me. Loved the goal against Arsenal in the old First Division. In terms of going on to other things....then I do think we have not had that much success. Tarky looks like a decent one at the moment, and could end up at a much bigger club if he continues as he is. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem like much coming through judging from last night's FA youth cup tie. Bury on the other hand looked to have several excellent prospects. Not sure why this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Unfortunately, there doesn't seem like much coming through judging from last night's FA youth cup tie. Bury on the other hand looked to have several excellent prospects. Not sure why this is. Money presumably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 3 hours ago, BP1960 said: Was Scholes on Latics books as a junior at one time though, maybe Platt too ? I think he played for Boundary Park Juniors at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 56 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Money presumably. You could be right, I think they might have a higher level set up, if so it's something we may be able to achieve after the takeover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisbrogan Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: You could be right, I think they might have a higher level set up, if so it's something we may be able to achieve after the takeover. Same category as us & in direct competition for the same players. They have access to the training facility at Carrington as well which may sway some although the more likely reason is that United/ City/ Blackburn didn't release anyone for us to sign as an u16. If the business model of the takeover is to bring in players from overseas to fill out the squad then it's probably more likely that the academy/ youth set up will get canned than beefed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 15 minutes ago, Twisbrogan said: Same category as us & in direct competition for the same players. They have access to the training facility at Carrington as well which may sway some although the more likely reason is that United/ City/ Blackburn didn't release anyone for us to sign as an u16. If the business model of the takeover is to bring in players from overseas to fill out the squad then it's probably more likely that the academy/ youth set up will get canned than beefed up. Haven't Bury an u23 set up though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC0AFC Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 02/11/2017 at 7:01 AM, BP1960 said: Was Scholes on Latics books as a junior at one time though, maybe Platt too ? No but played for Boundary Park Juniors with the Neville’s, Nicky Butt and Trevor Sinclair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 55 minutes ago, MAC0AFC said: No but played for Boundary Park Juniors with the Neville’s, Nicky Butt and Trevor Sinclair And David May I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 1 hour ago, MAC0AFC said: No but played for Boundary Park Juniors with the Neville’s, Nicky Butt and Trevor Sinclair I thought Trevor Sinclair played at Unsworth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC0AFC Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 20 hours ago, rudemedic said: I thought Trevor Sinclair played at Unsworth? Possibly, but all I know is he def played at Boundary at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I'm surprised no one has mentioned possibly our best youth product who starred in the Premier league, notched some fine goals and went on to win full international caps. Clue: He played in midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnafoafc Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: I'm surprised no one has mentioned possibly our best youth product who starred in the Premier league, notched some fine goals and went on to win full international caps. Clue: He played in midfield. Paul Bernard? He came through the ranks and played in the premier league. He was also capped by Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 1 hour ago, johnafoafc said: Paul Bernard? He came through the ranks and played in the premier league. He was also capped by Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 2 hours ago, johnafoafc said: Paul Bernard? He came through the ranks and played in the premier league. He was also capped by Scotland. According to Wiki the only player that a Scottish club other than Celtic and Rangers have paid £1m or more for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 3 hours ago, johnafoafc said: Paul Bernard? He came through the ranks and played in the premier league. He was also capped by Scotland. His mum lives in Bramhall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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latics22 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I love Bernard between him and jobo back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Not listed on Drogheda's top ex players list. Shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Strewth - how easy we forget Actually at the time I was happy with the money we got for him, believing it would be reinvested in other players ....... ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 On 05/11/2017 at 3:27 PM, Dave_Og said: According to Wiki the only player that a Scottish club other than Celtic and Rangers have paid £1m or more for Dave... Sorry random question... Did you live in Chadderton when you were 9/10 years old? Used to be best mates with a Dave Ogden when I was a kid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Londonboy said: Dave... Sorry random question... Did you live in Chadderton when you were 9/10 years old? Used to be best mates with a Dave Ogden when I was a kid... Not me. I was born at home in Chadderton, next door but one to what was The Chadderton Arms, but we moved to Friezland just before I was 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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