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PUTTING OFFSHORE ISLANDS ON THE MAP
"A number of Channel Islanders have played in the top English division over the years (Matthew Le Tissier, Chris Jones, Graeme Le Saux)," writes David Glass, "but have there been any well-known players from the other offshore islands - the Isle of Man, the Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Orkney, Shetland, etc?"
It depends on how you define well-known, David. In the late 1980s Cowes High School on the Isle of Wight turned out more footballing talent than an Argentinian barrio. Former Birmingham defender Gary Rowett (who grew up on the island, but wasn't born there) played alongside Southend forward Lee Bradbury in a school side that reached the FA Schools Cup final.
"A number of Channel Islanders have played in the top English division over the years (Matthew Le Tissier, Chris Jones, Graeme Le Saux)," writes David Glass, "but have there been any well-known players from the other offshore islands - the Isle of Man, the Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Orkney, Shetland, etc?"
It depends on how you define well-known, David. In the late 1980s Cowes High School on the Isle of Wight turned out more footballing talent than an Argentinian barrio. Former Birmingham defender Gary Rowett (who grew up on the island, but wasn't born there) played alongside Southend forward Lee Bradbury in a school side that reached the FA Schools Cup final.
