Its United Podcast

Ben Thornley: A Manchester United Prodigy’s Story of Resilience and Reinvention

Fierce Studios Season 1 Episode 10

In this episode of It’s United, we sit down with Ben Thornley to explore a career shaped by talent, resilience, and a lifelong connection to Manchester United.

Hear about:

• Breaking into the Manchester United first team and what it truly meant to wear the shirt at Old Trafford

• Life alongside the Class of ’92 and the standards set inside the youth and first-team dressing rooms

• How his playing career unfolded after leaving United, with spells at Huddersfield Town, Aberdeen, Blackpool and Bury

• The injury that changed his path and the mental strength required to rebuild

• How he became involved with MUTV and why media and storytelling became a natural second career

• The role he plays today in helping former players stay connected, socialise, and support one another after football

• Reflections on Barcelona ’99 after making a spontaneous trip thanks to a ticket from the Malta Manchester United Supporters’ Club

• His thoughts on Manchester United this season and what still defines the United identity

This is an honest, thoughtful conversation about football, identity, and staying part of Manchester United long after playing days are over.

Ben Thornley’s book is available on Amazon UK here:

https://amzn.eu/d/8Z5nj92

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