Player Profile – Joseph Squires

NAME: Joseph Squires

TEAM: Merton FC 2s / 3s

POSITION: forward

BIRTH DATE: 28/01/89

BIRTH PLACE: Stourbridge, West Midlands

PREVIOUS CLUBS: University Futsal 3 years, Guildford Futsal 1.5 years, ST Martins 0.256985 years

 

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Tell us who you are outside of the club. What do you do, how would you describe yourself?

I work as a Quantity Surveyor for a commercial fit out company. I graduated from Plymouth university in 2014 where I studied Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture. I played futsal there which I loved although I’m not particularly skillful it was the tempo I enjoyed. I’ve lived in London for just over 2 years now and I’m enjoying the lifestyle of having something to do whenever you like! Not enjoying the sweaty tubes especially in September. I enjoy going to festivals/music gigs (this year I went to Boomtown and SW4), watersports like surfing, sailing and spearfishing when I go to the coast, getting home for 6pm to watch the chase on ITV+1 among other random adventures. I would describe myself as enthusiastic about pretty much anything. I’m not a fussy eater although I don’t really like quiche (cold eggy pastry??). I’m easy going and spontaneous off the pitch. Negative: I get hangry if I don’t have my snickers (Mars bar).

How did you end up at Merton FC?

I asked my Pal how he found his team Clapham Old Boys and he said he found it on gum tree so I looked on gum tree and found the advert for Merton FC. So in short, Gumtree.

What was your best moment in your MFC career till now?

Best = scoring my first goal, left foot 😉 Funniest = see latest 3s match report for funny moment with man Vs approaching football and wet surface.

If you could play for a professional team, which would be it and why?

Leicester City because I would say the atmosphere there is incredible and there are no big egos or divas prancing about and Jamie Vardy is a king.

Do you have any pre-match rituals or superstitions?

First I wax my legs, usually with Veet but if I’ve run out I will just wet shave them. Then I eat a whole pack of chewit extreme sour apple in one go. Then I listen to Slade. Then I get changed…. Just kidding, I don’t have any.

Lastly, share us your goals/expectations for the season.

Make some great mates, play enjoyable football, score goals and win games.

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RAPID FIRE:

Player of the season (so far): The refs son who plays left wing. (insert name please)

Childhood Team: Aston Villaaaaa (don’t start)

Favourite team in the UK: Merton FC weheyy

Favourite team outside the UK: France? I don’t have a favourite club really I’m pretty neutral as a spectator I just want to watch exciting high quality football.

Childhood Hero: my old man

Favourite Food: chinese

Favourite Drink: London pride or any ale or G&T if I’m feeling fruity

Favourite Band: Arctic Monkeys