Playing on a heavy, waterlogged pitch on a Tuesday night takes its toll,...

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Playing on a heavy, waterlogged pitch on a Tuesday night takes its toll, especially when you’re back at the day job at 8 AM. We treat the final whistle like a finish line, but the persistent aches tell a different story