The boy in an iconic advert who grew up to be killer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA boy known for his iconic line in the "Accrington Stanley, who are they?" milk advert grew up to become a killer. Kevin Spaine was one of two boys featured in the famous 1980s Milk Marketing Board advert, which became a hit with Liverpool fans in due to its reference to Reds star Ian Rush and the retro LFC kits.
But while his iconic refrain became a household reference, Spaine's life took a dark turn into criminality. Aged 43, he was convicted of murder and jailed for life after a brutal assault in an Anfield flat that claimed the life of his one-time friend Learoy Venner, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The advert more recently received social media attention after Premier League leaders Liverpool were drawn against League Two minnows Accrington Stanley in the third round of this year's FA Cup - the first meeting of the clubs since the only other tie in 1955-56.
When Spaine appeared before the courts, his defence barrister said his client was formerly a "very promising young footballer" and even starred in the famous television ad in 1989.
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