When Nottingham student Tom Cursons joined Ilkeston Town from Southern Premier Division Central side Barwell FC in December 2023, it was a step up in his footballing career, which he juggled between university lectures. But, already aged 23, it seemed highly unlikely he’d be playing professional league football just 13 months later.
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