Introducing... Andrew Lonergan

Player Profile

Name: Andrew Lonergan 
Date of Birth: 19 October 1983
Place of Birth: Preston
Height: 6' 2''
Weight: 13 10 
Club: Preston NE 
Position: Goalkeeper

On The Pitch

Player you pretended to be in the school playground?
Tim Flowers.

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

Best piece of advice you've ever been given? 
'You are only as good as your last game'

Most nerve-wracking moment?
That would probably be making my debut for England.

Most skilfull player you've played with? 
Ricardo Fuller of Preston North End.

Toughest opponent you've faced? 
Newcastle's hot-footed striker, Craig Bellamy.

The player you model yourself on?:
David Seaman.

Best all-time England player?
I think I'd go for Alan Shearer

Best goal you've ever seen?
Michael Owen's fantastic effort in the 1998 World Cup against Argentina - a great goal.

Most memorable match? 
England beating Germany 5-1 in Munich - what a game.

2003-2004 Premership champions? 
Manchester United

2003-2004 FA Cup winners?
Newcastle United

Off The Pitch

Favourite Film? 
Ali G in da House 

TV programme you never miss? I try to always catch 'Phoenix Nights' 

Best concert you've ever been to? 
Oasis at Old Trafford was brilliant. 

Least favourite band/singer? 
The Cheeky Girls

Who or what makes you laugh? 
Peter Kay 

Who would you be on 'Stars in Their Eyes'?  
Liam Gallagher

Ideal holiday? 
Going to cancun in Mexico with my girlfriend. 

If I wasn't a footballer I'd be...: 
...struggling!!

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

Person you'd most like to meet? 
Britney Spears

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