By bluenose.tk
June 1 2006

We dug up the archives and fount a interview he did fot the Four Four two magazine a while back and we think it makes intresting reading so why not give other Birmingham City fans the chance to read it. A Interview Jerome did for Four Four Two magazine, Back in his Cardiff days.

Nickname: The lads call me CJ and that's what most people now know me as, although back home in Hudderfield my mates used to call me 'Killer'.

Clubs supported: I was a Man United fan when I was a kid, I used to sit in the Stretford End. My hero was Eric Cantona but I loved watching Andy Cole, he was my favourite striker.

Strengths: I'd say my pace and power. When I was at school I did the 100 metres in 11 seconds dead and I'm still as fast now.

Weaknesses: I'm six foot but I've only scored a couple of goals with my head, so I should attack the ball more in the box. My movement when I'm not in possession could be better and I'd like to sharpen up the timing of my runs.

I play like: I wouldn't like to compare myself to anyone. I'm the type of striker that likes to drift out wide, but can also be a poacher in the box.

Highlight: Making my first-team debut against Leeds last season. I came on for the last 20 minutes and hit the bar in a 0-0 draw. I did quite well against experienced defenders like Paul Butler and Clarke Carlisle. It was also fantastic to make my England U21 debut against Austria in October, replacing Carlton Cole for the last five minutes.

Lowlight: That would be leaving Huddersfield at 15. I wasn't enjoying my football there and it was my choice to leave, not theirs. When I quit I just played with my mates and after school, I was doing nothing. Then I decided to give football another go. Luckily it's worked out well so far.

Toughest opponent: Chris Morgan, the Sheffield United skipper. He's an experienced, die-hard defender who's always breathing down your neck. I might get the better of him on the deck, but he's very hard to play against in the air and he'll often come through the back of you.

Best player played with: Danny Gabbidon is brilliant. I'm not surprised he's doing so well at West Ham because he's got it all for a defender; positional sense, a great leap and composure on the ball. Carton Cole is another who impressed me; he's got most things a striker could want.

Biggest practical joker: Neil Cox is always full of banter, but I've only ever been a victim of a practical joke once, last Christmas, when the lads told me we had to be in for training when it was really a day off. I only discovered the truth when I phoned up my team-mate Toni Kosketa who obviously wasn't in on the joke.

Biggest influence: My dad Hanson has always pushed me and will be critical of performances if he feels I deserve it. Paul Wilkinson has always been good to me and as a former striker himself. I've learnt a great deal from him. I've often come in for extra training with Paul on my days off, and hopefully we're seeing the benefits now.

Last iPod download: I've got a lot of R'n'B and hip hop on my iPod, but the last download was probably a hip hop mix tape that Michael Ricketts got from America.


The rest of the interview can be found here http://www.fourfourtwo.premiumtv.co.uk/page/TheBoys/0,,11442~779791,00.html