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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DROY, MICKY

Updated: 09-12-24 Jim rob

Briefly had a used car site with Jeff Phillips in Battersea while he was playing for Chelsea.

FINNIGAN, TREVOR

Updated: 09-12-24 Mick Brown

Trevor borrowed my boots when he had a trial for East Northumberland. Cracking player and nice bloke.

ROE, Stanley

Updated: 09-12-24 Ann Greening

I am interested because I nursed him until he died early 2000s

HIRD, KEVIN

Updated: 09-12-24 Ricardo Lamberto

Very good but under rated player for Leeds. Nicknamed Jasper, I assume due to an uncanny likeness to legendary Brummie comic Jasper Carrott.

WOODWARD, JOHN

Updated: 04-12-24 Chris F

John was at LNER in April 2024 with many of his YCFC 73/4 promotion winning teammates when the club celebrated the 50th anniversary of their achievement.

LIVERMORE, DOUG

Updated: 04-12-24 Rona Green

Dougie was in my class at Huyton Hey School in the 60’s. Handsomest lad in the school

LEWIS , Trefor

Updated: 04-12-24 Adrian Lewis

Understand my dad played part time around 1947 to 1952? Can you confirm?

HANCOCK, KEN

Updated: 02-12-24 Ron Crisp

Hi I’m wondering if Ken remembered a goal I scored for Watford v Port Vale Feb 1962 straight from the kick off as the press got it wrong by reporting I ran 60 yds from watford penalty area which would have been impossible the report said 30 secs but I reckon it Was closer to 10 secs I have a copy of the paper report & also a letter from a supporter who remembers the goal my email address is rcrisp@photonote.co.za

FRANCIS, TERRY

Updated: 01-12-24 Wayne Deeming

I taught mathematics at gisborne boys high school in 1969. Terry also taught mathematics at the school.

GROOMBRIDGE, DAVID

Updated: 01-12-24 Michael Segal

When he retired from playing, Dave Groombridge became a teacher, He came to our school and was our coach in the early 60s when I was a lad of about 12 or 13. I remember him as a very kind and helpful coach, not at all like the bullies we usually had as PE teachers.

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