Team mates
Marnick Vermijl
Best mate at the club? Adam Reach, as we both came into the club more or less at the same time this season and we’re pretty close to each other now at the training ground. Last to buy dinner? To be fair, everyone is pretty good. I’ve been at teams where there have been a couple of people really bad for it, but here it’s different. I couldn’t possibly call out any former clubmates if I’m not training with them any more! The Fifa king? A lot of players think they are on a different level, but Adam Reach, Alan Browne and I are probably the best. Browney loves his Fifa and we always take a PlayStation with us on away trips. Worst dressed? There are no standout contenders. We don’t have a proper club suit, so everyone tends to come in his own gear, but I think everyone must make a big effort as there aren’t any dodgy suits or ties kicking around. Noone wants to be poked fun at. Dressing room DJ? Paul Gallagher is definitely our designated DJ. It’s a real random mix he plays before games, not one particular thing but everyone likes his music. Most skilful? DJ [Daniel Johnson] for sure. He is very good on the ball, as is Gallagher. But, while DJ doesn’t do any particularly special things, he is so good technically it’s clear he’s the most skilful player. Late for training? We have a very strict fines system here, so no-one is regularly late. But Callum Robinson and DJ leave it as late as humanly possible to be on time every day! They are always right on the mark. Teacher’s pet? Everyone stays as far from that tag as possible! The skipper is always the closest to the staff, but I wouldn’t say Tom Clarke gets any banter for it. At this club, the coaches are friendly with everyone. Worst cook? I wouldn’t know. Noone has had me round for dinner yet! But I am pretty good as I have lived for three years on my own – I can do a lot with pasta and chicken. First on the dance floor? Jordan Hugill, definitely, but to be fair he’s got some moves. He’s one of the funniest guys at the club. Most likely to disgrace himself at the Christmas party? Calum Woods. I couldn’t say if he had a history of it, but he’s a funny guy in the squad. Worst tattoo? Steve May has some weird things on his legs, the worse being Jim Carrey’s face! Never puts his phone down? We have a team WhatsApp and Gallagher, Hugill and Clarke are the biggest posters by far. It’s a good mix of funny stuff and serious team business. Partial to a sunbed? Browney again! He gets away with it at the minute. Summer is coming, so he’s definitely not the only one doing it. Going to make the best manager? Neil Kilkenny, I think, would be good. I don’t know if he even wants to be a manager, but he is always looking closely at the game and the other team.