S01 Bonus EP03 (Part 1): Scott Davies

Football Journeys Podcast

Our third bonus episode, recorded via Zoom during the lockdown, is with Scott Davies.

It would be tempting to regard Scott's story as a sad one: a super talented young footballer with Reading FC, gripped by an addiction to gambling at a young age, and squandering his chance to play at the top level of English football, however, his is an uplifting tale. He hasn't placed a bet since the summer of 2015 and devotes his time now to helping young players understand the huge damage that can be caused by these addictive behaviours, whilst also continuing to play the game he loves semi professionally.
This episode is brought to you by Scott's current employers EPIC Risk Management. Working with EPIC Scott travels across the Football League talking to young players and warning them of the dangers of addictive behaviours.

Other topics, such as peer pressure and the masculine environment are covered in this illuminating chat, Part 1, of a two Part episode.