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Players Corner: Tom Wakefield

Players Corner: Tom Wakefield

William Parsons7 Oct 2020 - 20:31

In this weeks players corner we have one of the new (old) boys to interview. Introducing Tom (Wakey) Wakefield.

Q: What are you looking forward to this upcoming season?
"After seeing the improvement in the club off the pitch, I'm looking forward to help match those ambitions on the pitch."

Q: What are your hopes for this season?
"My hopes for the season as a squad are to gain a top 4 finish. As an individual my aim is to reach double figures ASAP."

Q: Any worries ahead of this season?
"What's there to worry about when you have the best facilities in the league?"

Q: Any players to keep an eye on this season?
"Players to keep an eye on - Steve Jones still has plenty of goals left in him as he showed us all at the weekend. I know I'll have to learn a lot from the former International."

Q: Are there any teams in particular you are looking forward to this season?
"I've been part of Eccleshall FC since I was 18 so I'm looking forward to playing against
some old team mates!"

Q: Any Footballing idols?
"Apart from Steve Jones my footballing idols are Giggs and Beckham. Both of them had wands for feet and giggsy had pace to burn. A big comparison to myself some would say."

Q: What team do you support?
"Manchester United. Also Crewe but they've been difficult to watch as we play at the same times."

Q : Any Pre Match Rituals ?
"Usually coaching in the morning teaching the kids how to celebrate screamers like a boss!"

Q: Favourite Album?
"Tom Wakefield - Nothing to Lose (Full album yet to be released)"

Q: A Message for the fans?
"Fans give you that something extra to play for and the motivation to want to win and play well for them. You can never have enough fans (COVID) restricting of course."

Did you know ?
"I've played at the New Wembley. It's very similar to Sandbach really. "

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