Michael Thomas helps bring free training courses to ex-Academy players

Former Liverpool midfielder Michael Thomas is helping to lead a ground-breaking education project in support of the club's ex-Academy players.

Thomas, who made 163 appearances for the Reds during his six-and-a-half years at Anfield and scored in the 1992 FA Cup final victory, returned to the club last year to work as a mentor with the younger age groups at the Academy in Kirkby.

Now, he is aiming to help former LFC youth players just as much as the current crop.

Following his retirement, Thomas co-founded Phoenix Sport & Media Group alongside other ex-professionals, including Andy Cole and Brian Deane, with the objective of helping today’s generation avoid the pitfalls which struck him during…