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!
Here is a small selection of the stories
that proved that there definitely is a very interesting
life after football for many players. (Please
bear in mind that these stories are from the first
edition and may well be out of date now!)
HARVEY,
David. Leeds, Bradford C.
(1965-1984) After leaving the game, Harvey firstly
ran a pub, then worked delivering fruit and
veg to the hotels of Harrogate. Became player/manager
at Whitby in 1985 and worked as a postman in
Knaresborough, Yorkshire. However, he has now
started a new life in the Orkney Islands, where
he has purchased a large old farmhouse and several
animals and works as a postman again.
HARRIS,
Ron.
Chelsea, Brentford. (1961-1983) Ron
brought Bramhill golf course in Wiltshire for
£400,000 and is reputed to have sold it
in 1989 for £2 million to golf professional
Roger Mace and ex-Doncaster Rovers and Aldershot
Goalkeeper - Glen Johnson. Now owns a holiday
chalet and fishing complex in a picturesque
setting in a village near Warminster, Wiltshire.
HOSKIN,
Ashley.
Burnley (1965-1988). Played for Burnley
and Accrington Stanley. Phil Collins named a
'B' side on one of his singles 'Don't Call Me
Ashley' - because of their similarity in looks!
ICKE,
David.
Coventry, Hereford (1969-1972). David
became a journalist in Leicester, going on to
become a household name as a BBC television
sports presenter. Now lives in relative seclusion
on the Isle of Wight and unfortunately has become
better known for his unconventional beliefs
which regularly hit the headlines and is now
a successful After Dinner Speaker.
MADELEY,
Paul.Leeds
(1963-1980) Capped by England, Paul had
an illustrious career, appearing over 500 times
in a Leeds shirt and won almost honour both
domestically and in Europe. He and his brothers
sold their chain of 26 D.I.Y stores for £27
million in 1987. In 1992 he successfully underwent
an operation to remove a brain tumour. Now acts
as a property consultant, still based in Yorkshire.
WILLIAMS,
Charlie. Doncaster. (1949-1958).
'Hello, me old flower!' The unmistakable words
of Charlie Williams, one of Britain's best loved
comedians. Charlie never intended to become
a comedian. He had his sights firmly set on
a career in professional football. Indeed, he
played for Doncaster rovers for twelve years.
But he enjoyed singing, particularly Nat King
Cole - he sang in the dressing room, in the
showers, in the coach on the way home or to
a game... and told funny stories too. Encouraged
by his mates, he started entertaining in the
Working Mens Clubs in Yorkshire on Saturday
evenings - and the rest as they say... is history!
Away
End
A collection of funny football fan stories from going to the match.
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Football England.
Player profiles from
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classic match reports,
history & facts.
Football news, chat & fans opinion polls.