Last of the English Roses Lyrics

Lyric discussion by marsjellyfish 

Cover art for Last of the English Roses lyrics by Peter Doherty

What do those Rodneys,Stanleys,Winstons,Enochs mean? I've been searching all around the internet and can't find the answer……

I assume Rodney and Stanley refers to Rodney Marsh and Stanley Matthews both football players, and Winston and Enoch refer to Winston Churchill and Enoch Powell

Rodney Marsh and Stan Bowles were both legendary footballers that played for QPR, Who Pete supports.

Winston Churchill, Enoch Powell were liberal and conservative politicians prominent in the early-mid 20th century. Pete is lamenting the enlish shool lessons and pop culture.