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“If you go up one side of the mountain, you are going to have to eventually come down the other side.”
In the form of his career at 32, Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has just been asked if he enjoys all the positive headlines.
The New Zealand international has been in the spotlight – scoring eight of Forest’s 15 league goals so far – but his thoughtful answer reflects
Within four years of his return, he has become a Sweden international and has moved to England to try further his career with Championship side Derby County.
The 6ft 6in goalkeeper says the head injuries that put his career at jeopardy have shaped the sort of player and person he has become.
For months he said he dealt with dizzy spells, headaches and fatigue that forced him to “basically
He has been quick to make an impression at Derby, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 11 appearances.
Jackson has started eight games in the Championship this season – one fewer than he managed across the entire league campaign last term.
For Jackson, it adds to his story of perseverance.
“I had trials at Bradford and Leeds, but didn’t quite make the grade, but those experiences were eye-opening
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Todd Cantwell has said his departure from the “goldfish bowl” at Rangers was “the right thing for me and my career”.
The 26-year-old moved to Ewood Park from the Scottish club on transfer deadline day last Friday.
He had not featured for Philippe Clement’s side this season after requesting to leave in the summer.
“I think there’s a misconception with how my time was at Rangers –
In 2002 Arteta signed a deal to join Rangers, leaving Barcelona.
“I have never seen an atmosphere like this – look how passionate these people are,” says Arteta about his first visit to Rangers, where they were playing PSG in the Champions League.
“Best decision that we made. It was really challenging – completely different football. You have to survive or die.”
During his time at Rangers, Arteta met