Darren Shepherd

Living down in The Smoke, I thrive on Cockney criticism for being a Northerner - a Durham lad, via Manchester, I reside in Ickenham, Middx and live life pretending I'm not actually getting close to 30.

I proudly and vocally support the nation's most hated football team, getting to Old Trafford when I can. Having my Dad from Salford does have it's good points!

Hoping to make it to a date on New Order's forthcoming UK tour, I can't wait for their new album...

One of my best mates got me into them - I listened to Republic and got hooked...