Nothing was known of Craig Sutherland when he was announced as Blackpool's latest signing, just hours before making his debut in the pre-season clash with Hibernian.
The pacy striker had spent the last four years playing college football while studying at an American university and after sending DVD's of himself in action to a whole host of clubs in England and Scotland, Ian Holloway was sufficiently impressed to hand him his first professional contract.
He made his league debut for the club against Hull but ended the season on loan with League Two side Plymouth Argyle.