Lenell John-Lewis (YCFC app)

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The last in this batch of interviews and what an interview to finish on, the legendary Lenell John-Lewis, or The Shop, to his adoring fans. From starting out at Grantham to a long and successful career in the football league and non-league, Lenny joined York City initially on loan in February 2022. With the club in need of a talisman, they certainly got it with Lenell quickly becoming a fans favourite and a knack of scoring crucial goals such as in all three play off games that season. Making the move permanent that summer he went on to score 17 goals in 22/23 before cementing his legendary status with the vital winner against Aldershot last season that was the catalyst for helping the club turn around their fortunes to retain their national league status.

At time of recording this interview he had scored five times this campaign despite being injured for the past two months and not starting a game all season.

This interview was in partnership with York City football club, being available on their YouTube channel.

Interview conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.