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Man United flop ‘ate Domino’s every day’ while at Old Trafford outfit
Manchester United flop Nick Powell used to eat takeaway pizza ‘every day’ while playing for the Premier League outfit – now he’s struggling for minutes in League Two. Powell is currently on the books at Stockport County, where the midfielder is among the highest earners in the division
The Crewe Alexandra academy graduate joined Man United as part of a high-profile transfer back in June 2012. Having caught the eye while playing for the Cheshire-based side, the Red Devils splashed a reported £6 million on the teenager’s signature.
Described as an “exceptional talent” by then-United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, big things were expected of Powell, who ultimately failed to live up to the hype. A series of loan moves followed for Powell, who left United for good in 2016 having made just nine senior appearances.
Reflecting on his spell with the three-time European champions, Powell revealed to SPORTbible that one of the problems he faced as a pro footballer was keeping his diet in check.
The Crewe Alexandra academy graduate joined Man United as part of a high-profile transfer back in June 2012. Having caught the eye while playing
“I didn’t care about my diet until I was 25,” Powell claimed. “I remember at Crewe, I used to eat McDonald’s after every game because McDonald’s was around the corner.
