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Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic music star, 46, captains non-league side and takes kick-off before being subbed within minutes
The star played a gig just hours later UPFRONT-MAN Iconic music star, 46, captains non-league side and takes kick-off before being subbed within minutes ICONIC music star Pete Doherty swapped the stage for the pitch as he took part in a non-league football match. The Libertines frontman, 46, walked out and took the kick off for Isthmian League South East Division side Margate. Advertisement 4 Iconic music star Pete Doherty led non-league side Margate out for their pre-season friendly on Saturday Credit: @margate_fc 4 Doherty was captain and even took the kick off before being substituted moments later Credit: @margate_fc 4 Doherty 'signed' for Margate earlier in the week Credit: @margate_fc 4 The indie music icon is the co-frontman of The Libertines Credit: Getty Wearing his iconic hat - and the captain's armband - Doherty led Margate out on the pitch for their pre-season clash with Tonbridge Angels on Saturday. Margate had announced earlier in the week that they had "signed" Doherty and that the star would be making his debut against Tonbridge. A statement read: "We are delighted to announce that we have signed Pete Doherty to make his Margate debut tomorrow against Tonbridge Angels. "See you there, 2:45pm kick-off". Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL BALLING HIS EYES OUT Donnarumma bursts into tears on pitch after Musiala horror injury However, those hoping to see the indie guitarist play the full 90 minutes were let down after he took the kickoff and was substituted just a few moments later. Perhaps Margate could have done with Doherty up top for longer after they ultimately fell to a 3-2 defeat on the day. Nonetheless, fans loved seeing Doherty make a brief cameo. On social media, one wrote: "The living legend Mr Pete Doherty wearing number 10". Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS While another added: "Pete Doherty playing for Margate FC… never thought he'd be 'The Man Who Would Be Wing'." - a play on The Libertines' tune The Man Who Would Be King And a third posted: "Jacob Adams has shared a pitch with Pete Doherty, what a world we live in". The Libertines have sponsored Margate's kits since 2018/19 season and continue to adorn the front of their shirts for the upcoming campaign. Advertisement After the game came to a close Doherty was straight back to his usual job, headlining a homecoming gig down the road at Margate venue Dreamland amusement park.
The Irish Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Iconic music star, 46, captains non-league side and takes kick-off before being subbed within minutes
ICONIC music star Pete Doherty swapped the stage for the pitch as he took part in a non-league football match. The Libertines frontman, 46, walked out and took the kick off for Isthmian League South East Division side Margate. 4 Iconic music star Pete Doherty led non-league side Margate out for their pre-season friendly on Saturday Credit: @margate_fc 4 Doherty was captain and even took the kick off before being substituted moments later Credit: @margate_fc 4 Doherty 'signed' for Margate earlier in the week Credit: @margate_fc 4 The indie music icon is the co-frontman of The Libertines Credit: Getty Wearing his iconic hat - and the captain's armband - Doherty led Margate out on the pitch for their pre-season clash with Tonbridge Angels on Saturday. Margate had announced earlier in the week that they had "signed" Doherty and that the star would be making his debut against Tonbridge. A statement read: "We are delighted to announce that we have signed "See you there, 2:45pm kick-off". READ MORE ON FOOTBALL However, those hoping to see the indie guitarist play the full 90 minutes were let down after he took the kickoff and was substituted just a few moments later. Perhaps Margate could have done with Doherty up top for longer after they ultimately fell to a 3-2 defeat on the day. Nonetheless, fans loved seeing Doherty make a brief cameo. On social media, one wrote: "The living legend Mr Pete Doherty wearing number 10". Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS While another added: "Pete Doherty playing for Margate FC… never thought he'd be 'The Man Who Would Be Wing'." - a play on The Libertines' tune The Man Who Would Be King And a third posted: "Jacob Adams has shared a pitch with Pete Doherty, what a world we live in". The Libertines have sponsored Margate's kits since 2018/19 season and continue to adorn the front of their shirts for the upcoming campaign. After the game came to a close Doherty was straight back to his usual job, headlining a homecoming gig down the road at Margate venue Dreamland amusement park.
