Forget heavy metal football, this League One midfielder credits his goal rush to Justin Bieber

Every in-form striker can credit their surge to something, but Ryan Leonard might be the first to give a nod to Justin Bieber.

After beginning listening to the former child star, Leonard fired home three goals in four games for Southend United in League 1 - more than he managed in 42 league outings last season. "Since we started playing Justin Bieber I’ve starting scoring again." Leonard told the Essex Echo.

The 23-year-old added that he and a group of team-mates are "Addicted to Justin Bieber’s new song," and Leonard even tried to mimic the Canadian's moves when celebrating a goal against Sheffield United. Bieber himself acknowledged the contribution, prompting some of Leonard's Southend team-mates to chip in...

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Every in-form striker can credit their surge to something, but Ryan Leonard might be the first to give a nod to Justin Bieber.

Every in-form striker can credit their surge to something, but Ryan Leonard might be the first to give a nod to Justin Bieber.

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