I T’S often said the best footballers can paint pictures on the pitch. In the case of Maidenhead United’s Sam Barratt, he brings an artist’s vision off it as well.
By day the 21-year-old works in his studio at home, producing commissioned pieces of art work or custom designs for trainers and clothing.
“I was working full-time, but when I started playing at Maidenhead – a year down the line – I thought, ‘Give it a go’, as I’m getting an income from football,” explains Barratt, pictured top left. “It’s kicked off well.
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