IVAN TONEY

has turned his body into a canvas, with ink covering his chest and arms — these are some of the decorations, illustrations and messages that mean the most to the Championship’s leading scorer.

No 17

The number on the back of his shirt which he has worn with such distinction and menace. He needs to add two more goals to his tally of 29 to become the Championship’s record scorer.

KITTEN AND TIGER

A kitten stares into water, a tiger looks back. ‘It is how you should see yourself when you look in the mirror,’ explains Toney.

IVAN’S MANTRA

Emblazoned across his chest are the words, ‘Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret’. It’s a phrase from an American business guru and motivational speaker, Jim Rohn.

THE MASK

On his right forearm is an image of a woman taking a mask off and on the mask is a smile but underneath she isn’t smiling. ‘It represents that there are two sides to everyone and you never know what someone is thinking or feeling deep down.’

THE LION

The king of the jungle who shows no fear. Ivan explains: ‘Above it is a little saying I go by: “If he bleeds the same blood, never fear him”.’

‘FEARLESS’

The word down his right flank ‘speaks for itself’, says Toney.

FAMILY AFFAIR

Proudly painted on his front are his grandparents Elma and Benjamin and young son Ivan Jnr.

CLOCK’S TICKING

On his inner bicep is a timer and writing that says, ‘Direction is more important than speed. Some people are going nowhere fast’.