Beyond The Athlete - Fraser Franks: Being forced to retire at 28, why players need to be better with their money and how his consultancy business is helping young players
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This week we had Fraser Franks on the pod. We spoke about:
- Why players need to be better with their finances and not be pressured into maintaining the 'footballer image'
- The heart condition that forced him to retire at 28
- Feeling anxiety while growing up at Chelsea's academy
- Launching his sports consultancy business
- Giant killing exploits in the FA Cup
- Racism in the dressing room and how players like Jobi McAnuff were integral to stamping it out
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