Ivorguy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Worthing v Braintree. Play off southern final for place in National League. Just hope Manning is here watching 40+ goal machine Ollie Pearce, Worthing’s superstar Eat your heart out Murphy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Kodi Lyons-Foster playing for Worthing. One that got away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 10 minutes ago, Big C said: Kodi Lyons-Foster playing for Worthing. One that got away? When he joined, I really thought he was going to rock us. Promises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I`m trying to find a score but the BBC aren`t updating the fixtures page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 3 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I`m trying to find a score but the BBC aren`t updating the fixtures page. 1-0 Braintree…… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1-1, Ivor’s mate….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 1-1 brilliant goal by Pearce, 46th of season If City aren’t scouting him, I give up 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Ivorguy said: 1-1 brilliant goal by Pearce, 46th of season If City aren’t scouting him, I give up They might be but you do realise how big the jump is from National League South to the Championship? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Numero Uno said: They might be but you do realise how big the jump is from National League South to the Championship? More likely he gets picked up by the likes of Crawley or Gills I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Numero Uno said: They might be but you do realise how big the jump is from National League South to the Championship? Yes, but quality is quality. Any rate Murphy comes from arguably same level Just now, Lanterne Rouge said: More likely he gets picked up by the likes of Crawley or Gills I would think. Down here Brighton are reported to be interested 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Ivorguy said: Yes, but quality is quality. Any rate Murphy comes from arguably same level Down here Brighton are reported to be interested There are certain characteristics he will need to play Champ or Prem. If he has them he’ll get a club. If he doesn’t he can score 130 goals in a season and he still won’t. Wont comment on Pearce specifically as I haven’t seen him play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 4 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Yes, but quality is quality. Any rate Murphy comes from arguably same level Down here Brighton are reported to be interested Nothing to say city might already be scouting him but my first thought was that there must be others interested. Smacks of a Peterborough investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Yes, but quality is quality. Any rate Murphy comes from arguably same level Down here Brighton are reported to be interested I see he`s 28 though so that will put a few off I expect. He looks like he`s had two great seasons at Worthing but did he have five years or so out of the game prior to that? The only other stats I can find are him playing for Bognor in 2017/18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I see he`s 28 though so that will put a few off I expect. He looks like he`s had two great seasons at Worthing but did he have five years or so out of the game prior to that? The only other stats I can find are him playing for Bognor in 2017/18. We won’t be signing 28 year olds from the National League South. I thought he would be a 21 year old kid with people saying they give up if we’re not scouting him………… 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angmering Red Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 10 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Yes, but quality is quality. Any rate Murphy comes from arguably same level Down here Brighton are reported to be interested Where are you Ivor??? We are Angmering, between Worthing and Arundel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 8 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: Yes, but quality is quality. Any rate Murphy comes from arguably same level Down here Brighton are reported to be interested Don’t really think you can say the Irish top flight is of National League South standard. Sam Curtis has been on the bench for Sheff U in the Prem this season after playing in it last season. Can’t believe any National League South player has ever made that leap in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 19 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: 1-1 brilliant goal by Pearce, 46th of season If City aren’t scouting him, I give up If he was 21 perhaps but he's 28 so seems unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 2-1 Worthing. An assist from ……Pearce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 2-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 2-3. Fantastic goal from Braintree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 (edited) Immediate response 3-3 what a promotion final Another Pearce assist Edited May 6 by Ivorguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I`m trying to find a score but the BBC aren`t updating the fixtures page. just looked myself LR, typical BBC, if it aint PL they aint fussed. Obnoxious channel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 3-3 still, and 5 mins extra time to play then 30 mins then penalties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Angmering Red said: Where are you Ivor??? We are Angmering, between Worthing and Arundel Angering Red lives in Angmering shocker. Joking apart my old school mate Phil D***** used to live there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 3-4 with 12 mins to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I`m trying to find a score but the BBC aren`t updating the fixtures page. TNT Sports, (channel 408 if you have it) showing the game live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Ivorguy said: 1-1 brilliant goal by Pearce, 46th of season If City aren’t scouting him, I give up Yeh, let’s go and check on 28 year old strikers playing at the sixth level 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey54 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Numero Uno said: They might be but you do realise how big the jump is from National League South to the Championship? Positively Vardyesque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, harvey54 said: Positively Vardyesque Yep, the odd lad manages it. One in literally thousands. Vardy was 25 when he went pro and had blistering pace. To make the jump you need something that pro clubs want and pro defenders can’t handle. You would think, at 28, the lad Pearce MAY not have it. I played with a long retired Keith Millen once marking some lad who was a very good forward at Southern League level……..never gave the kid a kick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 (edited) What lovely responses from folk who have never seen the lad play. Rather like City’s recruitment strategies under BT andJL. I shall now recover from the defeat by gazing out at the grey grey sea here in Sussex Edited May 6 by Ivorguy 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 4 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: What lovely responses from folk who have never seen the lad play. Rather like City’s recruitment strategies under BT andJL. I shall now recover from the defeat by gazing out at the grey grey sea here in Sussex As long as you don’t wander up the coast to Beachy Head !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 23 minutes ago, TV Tom said: As long as you don’t wander up the coast to Beachy Head !!! No chance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 7 hours ago, Numero Uno said: We won’t be signing 28 year olds from the National League South. I thought he would be a 21 year old kid with people saying they give up if we’re not scouting him………… Still makes me laugh when a Preston scout came to watch our (Brislington) centre-forward, who was banging them in for fun. Asked a fan which player was the one he was watching, and saw a prematurely greying striker being pointed out, and asked how old he was. About 30 was the reply back. Scout got in his car, effing and jeffing, and drove straight off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 7 hours ago, Numero Uno said: They might be but you do realise how big the jump is from National League South to the Championship? Yes that'd some jump in standard. And I felt if we sign the 20 + goal striker he would be ready to drop straight into first team training and squads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leabrook Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 What a bizarre thread. Signing a 28 year old from Conference South?! Let’s see where he ends up. Doubt it will be above league two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) 8 hours ago, Ivorguy said: What lovely responses from folk who have never seen the lad play. Rather like City’s recruitment strategies under BT andJL. I shall now recover from the defeat by gazing out at the grey grey sea here in Sussex Edited May 7 by Son of Fred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 12 hours ago, Davefevs said: Still makes me laugh when a Preston scout came to watch our (Brislington) centre-forward, who was banging them in for fun. Asked a fan which player was the one he was watching, and saw a prematurely greying striker being pointed out, and asked how old he was. About 30 was the reply back. Scout got in his car, effing and jeffing, and drove straight off. Hahahaha maybe this Pearce guy is the next Vardy we don't know, but at 28 he's not one for the future. That being said that's a lot of goals, but very much doubt he's on anyone's radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Being linked with Southend. Let’s hope we're not fishing in the same waters as them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Blokes 29 years old in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leabrook Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 7 hours ago, Betty Swallocks said: Being linked with Southend. Let’s hope we're not fishing in the same waters as them Brighton AND Southend. Lucky lad. Wonder who he will choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Signed for York City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 @Ivorguy you must be furious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 A top flight team once gave a debut to a 25 year old striker who, prior to that, had never played a game in the football league in his life. That first season with them he finished as the top goalscorer in the whole of the football league. Can you name the club and the forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 7 minutes ago, handsofclay said: A top flight team once gave a debut to a 25 year old striker who, prior to that, had never played a game in the football league in his life. That first season with them he finished as the top goalscorer in the whole of the football league. Can you name the club and the forward? Bas Savage ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 (edited) 14 minutes ago, handsofclay said: A top flight team once gave a debut to a 25 year old striker who, prior to that, had never played a game in the football league in his life. That first season with them he finished as the top goalscorer in the whole of the football league. Can you name the club and the forward? Ian Wright, Palace? Edited May 26 by Gazred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 7 minutes ago, Gazred said: Ian Wright, Palace? No, close but no cigar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 42 minutes ago, handsofclay said: A top flight team once gave a debut to a 25 year old striker who, prior to that, had never played a game in the football league in his life. That first season with them he finished as the top goalscorer in the whole of the football league. Can you name the club and the forward? Vardy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 58 minutes ago, handsofclay said: A top flight team once gave a debut to a 25 year old striker who, prior to that, had never played a game in the football league in his life. That first season with them he finished as the top goalscorer in the whole of the football league. Can you name the club and the forward? Leicester and Vardy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 16 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Vardy? Hard luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 2 minutes ago, weepywall said: Leicester and Vardy Unfortunately, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 The player concerned went into football management when he hung up his boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 (edited) 2 hours ago, handsofclay said: A top flight team once gave a debut to a 25 year old striker who, prior to that, had never played a game in the football league in his life. That first season with them he finished as the top goalscorer in the whole of the football league. Can you name the club and the forward? As a complete guess, Manchester United and Sir Bobby Charlton. Suspecting a possible naughty trick question, as he would not have played in the English football league prior to signing for Tottenham, Jurgen Klinsmann. I have just seen that the player was 25, so that would rule out both Sir Bobby and Jurgen the German. Edited May 26 by PHILINFRANCE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Just now, PHILINFRANCE said: As a complete guess, Manchester United and Sir Bobby Charlton. Suspecting a possible naughty trick question, as he would not have played in the English football league prior to signing for Tottenham, Jurgen Klinsmann. You are wrong, Phil, in that it was Bobby Charlton and you are wrong also in that the 25 year old had played in a foreign league prior to signing for this top flight club. However, you are right in that I might be being a bit naughty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 minute ago, handsofclay said: You are wrong, Phil, in that it was Bobby Charlton and you are wrong also in that the 25 year old had played in a foreign league prior to signing for this top flight club. However, you are right in that I might be being a bit naughty. Without checking, Liverpool and Kenny Dalglish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 minute ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Without checking, Liverpool and Kenny Dalglish? I have checked, not a bad shout as he was the right age but Trevor Francis and Bob Latchford scored more than he did in his first top flight season and there were others in the Second, Third and Fourth divisions who scored more. This mystery guy was the top scorer in the top flight and in the whole Football League in his first ever season of league football at the age of 25. But you were along the right tracks with Dalglish as this chap was also Scottish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Although he was essentially Scottish, of Scottish parents and prior to signing for this top flight club he played for clubs based in Scotland, however he was born in London and played international football for England. He also played a couple of seasons of county cricket for Derbyshire and also later played football for Derby County but I cannot name the top flight team he played for and topped the football league goalscoring charts in his debut league season because that club haven't won many titles so it would be almost giving it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 (edited) I think I have got it, but shall send you a PM to avoid spoiling it for others. If I am correct, my father spoke about him frequently. For information, my (incorrect) answer was Raich Carter, who was born in London, won the League with Sunderland and played cricket for Derbyshire. Unfortunately, I don’t think he was ever leading scorer. Edited May 26 by PHILINFRANCE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 You might well be right with that answer as it would be along the right tracks but it wasn't the answer I had that I have now sent you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 Of course he’s gone to York. That is who poached the Worthing manager, Hinshelwood, three quarters of way through the season. Incidentally many down here really rate Hinshelwood, whose grandfather Wally I often saw as a boy play for City. A quality winger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonboy Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Osgood and Chelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 30 minutes ago, Ashtonboy said: Osgood and Chelsea No, hard luck. Osgood was great inside the box but for this answer one might need to think outside of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 12 hours ago, handsofclay said: A top flight team once gave a debut to a 25 year old striker who, prior to that, had never played a game in the football league in his life. That first season with them he finished as the top goalscorer in the whole of the football league. Can you name the clubl and the forward? Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 4 hours ago, Big C said: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Leeds Sadly, no but good try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 SA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 1 hour ago, handsofclay said: Sadly, no but good try. Ian wright or Jamie vardy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 John Goodall? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 You must be going back a long time ago with the clues you've given, i'd guess he played for one of the teams that one the top flight many times over 100 years ago or more, N'castle, Villa, PNE, Huddersfield etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) Fred Morris WBA Top goalscorer in the 1919/20 season having only made his debut that season aged 25 (almost 26). The naughty bit being that there was no football during WW1. Just my guess. Edited May 27 by cidercity1987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TV Tom said: You must be going back a long time ago with the clues you've given, i'd guess he played for one of the teams that one the top flight many times over 100 years ago or more, N'castle, Villa, PNE, Huddersfield etc John Goodall played the very first league season for Preston and finished top scorer. He was 25. Played cricket for Derbyshire and was born in Scotland so presuming it was him. Edited May 27 by richwwtk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 7 minutes ago, richwwtk said: John Goodall played the very first league season for Preston and finished top scorer. He was 25. Played cricket for Derbyshire and was born in Scotland so presuming it was him. There we go, what sort of anorak would know that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.