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[FlawlessThaw]

Barmby boy quits Hull for Old Trafford following advice from famous father

Last updated at 10:28 PM on 22nd August 2008

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Manchester United have stunned Barclays Premier League rivals Hull City by taking Nick Barmby's 14-year-old son from under their noses at the KC Stadium.

Sportsmail can reveal that Jack Barmby, one of the brightest talents in British football, has joined United after his father Nick urged him to quit Hull for Old Trafford.

Barmby, 34, is fulfilling a lifelong ambition by playing for Hull in the top flight and his son's decision has come as a surprise to the Hull board.

However, they cannot prevent Barmby Jnr leaving. United have been tracking Barmby's son for two years but they did not expect to sign him before he was 16.

Hull are not entitled to any compensation for the player because he was too young to sign for them.

Barmby, who is a left midfielder like his father, made his debut for United's academy side last Saturday.

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport...-following-advice-famous-father.html?ITO=1490

Seems a bit strange in my opinion

 

[Wembley Red]

interesting, but i dont like that no compensation rule, thats what pisses off chairmans of lower clubs.

 

[Rahul]

He made his debut last saturday ?

Don't know what to say about that no compensation rule.

 

[Ivor Ballokov]

Hope he is better than his dad.

 

[rotherham_red]

Apparently, the kid is shit hot. One of my uni friends (i go to uni in hull) used to be part of the same amateur club as him (a few year groups above him obviously!) and spoke of him in glowing terms (this was about 18 months ago, so its most definately not bull...)

 

[WeWonItTwoTimes]

Apparently, the kid is shit hot. One of my uni friends (i go to uni in hull) used to be part of the same amateur club as him (a few year groups above him obviously!) and spoke of him in glowing terms (this was about 18 months ago, so its most definately not bull...)

You poor sod.

 

[samabachan]

interesting, but i dont like that no compensation rule, thats what pisses off chairmans of lower clubs.

I'd like to think we'd give them a little something especially if they were a lower league team.

 

[rotherham_red]

You poor sod.

Tell me about it...Still though, for another year, its MY shithole. Then I can do my Masters in a PROPER city!

 

[greater wall]

That has to be on the edge of the 90 minute rule!