Hello. My name is John Clarke and I suffer from Cerebral Palsy. From an early age I became acutely aware of my physical limitations. I would sit longingly watching my brothers play football, wishing my inanimate legs would magically spring into life. Growing up, my parents tried to teach me the philosophy of transcending my disability. Over time I began to realise I could achieve anything, albeit not in the conventional way. I have always believed that as a disabled person, I have a duty to be a catalyst for integration. How can I expect to be accepted by society if my imperfections become my identity? Yes, they are an integral part of my life but they don’t define the person I aspire to be. I have always loved football and I am an avid Burton Albion supporter, for my sins! I count myself extremely lucky to have witnessed my little club’s rise through the divisions. Nothing quite compares to the sweet smell of a freshly manicured football pitch, add an adrenaline inducing goal an