THFC Federation :: Interview #21

How did you find Hattrick? A friend who has since left Hattrick told me about it and I¡¦ve been addicted since.

Where did your Hattrick team name come from? The Hotspurs is the original name of Tottenham Hotspur when they were founded in 1882. My logo has the hound from my family crest.

How did you discover the wonders of the THFC Fed? I got supporter and searched for spurs federations. THFC fed came up and the rest is history.

Greatest ever Spurs player? Where to start Lineker and Gazza were playing when I can first remember Football when I was 6. But, it has to be Blanchflower Captain of the Double winning side.

Worst ever Spurs player? Clive Wilson, I remember him being rubbish and having a knack for getting sent off, Willem Korsten, George Graham pinched him from Leeds when he left. He played a few games, got injured and had to retire. Helder Postiga, Scored against Liverpool and England in Euro 2004 and that was it.

What has been the high point and low point of the current Spurs season for you? High point: Looking at our squad whilst smiling.

What was the first Spurs match that you saw? (WHL and TV) WHL was the Cyril Knowles testimonial. Spurs 71 V Arsenal 71 and Spurs 81 V Spurs 91 back to back. I was really young at the time. First proper game was Spurs v Arsenal 91 Charity Shield and at the Lane was Spurs v QPR where we lead 3-0 and a certain Les Ferdinand scored twice for them. On TV was the 91 Cup Final. I remember my Dad shouting at the TV after Crossley wasn't sent off for bringing down Linker and then saving the resulting penalty. I didn't know what was going on at the time, I was only 6.

What is the most memorable Spurs match you have seen and why? New Years Day 1996, 4-1 over Man Ure. I was there!

What was the worst Spurs match you have ever seen? Losing 7-1 at Newcastle in the Cup Live on TV. I couldn't bear it.

Do you own any Spurs football shirts? What designs? All of the Home shirts since 91. 81 and 82 Cup winners, one from the 70¡¦s and many 90¡¦s away shirts and even an orange keeper shirt.

Favourite Spurs shirt design? FA Cup semi against Arsenal. Hummel shirt with the chevrons, and I don't have it.

If you could sign any current Premiership player for Spurs who would it be? John Terry. I saw him against us at the Bridge when we drew 1-1 a few seasons back and he was brilliant.

Spurs Tactic - can Defoe and Keane ever play together? Could 4-3-3 ever work for Spurs? No, Defoe and Mido or Keane and Mido. I hope Mido stays.

Do you have a job in real life? What is it? Tax dodging Student at Newport Uni in Wales.

What did you do with your spare time, before HT? Mainly Playstation games. I loved LMA, but Hattrick is better because of the community and the fact that you¡¦re against real managers.

Can you tell us about your best and worst day in HT? Best Winning the Championship in my first full season and worst was losing 6-0 in a league game, but it was to a fellow Spurs fan.

What has been the highlight of the Hattrick season for you? Reaching the 8th round of the cup (last 64), beating Mosley Mashers and Ladyboys along the way. I went out to Potato Heads who were second in the Prem at the time, so no shame there.

Do you have a favourite Hattrick player and why? (That's an actual player and not manager) Mungo MacCoull 131 Competitive appearances and 59 Career Goals (both club records) and Jonathan MacKendrick 130 Competitive appearances and 15 Career Goals and he was my First and only player to coach upgrade. Both have been at the club since it began and both are Hotspurs Legends.

Who has been you best recent Hattrick signing and why? Nils Gamper, he was an 17 year old excellent defender, he¡¦s got a chance at the German U-20 side in the future.

If you had the chance, what one thing would you change in HT? Divisional Cup for Lower leagues and European Cups for higher leagues, but it's impossible for 3 games a week.

Not training effectively until season 21, and expanding my stadium in too small sizes (7,000 ¡V 8,000), (8,000 ¡V 10,000) stupid waste of cash.

What position do you train? Have you always trained the same position? Defenders since season 21, and it¡¦s working really well for me. I have two players on U20 prospect lists now.

If you were giving advice to a new Hattrick player now, what would you say? Midfield is everything, and train your players well.

Who has been your HT inspiration? AlanS of Claygate A.F.C. I bought a player off of him early on and we've stayed in touch since. It was great to see him become the U-20 manager.

Have you had any rivalries with other Hattrick managers? Well, still being in the same league since I began (I know, I Know) there has been a lot. Hammers F.C, DA London, Morley A.F.C and Currently Pink Fluffy Cloud Machine.

Who makes you laugh in the Hattrick world? (either Fed conference or elsewhere) Man Ure fans saying stuff about football when they have no idea. Stick to the Prawn sandwiches.

Hattrick Tactic - what did you make of the Fed Cup final? How would you have played that match? (MatchID=39669507) Ohh, defensive. Would have suited me. I would have stuck my first team in there and would have probably lost. I would have gone CA and hope my Set Piece master would get a special event or two.

Do you have a favourite football chant that makes you laugh? We're the Paxton, we're the Paxton, we're the Paxton White Hart Lane.

What is your favourite TV show? I'm not a petrol head, but I think Top Gear is great really entertaining. Scrubs is great, and extras is brilliant. Peep show is fantastic.

Do you play any other good online games? Battlefield 2. AMAZING STUFF and CCS except people are ridiculously good on that.

Christina Aguilera or Britney Spears in nothing but a Spurs home shirt, you can only have one, who would it be? Christina Aguilera.

What was the last album you bought? Good, bad, indifferent? Foo Fighters In Your Honour. I am a massive fan of the Foos and I wasn¡¦t sure at first, but there are some amazing tracks on there.