Why giants hold no fear for survivor Dawson

Dubliner Stephen Dawson has survived homesickness, rejection and relegation but hopes leading out Leyton Orient against mighty Arsenal in the cup begins a new chapter in his life. He spoke to Julian Bennetts.

Why giants hold no fear for survivor Dawson

A LOT of promising young footballers give up at the first hint of rejection and turn their attention towards getting ‘a proper job’.

Those who remain and fight on are the ones who demand our attention.

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