Kicking On

Kicking On! How Footballers Win the Post-Retirement Game of Life takes an upbeat look at players who have retired from the game to forge successful, positive and interesting second careers. Retirement can be a traumatic time of life particularly if youre in your mid-30s and footballs all youve ever known. Many retired players struggle to cope with that pivotal moment when they have to leave the game for good. Theres a heartbreaking trail of tales of those whose post-footballing lives have been sad or even tragic. But this book looks at the other side of the coin the players who have flourished after hanging up their boots. Whether its setting up charities, helping others cope with the challenges of life, creating multi-million-pound businesses, going into the media, politics, or back into football itself, there are more than 200 former players here with inspiring feel-good stories to share. Kicking On! is solid proof that a successful footballing career can be just the first chapter in a fulfilling life.