angieram Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I found this old England Under 21 International programme v Spain, played at Pride Park in February 2007. If you look at the squad, there are 6 players I know of who have gone on to have DCFC connections (in Tom's case, a second connection!) Scott Carson (Charlton) Curtis Davies (WBA) Liam Rosenior (Fulham) Tom Huddlestone (Spurs) Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) David Nugent (Preston NE) It just made me think what a small world senior football is. I've scanned in two of the feature interviews - a returning but still very youthful Tom Huddlestone and a much older looking David Nugent, despite being only 21 at the time! Two more Derby links in his article, with his talent being nurtured first by Billy Davies and then by Paul Simpson. England coaches that day? Stuart Pearce (who we all know loves the Rams!) assisted by Nigel Pearson! (Boo!!) Two questions: What are your unexpected DCFC connections? Why don't we get any Under 21 internationals at Pride Park these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tombo Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Interesting how few of those players on both sides, England and Spain, had successful international careers. Being over 19 and being in the U21s is real last chance saloon it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Looking at Tom’s stance that first photo, he’d definitely do himself some mischief trying that these days. Bet he’s got that above his fireplace ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I’m old enough to be Nugents Dad, with a bit to spare, now THAT makes me feel very old ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, angieram said: I found this old England Under 21 International programme v Spain, played at Pride Park in February 2007. If you look at the squad, there are 6 players I know of who have gone on to have DCFC connections (in Tom's case, a second connection!) Scott Carson (Charlton) Curtis Davies (WBA) Liam Rosenior (Fulham) Tom Huddlestone (Spurs) Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City) David Nugent (Preston NE) It just made me think what a small world senior football is. I've scanned in two of the feature interviews - a returning but still very youthful Tom Huddlestone and a much older looking David Nugent, despite being only 21 at the time! Two more Derby links in his article, with his talent being nurtured first by Billy Davies and then by Paul Simpson. England coaches that day? Stuart Pearce (who we all know loves the Rams!) assisted by Nigel Pearson! (Boo!!) Two questions: What are your unexpected DCFC connections? Why don't we get any Under 21 internationals at Pride Park these days? There is another Derby connection to that game in a round about way. The fourth official for that game (Lee Mason) also refereed our play-off final versus QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I led the team out that day The safety guy told us that the players would run out and then we follow so I just stood there like a nob whilst Nigel Reo-Coker beckoned me to chase after him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, cannable said: I led the team out that day The safety guy told us that the players would run out and then we follow so I just stood there like a nob whilst Nigel Reo-Coker beckoned me to chase after him Sounds like grooming to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 minute ago, i-Ram said: Sounds like grooming to me. I did hold his hand whilst wearing tight clothing after all… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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