From better than Giggs to ‘drinking and drinking’: how Ben Thornley battled back

10 October 2018 02:30
At Manchester United Thornley was regarded as superior to Giggs, Scholes and Beckham – then a bad tackle shattered his dreams. He talks regrets, rock bottom and why he is finally at peaceIt was a Sunday get-together that featured Manchester United royalty. Sir Matt Busby was there and so was Nobby Stiles, among others. It was the early 1990s; the venue a wine bar in Sale, and the question was for Stiles, then in charge of the B team at Old Trafford. Who was the best up-and-coming youngster at the club?Stiles did not hesitate. “Ben Thornley,” he replied. What, even including Ryan Giggs? “Ben is the closest I’ve seen to George Best in all my time at the club,” Stiles said. Busby did not bat an eyelid. Related: Next Generation 2018: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs I used to say that something good would come out of my injury one day. And that something has been this book Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian