In two months' time it will have been seven years since Kieron Cadogan departed Crystal Palace, another south London and proud local lad who made a name for himself in the beautiful game.
Having just made a crucial late push in Woking's instant return to the National League via the play-offs, a lot has happened since Cadogan departed Selhurst Park with plenty of brave decisions made and experiences gained.
But before we discussed the 'now' with our former winger, we took him back to the time that all young footballers dream of: the first professional contract.