They spend their days singing pop songs and thrilling teenage girls across the globe.
But it seems that’s not all One Direction are good at judging by pictures of them showing off their fancy footwork during a visit to Newcastle United training ground on Wednesday.
And one player in particular - Harry Styles - got rather hot and sweaty during the activity and decided to strip off as he posed in just a towel with Tulisa’s boyfriend Danny Simpson.
Kit off: Harry Styles posed with Danny Simpson on Wednesday at Newcastle United training ground
Grinning
broadly the boyband heartthrob, who is a big fan of football, showed
off his impressive tattoos once again and rather damp looking hair as he
had his picture taken with the X Factor judge’s footy boyfriend.
Clearly happy with the meeting, Danny took to Twitter and sung Harry’s praises, writing he was a ‘proper safe guy.’
Harry wasn’t the only member of One Direction who paid a visit to the training ground, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson were also keen for a kick about, while Zayn Malik was noticeably absent.
Newcastle
Direction: Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan joined Harry at
the training ground but Zayn was nowhere to be seen
Football fit: Liam Payne looked very comfortable and handsome in the football kit as he came off the pitch
The
group are due to perform their final concert at Newcastle Metro Arena
on Wednesday evening, marking the end of a hugely successful tour.
But it seems that it’s not just their musical fans who are pleased they visited Newcastle, the football players were also excited.
As well as Danny posing up for a picture, Ryan Taylor had a hug with a newly brace-free Niall.
Skills: Louis showed off his ball control during the fun-filled game
Team photo: The boys were more than happy to pose with various fans who had come to watch them
Signed: An excited looking Niall had his shirt signed by Ryan Taylor before he and Harry posed with fans
Strike a pose: While Louis smiled for the camera, Liam pulled a tough face with his arms crossed
After
the visit, Niall tweeted:'Peter Beardsley ! What a top guy! And I tell
ya what! He deffo [sic] hasn't lost his touch! What a player! The man is
a footballin genius,
'Did a bit of scouting for derby when I was there! Couple of lads we could snatch in the summer'
The blonde haired star, who alongside his bandmates enjoyed lunch with the first team, told the club's official website: 'It was brilliant to be here. We'd like to thank the club and Alan Pardew for having us down and for getting us involved.'
Good sports: Despite not being Newcastle fans the boys all slipped in the teams shirt
Good pals: Harry seemed to really hit it off with Danny and the pair were spotted chatting away together
Quick change: After his ice-bath Harry slipped back into his usual trendy attire
Harry,
who also sat in an ice bath, said: 'It was good fun coming out to have a
look around and to meet the staff and players. We don't really get
chance to come out and play - especially 11-a-side - so we really
enjoyed it.'
He added via Twitter: 'Just had my first ice bath. Note: If someone is laughing as you're getting into something, you probably should stop getting in.'
One Direction are all well-known football fans but despite having allegiances elsewhere they were all good sports and donned the Newcastle kit, as they took part in and lost a friendly match against manager Alan Pardew and coaching staff John Carver, Andy Woodman, Steve Stone and Peter Beardsley.
Standing tall: Niall looked more grown up than usual as he posed with an excited fan
Scouting: Niall made a joke that he had been scouting players for the team he supports- Derby
Harry
has managed to combine his love for football with their tour a fair bit
as back in March he was spotted on stage wearing a Manchester United
shirt.
The shirt-wearing display came after he struck up a friendship with Rio Ferdinand, who came to watch the band play.
In return Harry wore his shirt and also went to watch one of Manchester United’s matches.
Big turn out: A huge number of One Direction fans came down to the training site to catch a glimpse of the boys
But it seems that’s not all One Direction are good at judging by pictures of them showing off their fancy footwork during a visit to Newcastle United training ground on Wednesday.
And one player in particular - Harry Styles - got rather hot and sweaty during the activity and decided to strip off as he posed in just a towel with Tulisa’s boyfriend Danny Simpson.
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Harry wasn’t the only member of One Direction who paid a visit to the training ground, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson were also keen for a kick about, while Zayn Malik was noticeably absent.
Newcastle
Direction: Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan joined Harry at
the training ground but Zayn was nowhere to be seenFootball fit: Liam Payne looked very comfortable and handsome in the football kit as he came off the pitchBut it seems that it’s not just their musical fans who are pleased they visited Newcastle, the football players were also excited.
As well as Danny posing up for a picture, Ryan Taylor had a hug with a newly brace-free Niall.
Skills: Louis showed off his ball control during the fun-filled gameTeam photo: The boys were more than happy to pose with various fans who had come to watch themStrike a pose: While Louis smiled for the camera, Liam pulled a tough face with his arms crossed'Did a bit of scouting for derby when I was there! Couple of lads we could snatch in the summer'
The blonde haired star, who alongside his bandmates enjoyed lunch with the first team, told the club's official website: 'It was brilliant to be here. We'd like to thank the club and Alan Pardew for having us down and for getting us involved.'
Good sports: Despite not being Newcastle fans the boys all slipped in the teams shirtGood pals: Harry seemed to really hit it off with Danny and the pair were spotted chatting away togetherQuick change: After his ice-bath Harry slipped back into his usual trendy attireHe added via Twitter: 'Just had my first ice bath. Note: If someone is laughing as you're getting into something, you probably should stop getting in.'
One Direction are all well-known football fans but despite having allegiances elsewhere they were all good sports and donned the Newcastle kit, as they took part in and lost a friendly match against manager Alan Pardew and coaching staff John Carver, Andy Woodman, Steve Stone and Peter Beardsley.
Standing tall: Niall looked more grown up than usual as he posed with an excited fanScouting: Niall made a joke that he had been scouting players for the team he supports- DerbyThe shirt-wearing display came after he struck up a friendship with Rio Ferdinand, who came to watch the band play.
In return Harry wore his shirt and also went to watch one of Manchester United’s matches.
Big turn out: A huge number of One Direction fans came down to the training site to catch a glimpse of the boys