Friday, 04 July 2003.
This summer TheFA.com has been introducing some of the most promising young English players from across the country. Today we continue the series by looking at Arsenal's John Spicer...
Player Profile
Name: John Spicer
Date of Birth: 13 September 1983
Place of Birth: Romford
Height: 5' 11''
Weight: 11 07
Club: Arsenal
Position: Midfielder
|
Year |
Club |
Apps. |
Goals |
|
1999/00 |
Arsenal |
0 |
0 |
|
2000/01 |
Arsenal |
0 |
0 |
On The Pitch
Player you pretended to be in the school playground?
Paul Gascoigne.
The part of your game you've had to work most on?
My first touch.
Best piece of advice you've ever been given?
'Enjoy it and use your brain' (my Dad)
Most skilfull player you've played with?
Dennis Bergkamp.
The player you model yourself on?:
Arsenal's Patrick Vieira.
Best all-time England player?
That would be Paul Gascoigne - what a great player!
Best goal you've ever seen?
Dennis Bergkamp's last minute winner against Argentina in the quarter-finals of France '98.
Most memorable match?
Manchester Utd 0 West Ham United 1, The FA Cup, 2000.
Premiership champions 2003/04?
Arsenal
FA Cup winners 2003/04?
Liverpool
Off The Pitch
Favourite Film?
Pulp Fiction
TV programme you never miss?
I love 'Only Fools and Horses'
Best concert you've been to?
I went to an Oasis gig which was brilliant!
Least favourite band/singer?
Blazin' Squad
Who or what makes you laugh?
My friends
Ideal holiday?
Going to Marbella.
If I wasn't a footballer I'd be...:
I'd probably be a football coach.
Most likely to be doing when not playing football?
Just spending some time with my mates or with my girlfriend
Person you'd most like to meet?
The great Pele!
Stay logged on to TheFA.com for more interviews from some of England's finest young players...
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