The League Paper

Regrets? You could say that

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The LeaguePaper Team
14 May 2017

LIFESTYLE RUINED MY CAREER

Scott Davies
EX-READING MIDFIELDER
IT ALLstarted as a young 14-year-old where the dream of being a footballer was almost believable. I was approached by Reading whilst playing for Wycombe Wanderers and was asked to go on trial. It was the longest trial ever, but it was worth it. A few months later and compensation was agreed between the two clubs and I was on my way.
However, it wasn’t all plain sailing. Injury struck and recurring back problems made it difficult to earn a scholarship. I was the last one in my age group to find out whether I was to be reward...

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