Non League Gems?

[STURTZ]

Craig Noone has done well for himself since playing for Burscough.

......and we all know who recommended him to City eh?

He was/is a brilliant player, it was almost as though the ball was glued to his boot.

 

[Heysham Mike]

Sean McConville formerly seen at Skelmersdale United, now with Accrington Stanley was another one. Plus Joel Byrom then at Clitheroe, now with Northampton Town.

 

[tonykellowfan]

Kevin Phillips is the best example (until Vardy). Dropped down to Baldock Town after being released by Southampton. Played for England and won Europes Golden Boot

I used to watch baldock town when I was a kid. Ironically Philips was a full back for baldock and only played up front one day when there was a player crisis and there were no recognised strikers available. The rest as they say is history. Sadly the club no longer exists as they went bust.

 

[Number13]

Burnham wasnt it?

Yeah, folded 2001, ground now an Astro for Hitchin and Luton. Last game was county cup win over Ware. There is a Baldock side that grew out of the ashes of the excellent Youth set up