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Send us a textGary Sawyer is a former professional footballer with over 500 appearances, playing in the Conference, all the way up to the Championship. He started his career at Plymouth Argyle, and in-between spells at Home Park has also played for Leyton Orient, Weymouth, Exeter City, Bristol City, Bristol Rovers before ending his career back at Plymouth Argyle, as 1st Team Captain. On May 6 2021, Plymouth Argyle announced Gary Sawyer has been forced to retire from professional football due to injury at the age of 35 after managing just one appearance in the 2020â21 season. It was also announced that Sawyer would take up an ambassadorial role with Plymouth Argyle upon the expiration of his contract in the summer of 2021. The role would include "elements of coaching in the Pilgrimsâ new-look and ambitious Academy set-up, outreach work with the Argyle Community Trust, and specific club duties both on match-days and throughout the week".Expect to get the everyday perspective on life after professional footballer, the mental struggle of forced retirement, the locker room antics, the pressure of playing pro, hilarious football stories and much more...Extra Stuff:More About Plymouth Argyle - https://www.pafc.co.ukArgyle Community Trust - https://argylecommunitytrust.co.uk00:00 Intro02:05 Retirement13:42 Playing History23:27 Being a Youngster in the Changing Rooms28:07 Krisztian Timar Party Trick & Injury34:13 Managing Pressure & Nerves in Football44:57 Has the Style of Football Changed51:17 Impact of Sports Science58:37 Role of Being Team Captain01:02:12 Life After Pro Football01:13:41 How Will PAFC Do Next Season01:18:26 Mental Health & Addiction01:28:12 Advice to Aspiring Players & Parents01:31:54 Hilarious Cherno Samba Story#menshealth #mentalhealth #pafc #football #plymouthargyle Need a chat? Here's some options đhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helphttps://andysmanclub.co.ukGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectivemSponsors: Want to be tell us what guests and questions we should go with? Support us by joining our exclusive community of 'Everyday Black Belt' on https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective Need a new Gi or Rash guard? Check out our partner, Tatami for the best gear in the game! https://www.tatamifightwear.com/?rfsn=8011858.0f3a82 Need help staying healthy and in shape around a busy life? We provide simple, practical, long-term health and fitness solutions that fit around a busy, regular life! Drop us a DM at https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayfitnessguys Stay Clean, Fight Dirty with Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY for 10% off Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk Or, Drop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshop
