You are the reserve player of the year at one of the world’s most famous clubs and your manager has just offered you another contract to stay. But your academic passions run deep too and a deferred place beckons to read Economics at Durham University, a seat of learning with it’s own rich sporting and academic heritage? What would you do?

It is fantastic to hear that Oliver Gill, son of David Gill, Manchester United’s chief executive has opted to commit himself to an Economics degree and starts in the wonderful location of Durham this autumn. You can read more here.

Manchester United’s loss is Durham’s gain. Will we see Oliver donning the famous palatinate shirts this season? Durham University is one of the top faculties in the country and I send loads of students there every year. It is a unique part of the North east with an environment and a history all of its own. He will have a superb time there.

Interested in reading Economics at university? Here is a link to my updated UCAS Guide to making a strong application to read Economics or related disciplines.