The Cult
The Cult: Tony Stanger
In honour of the Six Nations, we’ve inducted an iconic rugby player from each country into The Cult. Here, we look to Tony Stanger, the oblivious hero of Scottish rugby.
The Cult: Sergio Parisse
In honour of the Six Nations, we’ve inducted an iconic rugby player from each country into The Cult. Here, we lament the perpetual fallen hero that is Sergio Parisse.
The Cult: Roy Race
As a comic strip, ‘Roy of the Rovers’ was so famous that it entered the English lexicon forever. Sometimes forgotten, however, is the dark and tragic life of its protagonist.
The Cult: Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho was a footballer unlike any other, and a showman par excellence. For his infectious exuberance, warmth and flair, we induct him into The Cult.
The Cult: OJ Simpson
The Cult returns for 2017 with a man who once ranked among America's most popular sportsmen, but went on to become a full-blown national scandal.
The Cult: Edgar Davids
Edgar Davids was an all-action defensive midfielder who spoke his mind, didn't take any shit, and became an icon in wraparound goggles. For his attitude, his football and his tinted shades, he earns a spot in The Cult.
The Cult: Michael Watson
Michael Watson was on the brink of his greatest victory when he suffered a severe head injury in the ring. The incredible manner in which the Londoner has recovered makes him a fitting addition to The Cult.
The Cult: Ruud van Nistelrooy
While he was one of the most prolific strikers of his era, it’s telling that Van Nistelrooy is better remembered for his controversies than his goals. He was a brilliant and mercurial figure, and so we induct him into The Cult.
The Cult: Sonny Bill Williams
There was a time when Sonny Bill Williams contributed to rugby's booze-soaked image. Not anymore. The multi-talented Kiwi converted to Islam in 2008, becoming the sport's only high-profile Muslim.
The Cult: Tony Yeboah
When he wagged his finger towards the crowd, more often than not Tony Yeboah had scored a screamer. He became an icon at Leeds United, and so he earns a place in The Cult.
The Cult – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao might seem like the perfect rags-to-riches sportsman, but his boxing career has been tarnished by some darker elements of his personality. He is a man of contrasts, and belongs in The Cult.
The Cult: Jessica Ennis-Hill
Jessica Ennis-Hill is one of Sheffield’s steeliest exports, and an athlete who has captured the imagination of a nation. For that, she more than earns her place in The Cult.