Former Manchester United player Joe Riley reflects on career path
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Joe Riley, who started alongside Marcus Rashford in a 2016 Europa League match for Manchester United, now plays for Warrington Rylands in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. Riley left Manchester United at 21 after making two first-team appearances and subsequently dealt with multiple injuries. He currently combines his seventh-tier football career with a role as a financial protection advisor. Reflecting on his transition, the 29-year-old noted he no longer dwells on his professional football departure and remains focused on his new career. Warrington Rylands recently experienced a 3-2 loss to Workington in Cumbria after having two players dismissed. The club prepares to host Hyde United in the FA Cup first qualifying round this Saturday.
- •Joe Riley and Marcus Rashford debuted together for Manchester United in February 2016.
- •Riley currently plays for Warrington Rylands in the seventh tier of English football.
- •Warrington Rylands recently lost 3-2 to Workington.
- •Warrington Rylands hosts Hyde United in the FA Cup on Saturday.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — From playing with Rashford to non-league and new career
- 6:59 AMBBC Sport — From playing with Rashford to non-league and new career
"Ten years after lining up with Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Joe Riley tells BBC Sport about his new career - and why he does not miss full-time football.
"Ten years after lining up with Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Joe Riley tells BBC Sport about his new career - and why he does not miss full-time football.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 7:00 AMFrom playing with Rashford to non-league and new career
Ten years after lining up with Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Joe Riley tells BBC Sport about his new career - and why he does not miss full-time football.
- BBC SportSep 4, 2026, 6:59 AMFrom playing with Rashford to non-league and new career
Ten years after lining up with Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Joe Riley tells BBC Sport about his new career - and why he does not miss full-time football.
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