before going back into the world of academia when he enrolled at Plymouth University

Ex-footballer receives national prize for research into analytical chemistry

A former professional footballer has won a major award in recognition of his research into the chemical properties of oil and petroleum.

Dr Charles West was once on the books of Hereford United, before going back into the world of academia when he enrolled at Plymouth University in his early 20s.

Now his pioneering work on the development of analytical techniques for use within...