LISTEN: From golden goals to Gote Road – How Jeff Thorpe swapped professional football for a Cockermouth garage
Jeff Thorpe, 53, played over 200 matches for Carlisle United during his 11-year football career. His time in professional sports came to an end due to a back injury, leading him to transition to a new role in a garage in Cockermouth.
Key facts
- Jeff Thorpe played for Carlisle United for 11 years.
- He made over 200 appearances during his football career.
- A back problem forced Thorpe to retire from professional football.
- Thorpe is currently 53 years old.
- He has transitioned to working in a garage in Cockermouth.
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