Ricky Hatton

I’m shocked at the devastating news that Ricky Hatton has died. I grew up on the same estate as Ricky and remember seeing him as a young boy at the New Inn. His dad Ray was the landlord and that used to be the pub I first started drinking at as a teenager. I’ve also met and chatted with Ricky as an adult. We did a joint session with City’s Academy lads a few years back where we talked about what it was like to be a supporter.

He was an important role model for so many growing up in Hattersley and, of course, Manchester.

I don’t really know what to say. Its devastating news. My thoughts are with his family and friends.