Murs is a proficient footballer in addition to a profitable singer and has been a star of a number of Soccer Assist matches down the years – however he’s not planning a severe comeback as a participant.

“I really performed in a charity sport the opposite night time for a buddy of mine,” he informed BBC Sport. “My crew was shedding 3-1 once I got here off within the sixtieth minute, they usually went on to win 4-3, so you possibly can learn into that what you’ll!

“I nonetheless love soccer, however I injured my knee a number of years in the past and it nonetheless is not the place I need it to be. I want I might play extra however the unpredictability of the sport means it is too dangerous for me in my profession to do it correctly once more.

“Plus I’m 41 now, and we’re not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I’m very comfortable not enjoying soccer and I’m gearing up for the second that my daughter or son decides to play as an alternative.”

Murs and his spouse Amelia Tank have two youngsters, Madison and Albert, and he is able to comply with in his father’s footsteps by turning into their coach.

“I will not pressure soccer on our youngsters however I’ve already informed Amelia that in the event that they do get the bug for it then I should go and get my teaching badges – and I’ll most likely be managing their Saturday or Sunday soccer crew,” he stated.

“I watched my nephews play lots, and I actually received into it, and I clearly owned a soccer membership [non-league side Coggeshall Town] for some time too.

“My dad did it with us once I was a child, which might be the place I get it from. He managed our crew for 2 or three seasons and had nice enjoyable with it. That would could possibly be the longer term for me as nicely, and I’m wanting ahead to it!”

Chris Sutton and Olly Murs had been talking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

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