For many, meeting their footballing heroes is the ultimate dream and three Liverpool legends will be making wishes come true for a few lucky fans when they come to Swindon. An Audience with Anfield Legends features John Barnes, Neil Ruddock and Jan Molby is at the Wyvern Theatre on Sunday. There will be an insight into their careers, an intimate close-up discussion of their views on the coming World Cup, and a question and answer time. For the lucky few there will also be a limited amount of separate Meet and Greet tickets for a pre show chat. John Barnes tells the Adver about a few of his favourite people.

Who was your biggest influence growing up?

My cad. He was a Colonel in the Jamaican Army. He gave me the names of John Charles because he admired the great Welsh player of that name.

Did you always want to be a footballer?

No, not really. If I hadn’t have been, I think I would have liked being an architect.

Who was the best player you played with for Liverpool?

Alan Hansen. A great, elegant defender who could also play.

And for England?

Bryan Robson. An absolute powerhouse in midfield, who could pass, tackle and score goals.

Who was the best player you ever played against?

Maradona. I had a closer view of him than most in England’s World Cup quarter-final of 1986 against Argentina in Mexico.

Who was your favourite manager to play for?

Graham Taylor. He helped make me what I became during my years at Watford. I miss him.

Favourite national team manager?

Bobby Robson. Great football brain. Lovely man.

Who was the funniest character you played with at Liverpool?

Steve Nicol. You could rely him to lighten and liven things up.

What’s your favourite film?

True Romance.

And your favourite TV show?

Coronation Street.

Who are the three people you would most like to have to dinner with?

Mohammed, Jesus, Buddha.

Name a famous person you would like to meet…

Denzel Washington

Who is the most famous person you have met?

Nelson Mandela

Which player would you most like to have played for Liverpool?

Lionel Messi.