Malcolm Elias moved me on from Saints because I was "too small". That was from the horses mouth, to my face, and I hadn't finished puberty. Whether that was the truth or not who knows, but that's what was said.
Looks like Danny was told that too....
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11664945.Burnley_striker_and_ex_Saint_Danny_Ings_takes_aim_at_hometown_club/?ref=mry