BEN JOHNSON
DOB:
05-05-84.
Birthplace:
Wigan, Greater Manchester.
Place of current residence:
St. Helens.
Occupation:
Traveller.
How and why did you become a County fan?
My Dad started taking me when I was a kid, he's supported them all his life and decided to take me along when I was about five.
When was your first game?
Pretty sure my first ever County game was the final game of the season against Scunthorpe in 1991. We beat them 5-0, won promotion and every fan in the stadium was on the pitch after the game!
Where do you drink on a matchday?
The bar in the Cheadle End.
Where do you usually sit?
Cheadle End, row U, right behind the goal. Perfect view.
Best County home game?
The night we beat Man City 2-1 at Edgeley Park, unbelievable!
Best County away game?
Got to be away to Man City when we were in the Championship. Beat them 2-1 and the atmosphere was incredible. It sounded like there were about five thousand County fans there.
Best County goal seen?
Andy Preece's goal against QPR when they were in the Premiership and Les Ferdinand was playing. Cracking volley from the edge of the box following an in-swinging free kick. Turned out to be the winner! Will never forget Neil Edwards skinning Les Ferdinand as he charged down a back pass.
Favourite all time County player?
This is a tough one, but I think it'll have to be Kevin Francis. He was pure class!
Any treasured possessions?
I have a signed programme from our Wembley visit years ago against Stoke in the Autoglass Final. Even got Jimbo and Wardy's autograph as they both played.
How many games a season do you get to and what do you do if you can't get to the match?
These days I get to watch about ten to fifteen games a season. University and travelling have meant I've been unable to go as regularly as I would have liked in the past. Fortunately my Dad, brother and sister are there week in week out. My Dad texts me every goal and full time score. Even when I was travelling around Australia and New Zealand I'd get texts at 5am telling me the scores!
Best away ground visited?
Probably Everton's when we played them in the FA Cup.
Worst away ground visited?
Either Maine Road or Alfreton Town's ground. They are both sheds!
How many grounds have you been to?
About forty at a guess, maybe more.
Favourite way of travelling to away games?
Car.
Favourite County song?
"Who put the ball in City's net, who put the ball in City's net, who put the ball in City's net, Super Johnny Hardiker!"
If there was a standing section would you use it instead of seats?
Nah, sitting's fine with me. I prefer standing at the away games.
Best thing about being a County fan?
Watching County when they play Man City as we always cause an upset (although we haven't played them in a while).
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