The Europa league got split in half recently, it’s the lower half of that now, so the third tier of European football. The Europa League version of the FA trophy.
Jarrod Bowen
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The Europa league got split in half recently, it’s the lower half of that now, so the third tier of European football. The Europa League version of the FA trophy.
Why would they to the same extent, they didn't develop them from a Junior to a big money move to the EPL etc.
Just think back to the old days of European Cup, European Cup Winners Cup and the Uefa Cup. Three levels all worth winning. Yes yes we know the European Cup was only the league winners and not 4 from a high ranking league as now, but let's not cloud the point.
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Depend on the club and which league you are playing in. For a Swedish team getting a decent run in the Europa Conference League can double your income for the year giving you a significant edge in the domestic league.
I don't think we've ever had a player come through the academy (OK he was bought as a youngster from Hereford) into the first team who has then gone on to play regularly at the very top level, certainly not anyone who even comes close over the past 30 or so years, to see a young lad become the player he has certainly makes me feel a touch proud of him, he's still my young kids' favourite player so yeah delighted for him, and great to see him bag the winner in a european competition.
It's not just us either, I know plenty of Shef Utd fans who felt similarly about Jagielka and his career at Everton for all those years whilst they were wallowing in semi obscurity, who doesn't love seeing one of your players come good when they leave in the right circumstancesI don't think it's 'insecurity' or 'tinpot obsession'. The fact is that we've won next to **** all ever, we aren't a big club, so it's nice to see players like Bowen who's careers City helped shape go on and do well.
Similar with Harry and Robertson although I'd guess that for obvious reasons most will get more satisfaction / pleasure seeing Bowen do well with West Ham than from Harry and Robertson as they ended up with Man U and Liverpool.
Seems natural & understandable to me, at least until we establish ourselves as a big club.
Stuart Pearson & John Hawley possible candidates.
He never scored for Hereford in the League. His one goal for them was in the Conference. So, technically, it is correct.
I know, it was more a joke on the narrative that he’d only ever played for West Ham and Hereford. Clearly not a very good one!
Hope Harry V develops Bowen’s lower half strength and muscle , then he’ll be some player hopefully
Pretty damning that. 45+ years ago!!!
Remember them both well.
Didn't Pearson get a trial at City only because his dad sold the club some paint, and told them they could have a small discount if they gave his lad a try-out?
Or is it an urban myth?
This fact has been glossed over in our club’s history.
Our most decorated ex player? Ok, I'll get me undercoat
