Careers cut short: Former Liverpool kid Nathan Eccleston
He was on the bench last time Liverpool played Napoli. Now he makes sports wear for Katie Price…
Careers Cut Short
Careers cut short: Former Man United man Michael Appleton
Michael Appleton was a kid at Man United and then a pro at Preston and West Brom. But then…
Careers cut short (and then reignited): Shane Supple
Shane Supple told Roy Keane at the age of 22 that he was quitting football; nine years later he was in the Ireland squad.
Careers cut short: Euro 2016 striker Simon Church
Just two years after playing at Euro 2016, Simon Church retired at the age of 29. He talks to Will Unwin…
Careers cut short: Talking to ex-Hammer Matthew Rush
Matthew Rush turned down Newcastle on the advice of Andy Cole. He then got crocked at Norwich.
Careers cut short: Talking to Germany’s Marcell Jansen
He is the German international who quit football at 29 because he did not want to kiss the West Ham badge…
Careers cut short: Jonny Dixon chooses music and TV
The least footballery footballer, Jonny Dixon once dated Holly Valance and produced Love Island…
Careers cut short: Talking to ex-Man City kid Leon Mike
“Do you even want to play football anymore?” he asked himself at the age of 21. Really, the answer was no.
Careers cut short: Talking to ex-Man United kid Alex Notman
You jump to block a free-kick and then you are out of the game at 23. Will Unwin talks to one of football’s early men…