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Many an eyebrow would’ve been raised at Sol Campbell’s recent announcement that he intends to stand for election as the next mayor of London. Far be it for anyone to pour scorn on the former defender’s political aspirations, but it does lead nicely into the topic of what footballers do after hanging up their boots. With decades of free time to fill up, many take that logical, well-worn path into TV media. Some of those braver ex-pros may fancy their chances at managing a club. For others, it’s instead a time to perfect their golf swings.
Of course the football landscape has changed so dramatically over the years that many top level footballers may never need to work another day in their life. This wasn’t always the case. In bygone years footballers would have to supplement their football earnings with a second job,...
Many an eyebrow would’ve been raised at Sol Campbell’s recent announcement that he intends to stand for election as the next mayor of London. Far be it for anyone to pour scorn on the former defender’s political aspirations, but it does lead nicely into the topic of what footballers do after hanging up their boots. With decades of free time to fill up, many take that logical, well-worn path into TV media. Some of those braver ex-pros may fancy their chances at managing a club. For others, it’s instead a time to perfect their golf swings.
Of course the football landscape has changed so dramatically over the years that many top level footballers may never need to work another day in their life. This wasn’t always the case. In bygone years footballers would have to supplement their football earnings with a second job,...
- 6/16/2015
- by Dale Armitage
- Obsessed with Film
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