A few years later, he agreed to take on another talented lad, who also brought him glory, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.

Alphie, a very intelligent, well-read, and talented lad, was doing well in secondary school, the first one of the family to make it that far.

'He is a talented young lad but give him time to find his feet,' says Martin, whose team will be headed by Jason Plato.

That was the most fortunate thing happening to this talented lad.

Kiyan was certainly one for the future, talented lad who wanted to forge a career in football.

I had him at Blackburn before I came here and he is a talented lad and an infectious character.

Walsall manager Chris Hutchings said of McDonald "he's a talented young lad.

He's 13 and he is the most talented lad I have ever seen at his age.

Michael Rutter described him as a "highly talented and a very popular young lad".

He is a talented lad who shows great respect for his elders and will play in any position I tell him to.