As a young boy growing up in Manchester, football was always my passion. I spent hours kicking a ball around in the park, dreaming of one day playing professionally. And eventually, that dream came true. I signed my first professional contract at 18 and spent the next 10 years playing for a variety of clubs across the UK. It was an incredible experience, but as I got older, I knew that my playing days were numbered. The injuries were starting to take their toll, and I knew that I needed to st...