Jack Shepherd speaks to the Barnsley FC Media (Official Site)

"When you automatically think of a footballer you just think, "Oh it's the high life", but it's a lot harder than what you think. It's a lot tougher on the legs, there's more fatigue.
Some days you're not doing as much but it's a lot tougher than working 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. It's taking some adjusting but hopefully I am getting there."

The wages may be crap Jack--£2.5K a week ? £130K a year ?--but i hadn't realised it was so tough as well.

Ex coal miners reading that would have a wry smile.