'I DON'T GIVE A F*** WHO YOU ARE'

Moment white van man blasts cricket legend Freddie Flintoff after fashion shoot blocks road

The Ashes hero got a dressing down from the moody delivery driver

laura burnip

Published: 9:48, 27 Apr 2017
Updated: 10:07, 22 Oct 2018

CRICKET legend Andrew Flintoff was left stumped by an angry white van man who yelled "I don't give a f*** who you are" when his fashion shoot held up a delivery.

The Ashes hero was posing outside a bar in Manchester when the moody driver kicked off at photographers and models blocking the road as he reversed.

The delivery driver let rip after Flintoff's shoot stopped him getting throughCredit: Mercury Press

Former England captain Flintoff was posing outside a bar in Manchester when the incident happenedCredit: Mercury Press

Organisers tried to explain they were in the middle of a shoot but the driver ranted: "I don't care what you're doing, I've got a job to do."

Flintoff, 39, looked bemused as the man continued to moan before delivering boxes to a nearby restaurant.

An onlooker told Sun Online: "Flintoff just laughed - he smiled and kept posing for the camera.

"He was just a bit baffled by it. He looked a bit like 'why is he being such an idiot'.

"The van driver was unnecessarily aggressive. The guy continued with his delivery."

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The van driver shouted 'I don't give a f***' who you are' at the Ashes heroCredit: Mercury Press

The star, 39, appeared to be enjoying the shoot for fashion brand JacamoCredit: Mercury Press

The ex-cricket ace looked smart in a grey three-piece suitCredit: Mercury Press

Flintoff, now a radio pundit, was in the city modelling his menswear range for fashion brand Jacamo's upcoming autumn/winter collection.

Jacamo and Flintoff's agent declined to comment about the incident.

The shoot delighted fans of the former Lancashire all-rounder, who looked dashing in a grey three-piece suit.

They took to Twitter to share snaps of Flintoff, from nearby Preston, at work.

The cricketer attracted a crowd as he modelled his new menswear range in ManchesterCredit: Mercury Press

Ex-Lancashire all-rounder Flintoff was clearly having fun during the fashion shootCredit: Mercury Press

Flintoff reaches into his pocket as cameramen film him during the shootCredit: Mercury Press

The ex-England captain looked relaxed as he chats to fellow modelsCredit: Mercury Press

The star - fondly known as Freddie to fans - was hailed for his role in England's historic 2005 Ashes win, but also made headlines for his off-pitch antics.

His indiscretions included turning up to Downing Street still drunk - and relieving himself in the garden - and taking a booze-fuelled pedalo ride during the World Cup in St Lucia in 2007.

But after battles with depression and bulimia, the national treasure is now teetotal and looks fitter and healthier than ever.

He spoke candidly about mental illness in a video for Heads Together, the campaign launched by Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry to smash stigma around problems such as anxiety and depression.

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