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How Bulgarian football saved former Ireland U-21 Conor Henderson after leaving Arsenal

Gunners coach enjoyed the best year of his career in the Balkans

Conor Henderson now coaches Arsenal's U-14s side

Conor Henderson now coaches Arsenal's U-14s side

Aidan Fitzmaurice

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Like any young footballer, he had a plan but also had an awareness that implementing that plan would not be easy.

When a teenage Conor Henderson made his first-team debut for Arsenal in March 2011 the road ahead looked clear. The Ireland underage cap was the same age and seemed to have the same prospects as fellow Gunners midfielder Jack Wilshire in that FA Cup tie.

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