An emotionally charged documentary giving insight into the devastating reality of being released from a football academy or club through deselection, injury or retirement. Inspiring real-life encounters, showing how these individuals can use their experiences to find new identities after exiting the game. Educated and inspiring input from professional people in the industry, offering knowledge and potential solutions to this unsupported area which affects children and young adults within our football academies
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Sidelined was directed, filmed and edited by Ben Marlow & Jack Tompkins. The soundtrack was written and performed by Ben Marlow, Neil Saxby and Paul James. This website was created to give young footballers a voice. A place to tell their stories, comment and share