OUT OF THE SHADOWS

CHRIS SERGEANT TAKES A LOOK AT SOME UNUSUAL PLAYER TALES FROM THE OFTEN HARD-TO-BELIEVE WORLD OF FOOTBALL…

Playing for kicks: Watford’s Ashley Young

ANYONE who has played football at any level knows the feeling. As you step across those white lines for the pre-match warm-up, an integral part of the preparations involves stolen glances at the opposition - an attempt to glean any last-minute information that could give you the upper hand. Give it a minute or two and the usual calls start to ring around.
“Keeper’s less than six f...