Where Are They Now? - Footballers

Where Are They Now is designed for you if you are a football fan who is as curious as us to find out what happened to your favourite footballers after they retired from playing.

Where Are They Now? - Footballers

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Have you ever wondered what happened to all of those players that you have seen come and go over the years? The heroes and the villains? The saints and the sinners? The stars that you talked about for years after they had retired and those you instantly forgot?

If so, Where Are They Now? is definitely for you!

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!

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This whole project began with a book entitled 'Where Are They Now? - Life After Soccer'.

This proved to be incredibly popular and led to the formation of this site as well as a number of club specific titles. So far, the series comprises of Manchester United, Chelsea, Portsmouth, Huddersfield Town, Aston Villa and Liverpool. Forthcoming titles include Arsenal, Southampton and West Bromwich Albion - watch this space!

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GREENALL, COLIN

Updated: 27-04-25 Stephen Mcgrath

Colin played every game as captain when our journey began in the 1996/97 season and we won the league under manager John Deehan and chairman Dave Whelan. Once a tic always a tic. Wigan legend

BOND, ERNIE

Updated: 25-04-25 RON MADDISON

Are there any contact details for Ernie ?

HALES, KEVIN

Updated: 24-04-25 Philip pearson

We were best buddies as kids both went to same school with his sister Sheila and there mum and as a dinner lady. Early sixties in Crayford.

DURBAN, ALAN

Updated: 23-04-25 Geoff Henderson

Great guy. A man’s man. I played county tennis with Durbo for Durham and Cleveland then down at Lee Hoades in Mijas, Spain. Unfortunatly, lost his number when I lost my phone years ago and sadly lost touch.

NEWTON, KEITH

Updated: 23-04-25 steve matthews

My mother was Keith`s godmother.

WHYMAN, ALFRED

Updated: 23-04-25 John Whyman

Alfred was born at Nuthampstead near Barkway in 1884.

BURKETT, JACK

Updated: 21-04-25 Colin Place

I played with Jack for Belmont Junior School, Tottenham about 1951/52.

OTULAKOWSKI, ANTON

Updated: 21-04-25 Rob

I remember him playing in a game for West Ham, can’t remember who against. He was on the floor and tried to make a tackle with his head! I thought at the time “he’ll do”, showing that commitment. Never really worked out for him there but always rated him.

RIMMER, WARWICK

Updated: 21-04-25 15 Grange Avenue Little Lever

I knew Warwick when he was very shy at 16 years old AND I have spoken to him recently when I saw him at the TOUGH SHEET STADIUM BOLTON it was lovely meeting him again after a long time, he has not changed at all, just got a bit older.

ABEL, GRAHAM

Updated: 13-04-25 Ian Hughes

A strong robust defender who was my favourite player at Chester City in the 80s and 90s. A real 100% team player, strong as anyone on the pitch, with a keen eye for goal.

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