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Best mate?
We call him Frenchy, but probably Mathieu Baudry. I was with him at Leyton Orient when I was there on loan last year and we both joined Doncaster in the summer. We stuck together in the first couple of days and play golf together at Doncaster and Gainsborough Golf Club.
Last to buy dinner?
I’d say Craig Alcock. I won’t say he is tight. He is just very sensible with his money. He gets a bit of stick, but he is a good lad.
FIFA king?
Young Liam Mandeville thinks he is pretty good. When FIFA 2017 came out, they had it on the bus and he always seemed to be the one screaming and shouting when he was scoring. I don’t play a great deal. I steer clear when the tournaments start – I don’t want to embarrass myself.
Worst dressed?
There are a fair few that give it a decent go and dress to impress, but I think it has to be Matty Blair. He is staying at a hotel a couple of nights a week, so he can be a bit sloppy and he looks as if he has just arrived in his pyjamas.
Dressing room DJ?
Cedric Evina is in charge on match days, but Aaron Taylor-Sinclair is out with a cruciate ligament injury and in charge of the music in the gym and the fines, to keep him involved.
Late for training?
We are quite hot on fines, but Riccardo Calder – on loan from Aston Villa – loves to turn up late for yoga on a Monday morning. He is not a big fan of it, so he is almost a banker to be late. The fines go towards our Christmas do, but it keeps everyone in line.
Teacher’s Pet?
Tommy Rowe. We call him Tommy Ferguson. He has worked with the gaffer before and they have a good working relationship. Tommy would admit he has played some of his best football under Darren.
Worst cook?
Craig Alcock will always take a little of the food we have for lunch. Either he gets really hungry or he doesn’t fancy himself as a cook.
First on the dance floor?
We haven’t had that many nights out, but from what I have heard it’s Mitchell Lund. He is definitely first, but I don’t think he’s the best.
Most likely to disgrace themselves at the Christmas party?
Harry Middleton. He is quite quiet, but earlier in the season, when we did go out for a drink, he had to go home very early…
Worst tattoo?
There aren’t too many bad ones. James Coppinger has a sleeve, but it’s well done. Adam Butler has his kids’ names and birthdays. They’re all pretty standard.
Never puts their phone down?
Riccardo Calder again, I think. He is always on Snapchat, texting someone or taking pictures of himself. Either he doesn’t like the lads or he’d rather talk to someone else!
Partial to a sunbed?
James Coppinger came back from holiday a brilliant colour. But we’re into November now and he hasn’t changed that much. There’s some suspicion he has sneaked off for a couple of crafty ones.
Best manager?
Andy Butler. He already coaches the Academy kids. I think it’s something he is looking at. He is a leader and good talker.
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