Aye, he played a few around that time in the late 80s. Bit of a reach but I wonder if he put some contacts and ultimately Big Ron onto Harksey and Meola?.. I know Blackburn and Celtic had a look at JH in trials also.
Bit of detective work:
- The match v Canada's National Team was 13/05/87
- We also appear to have played against Calgary Kickers (in their first ever game upon formation of the old CSL) on 22/05/87 in a pre-season tour by the looks of things...
- Neil Megson (brother of Gary) played for the Kickers around that time so maybe the game came through that link. Or perhaps he signed for them off the back of new contacts made.
Sources:
https://www.howold.co/person/neil-megson-soccer/biography
Friendly match v Canada apparently...
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/1987-canada-match-worn-home-shirt-4-v-sheffield-wednesday-canh86-mw-1.html
Schumacher would take the West Brom job if offered, he'd be mad not to. I know Plymouth are currently firing but is he actually very good or just riding Ryan Lowe's wave?
Based on ability (not compatibility with the shape/eachother etc)
Big Ron by a million miles
Woods
Nilsson, Pearson, Walker, Worthington
Waddle, Palmer, Sheridan, Di Canio
Hirst, Warhurst
Carbone, Jonk, Pressman, Degryse, Viv Anderson