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Craig Dundas
PLAYER STORY “It’s never too late” Craig Dundas Former Sutton United player Craig Dundas on achieving a lifelong dream and preparing for life beyond football. Craig enjoyed a long and distinguished football career, including captaining Sutton United through one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. After years of dedication outside the Football…
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Ellen White
PLAYER STORY “More than a footballer” Ellen White, MBE England’s record goal scorer, Ellen White, on transferable skills, education and finding a new direction beyond the game. Ellen enjoyed an exceptional playing career at club and international level, becoming England’s record goal scorer and one of the most recognisable figures in the women’s game. Before…
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Ali Johnson
PLAYER STORY “I still have more to give” Ali Johnson Ali Johnson, Former Women’s Super League and Championship Player, on opportunity, financial pressure and her ambition to return to the professional game. Ali made rapid progress as a young footballer, not just at club level but also earning a place in the England Under 20 squad. At…
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Simon Haworth
PLAYER STORY “I thought somebody would save me” Simon Haworth Former Wales international on retirement, isolation and rebuilding life after football. Simon Haworth enjoyed a successful professional career that included Premier League football and international honours. Forced to retire through injury at just 27, Simon speaks candidly about the emotional, psychological and practical challenges that…
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Joel Burgess
PLAYER STORY “I thought football was everything“ Joel Burgess Former Bolton Wanderers scholar Joel Burgess on rejection, resilience and finding a new path Joel spent two years in the academy system at Bolton Wanderers, captaining the youth team during his second season. Like thousands of young footballers, his ambition was to earn a professional contract…
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Ronny Wakelin
PLAYER STORY “When football is your identity” Ronny Wakelin Former Burton Albion scholar Ronny Wakelin on release, resilience and building a future beyond the academy system. Ronny Wakelin spent 13 years in academy football, joining the system as a youngster and dedicating his life to pursuing a professional career. After being released by Burton Albion,…
