Johnny Marr: The Smiths, Reunion Talk & Friendship With Roy! | Stick to Football EP 88
Stick to Football
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4.6 • 686 Ratings
🗓️ 19 June 2025
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
Welcome back to Stick to Football brought to you by Sky Bet.
This week, music royalty joins the panel as The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr sits down with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright.
From his early days with The Smiths to the chaos of managing the band at just 23, Johnny reflects on the highs, lows and lasting impact of one of Britain’s most iconic groups, and how close they really are to a reunion.
We also hear about Johnny’s deep love for Manchester, growing up in the city, and how football culture shaped his life. He opens up about his support for Manchester City, his friendship with Roy Keane, and the surprising crossover between the football and music worlds. Plus, we get into Bond soundtracks, favourite guitarists, and what it takes to stay grounded after decades in the spotlight.
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00:00 - Intro
03:13 - Writing music
07:27 - Similarities between football and music
16:06 - The Smiths
23:06 - Working on James Bond with Hans Zimmer
27:21 - Will The Smiths ever return?
32:11 - Growing up with music and football
40:37 - Family life
43:41 - Overcoming the ‘rockstar lifestyle’
51:20 - Johnny’s Favourite guitarists
53:25 - Friendship with Roy
54:13 - Manchester City
59:46 - What’s next?
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