FARAH: TELL LAURA I LOVED HER SUPPORT ON THE TRACK
Former Huddersfield player and coach reveals the personal torment that has left him out of the game with his life turned upside-down
CHRIS THORMAN has lifted the lid on the personal anguish that forced him out of the sport.
The former Huddersfield and England stand-off (above) officially left his job as the Giants assistant coach in December on a mutual basis, with a statement from the club saying he had made a “very difficult decision”.
But he has now revealed that domestic problems were the reason for leaving, which have led to him currently unable to work in rugby league.
In an Instagram post, Thorman wrote: “I have been struggling for a while now.
“My life got tipped upside down at the end of September when I was forced to leave my job with @giantsrl_official. This MO FARAH has revealed that watching Laura Muir make history last weekend has him pining for a return to the track.
Farah (right) has been a full-time road athlete since signing off with his 10th global track title at the 2017 World Championships in London.
Having won the Chicago Marathon in October, his immediate target is to was basically because my ex was determined to ruin me and she knew my work was the glue to my life and my main passion and drive.
“Our toxic relationship was so draining and I kept everything to myself for over a year.
“There were a lot of allegations made against me, including two assault charges (all of which were unfounded and I was found not guilty on all charges).
“Because of these claims the RFL had to do their own investigation and a risk assessment with me – this is still ongoing (it feels like it’s been going on an eternity).
“Until this has been completed, I am unable to work in rugby league.
“This sport is all that I have known and want nothing more than to work in it again.
“The RFL haven’t shown any win next month’s London equivalent, for which he will prepare by running tomorrow’s Vitality Big Half in the capital.
But he is giving serious thought to making an emotional return to the track, in Doha this October, for a crack at a fourth successive World 10,000m crown.
“I miss the sort of atmosphere Laura got,” he said, referring to the urgency in my case and I have to say I have been disappointed with how they have handled it.”
Thorman says his mental health has been badly affected and urged anybody who is struggling to seek help.
He added: “I haven’t seen my son Noli for over eight months now and I haven’t seen my daughter Georgia since last summer when she visited from America. I miss them both immensely. This has affected my mental health, my loved ones and my family and I don’t want it to any more.
“I suppose what I’m saying is that if you are struggling in life you really need to take charge of your own actions, you need to be accountable because no one else will do it for you – I AM GOING TO DO THAT AS OF RIGHT NOW. No more excuses or feeling sorry for myself.” Geordie Thorman was a coach for six years at Huddersfield Giants, including a successful spell in charge last year following the sacking of Rick Stone.
He also played in Super League for London Broncos and Hull FC and had a brief spell in the NRL with Parramatta Eels in 2004.
The RFL has issued a statement which reads: “This is clearly a sensitive issue, much of which must remain confidential.
“The RFL has undertaken a risk assessment, in liaison with the relevant statutory authorities, since the conclusion of the police investigation into the events to which Chris has referred, which led to his temporary suspension from certain roles in the game.
“Chris is fully aware of the status of that investigation and what is necessary before it can be completed.” wave of ear-splitting support Muir rode to a historic double-double at the European Indoor Championships in Glasgow.
“I miss the track, I miss representing my country and competing on home soil.
“Watching the European Indoors on TV, I was thinking, ‘Oh man! I want to get back out there’. If things are going well and I’ve got a chance to win a medal then I’d love to come back and run for my country as when I watch track races I’m like, ‘Can I still do it? I want to do it’.
“But my aim now is concentrate on the London Marathon and not get excited.”
It may well be that Farah, 35, will use the 10,000m in Doha as a springboard to a big pay day at the New York Marathon in November.