Alex Scott Describes the Tough Road from Guernsey to Professional Football

Young footballers often have to make many sacrifices to reach a professional career. Alex Scott also had to manage his school life, his friends and his frequent trips to England at the same time while growing up in Guernsey.

Scott had early chances to develop at Southampton and Bournemouth. However, constantly travelling back and forth between the Channel Islands and England eventually became exhausting. After being released by the Saints, he wanted to step away from football for a while, spend time with his friends and enjoy life again.

During this period he played for Guernsey FC. The club was part of English football, which meant crossing the Channel often. Even so, Scott said he was very proud to represent the place where he was born.

Scott said his family and the supporters back home in Guernsey had always been there for him. He explained that flying every weekend at such a young age was a serious financial strain, and that his family struggled to cover the cost. He also pointed to a time when he could not see his friends and had no real life at home. He said the cycle of school, flying, football and flying again took up almost all of his life.