Retired footballer Lee Bowyer has revealed that he shunned a career of coaching and media work to run his own carp fishing lake in France.
The 38-year-old, who played for numerous clubs including Leeds United and Newcastle United in his career, owns the business in France's Champagne region.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Bowyer revealed that he decided to buy the 12 acres of land because of his love of fishing.
"You either love or hate fishing," Bowyer told the newspaper. "I love it. I used it as my getaway as a player. It allowed me to switch off because I was a nightmare otherwise.
"I was one of those who couldn't unwind or sleep after games. I'd be up until three in the morning watching replays of the game, seeing what I'd done wrong. The fishing helped me unwind."
Bowyer retired from football three years ago.
