Now Birmingham FC striker but a certified Watford legend – Troy Deeney, went through a lot in his early life. At the age of 10, Deeney and his mother were assaulted by his father, leading to visits from social services. The couple split when Deeney was 11 with his mother taking custody of their children.Deeney was expelled from school when he was 14, before returning at the age of 15 but left again at 16. He eventually got his degrees in 2012 but what is equally interesting are stories about his footballing beginnings.The 33-year-old told the story in a column for The Sun, in which he reflected on his early moments during his career and family life.Deeney revealed that, while he was trying to ‘make a career’ at Walsall, his father once picked him up with a man locked in the boot of his car.Defensive tactics backfire at Tuchel as City take all 3 points in LondonBefore joining Watford in 2010, Deeney was playing for Walsall where he spent four years and during that time he scored 27 goals in 130 appearances.Deeney recalled the tale of his adoptive father picking him up from a game against Northampton in an unfamiliar blue Mercedes. ‘When I came out of the ground he was waiting for me in a blue Mercedes,’ Deeney wrote. ‘I knew he didn’t have a blue car.’He didn’t have a car. He didn’t even have a licence. He had never passed his test. He had never taken his test. I assumed the Mercedes was ’borrowed’ but I got in and we set off down the M1 (road mark).’ With the pair speaking about the Northampton game as normal, Deeney said he was unaware of the unexpected passenger in the trunk. Footballer became aware of the situation when they stopped to get petrol. ‘He had the music turned up loud and everything was cool and we chatted about the game,’ Deeney continued. ‘Then we stopped to get petrol. The music went off and I heard this banging coming from behind.’A Theatre of failed Dreams – Missed penalty, injuries and defeat for ManchesterDeeney’s father explained the situation calmly.’Don’t worry about that. There’s someone in there but I’m going to drop him off in a bit. He owes my pal some money, so I’ve taken him on a little journey for the day.’I’ve fed him and he’s fine. We’ll drop him off later and I bet he pays.’ Deeney revealed that the man in the boot was a small-time drug dealer based outside of the Birmingham city centre. ‘There was me trying to make a career at Walsall and we are driving around with a bloke in the boot of the car.’ Deeney added.Troy was born in Birmingham and he signed a two-year deal with his boyhood club this summer after an 11-year stay with Watford. He was released by the Hornets with a year remaining on his contract but he will never be forgotten by the black-and-yellows as he scored 140 goals in 419 appearances for the club.
