The team behind Golf Punk magazine will launch a spin-off monthly title this week dedicated to taking an "irreverent" look at the football world.

Football Punk finally goes on sale on Wednesday May 6 after a near nine-month genesis.

The launch issue features an exclusive interview with Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard, alongside features with footballers Nicolas Anelka, Robbie Savage, indie rock band Kasabian and reality TV star Danielle Bux, the fiancée of Match of the Day host Gary Lineker.

Football Punk was due to launch as a standalone title in January after being trialled as a free supplement with two editions of Golf Punk magazine from August last year.

However, a takeover of publisher JF-Media, in December, and Golf Punk being taken off the shelves last year pushed the launch back.

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"We feel that we offer a more irreverent, humorous and edgy read. Some magazines, mentioning no names, are too reverential and staid. We want people who really love the beautiful game to buy us," Lenton added.