Liam Grimshaw hails Dundee United 'good place' as he reveals his big Grand National opportunity missed

Liam Grimshaw is a modern-day footballer like no other - Mr Versatile on it who is desperate for silverware at Dundee United.

Off it, a man who takes a keen interest in horse racing and writing with the former Man Utd youngster revealing that he almost bought a share in Corach Rambler who won the Grand National in April and is set to feature at the Gold Cup in Cheltenham. Players in today's world are renowned for Nandos, golfing and technology but that isn't the way for the 28-year-old.

Ahead of this afternoon's table-topping clash against Raith Rovers, the midfielder wants to continue winning for gaffer Jim Goodwin who picked up September's manager of the month award who leaves "no stone unturned."

Grimshaw said: "I’m really into horses and am good friends with Thomas Kendall who owns a share in Corach Rambler, which won the Grand National earlier this year.

“It was an incredible story - although I could have been involved in it myself. Peter Scudamore offered me a share not long after they bought it but it wasn’t the right time for me and I said no!

“I was playing for Morton at Dundee the day he won at Aintree, we conceded a last-minute goal to draw 3-3. The dressing room was quite subdued. The lads all had it on their phone watching and it was exciting to see them win it.

“It’s good to have different things to be interested in because football can be quite consuming at times so it’s good to be able to switch off and focus on other things. It helps you stay fresh and have an open mind.

“I enjoy writing, I do it to keep my mind occupied. I’m really into history, sport and travelling so it’s good to put things down when I think of them. I am going to do a piece for Nutmeg magazine soon so I’m looking forward to that. I