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"Meet The Mitre" man of the moment central defender Leroy Odiero

"Meet The Mitre" man of the moment central defender Leroy Odiero

Stephen Cleal12 Aug 2015 - 20:07
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Having scored in his last 4 games for the Mitres we caught up with summer signing classy centre back Leroy Odiero after the game at Didcot.

Leroy hopefully you’ve recovered from the knock on the ankle that seemed to trouble you at times tonight and despite the disappointing result there were some positives.

Yeah, as you said it was just a knock, and nothing more. Im feeling fine and ready to go on to our next game. And it was a disappointing result for us, but we lift our heads and forget about that and continue our season.

Thats good news So what made you join Bishops Cleeve this season?

what made me join bishops cleeve? Well I just wanted to be apart of the newly formed squad, and when I heard some of the signings soots had brought in, it only made me more keen on wanting to be on board with the club.

Ok well we are glad you are on board and hopefully for many years to come Right here we go then straight into it who has the best tekkers?

I know the lads would agree 100% on this with me, so I'll put it straight out there, Aaron "the snake" drake

Who is the quickest in the squad?

The lads will disagree!! BUT I have to nominate myself for this one! I may be big but these legs can move!!

And the slowest?

Hmm it's a tough one, but I would like to go with Luke"the suit" Hitchman.

Training you either love it or hate it really but who would you say the best trainer is?

The best trainer? Is a hard one cause the lads do put in a good shift at training. But I'll have to go with Jordy Bryan.

And the worst trainer. again another hard one but I'll have to go with Danny sherry.

Shezza wont be happy with that!!

On match days who is last out the changing room? And do you have any pre match rituals yourself?

EASY Luke Hitchman.... no, I don't really have any pre match rituals, just get straight on with it always have done.

Who would you say is the best in the air? (you can say yourself!!)

Thats good cause I'd have to say myself for this one, Probably my best trait is my leap!

its hard to disagree to be fair... ok your take on inside the dressing room now then...

So we all know the inside of a football changing room can be full of banter but who is the joker of the pack? And who bites first!!

The joker of the squad, has to be the main man, Skipper Kirk Layton.
And I would say Aaron drake. As he loves a good nibble.

Wow thats two from two for Drakey will be interesting to hear his take on it when we catch up with him haha!!

Who takes the longest in the shower post match?

the longest in the shower? I'd say Youngy (Ryan Young)

If you were to name and shame someone who has the dodgiest taste in clothes?

Dodgiest taste in clothes? Would have to be the grandad of the group, skipper, Kirk Layton.

Haha Grandad love that shout and im sure his fashion is almost from another decade!

right befoew we hear more about Leroy off the field one more for fun you're 2 on 1 with the keeper who is likely to miss the open goal??

I think this person was said before for the open goal he missed haha! But it has to be Aaron drake.

He certainly was.... Leroy thats great and thanks for the insight into the lads and now lets hear about you?

What is your favourite type of music?

My favourite type of music would have to be, hip hop and house.

Favourite Football team and why? Arsenal would be my favourite football team, as I have supported them since I was a kid.

Pat would be loving this answer as he supports the gunners (well this week anyway)

So whats your first memory of football?

First memory of football. Would be my first time ever watching arsenal on the TV and from that day on supporting them till today.

What do you like to watch on Tele?

I do love abit of soccer am.

And the big screen. Favourite Film?

got to be Boyz n the Hood

The gaffer will love this answer as im sure thats up there in his collection!!

So come on then which Sportsman annoys you the most?

Would have to be RVP (Robin Van Persie) For When he left Arsenal.

I bet the fact he went to United and won the league makes it worse!!!!

so who has been the Biggest influence on your career?

It would have to be my dad!

Who is your idol then? being a massive Gooner as I have said it has to be the best player to ever grace the premier league "is this the best league in the world?" Thierry Henry

I can see why he would be there what a top top player!

So now then what is your personal ambition for the season? and whats the squad ambition?

My personal ambition for this season would be to do my bit for the squad, and put everything in to ensure we have a successful year.

And our squad ambition would be to Finnish as high as we can this season!

ok so now tell us something that no knows about you?

Something about me that no one knows? Well this is a funny one, but I have the biggest feet in the squad, size 14!!!

wow they are huge!!!! no wonder you can stretch those long legs round to make those last ditch tackles!!!

and finally Leroy before we let you shoot off give us a message for the fans??

A message for the fans would be. Thank you for your support it does really help, and we really appreciate it. #greenarmy

Leroy thanks for your time mate and all the best for Saturday's trip to Swindon Supamarine.

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