| Player Favourites: Mel Deane | |||||
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 Date of Birth: 16/01/1975 Place of Birth: London, England Nickname: Melly, Stinky Pete Position: 12/13 Height: 5'9" Weight: 93kg Previous Clubs: Wasps, Richmond, Connacht, Sale Sharks, Harlequins International Representation (all levels): Ireland A, sevens When joined Connacht: 1999, 2007 Favourites Food: Wagammas Drink: diet coke Holiday: anywhere hot TV Programme: ‘only fools and horses' and ‘rescue me' and ‘the office' Music: old school cheese and swing Band/Singer: Michael Buble and Elvis Song: ‘If I can dream', Elvis Film: The Godfather, Dumb and Dumber Actor: Robert de Niro Actress: Helen Mirren Book: The Power of One Airport: JFK Best Away Stadium: Madjeski in Reading Worst Away Stadium: Bedford Non rugby playing team: any underdog team Boots: anything wide fitting for my fat feet Sport apart from rugby: boxing, ufc Least favourite sport and why: cricket, BORING AS!! Thing about training: Timekeeping Worst thing about training: rain, lashing rain If I wasn't involved in rugby I'd be... managing a pub Greatest ambition: to raise a happy healthy family Last CD bought: rat pack Last book read: can't remember the name but it was about the day to day goings on of an ambulance man in London Sporting hero and why: Ali, confidence, charisma, ability, good looks and why I have none of the above. Best player in the world at the moment: Carter Best thing about being a sportsman: time with family and team mates And the worst: time with team mates Nominee for the worst dressed person in the squad: Matt Mostyn And the best: me of course Funniest moment in rugby: any day with Matt Mostyn Best moment in rugby: having my girls on the pitch Biggest fear: speed cameras I love rugby because: of the challenges every week Favourite player growing up: Blanco Best advice ever received: Dad telling me I could tell him anything because he'd have done worse Before a game I listen to: anything that'd make my hair stand on end Best concert I've been to: Billy Joel |
