When he left school in 1971 he signed for Manchester United as an apprentice.

He grabbed two goals and signed as an apprentice for his home club.

He signed as an apprentice for Argyle, and graduated through their youth scheme to make his debut during the 1977-78 season.

Hughes' senior career began when he was signed as an apprentice for the youth team at Manchester United in 1981 after leaving school.

He was signed by Walsall as an apprentice, and turned professional in July 1975.

Aged 17 he signed as an apprentice with Londoners Chelsea in the summer of 1971, making his debut during the 1972-73 season.

Signing on as an apprentice in July 1977, McAteer turned professional a year later.

The trial was extended to a month and Ryan signed as an apprentice with the club on 7 December 1962.

He signed as an apprentice with Luton Town in 1982 and made his first team debut the following year.