Living in Ausi is a wonderful opportunity for any youngster. Being unemployed living on income from a part-time job, Ausi is very tempting and I believe Haffy has nothing to lose. The worse that could happen to him is that he could come back here and be in the same postition as he is at the moment.
I sat next to a lad at School called Harry Johnson who was a brilliant player and played for Altrincham boys in the same side as Paul Bradshaw and Alan Clarkson, and he was a year younger than the rest of the side. Harry also played for Cheshire Schools and Catholic Schools of Great Britian. Harry turned professional with Blackpool and was there for 2-3 years. He palyed for Blackpool Reserves against Alty in I think 1975 in a pre season friendly at Moss Lane, which I think ended 0-0. As I understand it, Blackpool wouldnt give him a first team chance and at the same time Blackpool refused offers from a New York club as well as clubs in Australia - so Harry packed the game in. This was a real shame as he had great potential and was a very nice lad. I certainly wouldnt begrudge Heffy or anyone else in his position of grabbing such an opportunity as playing overseas.