Uncle Harry
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Interesting 10 min Nationwide report on th scouting system in the 70s
See what you think
From the BBC sports archives
See what you think
From the BBC sports archives
Nationwide report on “the new George Best” 1970
- Thread starter Uncle Harry
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Fascinating. English Schools FA - upstairs office in Stafford. Amazing. And how much did Colin sound like Casper from Kes?
This will be Colin Walker
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Walker_(footballer,_born_1958)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Walker_(footballer,_born_1958)
kuepper
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compare with Carrick's experience 20+ years later
Michael Carrick - wannabe footballer
The 13 year old was tipped by Andi Peters for great things when he appeared on the appropriately titled 'Live and Kicking'.
www.bbc.co.uk
Expat Smoggie
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you could argue that he still made his dream come true. It's not all about fame and fortune.
HarryVegas
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Absolutely this. If you earn a decent living doing something you absolutely love and are good at, then you've got it made.