ARTICLE: Mendes in Hull move

[ClaretTony]

Former u21 player João Mendes signing for Hull

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/mendes-in-hull-move

[ClaretTony]

Some confusion with some nationals reporting that he's leaving us for Hull. We released him in May but we did give him a two year deal initially.

[burnley007]

Did we sign him for his ability or his name?

[ClaretTony]

Did we sign him for his ability or his name?

From what I saw of him, I'd suggest his name might have been an influence.

[Woodleyclaret]

We have been developing a very high standard at u18 and u21 level he clearly didnt make the grade
Football is littered with sons of famous dads who didnt succeed

[burnley007]

From what I saw of him, I'd suggest his name might have been an influence.

I thought the same, I just hoped someone else agreed with me before I said it out loud

[burnley007]

We have been developing a very high standard at u18 and u21 level he clearly didnt make the grade
Football is littered with sons of famous dads who didnt succeed

True.