From Man Utd's academy to Louth's converted 'keeper

Former Louth midfielder James Califf had retired when Gavin Devlin tempted him back to play in goal

Louth manager Mickey Harte celebrates with James Califf. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

It's exactly 20 years since the headline 'Red Devils pick local youngsters' popped up in a local newspaper in Louth.

James Califf was one of the young soccer players who apparently impressed Manchester United scout Walter Murphy enough with his goalkeeping ability to earn a spell at the club's academy.