Ryan Cresswell opens up on struggle with alcohol, says 'players can't hide issues forever'6:54 To many football fans Ryan Cresswell disappeared off the footballing map. But the big defender is back on the scene after facing his toughest opponent to date: alcoholism To many football fans Ryan Cresswell disappeared off the footballing map. Cresswell, who has also played for clubs including Bury, Southend and Rotherham, admits he was drinking before training, leading to him "being a shambles" during sessions. So I'd stop, but I'd stop for two days, and then it would be, 'I'll just have one'. "I've had players that I used to play with, players I've played against, sending me messages like, 'wow, didn't realise you were in that position'.

Source: Sky sports March 30, 2019 13:16 UTC