It's so tough making it in football!

[1973Blade]

In my Facebook memories it flagged up that ten years ago today I saw a United development team play at Glossop North End. Out of curiosity I looked up the line up that day and sadly I can't see that any made it to a high level. I've commented at times about what a cushy life it must be being a footballer , but the reality is that it's so difficult to make it at a decent level.

 

[DifferentClass]

Never mind, just a few more weeks till we're reminded of one of the greatest seasons we've ever witnessed...

 

[Wards]

Keenan Ferguson didn't do too badly for himself (at least made some sort of a living I imagine). Was picked up by Spurs very briefly.

 

[1973Blade]

Keenan Ferguson didn't do too badly for himself (at least made some sort of a living I imagine). Was picked up by Spurs very briefly.

I didn't realise that, good to hear

 

[Hilly]

One of them came to work for me as 17yr old apprentice after he was released.
He still with us and a real asset to the company.
That's success isn't it?

 

[1973Blade]

One of them came to work for me as 17yr old apprentice after he was released.
He still with us and a real asset to the company.
That's success isn't it?

Of course it is, hope they've all done well for themselves whatever it is they are now doing.

 

[Need4speed]

Watched England school boys in 1974 only player who made it was Butch Wilkins

 

[Ball_Sup (Phil)]

Keenan Ferguson didn't do too badly for himself (at least made some sort of a living I imagine). Was picked up by Spurs very briefly.

Keenan was at Hallam (Step 4) last season. I sponsored him. Alfie Dodsworth has signed for Hallam this season. I saw him play against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday up at Sandygate.

The point made by 1973Blade still stands. But, that was not a SUFC Shirecliffe Academy side that played at Glossop. At that time, that was a SUFC Futures side. That's effectively a step below the week in week out Academy Lads.

Indeed, Keenan was one of the success stories of the Futures system. As he was eventually able to make the step up to Shirecliffe Academy level

https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2016/december/keenan-becomes-latest-futures-success-story/

 

[jt64]

I think I was at that game as well if I remember rightly

 

[1973Blade]

I think I was at that game as well if I remember rightly

I enjoyed it , hope we play there again. Glossop North End are a good historical club.

 

[Silent Blade]

I enjoyed it , hope we play there again. Glossop North End are a good historical club.

One of the only two Derbyshire clubs that have played in the top tier of the football league.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

Certainly is tough….

 

[71Blade]

In my Facebook memories it flagged up that ten years ago today I saw a United development team play at Glossop North End. Out of curiosity I looked up the line up that day and sadly I can't see that any made it to a high level. I've commented at times about what a cushy life it must be being a footballer , but the reality is that it's so difficult to make it at a decent level.

Thiago Bravo baller or hatchet man?

 

[Nick Jansky]

Watched England school boys in 1974 only player who made it was Butch Wilkins

I watched England v Wales schoolboys in 1969. The only player who made it from either side was Brian Flynn. I was 8 and distinctly remember thinking he looked about my age amongst all the 15 year olds who looked like men. A lot of the England players had skinhead haircuts.