Legendary journeyman footballer finally retires at 46 after playing more than 900 times for FORTY-TWO clubs
He has not quit football for good just yet
GAME OVER Legendary journeyman footballer finally retires at 46 after playing more than 900 times for FORTY-TWO clubs
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LEGENDARY football journeyman Jefferson Louis has retired at the age of 46 after playing over 900 times for 42 clubs.
The iconic striker had been slogging it out on the field since 1996 with Risborough Rangers.
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Iconic journeyman Jefferson Louis has retired from playing
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The 46-year-old spent nearly 30 years playing for 42 different teams
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Louis' travels saw him play for an incredible 42 sides, including Oxford United, Bristol Rovers and Wrexham.
He was most recently playing Thame United in the Southern League Division One Central.
But after 903 career appearances, and more than FIFTY transfers, Louis has finally retired.
However, fans will be pleased to hear that he hasn't quit football for good.
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That's because he has immediately taken an assistant coaching role at Slough Town, who compete in England's sixth tier in the National League South.
Louis made five appearances there as a player in 2023.
During that time, he also worked as a performance coach for teammates.
And manager Scott Davies believes Louis has the right skills to become a hit in the dugout.
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He declared: 'Football these days for me is more about mentality than ability.
'Every player at the level has ability which has allowed them to get to this point, but it's so important that we, as a management team can tap into their psychological side too.
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Louis was transferred over 50 times as he clocked up 903 appearances
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The ace has now taken up a new job as assistant coach at Slough Town
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'Throughout the season, individuals will need one-to-one chats when things aren't going as well as they may have hoped.
"And I strongly believe that with myself, Yella and now Jefferson joining the group, we've got all bases covered with the wealth of experience we have that we can now give back to the players.'
Slough fans reacted with delight at the news.
One said 'Class this, great gaffer to learn off.'
Another declared: 'Superb appointment, welcome back.'
One noted: 'Absolutely love this, welcome Louis.'
Another added: 'So much experience and knowledge at this level.'
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