Non-League Paper

DON’T BE FULL OF REGRET – LIKE ME!

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
14 May 2017

LIFESTYLE RUINED MY CAREER

Scott DAVIES
EX READING AND ALDERSHOT MIDFIELDER

GLORY DAYS: Scott Davies in action for Aldershot
PICTURE: Action Images

It all started 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 ear...

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