Revisiting “The Team of the Future”

Gavin Hoyte

Gavin is the younger brother of another former Arsenal player, Justin. There were a number of signs that led many to believe that Gavin was going to go on to make it big, like captaining the Arsenal Reserves in 2008-09, and being a part of all of England’s age level teams. He even managed a few appearances in the Gunners’ first team, and quite a few on their bench. However, a series of loan spells later, Hoyte found himself released from Arsenal. The 23 year old currently plies his trade at League 2 outfit Dagenham and Redbridge.

Robbie Threlfall

Threlfall is another whose career was interrupted, and probably ruined by injuries. The left back graduated from the Liverpool academy, making his way through all levels of that system, becoming a vital part of their youth teams. He was crucial to their success in the youth FA Cup, as they won it twice in a row, in 2006 and 2007. In the latter year, he scored a vital penalty in the second level against rivals Manchester United. At this point, big things were expected from the England U19 international. His loan spell at Hereford marked the turn-around. He missed quite a few games due to injury, and then broke his foot shortly after his comeback. Another series of loans followed, before he was released by Liverpool in 2010. Currently as Morecambe in League 2, the left back is doing fairly well. He’s played 486 minutes this season in 7 appearances, notching up an assist in the process.