They produced a lot but they didn’t make it anywhere near their first team. But their young players who get no way near the first team are still earning in the region of half a million a year . One was from my area and my friends told stories about how he would come in and just blow loads of money at a the local bars buying drinks for everyone there And he never needed to make it at Chelsea to make a lot of money. Only ever played in the championship or league 1. At millwall now. Brother was rubbish for Saints (never played) - and likely only at the Chelsea academy himself to get the better brother there. Ah nepotism
Offers? The problem will remain the wages he's on at Chelsea. Loan could be a possibility, but I think they're probably past that now.
He’s the flip side of the Tino situation. Take the loan opportunities, get told you’re wanted, sign a new, improved deal...Then plans change, new manager, new direction and you’re weighing up your options considering a year on loan at Hull City before the cycle begins again.
Yep all the best Jake, it would be great if he could inspire the Spitfire's push to join the Football League for the first time in their history.
He's still a great player and he'll be a real asset for Eastleigh. Expect him to get back to at least Championship level in due course if not EPL. Still young enough.
Your optimism is impressive. No way a 25 year old who has just dropped to non league is getting to the PL
I seem to remember a 24/5 year old midfielder at SMS who a lot of fans wanted us to offload as we was too lightweight, not aggressive enough and failed to beat the first man with his corner kicks. Look at JWP now.... Not in quite the same league I know and it's as much hope as optimism.
Blimey, can’t believe he’s 25 now. Looks like he’s put on weight too. He really looked at one stage as if he could have been our next Lallana. Hope it works out for him.
This is a quote from Canadian striker Jonathan David, who I have been wanting Saints to sign, like forever.