39 moves across five countries - football's ultimate journeyman
As he prepares to manage in the FA Cup for the first time, Zeph Thomas tells BBC Sport about his extraordinary career path spanning 39 moves in 18 years.
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"If I didn't get the money I thought I deserved, I'd be off."
— Zeph Thomas , Athlete
"It's been a good experience but it could have been better. I moved up or went sideways for more money."
— Zeph Thomas , Athlete
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As he prepares to manage in the FA Cup for the first time, Zeph Thomas tells BBC Sport about his extraordinary career path spanning 39 moves in 18 years.
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