James (Jimmy) ADAM.
Scot Jimmy Adam was spotted by the Town whilst playing for Spennymoor and despite fierce opposition from several top flight clubs they got their man when he signed on the dotted...
Born only a stone’s throw from Somerton Park, Newport, Mark joined his local club from school before making his league debut as a 16 year old in March 1976.
Luton manager David Pleat paid £50,000...
Northampton Town finally got their man in October 1958 with the reluctant centre-half joining at a time when the Cobblers were about to sweep from Division Four to Division One in five years.
When...
Dublin born Dean joined Sheffield Wednesday from the exotically named Stella Maris Youth Club but found it impossible to fight his way into the side at Hillsborough.
When Ricky Hill became manager...
England schoolboy international Ron enjoyed eleven years at Manchester United and was centre-half for the Old Trafford side in the 1958 F.A.Cup final and was a regular in the team the following...
Joining Arsenal from school, David earned an occasional first team place at Highbury as a forward but after manager Billy Wright moved him back into the half-back line in 1964 he became a regular...
George was a schoolboy sensation in Dublin and was wanted by most of the big English clubs but decided to choose Everton because of their strong Irish contingent.
Although an inside forward of skill...
Luton Town boss David Pleat stole Mal from Northern Irish side Larne for £20,000 in 1978 while their manager was on holiday and he proved to be one of the bargains of all time, playing well over 400...
John was snapped up by Bradford Park Avenue during the war becoming a goalscorer of renown and after a particularly good performance against Manchester United in the F.A.Cup the Reds paid £18,000, a...
A prolific scorer wherever he went, Rodney first caught the eye with Bradford City in 1963 which led to a £9,000 move to Gillingham a year later. After falling out with the management he was sold to...
A small but uncompromising full-back, Motherwell born Tommy joined Southampton as an 18 year old and made 13 appearances in the Saints promotion winning side of 1965/66.
The signing of David Webb...
‘Have boots will travel’ seemed to be the motto of Bob who never seemed to hang about very long at most of his nine League clubs but such was his prowess in front of goal that there was never any...
A true football journeyman, Mick played over 500 League games spanning ten clubs who paid over £1 million for his services and earned a reputation as a midfield enforcer and self-styled hard man in a...
Scottish Schoolboy international Jack was snapped up by Leicester in March 1958 from junior club Banks O’Dee. Although scoring on his League debut for the Foxes he was always regarded as reserve...
At the age of 16 Witney born David had the choice of either Oxford or Swindon and opted for the latter who were his boyhood favourites.
He became a regular for the Robins in 1973-74 and over the...
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...
After spending four years on the books of his local side Coventry as a schoolboy, Kirk was told he was not good enough and joined non-League side Nuneaton then managed by David Pleat.
When Pleat...
Uncompromising centre-half Chris had made over 300 League appearances for Peterborough when Luton manager David Pleat, building his first Hatters side, talked him into moving to Kenilworth...
Although born in Darlington, Jackie was brought up in Canada but played his early football in California.
After joining the Canadian Army in 1942, Jackie came over to England and was posted near...
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James (Jimmy) ADAM. Scot Jimmy Adam was spotted by the Town whilst playing for Spennymoor and despite fierce opposition from several top flight clubs they got their man when he signed on the dotted...
Born only a stone’s throw from Somerton Park, Newport, Mark joined his local club from school before making his league debut as a 16 year old in March 1976. Luton manager David Pleat paid £50,000...
Northampton Town finally got their man in October 1958 with the reluctant centre-half joining at a time when the Cobblers were about to sweep from Division Four to Division One in five years. When...
Dublin born Dean joined Sheffield Wednesday from the exotically named Stella Maris Youth Club but found it impossible to fight his way into the side at Hillsborough. When Ricky Hill became manager...
England schoolboy international Ron enjoyed eleven years at Manchester United and was centre-half for the Old Trafford side in the 1958 F.A.Cup final and was a regular in the team the following...
Joining Arsenal from school, David earned an occasional first team place at Highbury as a forward but after manager Billy Wright moved him back into the half-back line in 1964 he became a regular...
George was a schoolboy sensation in Dublin and was wanted by most of the big English clubs but decided to choose Everton because of their strong Irish contingent. Although an inside forward of skill...
Luton Town boss David Pleat stole Mal from Northern Irish side Larne for £20,000 in 1978 while their manager was on holiday and he proved to be one of the bargains of all time, playing well over 400...
John was snapped up by Bradford Park Avenue during the war becoming a goalscorer of renown and after a particularly good performance against Manchester United in the F.A.Cup the Reds paid £18,000, a...
A prolific scorer wherever he went, Rodney first caught the eye with Bradford City in 1963 which led to a £9,000 move to Gillingham a year later. After falling out with the management he was sold to...
A small but uncompromising full-back, Motherwell born Tommy joined Southampton as an 18 year old and made 13 appearances in the Saints promotion winning side of 1965/66. The signing of David Webb...
‘Have boots will travel’ seemed to be the motto of Bob who never seemed to hang about very long at most of his nine League clubs but such was his prowess in front of goal that there was never any...
A true football journeyman, Mick played over 500 League games spanning ten clubs who paid over £1 million for his services and earned a reputation as a midfield enforcer and self-styled hard man in a...
Scottish Schoolboy international Jack was snapped up by Leicester in March 1958 from junior club Banks O’Dee. Although scoring on his League debut for the Foxes he was always regarded as reserve...
At the age of 16 Witney born David had the choice of either Oxford or Swindon and opted for the latter who were his boyhood favourites. He became a regular for the Robins in 1973-74 and over the...
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...
After spending four years on the books of his local side Coventry as a schoolboy, Kirk was told he was not good enough and joined non-League side Nuneaton then managed by David Pleat. When Pleat...
Uncompromising centre-half Chris had made over 300 League appearances for Peterborough when Luton manager David Pleat, building his first Hatters side, talked him into moving to Kenilworth...
Although born in Darlington, Jackie was brought up in Canada but played his early football in California. After joining the Canadian Army in 1942, Jackie came over to England and was posted near...