Former Portsmouth, Cambridge, Yeovil and Newport forward Ryan Bird talks us through his football memories

MAESTRO: David Beckham

First match?
It was definitely a QPR match. My friend and I used to go all the time, but I can’t remember the exact match. I was 12 years old, so it was in 1999. QPR definitely won the match, too.
First hero?
David Beckham was my hero. I grew up watching him and all the other great Manchester United players in the 1990s. He was the one that stood out for me. He was the ultimate pro. I still watch his freekicks on YouTube now. I ev...