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HELPING THE FORGOTTEN FOOTBALLERS…

John Wragg finds out about efforts being made to support the heroes of yesteryear

Backing: England keeper Gordon Banks, seen here with Bobby Moore

Idea: Derek Dougan

TOP-FLIGHT footballers get paid fortunes these days, but life has not been so kind to many professionals of yesteryear.
Now a number of old-timers, including World Cup winning hero Gordon Banks, are hoping a football charity gets more money to help ageing former players.
Xpro Community is waiting to hear from the Government whether they will provide funds to make life better for players with osteoarthritis.
The charity is...

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