From the pitch to the police force: Former Notts County player scores jobs defending community
A former Notts County player has joined Nottinghamshire Police after hanging up his boots in 2013.
Julian Kelly, 30, said it was difficult choice to give up the sport he’d been playing all his life.
The former Arsenal academy enjoyed spells with Reading, Wycombe and Lincoln before signing for the Magpies.
He spent three years at Meadow Lane after being signed by then Manager Martin Allen in the summer of 2011.
Kelly went on to make 54 appearances for the club and was also part of the squad that travelled to Turin, to play in the first ever match at the Italian giants Juventus' new stadium.
Now, the former defender is spending his time on the front-line protecting the streets of West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire.
After swapping the balls for the beat, Kelly said he is very 'excited' and 'proud' to be joining the force.
The new officer said he had a 'great time' with Notts County and went to explain why he chose to join the police.
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