Steve_R Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I see Neil Eardley came on as a sub for Blackpool yesterday, which means that whatever anyone thinks of him, he is now officially a Premier League player. This got me thinking though. Who was the last player who played for us who came through our Youth set up and went on to play in the top flight? I mean someone who actually played in the first team, so that discounts Micah Richards, who was only here briefly and left when he was about 14 anyway. I'm sure there's someone obvious that has slipped my mind but the last one I can think of is Carl Serrant, which is a bloody long time ago really, Can anyone think of anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueArmy1989 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 fitz hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_R Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 fitz hall Fitz didn't come through our Youths. We signed him form non league. Chesham I think, along with Wayne Andrews, where Dowie's brother was the manager, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueArmy1989 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 my bad i didnt read properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebuckley06 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I see Neil Eardley came on as a sub for Blackpool yesterday, which means that whatever anyone thinks of him, he is now officially a Premier League player. This got me thinking though. Who was the last player who played for us who came through our Youth set up and went on to play in the top flight? I mean someone who actually played in the first team, so that discounts Micah Richards, who was only here briefly and left when he was about 14 anyway. I'm sure there's someone obvious that has slipped my mind but the last one I can think of is Carl Serrant, which is a bloody long time ago really, Can anyone think of anyone else? he also set up luke varneys goal and was quite heavily involved in the build up. also dont no if this has been mantioned but how gud is blackpools 'temp' stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyldelatic Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 he also set up luke varneys goal and was quite heavily involved in the build up. also dont no if this has been mantioned but how gud is blackpools 'temp' stand A mate went to a reserve fixture last week to test out the new east stand. He said it was ok, firm, good sight lines even though there are slendar pillars holding the roof. Apparently some PNE fans have already scrawled some rude messages on the outside panels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 he also set up luke varneys goal and was quite heavily involved in the build up. also dont no if this has been mantioned but how gud is blackpools 'temp' stand i was thinking that, not bad for a summers work. does that mean we are now the only league side with three sides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyleArmy Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 forget eardley this and that we should move on from him for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrabanana Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Saw Eardley play for Blackpool against MK Dons on Tuesday. Had a crap game, gave the ball away which led to the Dons scoring and got skinned by Lewis Guy god knows how many times. All in all, can't say I was too impressed :P I wanted Blackpool to win because he was playing as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 forget eardley this and that we should move on from him for good. Yeah it's just daft when people fixate on ex-players who've moved on to other clubs. Nice signature by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Seems he delivered the goods: Eardley - Gamechanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunteruk Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 forget eardley this and that we should move on from him for good. you missed :censored: of your signiture as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Yeah it's just daft when people fixate on ex-players who've moved on to other clubs. Nice signature by the way. Quite sad really that a decent post again has the point lost...just to refresh your memories anyway... "This got me thinking though. Who was the last player who played for us who came through our Youth set up and went on to play in the top flight?" Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Quite sad really that a decent post again has the point lost...just to refresh your memories anyway... "This got me thinking though. Who was the last player who played for us who came through our Youth set up and went on to play in the top flight?" Anyone? John ryan or paul atkinson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Quite sad really that a decent post again has the point lost...just to refresh your memories anyway... "This got me thinking though. Who was the last player who played for us who came through our Youth set up and went on to play in the top flight?" Anyone? I can't think of anyone since Serrant. In spite of what his knockers made of him, Eardley was always destined to play at the top level. Not good enough for Latics but good enough for the Premiership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyrigs Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Paul Gerrard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) We've had people who we've bought whilst still in development and made then better who have then gone on to play in the top flight (like Fitz Hall). But its the way it is these days, look at the Premiership bar those who are now on the verge of retirement or at least into their 30s very few make it through the same team's youth ranks and then play in that team's first team. Its nice to have players come through your youth ranks and then make the grade at a very good level but what about the ones that got away, for example name the two ex Oldham players who played in this years world cup, if we had signed the second one we'd have probably made some money on him (without having to have paid the development costs). Incidentally I think it is Carl Serrant, but then again the followers of the youth team may know of others who we lost in a Micah Richards stylee. Edited August 30, 2010 by rudemedic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetwood Blue Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 We've had people who we've bought whilst still in development and made then better who have then gone on to play in the top flight (like Fitz Hall). But its the way it is these days, look at the Premiership bar those who are now on the verge of retirement or at least into their 30s very few make it through the same team's youth ranks and then play in that team's first team. Its nice to have players come through your youth ranks and then make the grade at a very good level but what about the ones that got away, for example name the two ex Oldham players who played in this years world cup, if we had signed the second one we'd have probably made some money on him (without having to have paid the development costs). Incidentally I think it is Carl Serrant, but then again the followers of the youth team may know of others who we lost in a Micah Richards stylee. Didnt Andy Hughes play for Norwich in the top flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddogs Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 chris makin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Didnt Andy Hughes play for Norwich in the top flight Nope, joined the season after they got relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Didnt Andy Hughes play for Norwich in the top flight I was thinking about Andy Hughes, but for Reading. Looked it up...they let him go the season before winning the Championship. He got close, but looks like he just couldn't make that grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Shame young Philliskirk didn't get on the pitch in his CL game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 i was thinking that, not bad for a summers work. does that mean we are now the only league side with three sides? Oxford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 hmmm......tough question I can only remember Andy Barlow and Mike Flynn. However, I think Mike Flynn came from the search for a soccer star they use to run. Don't know if they still run this or not anymore - shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 hmmm......tough question I can only remember Andy Barlow and Mike Flynn. However, I think Mike Flynn came from the search for a soccer star they use to run. Don't know if they still run this or not anymore - shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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