From my first games in goal to a lifetime of football memories.
I’ve been a goalkeeper since the age of 10, and my football journey has now spanned 37 years. Starting out in youth football with Brentford and Fulham, some of my earliest football memories included playing at Fulham’s famous Craven Cottage.
From there, I moved into Saturday football and went on to represent a number of clubs and teams, competing at district and county level and building a reputation as a dependable number one.
My passion for football has never left me, and it still plays a huge part in my life today.
BEYOND THE FINAL WHISTLE
From the clubs I've represented to the charity matches, famous faces and friendships along the way, there is much more to my football journey than the final score.
Explore the moments that made it memorable — my career, original match footage, photographs and stories from both on and off the pitch.
Four moments from my life between the posts.
Three books feature moments from my football journey — a personal Spurs feature, the day I unexpectedly played for Spurs Legends, and my memories of England and the World Cup.
FEATURED IN PRINT · 2024
On the Pitch & Off the Drawing Board
A history of Tottenham Hotspur, told through the words of football writer Harry Harris and the illustrations of Paul Trevillion. I’m proud to have a dedicated page recording part of my own football journey.
Being included in a book about a club that means so much to me was a genuinely special moment.
My Spurs’ Debut! · A personal contribution
I went along to watch Spurs Legends and collect autographs. After Gareth Howells was injured, Ossie Ardiles asked if I could go in goal for the second half. What began as a day watching my heroes became a dream come true: I was playing for Spurs Legends. This is the story shown on my original printed page.
FOOTBALL HISTORY · 2026
On the Pitch and Off the Drawing Board
Alongside the World Cup stories and illustrations by Harry Harris and Paul Trevillion, this book includes my own page, “Grant Curran – My England Story”. It looks back at watching England at Italia ’90, the matches I remember, and the England players and goalkeepers who inspired me growing up.
The original printed page includes photographs from my childhood and later football encounters. It’s a personal England story, not simply a photograph of me attending a book event.
These are photographs of my original printed pages, presented as they appeared in the books.
Over the years, my football career has included Brentford Youth Team, Fulham Youth Team, Zion Rangers, QFC, Laleham Vets, Stainash FC, Sunningdale Vets, AFC Royal Holloway, Woking FC Vets, Tottenham Hotspur Legends, England Veterans, Celebrity Soccer and the Wandering Crows charity team.
I remain active in football and continue to enjoy the veterans, legends, celebrity and charity game, along with all the friendships and experiences that come with it.
Along the way I’ve enjoyed league success, individual awards and the chance to play at some fantastic football grounds. My footballing highlights have included representing Tottenham Hotspur Legends and earning selection for England Veterans.
I made my England Veterans debut at Ashford Town. Experiences like that are a reminder of why I’ve loved the game for so long.
Among my honours and awards are Chiswick & District League Player of the Season in 2007, two Chiswick & District League titles as part of a double-winning side, Stainash FC Referees’ Player of the Season, Sunningdale Vets Most Improved Goalkeeper in 2018–2019, and Windlesham’s Moment of the Season in both 2022 and 2023.
ENGLAND VETERANS
A proud moment at Ashford Town — another memory from my time between the posts.
I’ve been fortunate enough to play at a wide range of grounds, from Craven Cottage, Stamford Bridge and Loftus Road to The Den, the bet365 Stadium and a variety of non-league and grassroots venues. Every one of them has added to the story.
I also share that passion through World Class Curran, using the platform and podcast to celebrate football stories, personalities and the moments that make the game special.
If you’re organising a charity match, celebrity fixture, legends game or veterans tournament, I’m available for selected football appearances and charity bookings.
Whether I’m stepping onto the pitch or supporting an event, I bring the same enthusiasm for football and the people it brings together.
The game. The people. The moments that matter.
ENQUIRE ABOUT A BOOKING
Original footage from my time between the posts. Choose a clip to watch — from match action to memorable football moments.
A lifetime of football, captured in photographs — from the action between the posts and the teams I’ve represented to unforgettable meetings and the causes close to my heart.
Between the PostsMatch-day saves, big moments and life in goal.Every match brings a new challenge. These are some of my favourite moments in action, from close-range saves to the final whistle.
My Goalkeeping JourneyDifferent kits, memorable grounds and moments along the way.Different teams, different goalkeeper kits and some special grounds. Each photograph captures another part of my journey between the posts.
Teams & CareerThe clubs, teammates and milestones that have shaped my football journey.From youth and club football to veterans and representative teams, these photographs celebrate the teammates and experiences that have shaped my career.
Events, Meetings & Famous FacesMemorable meetings, book launches and special moments with familiar faces.Football has brought some unforgettable occasions beyond match day. Browse book events, reunions and memorable encounters; the featured Icons, Legends & Memories collection is showcased separately.
Including book launches and signings, and the Guildford charity meet-and-greet with Tottenham legends David Howells, Clive Allen and Paul Allen.
More Charity & Community MomentsCharity matches, community events and the people who make them special.Away from playing, I’m passionate about bringing people together through football and supporting worthwhile causes.
I’m actively involved in organising and planning celebrity football matches, helping bring together former players, celebrities, football personalities and charity teams to raise money for good causes.
Through my footballing connections and relationships, I help create opportunities for special charity fixtures, memorable footballing occasions and fundraising events.
Whether I’m organising a celebrity match, supporting a charity fixture or pulling on the gloves myself, I believe football can make a real difference.
Football brings people together. Charity gives the game an even greater purpose.
Select a photograph to see it in full.
MEMORABLE MEETINGS
From Tottenham favourites Glenn Hoddle and Paul “Gazza” Gascoigne to Dutch legend Frank Rijkaard, England goalkeeper Peter Shilton, sprinter Dwain Chambers and actor Gary Webster — some unforgettable meetings from football, sport and entertainment.
Dwain Chambers
British international sprinter
A memorable meeting while playing together at a Celebrity Soccer football event — bringing athletics and football together.
David Coldwell
Boxing coach to world champion Tony Bellew
David tagged me on Instagram and wrote:
“Top man. Top keeper!”
— David Coldwell’s Instagram Story
Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and England footballer
Meeting Gazza again years after meeting him as a child — here we are holding a photograph from that first encounter. A special full-circle moment for me.
Jamie Redknapp
Liverpool, Tottenham and England footballer
Photographed during Jamie Redknapp’s charity walk from Tottenham Hotspur to Arsenal.
Glenn Hoddle
Tottenham and England player and manager
A memorable photograph together during the A History of Spurs celebrations.
Ossie Ardiles
Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina legend
A moment together after football.
Ossie Ardiles & Micky Hazard
Tottenham and Argentina legend · Chelsea and Tottenham legend
Together after a match, with two familiar faces from the game.
Ricky Villa & Ossie Ardiles
Tottenham and Argentina legends
A memorable meeting with two Spurs favourites.
John Salako
Crystal Palace and England footballer
A photograph together away from the pitch.
Paul Miller & Harry Harris
Tottenham Hotspur legend · Football writer
A Tottenham book event with former player Paul Miller and author Harry Harris.
Steve Sedgley
Former Tottenham Hotspur footballer
Another memorable meeting during my football journey.
Martin Chivers
Tottenham Hotspur and England forward
With Tottenham Hotspur legend Martin Chivers in this group photograph.
Gary Webster
Actor who starred in the revived Minder television series
With actor Gary Webster at a football-related occasion.
David Howells
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder
With David Howells at the charity meet-and-greet in Guildford.
Clive Allen & Paul Allen
Former Tottenham Hotspur players
At a charity meet-and-greet in Guildford with Clive Allen and Paul Allen. Clive scored 49 goals for Spurs in all competitions during 1986–87, and Paul also played for Tottenham.
Calum Best
Television personality and son of football legend George Best
A memorable photograph together — another connection made through football and its wider community.
Frank Rijkaard
Dutch football legend; former Netherlands international and European Cup winner
Meeting Frank Rijkaard at the Amsterdam tournament was a memorable highlight.
Peter Shilton
England goalkeeping legend
A childhood meeting with one of the goalkeepers I looked up to growing up.
Erik Thorstvedt
Tottenham Hotspur and Norway goalkeeper
Meeting a Tottenham goalkeeper I admired was a special moment when I was young.
Swipe to explore the photographs
From youth football to veterans, legends and charity matches — the teams and moments that have shaped my career.
My England Veterans debut was at Ashford Town.
BETWEEN THE POSTS
A few questions about my football journey, the people I’ve met and the moments that have stayed with me.
Have a question for me that isn’t answered here?
ASK GRANT A QUESTIONA World Class Curran collection is on its way. For merchandise enquiries, get in touch.
WORLD CLASS CURRAN / ENQUIRIES
A big match. A special occasion. A cause worth playing for.
I welcome enquiries for charity matches, legends and veterans fixtures, and selected football appearances. I’m also open to hearing from brands and organisations about ambassador partnerships, collaborations, corporate occasions and networking events. If you have an idea, get in touch and tell me more.
FOOTBALL • COMMUNITY • CONNECTIONS
CONTACT & BOOKING REQUESTS
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