What REALLY Happened To Ravel Morrison | United's Defensive Problems | Vibe With FIVE

[@GameRiot]

Loved watching him at West Ham. Such a talent. Get your head down and work hard. You still have time Ravel

[@GameRiot]

Watching more about Sam Allardyce - I'm gutted

[@Edge81]

You are young enough Ravel. Suarez is 34 and killing it.

[@walshknwsbest]

@@Edge81 Suarez played at the top level consistently for years . Ravel has never played consistently at the top level

[@marcusrashford1290]

@@walshknwsbest stfu

[@moby786]

@@marcusrashford1290 🤣🤣🤣

[@Epdo]

”The boy had a good heart, he was just beaten by his background” -SAF

[@lordpembridge303]

He hit that brick wall behind him really hard.

[@thrilla72]

Rio man, you had a look on your face at points. It said "Bruv, I could've and should've done more to support this kid!"

[@donkingbong420]

All them could even trow him laces r socks of some 1st team to sell now different whole team behind young talent

[@kb.1005]

Time stamp?

[@Sharhind79]

@@kb.1005 00:watch it 01:and find out

[@MrRandomGhost]

@@donkingbong420 Ravel would have been making good money at United, certainly after he signed a pro contract. I'd guess him stealing boots was just down to him growing up in poverty and being around people that maybe encouraged that.

[@donkingbong420]

@@MrRandomGhost yeah if he had the chance why not and probs hard being with legends trying to be professional about it

[@Dupe-Og]

This is painful to watch he seems like he regrets a lot in his career, even as an Arsenal fan, I feel like shedding a tear for this guy.

[@andyc6542]

Don’t sympathise with the guy. Complete and utter jerk, and he’s pulled you in to the narrative he’s weaving of misunderstood genius. Eleven clubs in eleven years, he had his last contract torn up after three months, and has a legal history. Frankly, the guy is a disgrace. An immature individual who is too stupid to understand that he could of made far more with his life. Don’t make him out to be the victim here - he only has himself to blame.

[@richieyoung88]

Yea, sad ending. Be nice if he could get a club to have a good ending to a short career

[@wolfswinkel8906]

You are CLASS

[@ababrah9678]

He's a arsenal fan too

[@SB-ou5yp]

@@andyc6542 What a prat you are. Its easy to judge from the safety of your home

[@StuieHunter]

Ravel is proof in why psychology is such a monumental part of top tier sport. Such a talented man, but if he had a bit more self belief, and a better environment he could have achieved so much. I have so much respect for him for this interview by the way. Humility wasn't something I was expecting.

[@mukeshsb4456]

He still lacks self belief

[@StuieHunter]

@@mukeshsb4456 100% agreed, such a pity, he has footballing ability most.of us can only dream of. I wish him well though.

[@Edge81]

Not Psychology. Just someone to put his arm around him.

[@StuieHunter]

@@Edge81 honestly I think a club counselor/life coach can set people into a contructive mindset that can lead people down a path where they're more likely to look after themselves. Sure, one or two people putting an arm round the shoulder is nice, but then you switch club and you're back at square one. That's why I think psychology gives us the more sustainable answer. A good psyche, and feeling of self worth that allows you to make good choices because you're a person who deserves nice things to happen to, that stays with you. There's a lot of sorrow still in that young man's eyes, and it's sad to see.

[@Oakland510]

@@StuieHunter do you attribute that to why he’s failed at every club that’s given him a chance the last few years

[@AkinsMyles]

I feel it for Ravel, you can tell he’s got a good heart sounds like he just needed an arm around his shoulder to push him into the right direction. Wish him all the best in the future 🤞🏾

[@DavidPhillipsMusic]

Listening to this interview its clear that Ravel just didn't believe in himself and didn't realise how good he was.

[@sportingfuture6709]

I think it is more to do with his surroundings and guidance than belief

[@CLS_29]

100% and clear his only moments of confidence were on the pitch, and everywhere else just overwhelmed

[@MrAas41]

I don't think it was that man. Seems like he didn't have the right people around him. Wish someone dedicated their time to protect this guy

[@mphasis1983]

@@sportingfuture6709 he said he didn't believe he could break into the first team, how has that got nothing to do with belief? ronaldo wanted to be the best in the world from 12 years old or something like that and believed he could be. see the difference?

[@sportingfuture6709]

@@mphasis1983 comparing two players from two different worlds is pointless, you are a product of your environment, it seems to me that football was the place where he was away from negative influences and had fun in safe and positive way. Just my opinion though.

[@R2012-u3i]

Yo. This interview makes me see Ravel in a whole new light. He really did actually lack self belief and confidence in his formative years. We don't understand because we only see the talent on the pitch, but really needed constant arm round the shoulder. Big up Rio and Ravel for this insight. Ravel- UTD fans still got love for you👊🏾

[@fypd88]

This was painful to watch. You can see how disappointed Rio is and you can feel the lack of belief in Ravel. Wish him the best.

[@deematty46]

It's painful to watch in the sense that it's obvious he's painfully shy . And that in elite football can really stop you flourishing

[@Tommy-123]

@@deematty46 great comment

[@Daquan0394]

@@deematty46 mmm I had a feeling he’s not the most chatting person also

[@deematty46]

@@Daquan0394 that's the saddest thing .the modern footballer might not have to so much on the pitch .but they have plenty to tackle of it . And if you're not the best at making friends and you're constantly on the move .it must get harder and harder .

[@adriancaldera4912]

Getting interviewed by 3 people at once and Rio being one of them could be a factor maybe?

[@sammunyaga]

This is one of the most real interviews I have ever heard from a football player. There is so much behind the scenes that happen to a player’s life. It is good to understand that footballers are human beings too and they also go through different journeys of their life.

[@ryanmccaul5183]

I was nearly in tears watching this for some reason, this has affected me massively which is weird because I’ve only heard some stories

[@andyc6542]

Grow up Ryan. This bloke has stole a living. 11 clubs in 11 years, earning more than most of us ever will, and he still doesn’t ‘get’ it. Clearly doesn’t have the respect, or ability to understand that what he’s been doing up to now in his career isn’t working. You only have yourself to hold accountable in this world - nobody else. To blame others is a cowards way out.

[@ryanmccaul5183]

@@andyc6542 who asked

[@andyc6542]

@@ryanmccaul5183 Real novel answer. Completely skim over what I said why don’t you. Ravel isn’t the victim in any of this - he hasn’t put the graft in or given the sport his full undivided attention. Ergo, he’s wasted his talent. He only has himself to blame, yet still gets the sympathy vote from people who are gullible enough to buy into the narrative he tries to spin. The guy is a con artist, yet clubs still get roped in to giving him chances in the off chance he’ll come good and show his potential.

[@jaiswan2957]

@@andyc6542 would you speak this same way if it was your son?

[@LdnMovements]

Top Top Top interview 👏🏻

[@AkbarKamallGames]

This is gonna be a banging episode. Morrison got carried away with the wrong crowd growing up. Seems like a decent lad. Growing up in broken families is always tough.

[@chow7843]

Nearly ever baller grew up from broken families. Memphis, neymar, etc. Ravel just got influenced and let his career down

[@DevilzVengeanceGames]

@@chow7843 for every neymar, depay etc etc, there's a million ravels, there the exception from the rule.

[@007Fusiion]

@@chow7843 Neymar had his sister

[@MVgaming627]

great interview! a cab driver told me a story about Rav. Rav paid the cab driver to take him shopping, asked the driver to wait for him, and four hours later came back and paid for waiting time. cab driver said he'd take Ravel all over as he didn't drive. Cab man said, Ravel Morrison is the nicest person. He is the 'Robin Friday' of the premier league. A truly mythical figure. I wish him well.

[@smurfxvi]

this makes me sad ngl. I pray to God his career gets a great comeback

[@jhardworkpaysoff474]

Yeah me too

[@mohammeda7731]

Me too. Hopefully, he has a steady career and has a chance to win trophies and comeback to the Premier league and perform.

[@SuperJixs]

So sad just be positive bro

[@_afckieran]

We can all pray but the reality is it’s over

[@smurfxvi]

@@_afckieran Remember what you said about Ravel

[@_Tricky_]

Sounds to me like Ravel didn’t believe in himself enough, possibly still doesn’t. He doesn’t seem to get it when people tell him what he’s capable of. Kinda sad to see.

[@jayjoesadoptedsonbenjamin]

Ikr. It’s just like you can feel he’s hurt. And hurt by himself because he regrets his actions

[@beejj6190]

The kid is 27... 27. They sort out his meds, and with maturity and better guidance he has another 5 - 6 years of his BEST football. That aside, clearly a total natural talent, not that intelligent and a poor parental background cement a certain mentality (if you know about these things). #perspective #ble$$ravel

[@andyc6542]

Don’t feel sorry for him. He’s made a career of his potential at Manchester United. Don’t know what his agent is telling the clubs who take a punt on him, but he’s one hell of a salesman if he’s managed to sell his client to these clubs. He hasn’t done it in his career, and he’s had 11 clubs in 11 years. Personally feel he’s stealing a living, and for the life of me can’t understand why any club out there feels that they can get the best out of him when it hasn’t happened up to now. It’s in his nature to be the way he is.

[@steveclifton3389]

Rio, ask Ravel if you can use this interview to go to youth teams and offer the 1 to 1 cos it looks like it would make a huge impact if they could speak away from the group

[@therealportaldude6967]

That would be perfect and maybe even asking ravel to come in and talk about his experience would really help I think

[@thrilla72]

Much needed, I am sure Rio is already thinking about doing something like this.

[@mikenike6079]

Great idea

[@tsb3208]

I came from a really awful background and an extremely turbulent and traumatic childhood. I see myself in Ravel Morrison. Chaos was his normality, his self confidence was there but out of necessity because inside he's hollow and doesn't truly value himself. It takes a lot to become a rounded person from that start. What you can see in Ravel as a grown man now though is that all the bravado and aggression has left him and he's a shy and timid person when out of his comfort zone - like in front of the media as he says here. Good luck and all the best for the future Rav, lad. I'd love to meet him one day to get to listen to his stories. I'm sure he'll have a good life as long as he can stay happy and keep good, stable people around him.

[@lewisA76]

I really feel for Ravel, a kid who needed a bit of love and stability and obviously found it at West ham. Very sad that Sam Allardyce and his greed and shady dealings helped to then derail his career again. Thanks for the performances for us Ravel. ⚒

[@richieyoung88]

Yea he put in good performances for the hammer's. If he had just got an arm around him and made aware of how good he was. Sam just wanted to line his pockets

[@TORRES999ify]

​@DanWe5t after the spurs game where he scored a brilliant goal. Didn't turn up for training for days after. Heard james collins talking about him,saying his talent was as good as he's ever seen in training.

[@JB-we2bv]

Fair play to him, not everyone would be brave enough to discuss their life story on camera.

[@CheekySport]

A message from Sir Alex Ferguson specifically for the show...Legendary!!!

[@manu-tonyo9654]

Yeah, a lovely thing :)

[@Nikos169]

Ravel saying he was touched with the Sir Alex comments and the fact he would change 90% of his life if he could go back left me hurting, not gonna lie.!

[@manu-tonyo9654]

@@Nikos169 Feels much more personal and up close than when all we heard was chosen by the Main Media, I got all the time in the world for the Young Man after this, Empathy is all that is needed

[@RoshanSingh-sk7ke]

Sir Alex is class

[@devaneycoolera]

Has to be heartbreaking for Ravel to hear words from Sir Alex about him

[@tcools100]

He seems like he just never had the confidence in himself despite what everyone saw from the outside. Goes to show how much mentality can play a role.

[@Go4Gusto]

Yes man you’re right. All these guys telling him he was good the whole time, all he had to do was be patient and ride the wave. Gotta believe in yourself no matter what you do in life

[@wespicedmemes]

It’s so weird. Naturally you get hyped up, ppl talk good about you and you feel good about yourself. He must’ve really not cared or them ppl around him were just very toxic.

[@shanginadildo]

I think the lack of confidence you see here is caused due to his previous poor decisions, resulting in him doubting himself

[@jonluberio5109]

He lacked a male positive role model and guidance.

[@spreadthelove77]

100%👌🏼

[@maxa4684]

Heartbreaking stuff guys! This is the best football interview I’ve ever seen. Academy players need to watch this.

[@ngo73221nc]

Thank you Rio. Did your best to help him. But it is hard to help people who can’t open up. You’re an amazing person. Your heart is one of the greatest. For a person who have accomplished so much and still make time to support those in needs. Thank you for coming on the channel.

[@kyleblakeley4690]

I think growing up he’s had a fear of missing out and didn’t realise the opportunity he really had

[@audiobookschill5888]

facts. You don't know what you got till its gone

[@khlimkhlim88]

He needs confirmation n confidence

[@flickyflicky190]

His environment choose him sadly

[@donkingbong420]

Hard to turn a hobby enjoyable thing to hard job when your young

[@realnesx]

Growing up in Hackney in London I get where Morrison coming from. You need strong people around you to make it as a footballer.

[@marcusrashford1290]

“If I could go back in time I would change 90% of my time” Real talk

[@andyc6542]

Believed by gullible people by yourself. He’s 28 and has had 11 clubs in 11 years. He hasn’t learned his lesson whatsoever, yet spouts nonsense like that, making out like he knows where he went wrong. He’s not got the mental aptitude to change his ways. He wouldn’t be looking for ANOTHER club if he was truly sincere about changing how he does things. Surely after the fourth or fifth club let him go that’s when the alarm bells would normally start ringing and changes would be made.

[@mvp2k155]

Nearly everyone would change their time unless their already super successful lol he hanged around with tossers and clowns and became a joker himself. He talks like he hasn’t read a book since year 3. Had mega talent but no brains. Just doesn’t have the drive and intelligence then has cheek to say he gets upset seeing less talented players get selected ahead of him- probably cause they train hard and amazing workrate and professionalism.

[@rbdoconnor5179]

Wasn’t expecting him to be so shy to be honest. The media image presented of him is just not concurrent with what I’m seeing in the interview.

[@sloht4061]

The person he is here is of course respectful, quiet, calm because he's in the presence of Rio (A person we all know as a captain in that dressing room) His ego has diminished over time because he slowly recognized that he could have had it all and blew it over girls, alcohol and the prospect of money. Passion and hard work first and the money will match what you can do.

[@andruddy8229]

Wouldn't day shy just down to earth and genuine

[@jackrivlin1]

@@sloht4061 It's well known that he doesn't drink

[@Stegibbon]

young black players are ALWAYS different to how the media portrays them. Instiutional racism in the media is still massive.

[@rufdymond]

@@sloht4061 - I’m sorry you are wrong with regards to ego I know this kid, as I’ve said in my other comment he and my son knew each other well and both played football......on the few occasions I met him, never saw anything but a respectful kid. He has so many problems that he just could overcome, tragic really.

[@CookieDee11]

This was powerful. This interview may change the perception managers and staff have of Ravel and hopefully as a result Ravel can show what he can do on a consistant basis.

[@DJayTube1]

That text from Fergie!!! I’d love to see Rav find even half of the quality he once had and do the business for whatever team.

[@BENJAMINTY03]

Thank Ravel, we know more about you and your personality than we ever did and it takes courage to do this . Man U fans will always appreciate and thank you for being a shining light for our youth system. Good luck fella! You’re a star!!!!!

[@jaffaboogie4636]

Rio brilliant choice of guest real Baller real recognise real.

[@wahabshaukat8815]

Always thought he was a bad kid but after watching this ive gained alot of respect and will be paying more attention to his careeer and wishing him the best for the rest of his career!

[@manu-tonyo9654]

Had to come back and just say what a quality podcast, the rawness of Ravel's emotions was as touching as it comes, Thank goodness for the access to that emotional context

[@LeonTrotsky6782]

Amazing to hear Ravel’s side to his story. By all accounts a really nice young man, but not everyone has the character to be a top professional footballer & to fulfil their full potential. Money aside, its hard graft, you need focus, discipline & a whole other bunch of characteristics. Along with the right support. I felt the other lads were very empathetic & understanding without judgement. The human side to professional sport is often ignored or not understood. Excellent broadcast. More please.

[@zackcuzner4465]

Unbelievable interview this! Brilliant to hear Ravel’s account. Sad to hear some of it though. Fair play to the boys for just letting him talk too

[@liammcveigh1510]

Ravel was supremely talented emotion listening to the lad fair play keep pushing big up Jamaica and Ravel

[@Josh1205B]

Freezing a player out for not switching to your agent sounds like extortion/blackmail to me. With Big Sams history wouldn’t surprise me if he’s seen his arse because he’d been guaranteed a pay day if Rav switched to his agent.

[@abdulmehmood7438]

I see you always on United stand

[@87TheAnswer]

indeed, surely gonna be some blowback from this

[@kieranhiorns7172]

@@87TheAnswer deservedly 100000%

[@LndnJazzHour]

Knew about this story for years and hated Sam because of it. Ruined arguably the games greatest talent over some bullshit.

[@saab2906]

@@LndnJazzHour truth is he can’t blame big Sam he’s had clubs before and after him. What’s the excuse for the Sheffield Utd one then

[@habilhussain3387]

He was such a talent man honestly

[@jameslankester6314]

Surprised he didnt mention his first spell at Birmingham. Was class for us, and the fans loved him. Played regularly and was his springboard for doin bits at QPR and West Ham. Seems a decent lad.

[@kjaldevi]

That was hard to watch but glad I did. I had high hopes for Ravel when he was at United. I really don’t think he understood how good he was. All the best to him and his future. Hope he can help Jamaica get to the World Cup.

[@i11usiveman97]

Powerful interview guys. As fans we can scream and shout about players when they performing to our expectations but we can never know what's going on in the backgrounds and minds of those players. Shame he could never make it at United but he definitely didn't deserve the way he's been treated since.

[@StephenHowson]

Banger.

[@don.dandononeverything1254]

Smashed it mate, Keep it up👏🏽

[@burnsideisback]

Not big Sam fan after listening to that. Not that I was beforehand but fk me. What a crooked wanker.

[@imtiazahmed9336]

Hey steve ive been watching full time devils and now its stretford paddock. Love the commitment and level of conetent shown its my fave thing to watch so i make sure i subscribe for viewings. These days i see alot of fan channels for certain clubs where its about the failings of a club but your chanel highlights great level of detail, brilliant content esp with the latest content like having renee on ur podcast. Keep it up mate.

[@StephenHowson]

@@imtiazahmed9336 thank you pal - not all fan media needs to be over the top reactions

[@SurajitNundy]

@@StephenHowson Really, an absolutely FANTASTIC interview. Is it possible to do a campaign for Utd to buy him and loan him out as a feel good story (I have written about it above), that we take care of our own?

[@daveyt6513]

As a young person you will always think you are missing out if you’re friends are going somewhere that you aren’t, the reality is something completely different but only time tells you this. Ravel comes across as sad, humble, reflective, everything I didn’t expect. The gaffas words did bring me to tears. Best of luck going forward Rav. 👏👏👏👏

[@GamingRobioto]

Allardyce is has a lot to answer for, how is he still in football? Basically blackmailed Ravel and ruined his career while trying to profit off him. Really felt for Ravel there.

[@andyc6542]

Allardyce hasn’t ruined Ravels career. Ravel has done that to himself. Eleven clubs in eleven years, and you’re seriously sat there blaming someone else other than Morrison for this? He hasn’t got the intellect to understand that talent alone isn’t enough. He hasn’t applied himself throughout his career, hence so many clubs getting rid of him after they’ve put their faith in him. Why do people like you give Ravel a free pass and treat him like a victim? He’s taken the cowards way out and yet is still managing to steal a living. His agent is doing absolute wonders by getting this guy clubs - he’s let every one of them down so far. Would any other career choice give you eleven different chances to prove yourself?

[@lxczs6496]

@@andyc6542 y do u hate this guy so much. Everybody whose bieng positive about ravel but u just put him down. There's no need just stfu

[@lxczs6496]

@@jacejohnson7113 it is hate tho, yu can have an opinion but if u reply to every comment that is positive w hate then yu must actually hate him

[@ishaantiwari8969]

This is amazingly honest and an incredible insight into what to do and what not to do. In life, not just in football. You're still young Ravel. Enjoy football and forget everything else.

[@CLS_29]

You can see how shy and frail he is, and it’s so clear that he could only express himself on the pitch but off it he must of been so overwhelmed by everything and everyone else that he felt forced to impress. Genuinely a sad story of what looks to have been such a waste of sheer natural ability, top bloke though none the less

[@alexfaulkner8465]

This made me look at Ravel in a different light, fair play to him for coming on and talking about his career, it can't be easy being known as the player that threw it all away. Huge respect to him 👏

[@stephenchambers5900]

A real talent. There's still time, I wish you well Ravel. Hammers fans will always love you

[@jadworld4125]

Get him to the mls like inter Miami or even start from ground zero at salford city . Rio can hook him up with either club and he can get his head down and play week in week out.

[@ssidney1]

Why? He's had 12 clubs, numerous managers have tried. Only he can help himself.

[@jadworld4125]

@@ssidney1 football is as much about nepotism as it is about reputation. I think the Sam allardyce/agency situation could’ve blackballed him from signing from many clubs. I just hope the best for ravel.

[@ssidney1]

@@jadworld4125 nah, he's had 10 clubs since then inc Lazio The problem isn't agents etc, it's ravel, he hasn't got the mental focus to be a top level footballer, not even levels below that either. He's never going to make it, because he's incapable quite simply. He can have all the natural talent in the world, but if he can't focus it won't matter.

[@jadworld4125]

@@ssidney1 ok so what do you suggest for him to do get a job at Tesco and be done with football?? Lol did you even watch the interview? Did you listen to what Rio and Ferguson said about him. Lol cool

[@ssidney1]

@@jadworld4125 I've watched it and had years of these claims being trotted out regularly.. Let me know when he turns up and shows what he can do over the course of a season, because until then it's just all noise. I could sit here and claim I'm better than Ronaldo, but until I actually prove it you wouldn't believe me. Yet you'll believe how good he apparently is 🤦‍♂️🤣🤣 He hasn't got the mental focus to perform as a top level footballer, never has and never will.

[@kuntakinteh7860]

Very emotional 😭 to watch it man . Good luck to Ravel from the other side of the world in Africa The Gambia 🇬🇲. 💓

[@jordskates]

One of the most fascinating interviews I've ever heard with a footballer. Off the back of this I hope clubs and the leagues look at themselves to see what more they can do to help younger players coming up. To think that Ravel was having genuine issues getting into training (as nobody at home that drives) and a big club like Manchester united can't help with that is disgusting. If a young player has the talent to be part of the youth setup of any big club, these clubs should be doing everything to ensure that those from a low income background don't have these struggles. As a united fan it doesn't sit right with me that on one hand we'll fly to London by private jet, or even fly new signings in by helicopter...but on the other hand they completely failed (and may well be continuing to fail) their young players who have genuine transport issues in terms of getting to training. Even turning up on his bike, I bet he was too tired to train! The leagues also really need to look into clubs/managers pressuring players into changing agents for their own financial gain. Maybe that's a harder one to resolve but it's not right. Rio it would be great to here other stories from footballers that have delt with similar issues to Ravel. Even those that may be less known. Only once more stories like this are told will things change to the benefit of the next generation of kids coming through different clubs.

[@andilentobekomadlala5227]

he could have stayed at the academy

[@jordskates]

@@andilentobekomadlala5227 if that's the case then fair enough. But if for whatever reason he chose not to stay there the least the club could do is arrange a driver/taxi for him

[@andilentobekomadlala5227]

@@jordskates it's a responsibility thing from what I can take. He was on a contract as well. The off the pitch stuffed killed him. Girls Booz club etc plus an unstable home life. Which is why I suggested the academy where the structure seems better

[@Jows65]

Great comment. 100% agree. As a 34 year old guy this interview really hit me. It was incredibly sad. Had to stop halfway through to gather my thoughts. I hate to admit it but I assumed he was a trouble maker and I'm known for not being quick to judge. But you don't know what someone is going through. A lesson for us all.

[@mehrabanimoh]

Can't get past how much i love this kid. Hope he makes a massive comeback, or just a solid one.

[@tharcisse7103]

I just wanna wish Ravel well if he's reading this. A lot of us know your struggle bro. Believe in yourself, remember family comes first and find a way to get the most out of the game you love. Surround yourself with the right people and never look back. You got this.

[@Chronicles_Of_WA]

Awh man, listening to this interview really gives you a different perspective on things. He was just a kid, he didn’t fail us, we failed him. Not just United, but West Ham and England. As a club we did lots for him but listening to it now, it wasn’t enough, he was a kid.

[@ime7371]

Agree but there’s only so much a club can do it’s up to the mindset of the player

[@Chronicles_Of_WA]

@@ime7371 did we do enough though? Robbing boots to put food on his families table, mad the club didn’t know

[@ime7371]

@@Chronicles_Of_WA wasn’t aware of that tbh its difficult for some of the kids coming through. That being said stuff like that can either fuel you or lead you down the wrong path. Similar situation with Ronaldo when he was young he had nothing

[@shaunmcclearn6409]

Happens to so many of us in life we don't realise the potential we have until its too late. You can tell he's devestated looking back at what could of been.

[@dunbar91]

Ravel seems like a genuine, humble, quiet, down to earth lad. I hope he finds happiness and peace in his life. From an LFC fan YNWA Ravel ✌️

[@hnxry_752]

No he's acting down to earth now he needs a contract. He threw it all away and should now build his way back up like any other player would have to without his name

[@rufdymond]

@@hnxry_752 Shut up, you don’t know the kid, he is not acting.

[@hnxry_752]

@@rufdymond actions speak louder than words and as wilder said he is unpredictable, that's only a year ago. Don't be fooled

[@scottlongmuir1229]

Wow, such a nice guy. Everyone portrayed him as a trouble maker, but the fact of the matter, the football system let him down and misunderstood him A once in a generation talent, I wonder how many more slip through the net because they are still trying to find out who they are as a person. Good luck for everything else you do in the future Ravel and hope you can still make something of your career, you deserve it.

[@Keelzmoney]

This made me tear up. Big up Ravel. When the world frees up I'm fwding to watch you play at stadium! Road to World Cup!

[@charlesaade]

You guys did a great job getting Ravel to open up and be honest! Great interview

[@Ninjassassin119]

This is bare sad man. Feel for him... He's still only 28, hope to see him play at a fairly competitive level soon

[@awreckedisledysfunction8614]

@@carter3369 it means very in this context

[@ChristineBinns-z8h]

He's not were he b but not struggling in life

[@koba9463]

He's so nervous, feels like an interrogation but it's so ensightful for teams to do better when dealing with Young talent

[@oliversmalley1519]

Insightful u neek

[@koba9463]

@@oliversmalley1519 when you speak 3 languages and you have your phone set to that, sometimes it incorrectly autocorrects. But then again I'm not some loser spell checking people on KZbin

[@dashwinvather1882]

I can not relate to Ravel on any level but that broke my heart. Fantastic interview and fantastic TRio....Fergie’s message left me in tears.

[@martincowdrey5348]

Sounds like big Sam has got some explaining to do. Got a different perspective on Ravel. Age 28 It ain't over

[@SK-kh2rs]

@@saab2906 ?

[@andyc6542]

It’s all Sams fault that he’s been given a chance at ELEVEN clubs in as many years and all of those clubs have deemed him not good enough to offer a proper contract to? Blaming others for Ravels inability to apply himself and give the commitment to his career that his talent deserves is pathetic. He only has himself to blame - stop giving him the easy way out by sympathising with him.

[@aliabdulrazzaq9927]

That text from Sir Alex made us just go in tears 😢 . Thank you Rio for such a trademark interview

[@harrymclarry3065]

This is heartbreaking in parts. Always wanted this kid to do something and still hope he does. I know we did a lot for him but I do feel like United failed him. With the resources the club has there is no way he should have been taking boots to put food on the table.

[@leebrown6311]

Massive eye opener this. As a QPR fan I loved watching him live. Seems like a grounded fella now, would love to see him shine again.

[@taz454]

He comes across really well, sad he didn't make it at United...even if he is an Arsenal fan!

[@ryang575]

@@Parky_1712 he's saying Ravel is an arsenal fan....

[@Parky_1712]

@@ryang575 my bad, I misread it

[@ryang575]

@@Parky_1712 easily done✌🏻

[@marcusrashford1290]

Bro this interview was emotional af. A lot of it resonates with me

[@SK-kh2rs]

😂

[@icessoup]

Love Ravel's honesty, answers alot of hard questions well. Brave guy, hope he gets playtime at a good club

[@benandlilyann]

Ravel to Salford City, take them through the leagues

[@benandlilyann]

@CG Low I did think that, although maybe also being closer to those who can have a positive influence can help too, namely the owners and the current manager who also has experience of the Utd experience, and not necessarily positive.

[@Dougidean]

@CG Low You don't sound like you listened to the interview. He's not like that and hasn't been like that for years

[@chrisbell6001]

Hes a 28 year old man not a 17 year old kid, ofcourse hes not going to be around bad influences from his childhood... what business does he have with them anymore kmt get a grip hes a man now and realises it and whats happened is in the past, he just needs the rite love and holland, sweden and mexico isnt there, salford is.

[@andyc6542]

@@chrisbell6001 Oh look - more excuses. Eleven teams have given him the chance to kick start his career, and he’s let every one of them down. Ado Den Haag terminated his contract after 3 months, yet there you are saying ‘he’s not a 17 year old, he’s a man’. He has the mentality of an imbecile. Doesn’t know how to apply himself whatsoever, no matter how many chances that come his way, and still the apologists class him as misunderstood. Making excuses for this waste is pathetic.

[@lxczs6496]

@@andyc6542 u rlly don't have a life😂 responding to like 100 comments just with hate

[@timdb505]

Brilliant interview - well done to Ravel for being so honest. Hope he gets a chance to play football at a high level again. Nice one lads.

[@thebizness5596]

Ravel is a good clean hearted kid and it's unfortunate he couldn't see this far ahead to what he could become due to things holding him back at the time.

[@andyc6542]

Do good, clean hearted kids have their contracts ripped up after three months, or is that Ado den Haag’s fault? Genuinely think he knows how to handle these situations - give a good media impression, let a gullible chairmen fall for the trap that he’s ‘not bad’ and ‘misguided’, give him a chance, only to see it all fall apart again. After all - that’s how he’s made his career so far.

[@andyc6542]

From Wikipedia: In early 2011, Morrison received a 12-month referral order and was ordered to pay £1,445 in costs and compensation after admitting two counts of witness intimidation. After an assault charge was dropped when Morrison's girlfriend refused to testify, he was convicted of criminal damage for throwing her mobile phone out of a window and advised to undergo domestic violence counselling. In February 2012, Morrison was involved in controversy after posting a homophobic threat on Twitter, responding to criticism by calling another user a "faggot". He was charged under FA rule E3, which governs use of abusive and/or insulting words including reference to a person's sexual orientation, and accepted his guilt. He was fined £7,000. Morrison was remanded in custody on 31 July 2014 after being charged with two counts of common assault against a former girlfriend and her mother. He was freed on bail after three days in custody. In August 2014 he appeared at Manchester Crown Court entering not-guilty pleas to two counts of assault, one of assault causing actual bodily harm and one count of harassment. A provisional trial date was set for 26 January 2015. In November 2014 he was found not guilty of the harassment charge of threatening to throw acid in the face of his ex-girlfriend and have her killed after the Crown Prosecution Service withdrew the charge. On 15 January 2015, Morrison was cleared of all charges of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her mother. Real nice kid!

[@LK-px6eo]

@@andyc6542 omds Andy you really don’t like this guy don’t you. Why watch the video if you have already made your mind up about him

[@barca_nation1690]

@@andyc6542 stfu now we get it..you're every where spitting the same thing, can you stop now

[@BruvvaUK]

Hearing Ravel talk about how we play Football in England shows he knows the game. He could be great working with the kids.

[@manu-tonyo9654]

Most people have something in their lives that is supposedly wasted, I feel for the lad, I hope He gets/or has something to help him believe in himself as more than just a footballer who didn't fulfil his potential, whether it be football or another aspect of life.Fair play to him coming on the show and putting himself under the scrutiny of The guys questioning. Respect to you Ravel, try not to be too hard on yourself in the tough moments Great Podcast Add-On not Edit, Loved that moment "against England" I want him to score that goal :)

[@ScottErosLegend]

Really love this - Ravel Morrison, top player and person. Best wishes to him

[@andyc6542]

😂😂😂 Eleven clubs in eleven years. Ado Den Haag, last club, signed him in September 21st and terminated his contract three months later. The guy is a complete and utter joke. How are you going to defend a guy who doesn’t respect the privileged position he has in life? So many clubs have given him a chance and he’s let them all down. He’s stealing a living.

[@hermanmhiko666]

It's disgusting that Big Sam did that to this young man💔. He should face punishment of some sort for what he did. God bless Ravel Morrison, may he get a chance to revive his career

[@hermanmhiko666]

@@kincaidwolf5184 not you again?? Last time we interacted I called you a racist and maybe I was right. Either you didn't listen to the whole interview or you purposely shifting the blame on the young black men again

[@hermanmhiko666]

@@kincaidwolf5184 can you get of my mentions you racist.

[@SDJF174]

Rio this is a banger bro! Big up Ravel as well I pray he ends his career on a high with a manager who gives him time and appreciates his talents 🙏

[@richyoungify]

It’s crazy to hear how highly people who played/trained with him rated him but he didn’t back himself. He had no idea how good he was and that he could break through in the team. He never had the physiological make up to make it and that needs to be studied. Good luck to him, in life as a whole.

[@Ntw24]

Unfortunately 90% of society doesn’t realize their own potential either. We’d be in the future if everyone would just calm down, talk it all out, and move on to better things. It’s a sad cycle.

[@vaskoyorgov968]

I don't know man, self-doubt is so natural in so many people. He's a young kid at a team in its peak which is competing to be the best in the world. Of course he's going to doubt that the focus is on him. He said himself that none of the first team coaches really told him how good he was directly. All it would have taken is a few words from Mick Phelan or a few of the other coaches. Some affirmation and guidance early on could have drastically altered the course of his career.

[@-Reggie._7]

So sad. The only person that didn't quite appreciate just how good Ravel was, was Ravel. I still watch his clips and wonder what could have been. Good luck Ravel. I hope you find a team to settle in, so we can all watch and appreciate your talent again.

[@MM-nn8mj]

He seems so shy - it must be a lack of belief in himself and the confidence to 'announce himself' in a team dressing room environment full of strong characters and ego's that held him back as much as his off the field lack of professionalism. I think it's also a lack of intelligence sadly, maybe a lack of support too from the Utd background staff who either weren't supportive enough or took too hard an old school disciplinary line on him?

[@mvp2k155]

Bang on - he seems very shy. Definitely lack of intelligence, he needed better guidance and hang around better mates, you can tell he hung around with a bunch of wankers and losers.

[@ikuesanola7296]

He's so shy

[@noelward4864]

Fair play Rio in giving this lad the opportunity to talk about his career. I think a lot of fans regardless of who we all support really wanted to see this lad make a career out of his talent. I hope time is on his side and that he can do it.

[@MauriceVarela]

My heart is broken how many Ravel’s fall to their backgrounds so much money in sport and yet he selling boots for food I dunno what to say Ravel I wish you fitness and longevity ✊🏽

[@007Fusiion]

Everyone gets a slice of his wage

[@DSElectronicsUnlimited]

Man, I learned a lot about Ravel in this interview he can still end his career in style , keep.your head up Ravel and boss that midfield.

[@ssheldon1616]

“the boy was beat by his background”, so many like that, good luck Rav.

[@ChristineBinns-z8h]

Looking at Mike Tyson no he had bad background

[@lavoGasman15]

Heartfelt episode with Ravel Morrison❤️keep your head up Lad✊🏾🤟🏾.Massive thanks to Rio, Joe& The Beard man🙏🏾

[@Cosmic_Cleanse]

Big up Ravel. Still only 28, got a lot of football left in him. It ain’t how you start it’s how you finish.

[@andyc6542]

He’s played 108 professional games in his career, over 10 years. He’s not got what it takes to make it as a professional player. His agent is the real talent behind this, not Ravel...How does he convince all these clubs to take a chance on him when all Morrison does is let his clubs down, time after time after time?! 11 clubs already says it all - he hasn’t got the maturity to be a top professional. Clearly doesn’t apply himself or take on any advice given to him - the guy doesn’t deserve to be making a living from football when he clearly doesn’t respect the talent he has.

[@khaledzaman7667]

Feel devastated for him. World at his feet and he was nicking Rio's boot's!

[@robbiewizz658]

Wishing Ravel all the best. Sometimes these young men need mentors that understand their backgrounds.. so much talent has this story but are labelled trouble.. look at how the media treated him... ... Kids need understanding

[@jayantpatel90]

Got sad after watching this, after seeing him with the capability he had. Couldn't help but think what could have happened if everything went right, he would have been a Legend and a great England player

[@andyc6542]

Not at all. Having all that talent and such a bad application and mentality towards his career is essentially the same as having little talent and all the enthusiasm in the world. You need both to make it, and if you’re missing either, you haven’t got what it takes. Ravel hasn’t got what it takes.

[@MentatOfDune]

Great show. Ravel seems like a genuine, good natured lad. Wish him the very best.

[@jasonthejabroni]

31:18 will break your heart. What a man Sir Alex is 😢❤️

[@danielcasey9022]

I'd change 90% of my life. Breaks your heart. The decisions the young people make don't realise the impact it will have on their lives. Madness. Seems like a lad who could have had it all but couldn't escape his childhood.

[@patriotz3406]

46:38 Tyreek Magee is a really good player. I remember watching him at schoolboy level in Jamaica he was just better than everyone by a country mile. He has the ability but you know some won't get the chance to show it. Hopefully we make it to the world cup so he can show it!

[@LamarAaronPresents]

I remember playing with Rav one of the best Midfield partners I have had... amazing interview guys 🔥🙌🏽

[@edose977]

What Allardyce did surely isn’t legal

[@chrisparkhouse1]

Hearing his passion for West Ham is so hard to hear as a West Ham fan, I loved him so much when he was here. I was gutted when he left and I’ll never forgive Allardyce for doing what he did to him

[@marcusoskarsson2413]

What did he do?

[@chrisparkhouse1]

@@marcusoskarsson2413 told him he’s sold if he didn’t swap out his agent for Allardyce’s agent and Ravel stayed loyal.

[@collinskipruto6946]

Hopefully the club needs to puts time into the kids post Ravel, couldn't get a lift...heartbreaking

[@MrDanyoh]

Rio and team, this program broke my heart. It was that good. Its such a sad situation when a young lad's future is crippled because of a man or management. There are a lot of things behind close doors indeed and it's quite sad players don't have a way to protect their future. What shocked me is the revocation of the contract because he didn't want to change his agent. Respect to Ravel for standing on principle. I am a fan of his more now and I really really hope that he will take Jamaica to the WC. Thank you for a fantastic interview with Ravel.

[@dr.ankitkamboj9032]

Just subscribed to this channel.... probably the best bit of football podcast I've seen in a long long time...had a meltdown❤️

[@joshuapilling853]

Interesting interview, will listen to it all tonight, first thing I’ve noticed In the first 10 minutes is that he’s not that well spoken, to be honest, and a bit camera shy but interested to see what he has to say.. Very hard with pressure at a young ago and seen him go around at various clubs in recent years. This may sound harsh, but, he even admitted himself that he wasn’t (i can’t judge on now) the perfect “high performer” and although he was/is a great player he maybe didn’t put in the 100% work ethic and that is, why, some may say he’s a “Wasted Talent”. Such a shame, hope he can play a bit now, although it’d not the same at his age now. What I said may be harsh but my opinion. 👍