The Footballer, His Wife & The Crash

Footballer Jlloyd Samuel seemed to have to all then his life spun out of control. As his wife fought to keep their family together, she had no idea of the secrets he hid.

This documentary details how Jlloyd Samuel's footballing dream became a nightmare as gambling debts, injury, and family tensions came to the fore - it's a cautionary tale of the reality of so many in the heady earlier days of the Premier League. Jlloyd's widow Emma reveals how, following Jlloyd's death in 2018 - when his Range Rover collided with a van and burst into flames, killing him instantly - she discovered that Jlloyd had not only seriously mismanaged his fortune, but also that he had a secret second life. With exclusive access to Emma Samuel and the people who had first-hand experience of the era, this documentary reveals the truth behind this unbelievable story.

Footballer Jlloyd Samuel seemed to have to all then his life spun out of control. As his wife fought to keep their family together, she had no idea of the secrets he hid.