Barnsley striker Simeon Jackson’s footballing canvas has been colourised by promotions, Premier League, Bundesliga and international football, with an even more diverse musical backbeat running alongside him on what has so far proved a road of experiences and introspection. Read more →
Aston Villa’s Andy Marshall has pulled on the gloves in distinguished stays at Norwich City, Ipswich Town, Millwall and Coventry City, and as he tries to help shape the future of the goalkeepers’ union there is an unlikely duo he can turn to if ever he needs. Read more →
Centre-back Michael Nelson has endeared himself to supporters in his career with telling contributions in the promotions of Norwich City and Hartlepool United, as well as Kilmarnock’s Scottish League Cup success this year, and he also gave a performance of Maverick (and Goose) proportions away from the field last year. Read more →
Back in March of this year I spoke to frontman Leon McKenzie as he began to delve into making music and now seven months on, the ex-Premier League forward is savouring the twilight of his days on the pitch while being invigorated by his ever-developing singing venture. Read more →
Hailing from a famous boxing family, professional footballer Leon McKenzie hopes that his love for music could add yet another glittering twist to his story. Read more →
Beyond the dance-move celebrations and the headphone-clad player stepping off the team bus, lies a whole world connecting football and music. Beats & Rhymes FC tells the stories of how a song lights the fuse on match day, how bands and artists colourise a player's life outside the game, and how music itself can bond an entire team.
The nostalgia of a first album, the weakness in the knees before an initiation song, or even those who've swapped the stadium for the studio. Since 2011, the performers and the personalities from all around the men's and women's game have stepped into this arena to share their soundtrack and more. The features also cover career talk, the teammates, the memories and the lessons learned from a life in this magical game.
