The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and others have been juggling education with a football career - even studying on the team bus during away trips.
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Notable Quotes
"I hope I've got a long time left in football. But as a person, I'm always trying to learn and develop away from the pitch."
— Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall , Athlete
"I always felt education was important. It was a promise I made to my dad that if I played football, I would keep studying."
— Taiwo Awoniyi , Athlete
Key People
Cesar Azpilicueta is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is a professional footballer who was a new arrival at Everton.
Taiwo Awoniyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Nottingham Forest.
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and others have been juggling education with a football career - even studying on the team bus during away trips.
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