But in the modest surroundings of National League North outfit Curzon Ashton, former Liverpool striker Adam Morgan is rediscovering his mojo.
After a torrid three years during which his career went into freefall, the 22-year-old from Halewood is starting to play with a smile on his face again.
On Monday night he was the hero, scoring twice as Curzon beat Westfields 3-1 to advance to the second round of the FA Cup. Their reward is a televised tie at home to Bury or AFC Wimbledon on December 4.
The part-timers are just one win away from potentially facing Premier League opposition.