Sunday 27 February 2011

Exclusive interview with Crystal Palace's Alex Marrow

Today we have an exclusive interview with Crystal Palace's midfield maestro Alex Marrow.
                                          Picture courtesy of Mark Baker Imagery.

Who is your footballing idol and why?
Roy Keane is my idol because he played the same position as me. He was so professional on and off the pitch, he would also give 100% whenever he played. Just one i watched as a child really.


Is there a football team that your family have supported for generations? 
Yes, well being from Manchester i've always supported Manchester United.


What was the first football match you went to?
I went to Manchester United reserves when i was young, but when i was bit older i went to see Manchester United vs Bolton.


How have things changed since Dougie Freedman has been incharge?
The team is a lot closer, were all working harder together as a team. He is trying to get his ideas across, they have been working with the recent results; it's going well.


If you weren't a footballer what job would you do?
I'm not to sure, probably something in sport.


How do rate the palace fans compared to other teams you've played for?
Palace fans are the best i've played for, i've only been at Oldham before but home and away they seem great.


What team would you like to play against most in the Premier League?
Manchester United at Old Trafford.


Why do you love football?
It's good coming into work everyday, enjoying it, just playing football as well. But on Saturday going home from the game with 3 points there's nothing better, and having a good game.


Quickfire questions.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live?
Manchester.


If you could go on I'm a celebrity get me out of here would you?
Yes.


What is your favourite car brand?
Audi.


What do you eat before a game?
Pasta.


What is your favourite movie?
The fighter with Mark Wahlberg, he played a boxer, it was out recently.


What is the best goal you've ever seen?
Ryan Giggs' solo effort in the FA cup semi final for Manchester United vs Arsenal in April 1999.


And finally, what is your perfect XI?


Goalkeeper: Edwin Van Der Sar. (Manchester United, Fulham and ex-Netherlands veteran goalkeeper).
Right-back: Nathaniel Clyne. (Crystal Palace and England U19 international wing-back).
Centre-back: Nemanja Vidic. (Manchester United and Serbian centre back with Rio Ferdinand for Manchester United).
Centre-back: Rio Ferdinand.(Leeds, Manchester United and England centre back paired with Nemanja Vidic for Manchester United).
Left-back: Ashley Cole. (Chelsea and England world class wing-back).
Right Midfield: David Beckham.(Former Manchester United and Real Madrid player).
Centre Midfield: Roy Keane. (Ex-Ireland international and Manchester United midfielder).
Centre Midfield: Zinedine Zidane. (French midfield maestro and Real Madrid galactico)
Left Midfield: Ronaldinho. (Former Brazilian international and Barcelona great).
Right Striker: Ruud Van Nistelrooy. (Dutch and ex-Manchester United striker).
Left Striker: Ronaldo. (Ex-Brazil international and Real Madrid galactico).


                                            Ronaldinho a former Barcelona great.
                                             Picture courtesy of www.flamengo.com.br

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