From Pitch to Policy: The Unlikely Career of Joe Riley The life of a professional athlete is often romanticized as a linear progression of triumph and glory.
But for those who don't fit the mold, their careers can be cut short by injuries or other setbacks, leaving them scrambling for a new purpose in life. Joe Riley's story is one such tale of unexpected twists and turns.
He was once a promising young left back at Manchester United, where he played alongside Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay.