{"product_id":"9781801504935","title":"Kicking On : How Footballers Win the Post-Retirement Game of Life by Tony Rickson","description":"Kicking On! How Footballers Win the Post-Retirement Game of Life takes an upbeat look at players who have retired from the game to forge successful, positive and interesting second careers.   Retirement can be a traumatic time of life - particularly if you're in your mid-30s and football's all you've ever known. Many retired players struggle to cope with that pivotal moment when they have to leave the game for good. There's a heartbreaking trail of tales of those whose post-footballing lives have been sad or even tragic. But this book looks at the other side of the coin - the players who have flourished after hanging up their boots.    Whether it's setting up charities, helping others cope with the challenges of life, creating multi-million-pound businesses, going into the media, politics, or back into football itself, there are more than 200 former players here with inspiring feel-good stories to share.   Kicking On! is solid proof that a successful footballing career can be just the first chapter in a fulfilling life.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307430523253,"sku":"9781801504935","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781801504935.jpg?v=1762803899","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781801504935","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}