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The Not So Secret Footballer #5: Why I signed for AFC Wimbledon

Jack Midson has now signed a professional contract for the forthcoming season and he can therefore reveal all about why he chose the club he did, the other clubs he had offers from and his thoughts about the summer as a whole. Okay… where to start? So much has happened and, as most of you know, it is now common knowledge that I have signed for AFC Wimbledon. I am looking forward to a new challenge in the coming season and I believe I have chosen the right option. It is a big relief and a weight off my mind….

The Not So Secret Footballer #4: A verbal agreement

Last time out, former Oxford United player Jack Midson spoke about his busy week of meetings with clubs and managers. It seems to have been a successful few days and Jack is now getting ever closer to signing for a new club. In his latest column, Jack tells as much as he can at this stage about negotiations. In this article, I feel I can start being a bit more direct and informative without giving too much away too early. A manager from a club in the Conference came to meet me and it was a very positive chat. This…

The Not So Secret Footballer #3: Close to a deal

It is time for Jack Midson’s third diary entry, chronicling his summer pursuing the next step in his professional football career following release from Oxford United. Jack answers a few of your questions including his pick for the standout League Two team this year and reveals that he may already be close to signing for his next club… Many thanks for your response to the articles so far. There have been a lot of questions sent through and one of the most popular asks who my League Two Team of the Year is. Generally I go for the teams who…

The Not So Secret Footballer #2: Interest from abroad

Jack Midson’s first article was extremely well-received - it is already the second most popular piece on the site and drew interest from all corners of the globe, much like Jack himself by the sounds of it - as you can read below… Firstly, many thanks for the positive response to last week’s article. Here are some answers to some of the questions asked. Regarding the questions about the timing of managers’ holidays, I think most will wisely use the time directly after the season finishes to watch players in any games that may still remain for other leagues and…

The Not So Secret Footballer #1: Leaving Oxford United

This time twelve months ago, Jack Midson had never played in the Football League. But he approaches this summer having helped one club into League Two and then keeping another one in the division. Despite these achievements, Jack has left both Oxford United and Barnet behind after the U’s failed to offer him a new contract following the end of his loan spell at Underhill. Jack will be giving us a weekly diary about his next move and answering your questions about life in League Two and beyond. Up until Oxford United revealed to the press last week that I…