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Chelsea’s Mr Fix- It John Boyle

DAVID DOCHERTY looks back at the career of a Blues player who was often an unsung hero…

DAVID DOCHERTY
LOOKING BACK

THESE days Chelsea are much criticised for their failure to give their young talent first team opportunities.
This is a far cry from the time a 15-year-old Scots boy from Craigneuk near Wishaw, whilst on holiday in London, was taken to Stamford Bridge by his uncle for a trial and ended up being given a contract.
He grabbed his chance with both feet and went on to make 266 first-team appearances, scoring 12 goals and staying for over a decade. The youngster was called...

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