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Would you like to compile a Where Are They Now?
book for your club?

We are keen to extend the WATN series and would love to talk if you like the idea. No technical knowledge is required, simply an interest in the subject and a willingness to undertake the research required.
We will do the rest!

Although this will get your name
in print and we are happy to share any profit made, I am afraid that it probably won't make you rich!

To find out more please
e-mail Andy Pringle.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - FOOTBALLERS

Where Are They Now is designed for football fans who are as curious as us to find out what happened to their favourite footballers after they retired from playing. The first edition of our book was published in 1996 and we thought that it was probably about time that we created an online version!

How often have you heard someone say "I wonder what happened to...?"

Not all players end up running pubs or become TV pundits! It's no secret what Gary Lineker is up to these days but what about the many thousands of players who have slipped from public view? The first edition of "Where Are They Now?" uncovered some fascinating post football stories including the former Arsenal striker who became Iceland's Finance Minister; Millionaires; Bankrupts; Vicars; Comedians; Singers; a Phil Collins lookalike... and one or two publicans! Many ex-footballers also fancy themselves as pundits, predicting champions and winners in the various football betting markets available online.

NEW - As well as being able to add missing players, you can now add your own comments and memories to each player's page.

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WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT?

Which former Premiership goalscorer switched from being a star player on the pitch to being a star player on the green felt of the poker table?

LATEST UPDATES

JONES, Ian Swansea city He was in reserves in 1984 then went to exmouth town he is a ceramic tiler

Updated: 10-05-12 Alan

DOWSON, Alan Gateshead, Millwall, Fulham, Walton & Hersham First Team Manager at Kingstonian FC

Updated: 28-04-12 Bob Reed

UNDERWOOD, David QPR, Watford, Liverpool, Watford, Fulham. (1949-1964) Had three spells at Watford, went onto run a haulage business and was the Barnet chairman who signed Jimmy Greaves died in Durban, South Africa in January 1989 aged 61.

Updated: 26-04-12 Neil Fissler

COOK, maurice Berkhamsted Town, Watford, Fulham, Reading Scored 1st ever league cup goal. Returned to Berkhamsted and ran a pub. Died 31st december 2006

Updated: 26-04-12 glyn collins

YATES, Steve Leicester City, Southend United, Doncaster Rovers, Darlington, Chesterfield, Stockport County. (1969-1985). He now works in ceramics and plays golf when ever he can.

Updated: 21-04-12 Steve Yates

HERD, George Clyde, Sunderland, Hartlepool United (1957-1970). Scottish international coached at Newcastle, Sunderland, Queen of the South and Darlington.

Updated: 19-04-12 Neil Fissler

ANDERSON, john Leicester City (1948-1958) Goalkeeper capped by Scotland. Later became a painter and decorator and did work at Filbert Street. Alas now deceased.

Updated: 18-04-12 paul ludlam

QUESTED, len Fulham, Huddersfield Town (1946-1956) Retired then played for several Australian clubs and later coached.
Was told in 2009 that Len was still alive and well.

Updated: 18-04-12 r shiell

BEAUMONT, Frank Barnsley, Bury, Stockport County, Macclesfield Town b.Hoyland Common 22.12.1939. Was a regular at the Limes Golf Club, Barnsley but died on 6th November 2011.

Updated: 07-04-12 Alun Davies

EDINBURGH, Justin Southend United, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Billericay Town (1988-2006) Edinburgh was appointed player-manager of Billericay Town in 2003. He remained with the club until 2006 when he joined Fisher Athletic as manager. He has since managed Grays Athletic, Rushden & Diamonds and now Newport County.

Updated: 29-03-12 Phil Butler