Brian May criticises David Beckham for partridge shooting

Last week countrysports fans were delighted to see photographs published of England footballing legend David Beckham enjoying some time out partridge shooting with his friend Guy Ritchie.

However, Brian May tweeted his disappointment.

'Stick to shooting balls!' @DrBrianMay says of David Beckham over partridge hunt https://t.co/4ayXyByAtp

— Blue Fox (@BlueFoxCAFH) October 17, 2016

This just made me very sad. Beckham is a hero. But to engage in the most cowardly of 'sports', to me, is … so disappointing. Bri https://t.co/jiYwVI5v4A

— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) October 16, 2016

Brian May, 69,  is a vociferous campaigner against fox-hunting and badger-culling.

As ever, Beckham was beautifully turned out and sported what looked like new shooting kit. Here’s a guide from The Field to getting the Beckham look. 

The Field’s guide to getting kitted out David-Beckham style