Football wonderkids who went off the rails – from Prem ace’s month-long burglary spree to star’s £64m cocaine bust

THEY were once the bright-eyed youngsters tipped for greatness – but even with all the talent and potential in the world, the football industry can be a fickle place.

With so much fame and fortune so young comes a dangerous downside, and whether it’s a result of injury or by going off the rails, football careers can easily come to an abrupt end.