Tony Anane gives us an insight into his football journey.

What roles have you held within football, both past and present?
In terms of playing (trying to) the beautiful game, I have played in goal, defence and on the wing.

I am currently a manager of an Under-16s girls team, which I am very proud of. I have also co-managed an adult team for five years, which is restarting this coming season.

I am very proud to be a council member for the Bedfordshire FA, where I am the Chair of the Football Development committee and also sit on the Executive Committee. I am also a member of the Bedfordshire FA Girls Football League, which is a high honour. Last, but not least I sit on the Leighton and District Sunday Football League committee.

What is your earliest footballing memory?
It would have been when I was at Willow FIeld Lower School (Caddington). I was aged 7-8 and played in goal against the other school in the village, Heathfield Lower School.

What club do you support?
Tottenham

How long have you been involved in football?
I would say about 35 years.

What is your favourite footballing memory?
John Barnes, when he scored that great goal against Brazil. Beautiful!

Do you have a fun fact about yourself?
I used to have dreadlocks.

What is your professional background?
I am a builder.

What is your favourite thing about football?
At this moment in time, it’s lovely when I go to games and tournaments and I get to see people who I have played or trained with over the years.


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