THE POWER OF FOOTBALL
MATT O’CONNOR-SIMPSON EXPLAINS HOW SIMPLE GAME OF FOOTBALL HELPED HIM THROUGH TOUGH TIMES

Take a break: Little Court Veterans need a half-time drink and, Inset, Josh Strauss on the burst

Pals: Matt with shisha bar manager Ali

UNIVERSITY is often eulogised as representing the ‘best days of your life’. Non-stop hedonism, networking and alcohol are supposed to provide the perfect reward for academic success between the ages of 16 and 18. What is becoming increasingly clear is that this idyllic picture is often unrecognisable for the 1.76 million un...