Guardian's AN Other Poser

[Bearwood Owl1]

"What this Notts-born midfielder lacked in height he made up for in industry. Having saddled up in the Midlands before moving to a nearby townhouse he went north to make more than 200 appearances for some owlish midweek types. Later he represented dark blue academics, redbreasts and Cheshire citizens."

Now they're obviously talking about the mighty Owls, and Walsall (Saddlers). I don't know the others or the player. They don't publish the answer until next week - so any ideas??

[gurujuan]

Gary Shelton?

[erickpottsfc]

"What this Notts-born midfielder lacked in height he made up for in industry. Having saddled up in the Midlands before moving to a nearby townhouse he went north to make more than 200 appearances for some owlish midweek types. Later he represented dark blue academics, redbreasts and Cheshire citizens."

Now they're obviously talking about the mighty Owls, and Walsall (Saddlers). I don't know the others or the player. They don't publish the answer until next week - so any ideas??

Jeff King?

[mogbad]

Gary Shelton?

Thats who I thought it was.

[Owlinmad]

Shelton.

[Bearwood Owl1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Shelton

Certainly looks like it!

[Bearwood Owl1]

Just got the Villa reference. D'oh! I'd figured Bristol and Chester, had to be Oxford or Cambridge - but missed the obvious one. I quite like the game in the paper each week - couldn't find a link unfortunately - and can often work out who it is. Annoyed me this week that it was an Owl and I didn't get it!

[Guest on the band wagon]

Shelts was one of my early favourites. Never forget his goal at the kop end in 84

[Bearwood Owl1]

If they'd have commented on his overhead kick I'd have got it straight away. Still kicking myself a bit to be honest