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Inside the whirlwind career of Ravel Morrison as ‘too good’ former Man Utd ace with ‘Messi like skills’ joins 14th club
FROM Manchester to Middlesbrough, D.C. to Derby, Ravel Morrison has enjoyed quite the career.
The 31-year-old, once likened to eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, recently joined the 14th club of his career – UAE second division side Precision FC.
It marked the end of his 18-month spell as a free agent, which began after he was cut from Wayne Rooney’s D.C. United squad at the start of 2023.
Around 14 years ago, nobody would have guessed that Morrison‘s career path could take such a turn.
Fresh out of Manchester United‘s academy – alongside Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard – the midfielder was quick to make a name for himself.
Many predicted that he would go on to become the next big thing, with former star Quinton Fortune even suggesting he was “the most naturally talented” player at Carrington.
In 2021, the ex-midfielder told FourFourTwo: “At a club like Manchester United, it’s very difficult to say who the best youngster was.
“Ronaldo was obviously incredible but Wayne Rooney was unbelievable when he arrived too.
“But then you had another special talent who hasn’t progressed as he should have done: Ravel Morrison. He was definitely the most naturally talented player I’ve ever seen, but he didn’t make that next step like Ronaldo and Rooney did. In terms of talent, he was up there with them.”
Former Man Utd acadamy coach Paul McGuinness also had high hopes for Morrison when he was a youngster.
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Earlier this year, he revealed: “He was an amazing player. And the best way to coach him was not to coach him.
“The best way was to create a game where his stuff would come out. If you start telling him what to do, he wasn’t go to be having it, you know? So he was an amazing player and I’ve had some really top players so it means that, as a coach, you learn from your players as well.
“So, in the sense that [fellow coach] Jim Ryan had a phrase. He said it’s the ‘arrogance of timing’ and so some coaches in the position thought he was being arrogant. But it was just the way he played.
“It was like Messi. He’d wait for you, wait for you to go closer and closer. Close to the fire, without getting burnt and get close, then he’d just play it. And you’d be like ‘oh, you’d better pass it now’ and he wouldn’t.”
McGuinness went on to add: “He was like, somebody do something because he was too good! And he could do those things with the first team and a lot of people say: ‘Oh yeah but he’s thrown it all away, he’s wasting it’ and so on.
“But, actually, if you know the full story from being younger, his background and different things, he may actually be one of the best performing. You know, he might actually have done well despite all the sort of disadvantages he had.”
Morrison was limited to just three first team appearances for Man Utd after making his senior debut against Wolves in October 2010.
Deemed surplus to requirements, he was sold to West Ham just over one year later for an undisclosed fee.
He made 24 appearances for the Hammers but was loaned out on three separate occasions – to Birmingham, QPR and Cardiff – during his three-year spell.
The midfielder went on to play for Lazio, Atlas, Ostersund, Sheffield United, Middlesbrough, ADO Den Haag, Derby County and D.C. United.
But his career hit a low when he was axed from the MLS side by his former United team-mate, Rooney.
The ex-D.C. United boss said at the time: “I felt with players we were bringing in and different things you need to look at in terms of the budget, international slots, etc, it was more important I got different players in for different positions, which we felt were more important to me.”
Morrison was left without a club for over 18 months as a result.
He spent this summer training with the Professional Footballers’ Association in a bid to regain fitness.
The PFA held an exclusive pre-season camp for eligible free agents to help them find a club.
Scouts were invited to training sessions and some exhibition matches, with the likes of Dwight Gayle and Carl Jenkinson securing moves.
Although Morrison didn’t secure an EFL move, he will now get to show off his experience in Dubai.
A statement from Precision FC read: “We are beyond excited to welcome the incredible Ravel Morrison to Precision FC!
“This is more than a signing – it’s a statement, a game-changer for both our club and football in the UAE.
“Known for his electrifying talent and skill, Ravel brings world-class experience and flair that will help our team to achieve it’s goals.
“This is the start of something extraordinary. Welcome to the family, Ravel!”
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I’m a nail tech – here’s why the new ‘dry manicure’ trend is far better for your nails, it’s a game-changer
A NAIL tech has revealed the trend you should be trying that makes your nails healther – and it’s great for dry or brittle ones.
Sami Pelling is a 34-year-old nail expert from Essex with over 10 years of experience in the industry.
Speaking to Fresha, the leading marketplace platform for beauty and wellness, Sami explained the new ‘dry manicure’ phenonemon that is taking social media by storm.
It aims to stop nails absorbing water and expanding, as is typical with traditional manicures.
Sami, nail expert at the Nail Mafia, said: “Dry manicures are becoming a real game-changer in the nail world and are definitely rising in popularity.”
“Traditionally, nails would be soaked in water before a manicure to soften the cuticles.
“But what people don’t realise is that this causes the nails to absorb water and expand.
“Once they dry out, they shrink back to their original size, which can lead to polish chipping or peeling.”
By eliminating water from the process, dry manicures offer particular benefits for those with weaker nails.
Sami added: “Dry manicures eliminate this issue by skipping the water entirely.
“Instead, cuticles are softened using oils or creams, and the entire process becomes much more controlled and precise.
“It’s especially beneficial for clients with weaker or more brittle nails, as soaking can sometimes cause further weakening.”
Beyond being gentler on your nails, a dry manicure can also improve how long your polish lasts for.
“It [the polish] tends to last longer since the nail plate remains stable”, Sami explained.
“It’s a more modern, health-conscious approach to manicures and is definitely rising in popularity.”
It comes after Sami revealed the annoying habit that she hates customers doing.
“While I understand the need to stay connected, excessive phone use or other distractions can interrupt the flow of the appointment and sometimes affect the curing time for the nails”, she said.
“I prefer that clients engage with the process and enjoy their dedicated time, as it helps us make the most of the session.
“After all, it’s their relaxation time, not phone time.
“When clients take too long to choose a colour and keep changing their minds [is annoying too].
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She added: “Last-minute cancellations or no-shows can seriously impact my schedule and income, as it leaves me with little time to fill the slot with another client.
“To manage this, I require a deposit to secure appointments and have a cancellation policy in place.
“If a client repeatedly cancels or fails to show up, I place them on probation, which means they must pay in full before their next appointment to ensure their commitment.”
Dominic Solanke banks 36 points in three games as Tottenham assets climb rankings
WHILE much of the focus was on the beleaguered hosts at Old Trafford on Sunday, Tottenham deserve plenty of credit for a professional performance.
Spurs took the lead inside three minutes and never let their foot off Manchester United’s throat on their way to a 3-0 victory.
Dominic Solanke (£4.2m) capped the victory midway through the second half with a poacher’s effort from a corner routine to continue his fine form since his return from injury.
The former Bournemouth striker has now scored three goals in his last three outings, a run that has yielded 36 Dream Team points.
Solanke scored his first goal for his new club against Brentford in Gameweek 5 and immediately followed that up with another against Qarabag in the Europa League.
And the underlying numbers suggest he’s likely to sustain his impressive form as he’s mustered 11 shots on target already this season.
For perspective, only Erling Haaland (£9.2m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.5m) have registered more at this stage, which is remarkable given Solanke missed two Gameweeks through injury.
Upon his transfer to North London, we speculated that the 27-year-old would receive plenty of service as the focal point of Ange Postecoglou’s dynamic system and that is proving to be the case.
The early-season injury caused Solanke’s ownership to plummet but Dream Team bosses should once again have him in their thoughts, especially with plenty more European fixtures to come.
Spurs are set to face Ferencvaros this Thursday with AZ Alkmaar, Galatasaray, Roma and Rangers all to come before mid-December.
This season, there are more European games to squeeze in than ever before because of the revised formats of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Gaffers should therefore endeavour to ensure they have plenty of players active in these competitions for the relevant Gameweeks as more fixtures generally equals more points.
This is another reason Solanke is even more viable this season than in 2023/24, when he scored 19 league goals for the Cherries.
And Solanke is far from the only Spurs asset catching the eye in Dream Team right now.
Brennan Johnson (£3.6m) applied the finishing touch to Micky van de Ven’s (£3.7m) piercing run to put Postecoglou’s side in the lead at Old Trafford for his fourth goal in as many games.
The Wales international has copped quite a lot of criticism since his move from Nottingham Forest, most of it centred around his high transfer fee of £50million, but his numbers are heading in the right direction.
Naturally, this form has translated to an uplift in Dream Team returns – 38 points across his last four outings to be specific.
Having seemingly locked down the starting position on the right flank, Johnson is a potentially savvy midfield recruit, especially at his current price of £3.6m.
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On a similar theme, James Maddison (£4.5m) now leads the way among all Dream Team assets for bonus points with 15 to his name.
The productive playmaker ranks highly for accurate crosses, fouls won and shots on target.
Both Johnson and Maddison are now inside the top ten Dream Team midfielders after Spurs’ win at Old Trafford – Solanke is ninth among forwards.
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