Chorley's Ollie Shenton has been spared his usual shift at the butchers because the 'steaks' are so high for Sunday's FA Cup first round clash at League One neighbours Wigan.
Shenton turned part-time in the summer after leaving his hometown club Stoke City and has been working at his father's shop on Wednesdays and Fridays to supplement his income.
'I'm in the office looking after orders while Dad serves but I've had time off to train and prepare for this game,' says Shenton, who played in the Premier League at 17 shortly after his mum Mandy died of cancer.