Nicky Butt sued after junction crash left biker in hospital — a sobering turn for a Class of ’92 stalwart

Manchester United’s Class of ’92 isn’t used to headlines like this. Nicky Butt, a grafter’s grafter in midfield, now finds himself embroiled in a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2022 road collision that left a 29-year-old motorcyclist in hospital and facing a long road back.

The incident and aftermath

According to reports, Butt was driving a Range Rover when he pulled out at a junction and collided with rider Adam Fielding in 2022. Fielding spent two weeks in hospital and required surgery to insert metal rods in his leg — the sort of injury that doesn’t just sting on the day, it lingers.

The fallout has been punishing: Fielding is said to have lost a physically demanding job, seen his social life curtailed, and had his relationship reshaped as his girlfriend became his carer. After nearly two years of pain and disruption, he’s taking legal action.

The legal picture: apologies, disputes, and potential damages

Per coverage in The Sun, Butt has apologised and admits the crash still weighs on him. High Court papers cited in those reports also suggest the two sides don’t agree on key facts. This civil claim is separate from an earlier dangerous driving charge reportedly linked to the same incident.

Butt could ultimately be on the hook for thousands in damages, though as is typical in road-collision cases, any award would ordinarily be met by his insurers. Whatever the legal wrangling, it’s a grim reminder that split-second decisions on the road can change lives.

Career context: the understated engine of United’s glory years

Butt’s on-pitch legacy remains hefty. A pillar of the storied Class of ’92, he spent 12 years in Manchester United’s first team across a 19-year professional career, picking up six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and the iconic 1998/99 Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson. He left Old Trafford in 2004 for Newcastle United after requesting a move, long regarded by many as an undervalued cog amid the megastars.

What comes next

As the civil case moves forward, expect more legal back-and-forth and possibly a settlement if common ground can be found. The broader lesson? Fame offers no protection from the hard edges of real life. For all the trophies on the shelf, this is about recovery, responsibility, and resolution.

If you’re keeping tabs on the wider sporting picture while this story develops, our guide to the best betting sites is a handy companion — and let’s not forget: there are no winners in a crash like this.