Ron did not take up goalkeeping seriously until a stint in the army on National Service and declined a trial at Wolves because he did not think himself good enough.
After starring at Worcester City...
Born in Birmingham, Ryan joined Stoke City’s academy from Bristol City in 2010. Gary Brabin was sufficiently impressed with his performance in a reserve game to bring him to Luton on work experience...
Snapped up by Luton Town as a youth trainee, Birmingham born Jamie was regarded as a utility man at Kenilworth Road with his versatility meaning that he was used mainly as a substitute, which sadly...
Although born in Birmingham, Des joined Leicester from school and was voted their Young Player of the Year in 1990. Having broken into the Foxes league side it came as a surprise when he was allowed...
Born in Birmingham, a busy, tough tackling midfielder who could pass, Adam turned professional with Derby County and made his Premier League debut for them in April 1999. He stayed for 6 seasons...
Born in Birmingham in 1873, George joined Newton Heath (Manchester United) when still a teenager and for three years was a regular at right-half until an inexplicable loss of form saw him lose his...
After serving his apprenticeship with Manchester City, Birmingham born Steve could not find a way past consistent Scottish international full-back Willie Donachie at Maine Road so jumped at the...
Quick and tenacious full-back Bryan started off as a Youth Trainee at Aston Villa before eventually making his League debut for the Villains at Everton in October 1991 and going on to win 12 England...
On leaving school Mike signed on for Bromsgrove Rovers and from there was picked up by Luton Town as a 17 year old.
At Kenilworth Road Mike gained England Youth honours but could only make four...
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