Ex-boyband singer in court over alleged threats to kill Everton FC legend Kevin Ratcliffe

A FORMER boy band singer made a threat to kill Everton FC legend Kevin Ratcliffe, a court heard.The charge against 25 year-old Matt Johnson, a former member of One True Voice, is believed to have arisen from a neighbours' dispute.Johnson, of Ewloe, near Chester, appeared in court in Mold, North Wales on Tuesday.Dressed in black trousers and dark shirt he pleaded not guilty to the charge.Kevin Ratcliffe was regarded as one of the best central defenders of his generation.He captained Everton, making more than 460 appearances for the club, capturing honours including the FA Cup, the Football League Championship and the UEFA Cup Winners Cup. He was also captain of the Welsh football team and was capped nearly 60 times.Johnson had his first major taste of fame in 2002 when he made it through public votes to the final of ITV's Popstars The Rivals - which also produced girl group Girls Aloud - to form One True Voice with four other young men.Their debut single Sacred Trust/After You're Gone went head-to-head with Girls Aloud on December 16, 2002 for the Christmas number one spot.

Source: Liverpool_Echo