Whatever happened to Michael Ricketts?

5 March 2012

One of Boltons greatest forwards this Century, was on course to become a Nat Lofthouse style icon. Until he left.

http://www.epltalk.com/whatever-happened-to-michael-ricketts-who-are-ya-38119

Had he stayed, could he have become Englands no.9, and with Rooney playing just behind him fired us to glory in the 2010 World Cup?

comment by Ghod#18 (U9390)

posted on 5/3/12

comment by Reebok Bricks (Owen "it's not my fault" Coyle) (U6418)

posted 2 minutes ago

He became addicted to alcohol & cocaine, started beating women and is now in rehab.

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sounds a bit like myself

comment by deepspace (U13013)

posted on 5/3/12

you should be proud of yourself Ghodfather.

I pray you can turn it round. Learn to beat the drugs and be addicted to women instead.

comment by Ghod#18 (U9390)

posted on 5/3/12

tried that deepspace and it drove me to the above

comment by The Ghost of Gerald Cid (U6427)

posted on 5/3/12

He also got addicted to pies. Lots of lovely pies!

I dare say it would've taken a strong England manager to re-call him even if he had've stayed and done well. Judging by the erm shocker he had on his debut.

comment by CrazyCampo (U9009)

posted on 5/3/12

In no way, shape or form, was Michael Ricketts ever going to become a Nat Lofthouse style icon.

comment by Returning managers (U1762)

posted on 5/3/12

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comment by largehat (U3027)

posted on 5/3/12

In no way, shape or form, was Michael Ricketts ever going to become a Nat Lofthouse style icon.
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+1

comment by Malkybar (U7246)

posted on 5/3/12

Dont mention Ricketts in the same breath as Nat...

Problem was with Ricketts is that his head became bigger than his backside!!