Everton legend Adrian Heath admits he is lucky to be alive after being kidnapped and threatened with a knife after being lured to Morocco to interview for a fake managerial position. He embarked on a coaching career following his retirement from playing, which has included roles in English football and in the United States. Heath, speaking to the Athletic, explained that he had been offered the chance to interview for a job in Saudi Arabia in late 2024. Heath, now 65, was invited to meet 'the sheikh' behind the club in Morocco, where he was claimed to have 'several hotels and businesses'. Heath said one of the men told him: 'You obviously realise that this isn't what you thought it was going to be.

Source: Metro January 22, 2026 15:46 UTC