I’m into music well more than football right now. Let me explain. Well. I feel more of a connection with music than football. I hate the toxic side of football. Massively so. It’s so tiresome.

I’m at a point where I’m more about the arts. More about creativity. More about expression.

I’m still into football. I play fantasy football & all that. But music just makes more sense to me now.

Experiences I’ve had in recent years meant that I’m seeing things differently – the pandemic affected so much too – so I see loads of players on 200 k a week & think how much do I care – especially with all the social & political issues going on.

2 sponsors on most Premier League kits now too. 3 kits brought out every season. 5 or 6 including ‘keeper ones I think. Ticket prices through the roof.

Also I’ve seen my team win every trophy there is to win – whether it be at the match, at home watching it on the tele or watching it in the pub.

I know how lucky I am to have experienced that. I’ve won FPL leagues. I’ve had really good seasons.

It’s not to say I don’t want more & to say that I can’t – I absolutely can. But I’m in the Ronnie O’Sullivan years – as in I want to do well but I’m mainly about enjoying it. I think the more you have going on outside of footy & the more you enjoy it the better you do anyway.

I don’t bet either. I’m stupid in other ways but that might be the smartest thing I do – nothing wrong with betting – but I haven’t for years. When the fun stops stop can be applied to all sorts in life I think – or at least take a break.

I mean is watching a match on TV helping me that much. I watch a few games but I also go for walks & listening to a match or two (good for your imagination apparently) – or set updates on footy apps.

Obviously I’m a Liverpool fan – I want my team to win – I love when we score & we do win. I can like both music & footy. I’m enjoying playing fantasy football again – in the form of FPL/SKY FF.

I think being where I’m at personally helps with FPL too. Sometimes you can try to hard & think too much. I avoid decision fatigue by being more ‘casual’.

I can get more from music. I can’t be bothered with how toxic footy is. And I’m still looking to do well fantasy footy wise. Of course. I’m boss mate. See how I go. I’ll ko anyone competition wise.

I like connecting emotionally to music. Relate to lyrics. And it’s given me an identity music. It’s helped me so much from a mental perspective. It’s helped me in so many ways. It’s giving me a swagger. It’s rejuvenating me. It’s giving me a buzz. A purpose. All sorts mate.