Interview with Andy Booth 03-10-2003How old are you?
29
Date of birth? Place of birth?
6th December 1973
Are you married or with a long term partner?
Married to Cheryl
Do you have any children?
Yes. One boy Harrison aged 15 months. We intend to have more but he's enough for now (smiling)
Which teams have you played for in the past?
Huddersfield, Sheffield Wednesday, Tottenham on Loan and of course back to Huddersfield
Who is the hardest opponent you have ever faced?
I can't answer one in particular but I can say the Arsenal back four were the worst to face (laughing)
Which is your most memorable game and why?
Wembley with Town the play off final of course!
Which game would you rather forget and why?
Playing against Villa at Wednesday. I had a nightmare of a match and nothing went right all game
How do you like having Peter Jackson as manager?
He's a good manager. All the lads enjoy working for him and he makes the training fun.
Are you on the Internet?
Yes but I haven't a clue how to work it, my wife is though.
Do you work through an agent or are you independent
Through an agent
Is Yorath a good Coach?
Yes he must have about 30 years experience in the game. Taff and Jacko make a good team. They bounce off each other all the time.
What is best about having him as coach?
He is a very, very good coach.
What is his worst fault?
He gives us too much running to do!
What do you think of Huddersfield Town as a club?
It's my team and my club and I feel like any other fan.
How have the fans treated you since you arrived back?
Absolutely brilliant.
Did you settle back in well?
It took me about a week to feel back at home
Where do you think Town will end up this season?
I hope the playoffs.
a] What car would you own if money were no object? b] Or what mode of transport would you choose otherwise if you don't drive? c] What do you drive now?
a Jaguar XK8 b] A Helicopter c] Jeep Grand Cherokee
Have you thought about what to do when your footballing career is over?
No not yet. I am still thinking, although I know I should be making plans.
In what way is Town different to when you were here before?
It was much more of a family club before, and a close knit community
There have been rumours going round that you intend to retire at this end of this season because of knee problems - is there any truth in any of this?
This is complete rubbish!! I have just signed up for a further two years!
What is your favourite football ground in this country and why?
It has to be Old Trafford for the Atmosphere. Just to run out in front of 60,000 fans.
What is your least favourite football ground and why?
Crewe used to be it. It had the smallest changing room ever, but that's all changing now so none in particular.
What's the best goal you ever scored?
Not necessarily the best goal but the best feeling was scoring at Wembley.
Do you ever feel as though you have now taken over Jeppo's (Ronnie Jepson's) old role?
Yes you could look at it like that. Steady is coming on in leaps and bounds.
Who is the best strike partner you ever had and why?
It has to be Ronnie Jepson, we just gelled so well together and he taught me so much.
Do you have a message for the fans on the WWW.
Keep supporting us the way you do and we will hopefully give you something to cheer about. Thank you so much all of you for your support. We all appreciate it very much.
Andy was a darling as always. He is down to earth. Honest and very Huddersfield born and bred and proud of it. We just caught him as he was driving away because he didn't know the interview was taking place, he stopped immediately and just gave me the answers leaning in my car window lol. He will answer anything asked and never hesitates as some people do. Long may he play for Huddersfield Town, the club he loves and has grown up with. By Jeanne Brown. |