On the Spot…with Ian Parkhill

OUR popular On the Spot series continues as midfielder Ian Parkhill is the man in the spotlight as he answers a series of questions…

1. Occupation?

Foreman in Crash Barrier (HBS).

2. Favourite player of all time?

Brazilian Ronaldo.

3. Favourite meal?

Steak, chips, tobacco onions and peppered sauce.

4. Pre-match breakfast?

Scrambled eggs and toast.

5. Any lucky traditions?

None.

6. PS4 or Xbox?

Neither – no time on my hands.

7. What teams do you support?

Manchester United and Rangers.

8. Three guests for a dinner – dead or alive – who do you pick and why?

Kevin Bridges – that’s the entertainment.

Sir Alex Ferguson – just to hear the football knowledge.

Josh Carson – I would give him an apple for dessert (he knows what I mean).

9. Favourite movie?

Shawshank Redemption.

10. Your favourite moment as a Coleraine player?

.Winning the Irish Cup.

11. If you were deserted on an island, which Coleraine player would you choose to be with and why?

Steven Douglas – he is a funny man and he would keep the morale high.

12. Eoin Bradley told us you’re a dodgy room mate on European trips…do you have a response to this?

Yes, he just can’t keep up with the big boys.

13. If you could be a Coleraine player for one day who would it be and why?

Eoin Bradley – so I could have an easy day.

14. What other sports do you play?

None.

15. Who is your best mate at the club?

They are all good friends but would say the likes of Lyndon Kane, James McLaughlin, Michael Doherty, Aaron Canning and Adam Mullan.

16. Does playing for the team you love mean that little bit more to you?

Of course! Being able to be a part of it all is fantastic.

17. Do you believe that more players can make the step up to Irish League football from junior level?

To be honest I haven’t watched a lot of junior football recently, but there are still quality players out there I know that could make the step up, so yes!