https://www.goal.com/en/news/premier-league-referee-jon-moss-in-his-new-record-shop/pnzkfbsa72iy1xy0qvchg0c9d
The link above tells the story of John Moss, well known FA Referee, who has opened his own record store in trendy Headingly, Leeds, amongst the students and nightlife. Its called the "Vinyl Whistle" and to keep him company his wife runs a coffee shop there too.
Locals bring in old vinyls just as a safe way of disposing of them! He is happy to add them to his vast collection which numbers over 2,000. One local has brought in, over several visits, all his recently deceased son's collection and has established a reassuring rapport with the referee.
The decline in record sales globally, suggests that John is taking on a tricky business, but he is not convinced that DVDs and Streaming will totally replace the feel of vinyl. He reckons he is on a safe wicket (pitch?) and looking at the attention "The Vinyl Whistle" is getting, he can put that Red Card away.
The attraction of John's football memorabilia, liberally displayed in the shop, makes a difference too. Sunderland's walk out music at Roker Park (Dance of the Knights), is his favourite and people drop in to look at the football photos and of course for chat about VAR.
After a Football Scholarship in the USA and a Leeds University Sports' Degree, he refereed in the Northern Counties League from 1999, then the Football League from 2003 and the Premier League 2011 with the FA Cup Final his pinnacle in 2015 Arsenal v Aston Villa.
Jamie didn't like his taste in music......
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