Catch Up Q&A with Thomas Houston
This week I managed to catch up with Thomas Houston of Newton Vale AFC. A very interesting article about an interesting club in the Greater Glasgow PAFL. An exciting season is about to get underway.
Name? Thomas Houston Club? Newton Vale AFC Role in club? Captain, coach and also help run the media side of our team. Which manager/player would you compare yourself too and why? Denis Irwin- Mr. Consistent who keeps it simple and rarely misses a training session. New signings? How has pre season gone?
Pre season has been a bit different this year. Although we have added to our side with some quality signings we have lost a few players through long term injuries and also making the step up to junior. You should still see us competing at the end of the season for silverware though. First game and how do you feel it'll go?
The first game of any season is a tough one as both teams should be in a similar situation not really knowing anything about the opposition. We're hoping we can concentrate on our own game and start the season of with a victory and a decent performance.
Team you support? Celtic
Sporting hero and why? Roy Keane- A winner that demanded the same from his team mates. In my opinion the best captain there has ever been and an utter class act with the ball. Goal for the season? Has to be to win silverware again like our previous three seasons and also go a run in the west or Scottish. What 3 things would you take on a desert island with you? Booze, music and some decent people to party with when I'm there.
Proudest moment as a sportsman? Playing in front of 50,000. Even although it was Ibrox was still nerve racking.
Quickest Player? Fellows an absolute speed merchant and if he remembers to take the ball with him nobody will get near him. Worst Dress Sense? The gaffer Rush is pretty poor especially with those ties he wears to weddings.
Who tells the jokes in the Club? Not sure about telling jokes but Owensy gets the most laughs by being a total idiot. Who plays the music before a game? Belgy is usually in charge and plays a good mix of songs before and after the game.