After leaving school , he worked as a coal miner and played football for non-league side Ilkeston Town , having previously represented his county school level .
Straw was born in the village of Kirk Hallam in Ilkeston .
After leaving school , Straw worked as a coal miner and played football for non-league side Ilkeston Town , having previously represented Straw 's county school level .
Straw was born in the village of Kirk Hallam in Ilkeston .