I was very saddened to read news of John Barnes death in the SNJ today. I've copied the article below as it captures some of the energy and passion that I also experienced in conversations with him.Photo: John at the recent Open Homes Installers fair talking LEDIndeed it was great to meet someone with such a passion for green stuff and ideas to make it happen. John had, for example, offered to
So, pioneering British rapper Derek B has died from a heart attack, aged just 44. First Edward Woodward, now this. What a crappy day. This was his biggest hit (Derek's, not Edward's), 1988's Bad Young Brother ( Sign O' The Times sample and all): I hadn't realised till today that Derek co-wrote The Anfield Rap , the naff but surprisingly memorable Liverpool FA Cup Final song for 1988. (Its naffness...
One of the leading lights of the UK hip hop scene, Derek B was a absolute pioneer when it comes to UK rap. Sadly, Derek died yesterday of a heart attack, aged just 44. Given how well the UK underground is doing right now, I think it's really important to spare a thought for those, like Derek, who helped open the door for the Dynamite's, Estelle's, Chipmunk's and Roots Manuva's to come through. Mr....
Three years ago, when he was still the club physiotherapist, Tranmere's caretaker manager, Les Parry, released a Christmas record. Sung to the tune of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," it was called "I'm Les 'the white legs' Parry", a reference to his insistence on wearing shorts in all weathers. It sold all 3,000 copies in two days, but, given what has happened since, including...
One question I get asked more than any other is what it felt like to score against Brazil at the Maracana Stadium during our 2-0 win in 1984.The truth is I really can't remember much about it at all. In fact, when I watch the goal replayed on television it feels like I‘m having an out of body experience, though I'm glad it is me who dribbles through the Brazil defence and scores.It...
I KNOW a lot of people feel Tranmere are taking long over the process of deciding on a new manager, five weeks after the sacking of John Barnes. but I'm not one who agrees with that view.
We look back at four classic matches from the past. From Bobby Moore clashing with Pele, to John Barnes and his wonder goal, we'd like to know about your favourite match.
Villa defender Stephen Warnock could be forgiven for dreaming of emulating boyhood hero John Barnes’ wonder-goal against Brazil when England face the samba stars.
The Guardian : When footballers try to rap, their skillz on the mic rarely match their performance on the field…..Rap and football have an elaborately entwined history – some might say a beautiful and romantic one where the two disciplines complement each other like an ice-cold pint and a packet of scampi fries. Anyone who has had the pleasure of listening to the mellifluous yet dexterous...
INSIDER doesn’t want to be the Grinch who stole Christmas for John Barnes’ missus but our spy couldn’t help but notice the former Tranmere boss out on what could well have been a seasonal gift shop.
Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance 1973 by John Barnes This is a big book – figuratively and literally – and it’s hard to know where to start. It’s one of those books where you completely buy into the world of the story – it’s character driven, and you never doubt for [...]
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