On this episode of Decision Makers, Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Managing Director of Unique Sports Group Marlon Fleischmann, former Premier League defender Curtis Davies, and former Queens Park Rangers and Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Mackie. This episode is all about the decision footballers have to make when they hang up their boots; what's next? Jamie talks about when he knew it was time to retire and how that decision was made easier as his final games were in empty stadiums due to Covid-19 restrictions. We hear about the bits he misses from the game, and the moment post-retirement where he caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and realised he needed to get some fitness back! Marlon also talks about managing his players' expectations around retirement, and how in one example, a player refused to believe there were no offers for him. Curtis explains the impact on the player's family when retirement does come around, and the importance of being organised and prepared for the next career. We have plenty more insight into Football's boardrooms coming your way on Decision Makers, so if you enjoyed this episode make sure you subscribe and follow the show on your podcast app of choice, to be notified when the next episode drops. Follow us on social media: YouTube: DecisionMakersPod Instagram: DecisionMakers TikTok: DecisionMakersPod X: DecisionMakrs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices