James Hardy is enjoying good progress at Manchester City.
The 18 year-old midfielder was let go by Oldham Athletic before his 16th birthday.
"I was at Oldham from the age of 10, but they didn't give me a scholarship," Hardy told City's website. "So in January 2012 I came on trial at City and then they offered me a scholarship - since then it's been the best."
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