For a lot of us, professional footballer is the dream career. Would you agree?
But say the contract is for £40K a year and a footballing career typically ends when you're in your 30s. You'll have to find another career sharpish.
The decision to go pro is perhaps more complicated when you're just going to get a 'decent' wage - and maybe high-level part-time football (often pretty good money) is the better option.
In that context, it was fascinating to speak to with Gloucester City midfielder Joe Hanks.
The pain is still there after the club's PO final loss. But optimism is growing.
I found Joe particularly interesting though on life as a policeman and part-time footballer and that tricky dance for some on the edge of pro football.

To go pro or not to go pro? That is one question.

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