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Ryan Taylor considering professional poker?

2008-01-16 11:54:50

Wigan Athletic defender Ryan Taylor has suggested that he might become a professional poker player if his football career ever goes wayward.

The 23-year-old Premier League player told the Sunday Express that he is a big fan of the card game and likes to play it as often as possible.

"I'm getting into poker in a big way. If there is a game on with the lads I'll always join in," he said.

"I'd even think of trying to make a career out of it if anything happened football-wise or at the end of my career."

Numerous football players have been known to try their hand at poker down the years, including the likes of Teddy Sheringham.

Manchester United hosted a "legends" tournament last year, which featured Bryan Robson, Lou Macari, David May, Andy Ritchie, Mickey Thomas and Arthur Albiston, as well as two lucky fans.