Dreaming
Age 10 representing my school Team (Back row 2nd left) with our inspirational teacher Mr Hinchcliffe - fond memories.
Still dreaming
U12 dreaming about becoming a footballer. I absolutely loved every minute playing for my local grassroots football club Elland Athletic FC. What boyhood dreams are made of!
Apprentice
Still dreaming! Served as a 2yr YTS Apprentice Footballer. Great days, fantastic memories and a journey involving cleaning boots, ground and duties and football. WOW...how the days have changed!
Professional Football
Age 19yrs old, my boyhood dream came true. Signed for Huddersfield Town AFC. Pictured with Peter Withe 1982 European Cup Winner with Aston Villa v Bayern Munich. A very proud and humble moment.
Professional Football Player
Season 1991/92 I experienced playing overseas in Hong Kong, China & Vietnam.
Professional Football Player
Season 1992/93 I played in South Africa. It was an historic period for the country following the release of Nelson Mandela and the abolishment of Apartheid.
Motivational Coach
Inspirational children's program for Age 6- 12yrs Founded in 2006, I had the immense privilege of working with over 75,000 kids across the North of England. Culminating each year with the U Can Shine Awards - humbling. Click to see the impact football has on girls and how they utilise football as a vehicle for inspiring others. What a performance!!
The Adventures of UMan and the Covid Kids
Post Pandemic, along with my daughter Remi, we wrote a children's book following local community charity walks during the Pandemic. A true story inspired by 'social distancing events' Remi, stuck at home missing her friends she came up with an exciting plan.
Founder
In 2021, Post Pandemic, I coached & led over 400 girls Age 7-12yrs old in the local community. Utilizing football & motivational sessions the program achieved astonishing results for youngsters taking part. Inspired by those girls, my youngest daughter Remi & years of coaching experience I established the Fierce & Fear less program focusing on overcoming Fears and Adversity to be the best version of who you can be.