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Mick Channon. To football fans of a certain era, this name means goals, excitement, and a true legend of the game. But behind his success, there's a heartbreaking story – a story of 'what if?'. A story about how a single motorway accident changed everything…..
Born on November 28, 1948, in Orcheston, Wiltshire, England, Mick Channon was a sports enthusiast from the start, especially passionate about football. His talent didn't go unnoticed, as Southampton FC scouts spotted him early on. Young Mick was a blur on the pitch. Quick as a whip and with an eye for goal, he made a name for himself with his hometown club, Southampton. They called him a goal-scoring machine for a reason - he just loved putting the ball in the back of the net! And you know what, Southampton FC became the stage where Mick Channon truly shone. His debut in 1966 was the start of something special. He possessed the kind of electrifying pace that left defenders gasping for breath. He was also gifted with an almost preternatural instinct for the goal, a sixth sense for finding the back of the net. Soon enough, he was wearing the famous three lions of the England team, showing off his skills to the whole country.
