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    Liam Gallagher reveals three-song Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois setlist as Oasis legend releases 20-word statement

    LIAM GALLAGHER has revealed his set list for his eagerly-anticipated performance at Anthony Joshua’s world title fight with Daniel Dubois.The Oasis frontman is set to serenade a whopping 96,000 fight fans at Wembley before AJ and Dubois duke it out for the IBF heavyweight title.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois throw down at Wembley on Saturday nightCredit: GETTYOasis frontman Liam Gallagher will play a mini gig before the punches start flyingCredit: RexThe 51-year-old has revealed the setlist for his eagerly-anticipated performanceCredit: GettyAnticipation for the performance exploded late last month when it was announced that Liam had put aside his differences with brother Noel and got the old band back together.And Liam has revealed a trio of Oasis songs will be part of his set list ahead of the massive domestic dust-up.The 51-year-old announced on X that he’ll warm up the crowd by belting out ‘Rock N Roll Star’, ‘Supersonic’ and Cigarettes & Alcohol.His followers were over the moon, with one saying: “Will get tuned.”READ ON ON AJ VS DUBOISAnother said: “Good luck and have fun.”And another said: “Sensational.”One remarked: “It’s really happening.”Another chimed in: “Looking forward to it.”Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAJ vs Dubois: Build up to the big fightANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois go head-to-head at Wembley THIS Saturday.Ahead of the all-British heavyweight showdown, here’s all the biggest stories and need-to-know information…Oasis fans have been wondering if Noel will join his brother on stage for a shock pre-2025 tour reunion tomorrow night.But AJ’s long-time promoter Eddie Hearn has emphatically KO’d the prospect of the Brit superband taking to the Wembley stage before their scheduled dates at the home of English football.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois face off one final time before contesting for the World Heavyweight ChampionshipWhen asked about the possibility of an AJ vs Dubois being preceded by an Oasis reunion, the Matchroom Boxing chief told Betfred: “No, I doubt it.”I think Oasis have their own plans for their reunion.”But if there was anybody that could deliver it, I would say it’s Turki Alalshikh.”I’m sure those conversations would have been had, but my guess is that Oasis will be starting their reunion at the beginning of their tour.” More

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    Gary Neville appears to make huge career change by joining INDIE BAND as bass player with UK tour set for next year

    GARY NEVILLE has joined up with indie rockers The Reytons – claiming to be their new bass player.The former Man Utd right back posed with the Yorkshire band as they prepare to hit the road in 2025. Gary Neville has joined up with The Reytons to promote their new tourCredit: The ReytonsNeville showed off his dance moves during his band auditionCredit: X @TheReytonsThe 49-year-old admitted he’d never played the bass beforeCredit: X @TheReytonsNeville is taking the place of bassist Lee Holland, who is out of action with a broken arm.The Rotherham rockers are preparing for a UK tour next year to promote their new album. And they shared a video of Neville’s audition for the group as they searched for Holland’s replacement.In the clip, Neville told the band: “If Lee can play for The Reytons, then so can I.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Sky Sports pundit was put through his paces in the audition, showing off his dance moves and being asked how fast he could chug a pint. He was also challenged with a game of Higher or Lower, before successfully grabbing a greasy burger meal over a salad in a blind taste test. Following his trial, lead singer Jonny Yerrell told Neville: “You’ve literally ticked every box there pal.”But I think the only question is now, you know, what’re you actually like on bass?”Most read in FootballA sheepish Neville replied: “I’ve never played bass in my life.”Yerrell immediately hit back with a smile: “You’re in.” Gary Neville tells Gareth Southgate ‘it’s illegal’ again as he repeats fierce criticism of ex-England manager’s tacticsOne fan responded on X: “This is absolutely class chaps.”Another laughed: “This is the best video I have ever seen.”Fans dreaming of the ex-Three Lions star hitting the stage with the band may be disappointed come next year. In the full press release, a disclaimer added: “Gary Neville may or may not be actually joining The Reytons.”Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here.The stunt comes after Neville hit the decks at last month’s Kendal Calling music festival. He entertained a crowd of 40,000 revellers alongside Manchester music legend Tim Burgess.But prior to the gig, Neville admitted becoming a DJ for the day was completely out of his comfort zone.He told the Football, Music and Me podcast: “When I finished my football career, there were many things I did to put myself out of my comfort zone.”I’m actually DJing with Tim at Kendal Calling, I mean, what the hell am I doing?’ I’m trying to wangle my way out of it, but I can’t once I’ve said yes to something.”Obviously Tim has [played] thousands of times, I’ll just be accompanying him. I’m worried about what I actually have to do, to be honest.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Reytons Right Back At It tour begins at London’s O2 Academy Brixton in February 2025. It will see the band play in Bournemouth, Blackpool, Newcastle, Dublin, Birmingham, and Manchester. More

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    Premier League stadium set for huge renovation to increase capacity that KO’d hopes of hosting Oasis reunion gigs

    MANCHESTER CITY will not be hosting any of Oasis’ reunion gigs due to a planned renovation of the Etihad Stadium.The English Britpop band reunited after 15 years apart this week, which has led to fanfare up and down the country.Oasis will not be playing at one Premier League stadiumCredit: Getty – ContributorThe Etihad will be under renovation during the Britpop band’s tourCredit: GettyThe work on the stadium will increase the capacity from 53,400 to 61,000Credit: MANCHESTER CITYThe band has announced multiple gigs across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.The Rock ‘N’ Roll stars will hit venues such as Wembley Stadium, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff and Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.One stadium that will not be on the list is the Etihad Stadium in Manchester as plans Slide Away.The Gallagher’s are both superfans of the Citizens but it will not be a part of The Masterplan.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThis is due to the ground is undergoing a project to raise the capacity from 53,400 to 61,000.The plans will also see a 400-bed hotel be built but work is not Supersonic.This means that the work will not be completed in time for the Oasis tour.The £300million project is expected to be completed in time for the 2025/26 season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCity have also revealed that the renovation will see a new club shop and museum be built.The club is hopeful that the work will be finished and be open in late 2026.Irish radio host left in tears at shock Oasis reunionHOW LONG CAN IT LAST?By Joanne KavanaghNOEL and Liam’s feuding stretches back 30 years and is among music’s best known. Here’s a recap.September 1994: Noel temporarily quits after Liam throws a tambourine at him.Summer 1995: While recording (What’s The Story) Morning Glory, Noel reportedly hits Liam over the head with a cricket bat.August 1996: Liam pulls out of an MTV Unplugged gig, heckling his going solo brother from the audience.May 2000: After Liam questions the legitimacy of Noel’s daughter Anais, he quits again. He returned, but did not complete their European tour.June 2005: At the Heineken Jammin’ Festival in Italy, Liam leaves the stage during Champagne Supernova. Noel tells Spin magazine: “He’s actually frightened to death of me.”April 2009: Noel calls Liam “the angriest man you’ll ever meet” in Q mag, adding: “He’s like a man with a fork in a world of soup”.August 2009: Oasis pull out ‘V’ Festival gig at the last minute. Liam reportedly had laryngitis but Noel claims he’s “hungover”.Late August 2009: As the band prepare to play in Paris a row breaks out and, as we reported, Liam wields Noel’s guitar “like an axe”. The tour is axed. Noel states: “It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis.”June 2017: After the Manchester terror attack Liam slates Noel for not attending the Old Trafford tribute gig. Noel’s camp say he was out the country.Oasis, for the time being, will have to Roll With It and plan future gigs at different venues.So far, the band will Go Let It Out across their current scheduled 14 dates.It is thought that further dates across Europe may be added to their schedule.Oasis 2025 tour dates REVEALEDOASIS brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have revealed a 14 gig comeback tour next summer – here are the detailsThe Wonderwall hitmakers will delight crowds as follows:JULY 20254th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium11th – Manchester, Heaton Park12th – Manchester, Heaton Park19th – Manchester, Heaton Park20th – Manchester, Heaton Park25th – London, Wembley Stadium26th – London, Wembley StadiumAUGUST 20252nd – London, Wembley Stadium3rd – London, Wembley Stadium8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium16th – Dublin, Croke Park17th – Dublin, Croke Park*If you click on a link in this boxout, we may earn affiliate revenue.Tickets for the UK dates go on sale from 9am on Saturday, August 31st and will be available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk, www.gigsandtours.com and www.seetickets.com. Dublin tickets will be available from 8am that same day from www.ticketmaster.ie. More

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    David Baddiel reveals tiny amount Three Lions song makes on Spotify despite millions of streams

    DAVID Baddiel says he got just 0.003p a time from Spotify for footie anthem Three Lions during the 2018 World Cup.The comedian and writer admitted he did well out of the song when it was first released for the 1996 Euros.
    David Baddiel has revealed the amount his song Three Lions has made via Spotify streamsCredit: Getty
    But he said he, Frank Skinner and band The Lightning Seeds have seen little in the way of royalties since the rise of Spotify and other online  services.
    Asked what the record had brought him apart from greater fame, Baddiel said: “Not money, for a start.
    “It brought me, Frank and Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds a fair wedge.
    “But not since Spotify took over has it brought us much money. In fact, when England played Colombia in the 2018 World Cup, it was downloaded four ­million times — for which Frank, Ian and I received £1,200 from Spotify.”
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    He added that, despite the huge success of the song in the Nineties, he and his wife Morwenna Banks have never flashed their money around.
    He told the Comfort Eating podcast: “It (Three Lions) came out in 1996, and it went platinum in 1996 – just to be clear we’ve done OK.”
    He added: “Let me tell you something that just happened today. Because I am from sort of lower middle-class immigrant stock, and I’ve done alright in my life, but I find it quite hard, as does my wife Morwenna Banks, who is from rural poverty in Cornwall, to actually flex anything.
    “Yesterday, two towels arrived, that have a high thread count that were quite fluffy. And that’s because we sat there the other day, having got out the bath, saying ‘Why are we drying ourselves with these rags – surely we can do better that this?’
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    “It had never occurred to us in years and years and years.”
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    My dad is one of the world’s best-selling rockstars – now I’m making my own way in football against all odds

    THE son of rockstar Phil Collins is attempting to make a name for himself as a footballer.Mathew, 18, is the youngest of the former Genesis drummer and frontman’s five children.
    Mathew Collins has swapped Germany for Austria as he continues his football journeyCredit: FC-Astoria Walldorf
    Drummer and frontman Phil Collins is known for being in Genesis and his own solo musicCredit: Getty
    The midfielder spent the 2022/23 campaign with German side Hannover but was released at the end of the season.
    In July, Austrian top tier outfit WSG Tirol signed him after he impressed in a trial.
    But the youngster, whose mum Orianne Cevey is Swiss, has begun by playing for WSG Tirol Juniors – who play in Austria’s fourth division.
    And manager Manuel Ludwiger insisted following the signing that Mathew’s father being rock n’ roll legend Collins, 72, did not play any part in them agreeing the deal.
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    He said: “We Google the players we take on trial to find out about their past careers.
    “It was only then that we found out Mathew is Phil Collins’ son.
    “We haven’t signed him as a publicity stunt.  It is purely down to his footballing ability.”
    Collins Sr is responsible for some huge songs including In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, Turn It On Again and That’s All.
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    He has five children – three sons and two daughters.
    One of his daughters is actress Lily Collins, 34, who is famous for being the lead in the hit-Netflix show Emily in Paris.
    The rockstar’s other children are actress and producer Joely and musicians Simon and Nicholas. More

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    Footie-mad lad, 6, stuns classmates at his school’s Halloween disco — by dressing as Man City’s Jack Grealish

    A FOOTIE-mad six-year-old trumped classmates when he arrived at his school’s Halloween disco — dressed as Manchester City’s Jack Grealish.Nairn Rodgers put on the club’s kit and scraped his hair back in a band like his midfield hero before drawing on stubble.
    Nairn Rodgers stunned his classmates when he went as his footy idol for a Halloween school disco
    Jack Grealish is Nairn’s favourite playerCredit: Avalon.red
    His fancy dress inspiration came three days after Nairn fulfilled his dream of watching Grealish, 28, play and he got to tour City’s Etihad Stadium.
    Parents Jordan Rodgers, 26, and Michaela Goodwin drove him 200 miles for last Saturday’s 2-1 win over Brighton to celebrate his upcoming seventh birthday.
    Michaela, 23, said: “Jack Grealish is his favourite player and we’re proud of him and how much he suited the costume and actually looked like Grealish.
    “Other kids went as scary pumpkins, witches, Encanto, but no other footballers. Unfortunately, they don’t do prizes for best dressed any more.”
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    Nairn, who goes to Machanhill Primary in Larkhall, near Glasgow, plays football for his local team.
    Michaela added: “He’s only six but football is his everything.
    “He wants to be a footballer. It’s all he ever does and has done from when he could kick a ball.
    “His room is filled with Manchester City posters, football cards, scarves, and he has two strips.”
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    Nairn now has fans of his own.
    After Michaela posted snaps of his Jack outfit on Facebook, Tracy Robson wrote: “Looks like him so much.”
    Amy Crawford said: “I’m howling. Why, he’s like a proper wee man.”
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    Barcelona set to play in bizarre shirt against Real Madrid as club takes Spotify deal to whole new level

    BARCELONA are getting lippy with a one-off shirt against Real Madrid emblazoned with the Rolling Stones’ iconic logo.The Spanish giants can’t yet be Nou age rockers – as their famous stadium is being redeveloped – so they’ve come up with the next best thing as their sponsorship with Spotify hits a high note.
    Rolling Stones’ legends Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are ‘honoured’ their logo will adorn Barca’s shirt against fierce rivals RealCredit: Reuters
    Lamine Yamal, Jules Kounde and Fermin Lopez show how Barcelona’s Spotify-sponsored shirt normally looksCredit: Getty
    It was less tongue in cheek and more tongue on kit as legendary Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood paraded the special top – complete with the band’s cheeky emblem.
    The rock stars’ logo of big lips with a huge tongue sticking out will take centre stage on the home side’s shirt for El Clasico at Barca’s temporary Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys ground on October 28.
    The latest instalment of the club’s arrangement with streaming service Spotify sees Xavi’s men promote the Stones’ new album.
    In fact, it’s the British group’s first fresh material since 2005.
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    The band said: “We’re huge football fans and honoured that Spotify have brought our Tongue & Lips logo to grace the FC Barcelona shirt to celebrate the release of the Stones’ new ‘Hackney Diamonds’ album.
    “We’ll be cheering on the players on the pitch as well as fans around the world who will be tuning in to watch this iconic match.”
    Supporters will be glued to their screens as third-placed Barca attempt to hunt down LaLiga leaders Real.
    And Barca fans will pray keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has Sticky Fingers too – to keep out Madrid’s prolific summer signing Jude Bellingham plus Vinicius Junior and Co.
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    As Jagger might say, with one eye on the Stones’ own most famous rivals The Beatles: “Hey Jude, don’t make it bad.”
    But whatever happens, El Clasico observers will hope to be as open-mouthed as Barcelona’s one-off logo… with excitement. More

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    QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth reveals music was his first love, as his band Cold Blooded Hearts release their debut album

    WHEN Gareth Ainsworth was a youngster, his dad handed him a cassette of The Who’s famous rock opera Tommy.That album would kick-start a love affair of music, an early obsession with The Doors and Jim Morrison, a passion for LA hair metal of the 1980s to later forming the band, The Cold Blooded Hearts.
    QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth’s first love was music, not football
    Now, Ainsworth and his band The Cold Blooded Hearts have released their debut albumCredit: Al Stuart
    It seems like a side note Ainsworth would go on to become a Premier League footballer and a one-time second longest-serving manager in the EFL during his Wycombe Wanderers tenure that lasted 12 years, before he move to QPR back in February.
    Football gave him a comfortable living. But it is music that came first and became a lifelong dream.
    His mother Christine was a professional singer who passed on her love of performing to her self-confessed ‘extrovert’ son and taught him how to sing using his diaphragm.
    While father Bill, a big Jimi Hendrix fan, inspired a young Gareth to listen to 60s and 70s classic rock and set his son on his way to developing his own musical tastes.
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    “I think mum was the wild one,” Ainsworth, 50, tells SunSport in the manager’s office at QPR’s impressive new training ground near Heathrow Airport.
    “She was the one who influenced me to have that bit of edginess. I’ve always loved that sense of just being a little bit out control and different.”
    Gareth is celebrating the release of The Cold Blooded Hearts’ debut album, The Cold Light Of Day.
    His is not wearing his lucky red snakeskin leather boots that have been seen on the sidelines at Loftus Road, and differentiate him from every other manager in the country.
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    Instead, he is in sporting attire for our meeting to discuss how he became a Premier League footballer instead of a rock star, which seemed more likely growing up in Blackburn, Lancashire.
    “It was music that came first for me,” he says.
    “I was a late developer and didn’t get into my school football team until I was about 13.
    “By that time I was already in the school choir performing solos and appearing in drama class productions.
    “But I was sporty and I developed very fast. I ended up signing for Blackburn when I was 16 and music took a back-burner as I began making a career out of football.”
    In 1998, Gareth joined Premier League club Wimbledon, where he would meet a kindred spirit in ex-Norway international Trond Andersen.
    The pair bonded over Guns N’ Roses and would soon jam together. He had rekindled his love for rock and roll.
    “He played the guitar and we connected really well,” Ainsworth recalls.
    “We formed a band with the groundsman Chris Perry, who was in a prog-rock group in the 70s called Jericho, called ourselves APA, and wrote a few songs.
    “That reignited the fire in me. Music was back and it was here to stay.”
    Rocker Ainsworth grew up in a musical family and loved drama at schoolCredit: Al Stuart
    The Doors singer Jim Morrison was Ainsworth’s idol and he wore leather trousers like his hero
    Ainsworth and Andersen would play gigs, and were joined by their supportive team-mates as they belted out covers from bands like Kings of Leon.
    That newfound release gave Gareth the confidence to express himself through fashion, and he became famous for his outfits among his peers.
    He reveals: “We used to go on end of season trips to places like Ayia Napa in Cyprus, and there would be other players from different football clubs there.
    “I would wear my leather trousers all week and not take them off! I was known as that guy.
    “I didn’t go for the tan, I went for a good time and there was definitely a Jim Morrison influence in what I wore. But it was nice to have an identity.”
    Gareth lives in band T-shirts and ripped jeans, which led to one hilarious exchange with a former manager during his playing days.
    He remembers: “One particular coach came up to me once and asked, ‘Who’s that on your T-shirt? Is that Lady Diana?’ It was Debbie Harry of Blondie!”
    But was his rock persona that led to an ex-QPR coach question the rocker’s professionalism.
    “I remember Ian Holloway pulling me after a poor game at Plymouth,” he explains.
    “He said to me, ‘Were you gigging the other night?’ And I could see he was probably thinking this guy is out singing the night before a game.
    The Cold Blooded Hearts were formed in 2015Credit: Al Stuart
    Ainsworth starring for QPR as a player
    “And I can say I never did that. I never jeopardised my career by doing something like that.”
    Nor was Gareth influenced by the sex, drugs and rock and roll lifestyle some of his idols craved.
    “I can thank my football career for keeping away from that kind of thing,” he divulges.
    “I like a Jack and Coke, but I was a professional athlete and would never have thought about taking drugs.
    “My drug was playing football, training hard and being super professional.”
    In the early 2000s, Gareth auditioned incognito to be a singer in a band who advertised for a frontman in Loot magazine.
    He passed the audition with flying colours, with his bandmates unaware of his footballer status as he bellowed out ZZ Top’s ‘Legs’.
    “I would say it’s one of the best moments of my music career – because they chose me for my singing talent and not because I was a footballer.
    “I was completely unrecognised and that gave me the belief that I could do this after football.
    “We formed the band Dog Chewed The Handle, which is where I met guitarist and songwriter Lee-Van Sergeant, who has been in various bands with me for 20 years now.
    Gareth and his band are influenced by 80s LA rockersCredit: Al Stuart
    Management wasn’t something Ainsworth envisaged as his playing career wound down
    “I really saw myself going down that route, with my life in football ending and a new start in music beginning.”
    Fate would take Gareth in a different direction. In 2012, he was handed the reigns at Wycombe Wanderers in a player manager role.
    “That was a surprise for me,” Ainsworth tells us.
    “I had a taste of coaching at QPR as a caretaker manager (in 2009), I touched on doing my B Licence, and thought I would do a couple of years at Wycombe as a player, as my career was winding down.
    “But I got offered the job and took on the challenge. Little did I know that I would be there for 10 years!”
    In 2015, Ainsworth formed The Cold Blooded Hearts alongside pal Sergeant, with drummer Luke ‘Chalky’ Sergeant and bass guitarist Ron Campbell completing the line-up.
    A year later, independent record label Cherry Red Records began sponsoring Wycombe. It was a perfect marriage and called for a collaboration.
    After hearing the band’s songs, managing director Adam Velasco offered them a record deal. The fruits of that relationship is the debut album, The Cold Light Of Day.
    It takes influence from bands including Guns N’Roses, The Clash and Dead Kennedys and is produced by the legendary Geoff Downes, former keyboardist of YES and The Buggles.
    Ainsworth is football’s most rock and roll manager – wearing snakeskin boots on the touchline
    From left to right, The Cold Blooded Hearts are made up of songwriter Lee-Van Sergeant, singer Ainsworth, drummer Luke ‘Chalky’ Sergeant and bass guitarist Ron CampbellCredit: Al Stuart
    Ainsworth admitted he has plenty of fears how the album is perceivedCredit: Al Stuart
    This is not a novelty record. Forget Gazza’s Fog On The Tyne or any ghastly FA Cup final number, this is the real deal.
    But Gareth admits he had plenty of fears ahead of the album’s release with how it is perceived.
    “People will probably look at this and go, ‘He’s made it at football and just because he’s got a bit of a name he can bring an album out.’
    “That couldn’t be further from the truth. This is my first love. I’m a musician who became a football manager.
    “Footballers have been battered when they have tried to bring music out.
    “But many of those songs were brought out because of who they were as players.
    “I’ll admit I’ve had doors opened for me because of football, but it’s been an absolute desire for me to release music for as long as I can remember.
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    “It’s really a dream come true. I just hope that people give it a chance and it does well for Cherry Red Records, who pinned their faith on us.”
    *The Cold Blooded Hearts debut The Cold Light Of Day is out now on Cherry Red Red Records.
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