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Jimmy Armfield was an interesting one. Often perceived to be Mr.Blackpool, but he himself said he was ready to go to Busby's Babes but the Blackpool chairman wouldn't let him!

Big fish, small pond mentality? Perhaps. I don't know. There were plenty of other examples though....Trevor Brooking next one that immediately comes to mind. Countless others who showed outstanding loyalty to one club if we thought about it.

100% true, but I'd perhaps add... nowadays. Le Tissier is an example that immediately springs to mind. Probably would have had a load of England caps, and more money, had he gone to one of the 'big' clubs.