James Ward Q&A
Q: What was your reason for joining Guisborough Town?
JW: Wanted to join a club who I knew could challenge for trophies and genuinely believe we can.
Q: What’s your favourite playing position?
JW: Tough one, as I genuinely love playing anywhere on the pitch and have played pretty much everywhere. The battle of the midfield I love and the time on the ball and amount of the ball you get from LB is very enjoyable!
Q: What’s your favourite Northern League ground (excluding the KGV)?
JW: Got to go for Stockton Town, a lot off good memories there.
Q: What is your favourite Guisborugh Town moment?
JW: Only been a short time at the Club and I’m [the] first to admit my form has been a bit inconsistent as I’ve adapted to the style of play. But [I] scored against Seaham and got MOTM in a game we took all three points, so [I’ll] go for that.
Q: Which of the current squad would make:
a) Prime Minister?
JW: Tommy Marron – simply because he is the only one who can string a sentence together.
b) A Superhero?
JW: Josh Rowbotham, one of the most reliable men I’ve met, defo back him to save the world.
c) Best Stand-up Comic?
JW: Bri Close – funny funny man.
Q: What’s the best advice you could give to a Guisborough Town junior player?
JW: Always give 110% I firmly believe if you give 110% at the level your playing, you can achieve what you set out too. Most of all enjoy it!!
Q: Who is the best player you have played with?
JW: Could go on forever with this one, but I’ll keep it simple. Craig Bishop because I’ve never seen him have a bad game. The lad oozes class!
Q: Who is the best player you have played against?
JW: Errrrr again tough one, played against many growing up that when onto make it. But a few years back I played against Michael Nottingham in the FA Sunday Cup who is now at Blackpool, made the game look very easy. I missed a pen which could of took us to extra time (made up for a it a few year later scoring a pen in the semi).
Q: Who is the funniest in the Guisborough dressing room?
JW: Haha some crackers in this squad I tell ya 😂. Mason McNeill, absolute belter of a character that lad.
Q: Who is the best dancer in the Guisborough dressing room?
JW: Seen a bit of Dylan [McAvoy] so probs go with him. Haven’t seen enough though.
Q: Who is the worst dressed at the Club?
JW: Sonni Coleman, gets dressed in the dark regularly.
Q: Describe the gaffer in three words.
JW: Jesusss, ill keep it PG – OFF HIS NUT!
Q: Which realistic signing should the Club make this summer?
JW: Peter Bulmer.
Q: Who is your footballing hero?
JW: Stevie G.
Q: Which current player is the laziest?
JW: Stevie Roberts, but if i was that fast I’d struggle to run both ways!
Q: Which player would last the longest in the ring with Tyson Fury?
JW: Charlie Marshall, seen him take some hits to the face this year and carry on as if nothing happened.
Q: Who in the dressing room hate losing the most?
JW: Me.
Q: Who in the dressing room loves winning the most?
JW: All of us.
Q: Which player spends the longest in front of the mirror before a game?
JW: Harry Thompson.
Q: Who’s the longest in the shower?
JW: Haha don’t think we have shared a squad due to his work commitments, but done a few warm ups etc so seen how long he is, Fergie!!!
