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IAN WATERHOUSE

Posted on: Thu 28 Jun 2007

DOB:
24-08-85

Birthplace:
Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of current residence:
Lancaster University / Hazel Grove

Occupation:
Student

How and why did you become a County fan?
Both parents follow County, not much choice really.

When was your first game?
April 1990. We lost 4-2 at home to Grimsby Town.

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Where do you drink on a matchday?
Only do so occasionally, in the Cheadle End.

Where do you usually sit?
Used to have a season ticket in the Main Stand but since going to uni I've increasingly relocated to the Cheadle End.

Best County home game?
Beating City for the first time - to be 3-0 up after half an hour was unbelievable.

Best County away game?
I remember a 4-3 win at Wolves when we were in Division One. Chris Byrne and Kevin Cooper both netted twice, can't remember exactly which season it was though!

Best County goal seen?
Tom Bennett scored a goal when he lobbed the ball over the onrushing defence and then volleyed the ball into the net - can't think of the year of that one either though!

Favourite all time County player?
Sean Connelly always gave 100% at right back through our most successful times and never let the team down. Also the only County player ever to score in a major Cup semi final.

Favourite all time County manager?
Danny Bergara. I can only go off those that I've seen, and Bergara set off our march up the leagues.

Any treasured possessions?
Signed squad picture from the season just gone. Would have been worth a lot on eBay if we'd have got promoted, but I wouldn't have sold it!

How many games a season do you get to and what do you do if you can't get to the match?
Before coming to uni I went to all home games and local aways. Nowadays I get to games during the holidays and always ensure I'm in front of Sky Sports if I'm not there.

Best away ground visited?
Huddersfield's ground was fantastic when it first came on the scene, I've always liked Molineux as well.

Worst away ground visited?
Accrington Stanley's Fraser Eagle "Stadium" does not strike me as league standard. Blackpool used to be a dump too but seems to be slowly improving now.

How many grounds have you been to?
Watching County, 57 including EP and Wembley.

Favourite way of travelling to away games?
Car or train. Tend not to use coaches.

Favourite County song?
"Elding, Elding…"

If there was a standing section would you use it instead of seats?
Probably not. I've grown up in the era of all-seater stadia and standing is more of a novelty.

Best thing about being a County fan?
Understanding what football is really about and the true meaning of loyalty in the face of Stretford and City up the road.
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