I just love these strong opinions gwru even if the facts cannot back them up. JCH was given a fair crack of the whip with us but somehow he always seemed to promise more than he actually showed. He went out on loan and didn't cut it and when he moved to Coventry the same. However, his short period at Bristol Rovers 11 goals in 13 games gives hope he might have found somewhere that can finally get the best out of him.
For the record. Proctor played 62 games for Crawley scoring 13 times and 64 games with Fleetwood scoring 12 times. Vassell played 63 times with Blackpool scoring 22 times (admittedly half of those were in Div2). These compare more favourably than JCH's time with us as he played 71 times but only scored 9 goals.
Bailey King, and players like Warren Mason,Kuda Muskwe, Alex Bray and Manny Onarise just were not good enough to make it in the leagues we were in and not because they were never given a chance. When they were loaned out they didn't have glowing reports from them apart from Yates who apparently starred with Carlisle. That i am afraid is probably his level. Reece McGinley is another one where great things are expected, but up to just its not happened. Lets hope we can find other youngsters to bring through but as i said before it becomes harder as a category three academy with three category two's at the side of you. Still proud to be a miller as i am sure all are on here, we just have different ideas and different expectations. That's what makes this site a good one.