Archived News from October 2005
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JOHN-BAPTISTE INTERVIEW ON SKYSPORTS.COM
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Young Guns: an exclusive Q&A with a top youngster
Alex John Baptiste Look out for a new player each week on Sky Sportzine as we get the lowdown on the Young Guns. Name: Alex John Baptiste Current club: Mansfield Town Position: Defender What club did you support growing up? Newcastle What are your aims for this season? Get promotion Where do you see yourself (playing) in 2010? Hopefully Championship or Premiership Who is the most difficult opponent you have played against? Nicolas Anelka Who is the most skilful player you have played with? Scott Sellars If you could change one thing about football what would it be? Clear up the offside rule What is your opinion on the youth system in this country? Yes I think it is good What would your best piece of advice be for young footballers? Don't give up What would you say your strengths and weaknesses in football are? Strengths is that I am quick and I read the game well, while my weakness is probably my height Describe what type of footballer you are in three words Mobile, athletic, quick What would you say your best position is? Centre half Who would you say is your biggest influence in the game? Paul Holland and Tony Vaughan Have you achieved any international honours? I have been on stand-by for England's Under-20s Does speculation bother you? No, try not to Did you captain a school team? Do you excel at any other sports? No I didn't - but I was quite good at cricket and tennis Which of these options motivates you more, money or medals? Medals Who will win the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany? Brazil What car do you drive? Renault Clio |
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