FORMER REDS SCOUT REUNITED WITH ANTON OTULAKOWSKI Club News Ahead of our clash with Exeter City, former Reds scout Colin Sands was given a birthday surprise he'll never forget. Continue reading on the official site...
I'll tell you what mate he's still amazing at spotting talent....I'd put him up against anyone for players found.....trouble is a lot of the clubs didn't listen....its like a whos who of internationals!! Still a massive reds fan..love him forever.
He lives north of Skipton...he told us it took him over 2 hours to get oakwell yesterday! He'd never been back since he played for us.
Just been reading up on his career after he left us. I think the West Ham move was too soon for him but he did very well at Southend, Millwall and Palace. He was certainly a star during his year at Oakwell and it was a great bit of scouting to get him into the club from non league. If makes you wonder how many more gems are out there just waiting for their big chance. There must be loads of Antons, Mick Butlers and the rest who could step up.
Not in football terms. Grealish went to Manchester City for £100 million reportedly. Taking your translation, can you name any footballer who was transferred for £16 million in 1976 ?