Carlo Nash interview: Chilis fan Potters keeper not big on Ricardo’s reggae!

Although his spells as a first-choice goalkeeper in his career have been somewhat sporadic, Stoke City’s Carlo Nash is an experienced name in and around the top level of English football and as a Red Hot Chili Peppers fan he isn’t a big lover of his Jamaican teammate Ricardo Fuller’s tunes.

Taylor Twellman interview: Urban music love always strong for MLS striking legend

Former USA international striker Taylor Twellman was a hugely prolific finisher throughout the last decade for the New England Revolution and in perhaps a similar way his love for hip-hop has remained consistent.

Carli Lloyd interview: US midfield star far from the ‘End Of The Road’!

USA midfielder Carli Lloyd has performed at the heartbeat of the women’s national team in the last two World Cups and was the goalscoring hero who clinched Olympic Gold in Beijing 2008, coming a long way since her days as a young Boyz II Men fan!

Ryan McGowan interview: Dodgy music rife at Tynecastle says Hearts’ Aussie!

Despite his Scottish parentage and five years at Hearts, Australian defender and midfielder Ryan McGowan still very much doubts the quality of some music tastes within the team at the Edinburgh club, with the homegrown players the worst offenders!

Shaun Batt interview: Lions attacker stays involved during nightmare spell

A 2010 League One play-off winner, Millwall forward Shaun Batt had to begin over a year of injury hell just weeks after the Wembley success but has battled through the turbulent times, even staying involved with the team music.

Martyn Woolford interview: Jon Stead’s iPod the usual favourite says Robins winger

Bristol City winger Martyn Woolford is one of a number of players to successfully make the progression from non-league football to the professional game and it is one of his ex-top level colleagues at Ashton Gate whose iPod gets the most airtime before games.

Rohan Ricketts interview: 50 Cent one of many involved in ex-Arsenal and Spurs midfielder’s journey

Since departing the English game in 2008, ex-Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rohan Ricketts has been on something of a voyage both on and off the field, making some considerable connections along the way, with US star 50 Cent a notable example.

Zesh Rehman interview: Thai hip-hop an entirely new one for ex-Fulham defender

Zesh Rehman, the first British Asian footballer to play in all of England’s top four divisions seeked new pastures at the end of 2010, moving to Thai Premier League champions Muang Thong United to experience a completely different kind of challenge.

Ashley Williams interview: Gaffer’s music taste passes the test for Swans stalwart

Welsh international defender Ashley Williams has been a truly vital component in Swansea City’s elevation to become Wales’ first Premier League club, so he is as well-placed as any to judge the music taste around the Liberty Stadium, including that of his manager Brendan Rodgers.

Richard Garcia interview: World Cup tunes still raise a smile for Socceroos winger

Winger Richard Garcia became Hull City’s first ever World Cup player when he represented Australia against Germany in Durban on June 13th 2010 and teammate Adam Federici’s choice of music during the tournament brings the memories flooding back even now.

Kristine Lilly interview: Most-capped footballer ever recalls pre-match World Cup music

The name of Kristine Lilly will be forever associated with women’s football worldwide, indeed there isn’t an opening to this article that could do justice to all she has achieved, so let’s start with her status as the most-capped footballer ever (male or female) with 352 international caps for the USA and work from there (we’ll get on to music)!

Marcus Bean interview: Myles Weston, winger and rapper!

Among the music Brentford midfielder Marcus Bean likes to listen to is hip-hop, but while he appreciates the raps teammate Myles Weston writes, he doesn’t expect Bad Boy Records to be unveiling the winger as their new signing in the near future!

Lee Bullen interview: Ex-Owls skipper on team spirit and the music taste of Paul Sturrock!

Sheffield Wednesday secured promotion to the Championship in 2005 thanks in no small part to a unique spirit amongst the team, ability in key areas and according to former captain Lee Bullen, the odd unorthodox method from manager Paul Sturrock.

Michael Duberry interview: Napa was the place to be says defender

Around the turn of the century the UK garage scene was a phenomenon and no place loved the genre more than renowned Cypriot party resort Ayia Napa, as former Chelsea and current Oxford United defender Michael Duberry recalls.

Cillian Sheridan interview: Bulgarian music not for me says Ireland striker!

Republic Of Ireland's Cillian Sheridan challenged by Argentina's Javier Mascherano (Photo courtesy of Anthony Stanley/STF Photo Agency)

Republic Of Ireland international frontman Cillian Sheridan has learnt plenty since moving to CSKA Sofia from Celtic last summer but Bulgaria’s traditional music will not be making its way onto his iPod anytime soon.

Craig Hignett interview: Boro Brazilians’ tunes not to everyone’s liking!

Former Middlesbrough keeper Ben Roberts spoke recently on this blog about his love for the music Brazilian duo Juninho and Emerson brought to Teesside, but the South American beats weren’t such a favourite for former teammate and Merseysider Craig Hignett.

Simon Johnson interview: From the urban to the Irish, eclectic music at Premier League Leeds

Making his way up from the youth team in Leeds United’s Premier League days, attacking midfielder Simon Johnson witnessed an interesting mix of music favoured by some of his big name teammates.

Chris Bart-Williams interview: No place for Bartman’s music in Owls dressing room!

In his playing days Chris Bart-Williams was part of an era for Sheffield Wednesday which fans still remember very fondly, although his musical taste didn’t quite have such pride of place in the dressing room at Hillsborough.

Michael Johnson interview: Jamaica’s music love untouchable says former Reggae Boyz defender

Although Nottingham-born, former defender Michael Johnson represented the nation of his heritage, Jamaica, during an 18-year career and he believes the country’s renowned love for music is unrivalled.

Darren Carter interview: Music a key fixture in Preston midfielder and Brum promotion hero’s life

Darren Carter celebrates his promotion-winning penalty for Birmingham City in 2002

As the 18-year-old in 2002 who scored the winning penalty to secure Birmingham City’s  promotion to the Premier League, Darren Carter has taken music with him throughout a career which had such a soundtrack-worthy beginning.

Ben Roberts interview: Samba beat still plays on for Boro cup final keeper

Ben Roberts to the right of Bryan Robson who lifts the trophy with Nigel Pearson as Middlesbrough achieve promotion to the Premier League in 1995

In 1997, Brazilian stars Juninho and Emerson helped Bryan Robson’s Middlesbrough side to two cup finals, leaving a lasting impression along the way on the local lad in goal, Ben Roberts.

Ian Sharps interview: Dance music got the push during blip says Shrews skipper

Shrewsbury Town’s centre-back and captain Ian Sharps reveals that former striker Matt Harrold’s dance music didn’t survive in the dressing room when results dipped last season.

Daniel Hernandez interview: FC Dallas captain sees dominance of hip-hop

Spending a thirteen-year career in the United States’ Major League Soccer and Mexico’s Primera Division, Daniel Hernandez has seen hip-hop become a firm favourite with teammates in both nations.

Chris Lines interview: Rovers midfielder the team’s resident DJ for all tastes!

Bristol Rovers midfielder Chris Lines has risen through the ranks at the Memorial Stadium in recent years, securing a regular starting place and also a slot as the team’s pre-match DJ.

Graham Gartland interview: ‘from Jay-Z to Kenny Rogers,’ diversity of Saints defender’s music

St. Johnstone’s Irish centre-back Graham Gartland prefers to mix it up when it comes to his choice of music.

Leon Legge interview: Bees defender still loving the old school vibe

Towering defender Leon Legge is not just a considerable presence at the heart of Brentford’s backline but also when it comes to the dressing room music at Griffin Park.

McKenzie hitting the right notes

Back in March I did an interview (also featured in this blog) with Northampton Town striker Leon McKenzie on his inroads into a possible singing career.

Richard Offiong interview: Well-travelled frontman’s journey enhances his love of music

With a career so far encompassing spells in Turkey, South Korea, Belgium and Sweden, striker Richard Offiong is well-versed when it comes to experiencing different cultures and musical tastes.

Leon McKenzie interview: Experienced striker pursuing singing future

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.