Manchester United starlet Ben Thornley’s burgeoning career was derailed by a tackle that resulted in the Bury native having knee ligaments looking like a ‘book opened up on its spine’.

1. That Alfe Inge Haaland still won’t be getting a Christmas card from Roy.

Sales of the controversial Roy Keane autobiography which went on sale today have been described as "brisk".

Alfe Inge Haaland and Manchester City have announced they will be taking legal action against Roy Keane over the tackle that may have ended the Norwegian’s career.