In Profile... Mark West of Retford United
In Profile... Mark West of Retford United
Position: Striker
Current Club: Retford United
Previous clubs: Hallam FC, Goole AFC & had 2 stints at Retford United
Team supported growing up? Dem Blades (Sheff Utd)
Childhood hero? R9 the original unreal what he did on the pitches back in them
days absolute unreal!!
Biggest influence? My Dad, always took me to training and games when probably
didn't have the time or energy working full time.
Favourite current player? Haaland is a machine. He has everyone you need as a striker.
Best ground you’ve played at? Old Trafford was an experience I'll never forget.
Best player you’ve played against
& why? Even though was at later end of career would still say Chris Waddle.
Could lose you people without even moving ball.
Best friend in football? The Viking aka Owen Fieldsend absolute top top bloke.
Footballing Night out You & 3
others. Who’s getting an invite? Brandon Kane (can't sup haha) Owen for back up haha, Tom Crosby
so I look good and Stuart Ludlum just banter till 10 past.
Your All time 5 a side team of players you have played with?
1 Keeper: - Aaron
Chapman – Beast.
1 Defender: - Danny
Hooper – horrible man on the pitch but gent off the pitch
1 Midfielder: - Danny (smooth) Booth – a joy to play with still. Makes it
look so easy
1 Striker – Billy
Sharp - even though was at a young age could see he was a natural finisher and
had the drive to go on achieve what he has in football.
Best moment of your career? Just recently scored my 100th club goal for Retford United in
what is my 4th season with the club.
Go to initiation song? R Kelly – bump n grind.
Pre match meal? anything goes haha always involves a banana though.
Messi or Ronaldo? Ronaldo for me done it at the highest level in the big leagues
and big clubs.
Thank you Mark for taking time to answer the questions above and congratulations on winning the league & promotion with Retford United.
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Until the next one
Peace
Luke @PL2NL
