Thanks to Dickie for spotting this on Twitter.
This may not mean much to non-UK people, but he's well known as the bad boy of English football, and his favourite song is a bit of a surprise...
There's more in this post by Boethius here, by the way, from a couple of weeks ago, which I'm ashamed to say I missed:
Imagine my surprise when my eyes settled, whilst reading an article regarding the Newcastle United footballer Joey Barton in the June edition of Esquire, upon the following;-
"....(Uncle) Tom ignited his nephew's passion for music, and Joey has fond memories of lying on a bed, listening to the Smiths on Tom's stereo."
Those of you familiar with Mr Barton's escapades may well share my amazement. Furthermore, the article is accompanied by a photograph of Mr Barton in reflective mood holding a solitary daffodil.
"....(Uncle) Tom ignited his nephew's passion for music, and Joey has fond memories of lying on a bed, listening to the Smiths on Tom's stereo."
Those of you familiar with Mr Barton's escapades may well share my amazement. Furthermore, the article is accompanied by a photograph of Mr Barton in reflective mood holding a solitary daffodil.
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