The 25-year-old English singer, who is of Irish descent, is a Chelsea fan, according to this tweet a few years ago. The in-your-face British heavy-metal band Iron Maiden are from Leyton(East London) and theyre all West Ham fans. On 3 May 2015, Blunt was confirmed to be replacing Ronan Keating on the seventh season of The X Factor Australia. James Blunt: (Posting a picture of him and Ed Sheeran hanging out) Wondering how best to draw attention to the fact that I've added an extra concert in Sydney on March 14th. [28] He stood guard at the coffin of HM The Queen Mother during her lying in state and was part of the funeral procession on 9 April 2002. James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount; 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician.A former reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War.After leaving the military, he rose to fame in 2004 with the release of his debut album Back to Bedlam, achieving worldwide fame with the singles "You're Beautiful . [15] Like his father, Blunt is a pilot and gained his fixed-winged private pilot licence at age 16. I will always be in a club with you in 1973 . Sportsbrief.com also reported on the life and career of famous Premier Soccer League star Themba Zwane. Football is a worldwide game. Paul McCartney supposedly leans towards Everton because his family are all Evertonians. One of his sources was Simon Frith, a sociologist and rock critic, and chair of the Mercury Music Prize panel of judges since 1992, who later undertook a lecture tour entitled "The unpopular and unpleasant thoughts inspired by the work of James Blunt". Thanks for the message @KISSOnline! Since then, he has been an active supporter by holding meet-and-greet auctions at many of his concerts, and filming the documentary Return to Kosovo, in which he visited the people and places he had encountered while there. Cold 3. How It Feels to Be Alive 8. Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor well known for his impulsive roles. 1 You're Beautiful. Having served six years in the army, reaching the rank of captain and embarking on a tour of duty during the Kosovo conflict, James Blunt turned away from his military career in order . "Prince William enjoying the cup final as a neutral after his Aston Villa suffered relegation" Oh please, like he could name any players. Caroline Wozniacki (Tennis) Liverpool, 28. Blunt recorded Back to Bedlam in 2003 with Rothrock as producer in Conway Recording Studios and Rothrock's home studio in Los Angeles, playing many instruments himself. Topic: What football team does James support? He only really got involved in the sport after the birth of his son. That was it; City became my team.. However, he was not a fan of either club or football in general and it was just a memory he drew as a child. After experiencing a game at Anfield while filming 51st state, he started supporting the team and has never looked back. Youngster 6. James Blunt (James Hillier Blount, born 22 February 1974) is a singer-songwriter from Wiltshire, UK, ditching his military career to pursue his love of pop music. They are Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed OBrien, Colin Greenwood and Philip Selway. The single went to number 1 in Australia, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and was in the top 10 in several other countries. The song received huge airplay in the UK, propelling Back to Bedlam to number one on the UK Albums Chart. [41] The song was chosen to appear in a Vodafone commercial in Italy, and was a Top 10 hit in that country. The Top Ten. On 12 June 1999, the troop led the 30,000-strong NATO peacekeeping force from the North Macedonia border towards Pristina International Airport. [6] Back to Bedlam was released in the UK in October 2004. But since then his loyalties have been questioned by a lot of fans, after he was pictured in a number of different clubs jerseys. I've met him, I've been very lucky to meet him., He also knows his football pretty well as he said back then, "As for the team, On his day, Eden Hazard is spellbinding, I think Willian's been a bit of revelation this season and I like (Nemanja) Matic, but I still like the old crew.. He released the song "Cold" as the lead single on 29 August. 16 Credit: Twitter His brother Noel admitted to crying like a baby when Sergio Aguero scored THAT famous goal that won Manchester City the Premier League title back in 2011/12. The catch-phrase Up The Irons used by Iron Maiden at concerts and on a lot of t-shirts and merchandise is actually a paraphrase of the slogan Up The Hammers which is used by West Ham Supporters. Jay-Z: Arsenal Towards the end of the video, he says, Im an Arsenal supporter myself. Sat 05 Feb 2022. He was joined by American rock musician Chris Isaak and returning judges Guy Sebastian and Dannii Minogue. General Mike Jackson, the British commander, refused the order, telling Clark that they were "not going to start World War Three for you". The legend that is Snoop Dogg has been pictured wearing a number of football clubs jerseys, so its very uncertain as to where his loyalties lie. Last year, the singer had an Australian and New Zealand tour planned for November with Jason Mraz, which was cancelled due to COVID. Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff. Ellie Goulding. In the first video for "High", he is buried in a desert. During a gig at The O2 arena earlier this year, we loved it when Adele made no secret of who she supports by unveiling a Tottenham Hotspur flag on stage. Stewart has had football running through his veins since, well, hes had veins. She has been pictured at White Hart Lane a few times including this game where Spurs lost to Chelsea 5-1 in the FA Cup. [62] Equally effusive, Liz Hoggard of The Observer wrote that "it's impossible to resist Blunt's troubadour yearning."[63]. Nas being an Everton fan is not known for certain. Coming to the hip-hop section, who doesnt know Snoop Dogg? Other recognisable hits of theirs include Club Foot, used in the first movie of the Goal series and Underdog (used in the film Takers) which typifies Leicester City. Weird Al has since made the song available as a free MP3 download on his website. Before starting his career in music, James was a former British Army Officer,. Goldie Lookin' Chain - proud sponsors of Newport County AFC. Hi @Nas. So which club lays claim to the ultimate fan base? Since we couldnt separate Nas and Jay-Z theyre both greats from the same era we decided to put them together on the list. His lack of performing experience and inconsistent approach with audiences was commented upon, while his music was likened to that of Damien Rice and David Gray. The re-release video for "High" features Blunt running in a forest. Much like Lana Del Rey, she has also achieved great success at around the same time i.e. We both could use a reason just to smile. [81] He also owns a chalet in the Swiss Alpine village of Verbier, where he has a ski lift named after him. Diego Costa admits to bullying timid N'Golo Kante at Chelsea. Quick-thinking fans linked this with James Blunt, a former captain in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army. And in a way, when they support our team we too feel a sense of pride. Believe it or not, Bilic is a metal-head, an Iron Maiden fan and has a side-project band. "Bilic is really a great guy and is doing a fantastic job at West Ham. He once stated this in an interview. Both brothers Noel and Liam support Manchester City and grew up in Manchester itself. They represented the city of Liverpool more than Liverpool football club. Coming to the legends section, we had to start off with a man who is an icon of music, none other than Bob Marley. Football is freedom.. After his untimely demise, the clubs owner even built a statue in his honour at the stadium. together. Here are some more celebrities and their favorite football teams: Here are some British celebrities and their football teams: Here are some soccer teams that enjoy celebrities support: Snoop Dogg is a good supporter of the sport, but he keeps changing the team he supports. "[68], As of February 2011, worldwide sales stand at over one million copies.[69]. Robert Plant surely has A Whole Lotta Love' for his childhood favourites Wolves and was even pictured with that particular song name on the back of his jersey at a charity game for the club. Help for Heroes Community Recovery Manager for Wales and Hereford, Shelley Elgin believes the generosity of James Blunt and the many concertgoers along the way will help to ensure that their specialist teams can continue to support heroes in need. James May wrote that Hammond "knows even less about football than I do, which must make his the least encyclopedic knowledge of the game ever recorded". Most musicians would agree that a sense of humour comes in useful in the crazy, surreal, occasionally vacuous world that is the music business. David Gilmour was quoted in an interview saying that he was a season-ticket holder at Highbury, I did have season tickets at the Arsenal for quite a few years. When he was London mayor in. "Goodbye My Lover" was released as the fourth UK single from the album in December 2005, and the second US single. He was quoted, when asked about which club he supported saying, There are three teams in Liverpool and I prefer the other one. Not much of a football fan, quite clearly. He said, Cameron Diaz the famous actress, is a Brentford fan. James Blunt Essentials This British balladeer and ex-army man wears his heart on his sleeve. He is an Everton fan and makes regular visits to Goodison Park. "Give me a shout if this doesn't work @NZPolice," wrote Blunt, who is known for his . What Football Clubs Do Your Favourite Celebs Support. Weve all seen celebrities donning their footy gear, supporting their sides with pride. 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The third single from the album, "If Time Is All I Have" was released in the UK on 4 April 2011. He is an Arsenal supporter due to his admiration for former Arsenal player and legend Thierry Henry. [55] A parody of "You're Beautiful" titled "You're Pitiful" was recorded by Weird Al Yankovic. The club insisted his global superstardom had nothing to do with the choice of winner but as @LouTomlinsonACE points out, Rover fans arent impressed with the decision. However, a drawing he made when he was 11 years old showing an FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Newcastle in 1952 has baffled Beatles and Liverpool fans for years. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit . The single did much better in Europe than the UK, sitting at number two on the European Airplay Chart for five consecutive weeks, but only charting at number 37 in the UK top 40. [66] On 24 November 2008, All The Lost Souls was re-released as a deluxe edition, with new album artwork, new single "Love, Love, Love" and the documentary James Blunt: Return to Kosovo. Maybe a bit of her Summertime Sadness was because Suarez left Liverpool that summer, you never know. They're one of the biggest bands in Britain and they were all born and raised in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield.. After experiencing a game at Anfield while filming 51st state, he started supporting the team and has never looked back. See you at the Bridge soon. Oasis are well known for hit numbers like Dont Look Back In Anger, Stop Crying Your Heart Out and Champagne Supernova. There was a beautiful woman who I used to see around, sometimes id bump into her in the street, sometimes in the supermarket. Robert Plant (Singer) Wolverhampton Wanderers, 36. Speaking of Vardy, were not sure ex-footballers should really qualify for this list, but the nations favourite crisp muncher has always worn his true blue and white colours on his sleeve. Blunt collaborated twice during this album cycle. In the US, "You're Beautiful" made its debut in the summer of 2005 on WPLJ, a prominent radio station in New York City, despite not having been released to radio. Stewart has had football running through his veins since, well, he's had veins. But while supporting Sheffield Wednesday, sorry Johnson, is becoming harder and harder, even for his most devoted fans (we're looking at you Nadine), football teams can at least expect a politician's support to last a little longer. Mate I am seriously buzzing RT @jamielillywhite: @elliegoulding you're probably buzzing after that Chelsea result? Richard Attenborough (TV star) Chelsea, 26. I did a little bit of digging and came up with a list of 51 celebrities who have openly supported a particular team. She has been spotted at Stamford Bridge and is a Chelsea fan, as per reports. James Blunt (@James Blunt) 1643450191 This is just one example of the shade Blunt dishes out on Twitter on a regular basis so there feels like no better time than the present to revisit some of the man's greatest hits on social media. James Blunt was in the loos at Soho House Berlin last year when he was caught by a guest at the urinals taking a sneaky photo. Singer James Blunt once refused to follow orders that could have triggered World War III while serving with the British Army in Kosovo. He even invited the Gunners to party with him according to this interview on Contact music, Id like to thank the club. Hell be without more than just his sleeves if he ever carries out his promise to present Match of the Day in just his undies after Leicester City won the league. However, Harris interest in Rock and Roll made him switch careers and concentrate on music rather than pursue football. 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