JOHN WIGHT writes about the fascinating folklore surrounding the place which has been home to some of the most ferocious bareknuckle and unlicensed fighters throughout history
Flynn hails wheelchair rugby for ‘bringing him back from the brink’
England manager defends naming ‘serial winner’ in his first squad
PARALYMPIC debutant Kieran Flynn admits wheelchair rugby helped bring him back from the brink of a breakdown following depression after breaking his neck.
The 32-year-old’s world was turned upside down by a severe spinal injury sustained being dropped on his head during a tip tackle while playing rugby union aged 21.
Sport enthusiast Flynn, who grew up with dreams of being a professional footballer for his beloved Liverpool and was also a keen golfer, was told he would never walk again.
More from this author
While the subject matter is sobering and serious, this isn't your run-of-the-mill polemic, write INDIE PURCELL
An absolute must for those who love film and graphic novels, writes INDIANNA PURCELL
Similar stories
