Player Profile

Name: Jerome Thomas 
Date of Birth: 23 March 1983 
Place of Birth: Brent, London
Height: 5' 10''
Weight: 11 10 
Club: Arsenal 
Position: Midfielder



 

Year

Club

Apps.

Goals

2001/02

Arsenal

0

0

2001/02

QPR (loan)

4

1

2002/03

QPR (loan)

6

2

On The Pitch

Player you pretended to be in the school playground?
Ronaldo.

The part of your game you've had to work most on?  
My defending. 

Best piece of advice you've ever been given? 
'When kicking the ball, the most important thing is your support leg' (Pele)

 

Most nerve-wracking moment?
Making my debut for England.

Most skilfull player you've played with? 
My brother.

The player you model yourself on?:
David Seaman.

Best all-time England player?
Er... John Barnes

Best goal you've ever seen?
Maradona, from the centre spot - he kicks the ball up then volleys it in.

Best goal you've ever scored?
I've scored quite a few good ones - can't really remember!

Most memorable match? 
Southampton's amazing 6-3 win over Manchester United at The Dell.

2003-2004 Premership champions? 
Arsenal

2003-2004 FA Cup winners?
Arsenal

Off The Pitch

Favourite Film? 
Friday, with Ice Cube 

TV programme you never miss? I try to always see 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'

 

Best concert you've ever been to? 
Ludocris. 

Least favourite band/singer? 
Blazin' Squad

Who or what makes you laugh? 
A friend of mine called Marcus.

Who would you be on 'Stars in Their Eyes'?  
2 Pac

Ideal holiday? 
A trip to The Maldives. 

If I wasn't a footballer I'd be...: 
A music producer

Most likely to be doing when not playing football?
Relaxing.

Person you'd most like to meet? 
Either Ronaldo or the great Muhammed Ali

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