Former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick has revealed how cruel jokes about his appearance on BBC television show They Think It's All Over 'stunted his growth as a person.'
The popular show, fronted by comedian Nick Hancock and featuring guest captains including Gary Lineker, poked fun at Chadwick week after week.
And Chadwick, a teenager trying to break into Sir Alex Ferguson's first team at Old Trafford, has revealed how the jibes drained his confidence to the point where even going out shopping turned into an ordeal.
Manchester United player Luke Chadwick was the subject of cruel jokes about his appearance on the BBC show They Think It's All Over
Chadwick has since wondered whether he should have spoken to the BBC and asked them to stop the jokes about his looks.