PLAYER PROFILE

Age: 29 Lives: Belsize Park Occupation: Lawyer Nicknames: Shmads, 50p head Team supported: Manchester City Position: Centre half/ centre mid Previous clubs: South Manchester Status: In a relationship Likes: Tackling, heading, diving Dislikes: Tony Coton, Manchester Maccabi Football idol: Gareth Barry Which boots do you wear? World cups Best player played with: Jewish – Mark Stewart, Non-Jewish: Mike Filson! Famous look-a-likes: Claudio Reyna, Anthony Costa Favourite grounds: Maine Road and The Armitage Favourite food: Chinese Favourite kosher restaurant: N/A Favourite holiday destinations: Rome, Vegas Favourite film: Cool Runnings Favourite car: Ian Tussie’s Renault Clio Actual car: None Big match preparation: Lucozade, walk to Scorah’s Worst-dressed teammate: Kinny Dream date: May 13, 2012 Career highlight: Oxford University Division 1 champions 2004 Most embarrassing moment: Various missed penalties and red cards Claim to fame: Captain of Oakwood EDRS B One regret: My dad pulling me out of under-16 Maccabiah squad in 2001. Never forgiven him Motto: Hard but fair Studs or blades? Studs Bagels or rye bread? Bagels Shwarma or falafel? Shwarma