The engineer missing his shift at Wembley... to play there instead
Summary
Jay Lovell, an escalator engineer who usually works at Wembley Stadium during events, will instead play there as the captain of Cockfosters in the FA Vase final. After more than 15 years playing non-league football, Lovell will lead his team at Wembley on May 17.Key Facts
- Jay Lovell is 33 years old and plays as a defender for Cockfosters, a non-league football team.
- Cockfosters will play AFC Stoneham in the FA Vase final at Wembley Stadium.
- Lovell works as an escalator engineer responsible for maintaining Wembley’s escalators.
- Normally, Lovell would be working at Wembley during event days, but his job duties have been passed to someone else for the final.
- Cockfosters reached the final by beating Punjab United in the semi-finals.
- Lovell has played non-league football for over 15 years and describes playing at Wembley as a dream come true.
- His team has played over 60 games this season, often balancing work and football commitments.
- Lovell says he and his teammates play football because they love the game, despite tough conditions and schedules.
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