Pre-Match Chat: MK Dons Fanfile Interview
By Deadly Submarine
August 16 2009
Ahead of Tranmere's third home game in seven days this coming Tuesday, Total Tranmere's Deadly Submarine took time out to interview Milton Keynes Dons fan Julian to get his thoughts on MK Dons, League One in general and on the upcoming match between the two sides this Tuesday. Here's what Julian had to say.......
Julian (MKTD on www.mkdonsforum.org) - The right side of 40 (just).
How Long Have You Supported Your Team and What Made You Choose Them?5 years and because they're my local side now.
YOUR CLUB
What are Your Views on the Current Manager?Paul Ince is an exciting manager who is a good motivator and organiser. He went to Blackburn too early and now needs to get his management career back on track.
If you could have one past Player back in his prime who would you have and why?Keith Andrews - Outstanding in the centre of midfield and an inspirational captain. Scored for fun but also tracked back in defence. His performances at Blackburn against the odds have shown what a solid player he is.
What is your Greatest Memory from supporting your Club?Semi final of the JPT against Swansea (2nd leg) winning on penalties and knowing we were going to Wembley. Awesome moment after all the problems we'd had as a club.
If you were in charge at your Club as Manager or Chairman what changes would you make?If I was the manager I would have brought in Ray Matthias as my number two. Knows the lower leagues like the back of his hand and is tactically astute. As Chairman I wouldn't do anything different. He has been a man of his word and has achieved far more for the Dons than anyone else.
AWAY DAYS
What are the Best and Worst Away Grounds you've Visited to date and why?
I'll start with the biggest disappointment, which was Elland Road - what a dive! Hereford is also a disaster area and at Brighton we couldn't even see the other end of the pitch. Best grounds for me are Huddersfield (modern) and Chesterfield (old).
Have you visited Prenton Park before and if so, what are your views?
No I haven't. It's the first time for me and the family there on Tuesday. Have heard good reports though.
LEAGUE TWO
Who do you think will be Promoted/Relegated from League One this Season?
I think its time Leeds were promoted and I think Charlton will join them. I'd like to hope that Tranmere and the Dons will be fighting it out for a play-off spot.
Where do you think your Team will finish this season?Third.
Where do you think Tranmere will finish this season in League One?Fifth.
GENERAL
On past experience, what are your views on Tranmere as a Club?If you say to me Tranmere Rovers I say to you Ray Mathias and John Aldridge. They are the names I instantly think of. I like Rovers because I think they're an honest and hard working club.
Gareth Edds who is now at Tranmere, scored for MK Dons against Rovers a few times during his time with you. Did the fans rate him during his career with the Dons?
Edds was a legend at the Dons. Maybe not the most talented player we've ever had but he definitely played his heart out for the Dons and the fans loved him. Also he scored the goal in 2005 that kept the Dons up... against a certain team!!
THE MATCH VS TRANMERE
Who is your Team's Man to Watch this Season and for this game? Lewis Goburn who we signed from Wolves in the summer. He may not start the game on Tuesday but this tricky midfielder has pace and trickery and the ability to open up defences. I think he'll play more and more for the Dons.Your Prediction for the Game Vs Tranmere?
I'm predicting a 1-1 draw.
Any other comments to add?
Looking forward to adding your ground to my growing list of away grounds visited. See you there.
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