Former Manchester City star Michael Johnson reveals Priory Clinic treatment after suffering mental illness Such were his performances that he was once linked with a big-money move to Liverpool but injuries, including a ruptured cruciate ligament, prevented him building on the promising start to his career. After falling way down the pecking order, he joined Leicester on a season-long deal in 2011 but he made only three Championship starts before the move was terminated. He was twice arrested for drink-driving last year, leading to a three-year driving ban and fines totalling £5,500, and in recent times there were rumours he lacked the dedication required of a top-flight footballer. Former City great Colin Bell also told the Manchester paper: "It's a terrible shame. It's hard to accept when your career ends early and for his to end at his age will be really difficult to take.