John Bostock

John Bostock proving an example to them all

Date: 10th February 2012 at 12:44 pm | Written by
You must learn to crawl before you try to walk, a famous proverb that accurately summarises the current state of the modern game. Blinded by pound signs, swayed by insatiable agents and …

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Premier League’s Blueprint For The Elite

Date: 6th October 2011 at 3:46 pm | Written by
The FA, the Premier League and the Football League, the three bodies involved in the administration and delivery of youth development, have all pledged to improve existing practices over the last eighteen …

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Why a move to London could slam Dunk’s career

Date: 30th September 2011 at 4:00 pm | Written by
It would take a bold man to bet against Lewis Dunk leaving Brighton in the January transfer window if the reported interest of Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham results in a …

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When is the right time for them to take the transfer plunge?

Date: 23rd September 2011 at 3:04 pm | Written by
You only have to look at the way Manchester United have started this season to recognise the impact great young players can have on a team. However, not all are good enough …

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The Top TEN ‘big club’ dream moves that proved a disaster

Date: 24th August 2011 at 4:00 pm | Written by
Oxlade-Chamberlain has been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham amongst other Premier League clubsWith Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain completing his dream transfer to Arsenal, some will be concerned that making such …

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Why Premier League clubs may seek the cheaper option

Date: 7th May 2011 at 11:10 am | Written by
It has been reported this week that Newcastle manager, Alan Pardew, is hoping to beat off competition from Tottenham and Liverpool for the signature of Ipswich Town striker Connor Wickham. The Magpies …

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Arsenal and Man United trail Championship starlet

Date: 22nd April 2011 at 3:08 pm | Written by
Crystal Palace’s young starlet Wilfried Zaha’s name is on the agenda for Premier League title challengers Arsenal and Manchester United, according to reports from Talksport. Palace have produced an array of talent through …

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Tottenham prodigy highlights the pitfalls of a big move

Date: 24th February 2011 at 3:00 pm | Written by
If there was a sobering story with which to present young players looking to make big money moves to top Premier League clubs, the tale of John Bostock, may well be the …

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‘Six of the best’ – Tottenham starlets set to make the grade at WHL

Date: 24th February 2011 at 12:30 pm | Written by
One of Tottenham’s strengths this year has been their big squad. The benefits have been highlighted recently by the performances of Niko Kranjcar who has only started 3 Premier League games this …

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New rules see clubs looking for cheaper transfer options

Date: 27th January 2011 at 7:00 pm | Written by
In many respects the world has got a lot smaller in the last 40 years. Transport and communication has got quicker and easier, and a holiday in sunny Europe can cost you …

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