In 1999 West completed his Engineering qualifications and apprenticeship in tandem with still being able to play football at a semi-professional level .
Retiring from full - time football enabled West to return to his Engineering studies .
In 1999 West completed West 's Engineering qualifications and apprenticeship in tandem with still being able to play football at a semi-professional level .
Retiring from full - time football enabled West to return to his Engineering studies .