| Board Name: | BognorQuin (ex CliffF) |
| Age: | The label in my underpants says ”aged 30 to 50 yrs” |
| Location: | Sussex by the Sea |
| Occupation: | Marine Technology Consultant |
| Why did you choose your board name?: | Evolved from “BuggaredofBognor”, a play on George V’s supposed “last words” and another board name, however, I was concerned that most “boarders” wouldn’t be history graduates and think I’d come touting for business on the wrong board. |
| How long have you been supporting Quins?: | Always a telly rugby fan, but only started to watch Quins six years ago. Season ticket holder for 6 years. |
| How did you start supporting Quins?: | After several years of being a taxi/minibus driver for my son’s swimming galas, wanted to start watching live sport again. I was/still am also a Gooner, but my sons played rugby, so we decided on rugby. |
| If you play(ed) rugby what position did/do you play?: | First played prop, but when the puppy fat disappeared, played back-row. |
| Best ever Quins game: | Shield Final |
| Favourite off pitch Quins experience: | Sing-song in Stade Francais clubhouse. |
| What is the most ridiculous rugby related thing you have done?: | Played Centre for one match. It was cold and I couldn’t understand why we had to just stand there waiting for the ball and not join in the rucks!! |
| Favourite Ground (after The Stoop): | Highbury and Twickenham. |
| Favourite Quins Player: | Andre Vos |
| Favourite Non-Quins Player: | Larry Dayglo. |
| Most likely to say?: | You get the drinks, I’m off to the loo. |
| Least likely to say?: | Robbie Williams is a better singer than Frank Sinatra. |
| What are your non-rugby pastimes?: | Asking my teenage sons “who the hell do you think you’re talking to!!!!!” |
| Favourite Film(s): | Withnail and I; One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. |
| Favourite TV Programme(s): | Six Feet Under; Phoenix Nights |
| Favourite Book(s): | One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; Catch 22 |
| Favourite Music: | Tamla Motown, Stevie Wonder, early Genesis |
| Favourite Food(s): | Everything except Kiwi Fruit. |
| Favourite Drinks(s): | Yes please. |
| Favourite Quotation(s): | The whole of “If” by Rudyard Kipling. |
| Favourite Place(s) to visit: | Next door’s washing line |
| When you were young what did you want Jim to Fix for you?: | Nothing. What can you give to the man who has it all? |
| Tell us THREE things about yourself that we wouldn't know. BUT, TWO of these should be true, but ONE should be totally made up: |
1. I wear a toupee to home games. 2. I’m not as stupid as I look! 3. I am as stupid as I look! |
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