[Wildthing]

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:22 pm  

vastman wrote:

Had it all but lacked the ambition I suspect, James Mosely was another at the same time who achieved even less.

James Mosely had lot's of potential, not sure why it didn't work out for him?

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:49 pm  

Wildthing wrote:

James Mosely had lot's of potential, not sure why it didn't work out for him?

My mate used to call it 'playing against the misters', meaning looking great at age level Rugby is not the same as playing grown men with years of experience. Some just can't step up, I think both these players fall into that category. Doesn't make them bad players, just makes the players who can't do it week in week out for money with a crowd on their back. Just like some people have far better voices than most pop stars but can't stand up in front of thousands and sing.

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:32 pm  

cheshirecat57 wrote:

Couple of 18 year olds brought down for a trial by our scout! Jamie Peacock and Lee Gilmour ! They never got one and the rest is history.

A bit younger, but Tom Johnstone was overlooked by a few clubs but Wakey took a punt and the rest is history there but I struggle to name more, hope the future is better for recruiting. Back on track, I thought Dale Morton was a better player than what people thought at the time.

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:30 pm  

Stuart Carlton. A lanky centre who was signed in 1968 from Normanton. He was hailed by all at the club as "The new Neil Fox". He lasted a couple of seasons and never lived up to his publicity. I think he moved to Bradford Northern. A massive disappointment.

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:35 pm  

Also, Scott Lewis. I recall when we signed their kid, Wally Lewis, he came out with the remark.; "If you thought I was good you want to see my younger brother". Another big disappointment.

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:38 pm  

Redscat wrote:

Also, Scott Lewis. I recall when we signed their kid, Wally Lewis, he came out with the remark.; "If you thought I was good you want to see my younger brother". Another big disappointment.

Did'nt cost us owt! Wally paid his wages.

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:56 pm  

Ryan Horsley, what a player he was, so much potential.

The club treated him really badly at the time moving him on.

Could have been a great player for Trinity for many years.

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:04 pm  

jonh wrote:

Ryan Horsley, what a player he was, so much potential.

The club treated him really badly at the time moving him on.

Could have been a great player for Trinity for many years.

My next door neighbour who’s family were heavily involved with the amateur game always raved about him. Never saw it when he played but he was young. Who was the coach at the time or was it one of Teds fireplace sales?

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Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:25 pm  

Think he would have been in Andy Kelly's team.

Re: Ones that got away : Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:47 pm  

vastman wrote:

My next door neighbour who’s family were heavily involved with the amateur game always raved about him. Never saw it when he played but he was young. Who was the coach at the time or was it one of Teds fireplace sales?

He was an England Academy 6 or 13, just had so much ability.

Was then played on the wing as his introduction to first team rugby.

Rumour is there was a clause in his contract that if he played X amount of games he would get a significant bonus.

As I understand it he played 1 game less than would have activated that payment and had sent on loan due to financial issues never to return.

I’ve been lucky enough to play with some outstanding players in my time. Played with and against players who went on to win World Cups. Ryan was up there on ability at a similar age.