Ex Royals (No not prince Andrew)

[Fox Talbot]

I feel for him and for Tom Holmes. Both looked like they could have made 300+ apps for the club and become Parky-style legends, but ended up with ruined careers thanks to a Dai Yongge-enforced fire sale. See also Nelson Abbey.

[Sutekh]

NGW puts Northampton 1 up at Barnsley in 3 minutes.

[morganb]

Adrian Mariappa will be part of the interim coaching team overseeing Watford's game at Hull City on Tuesday evening - despite playing for another club. The 39-year-old played 340 games in two spells for Watford during his career, and is now an academy coach, but still turns out for St Albans City in the Isthmian League Premier Division, making seven appearances this season.

[rabidbee]

Adrian Mariappa will be part of the interim coaching team overseeing Watford's game at Hull City on Tuesday evening - despite playing for another club. The 39-year-old played 340 games in two spells for Watford during his career, and is now an academy coach, but still turns out for St Albans City in the Isthmian League Premier Division, making seven appearances this season.

Scott Murray was playing for Bath City when he was part of the coaching set-up at Bristol City, IIRC.

[bcubed]

I feel for him and for Tom Holmes. Both looked like they could have made 300+ apps for the club and become Parky-style legends, but ended up with ruined careers thanks to a Dai Yongge-enforced fire sale. See also Nelson Abbey.

Yep, this.
I think most fans want players who give 100% and would choose them over more talented passers by every day. Although eventually we get frustrated with effort over lack of talent. See Andy Hughes