There are a few cases in this sport where the player's unprofessionalism and attitude problems outweigh their natural flair and talent, threatening to destroy the very fabric of their budding young career. Having been described as 'the best 14 year old I have ever seen' by Ferguson as a Manchester United trainee, Ravel Morrison is in danger of sliding off the Premier League stratosphere and into the abyss. Just last week, he was reprimanded ad charged with assaulting two women, with West Ham boss Sam Allardyce adding his own name to the growing list of managers who have already lost patience with the 21 year old during his short career so far. During his time at Old Trafford, he had been found guilty of street robbery, throwing his girlfriend's phone out of a window, and had induced a 12-month referral order for pleading guilty to witness intimidation. Having become embroiled in a shady 'gangster' group in his hometown of Denton, his application deserted him, leading Ferguson to decide that if the player was to realise his potential, he needed to rid himself of these bad influences in new surroundings.
''He let Ravel go for Ravel's benefit, because he couldn't see it happening at Man United. It was 'Get him down there and see if you can get the best out of him, because you'll have a great player on your hands'.'' - Sam Allardyce, October 2013.
Unfortunately for Big Sam, recent news revelations look like Sir Alex made a great judgement call two years, by shipping the talented liability out of the club before his self-implosion.
Recent Journalism & New Media graduate. Insatiable thirst for all things football, and hopes to break into the field of sports journalism in the near future.
Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
