Very true. My best mate was a stand out player in our age group throughout Kent. Was a YTS & 1 year pro at West Ham. Made a few reserve appearances, but had Joe Cole, Michael Carrick amongst others in front of him in his position. Was released, and was close to getting a contract at Fulham (from Keegan) but Tigana came in and they went down a different route. From there he drifted down the leagues, spending most of his time in non-league. He's honest enough to say he wasn't good enough, but makes you realise how good the players that "make it" actually are.