Interviews - Paul Sykes

Author: Admin - Fri 23 Dec 05
Website roving reporter Lauren Hall braved the freezing cold and the prospect of a Christmas kiss from Reedy (eeuugh!) to meet up with the man who's worn every shirt (apart from number 2) for the Celts...

Q: Whats the best thing about being at Stalybridge?
A: "What everyone's saying, the fans which you have to agree with the fans are great. And then there's Peter Dennerly the Chairman. I have never known a more laid back sort of Chairman that really has our best interests at heart".

Q: Whats the worst thing about being in Stalybridge?
A: "The travelling. It takes me an hour and a half, hour 45 minutes to get over in the car. It's great when I get here though!".

Q: Who is the best player you have played alongside?
A: "In professional football Chris Waddle at Wednesday".

Q: What would you do if you weren?t a footballer?
A: "No idea!! Not something I have thought of. I've always wanted to play football".

Q: Congratulations on becoming a father for the 3rd time. How is your new baby?
A: "Very well, came out of hospital and is sleeping through most nights already!"

Q: How did you feel when you were nicknamed Eugene?
A: "That?s Bucco for you! The lads all have a good laugh together. The spirit is great. Did you like my Eugene goal celebration at Hednesford?"

Q: Who has the worst attitude in the dressing room?
A: "I think that's probably me!"

Q: Who do you travel to games with?
A: "Juggsy and Petts. We're like the three musketeers!"

Q: What is your favourite song at the moment?
A: "Favourite song? I don?t think Ive got one".

Q: Tea of coffee?
A: "Tea".

Q: Salad or chips?
A: "It depends if it is with a burger!".

Q: Quiet night in or night out?
A: "I would have to say night in but it is not quiet with nippers!"

Q: What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
A: "My car".

Q: Who would you have round for Christmas dinner?
A: "I am just happy with the family, but I'd have Bucco round to keep the kids entertained!".

That's "Hall" for 2005. Who will be the first victim of 2006? The list is getting shorter...