Blue Watch: Time young players like Jose Baxter were aware of pitfalls
Oct 8 2009
By Mark O'Brien, Liverpool Daily Post
IF it wasn’t for the fact that the bad weather kept the numbers down, and also that none of the Manchester United supporters probably had a clue who he was, Jose Baxter might have expected a degree of barracking from the away contingent at Widnes on Tuesday night.
After being bailed that morning following an arrest on charges concerning drugs and forged money, a more high-profile player would have at least faced the odd taunt or zany chant.
No-one was bothered in the end, although the 17-year-old midfielder probably wouldn’t have been bothered if they did: grief from away fans is the least of his worries at the moment.
If he’s found guilty then there’s every chance he will face a jail sentence, and that will be a real test to how much Everton really rate him.
