Not content with being Pollok's Number One Goalkeeper, Ian Wilson was also recently capped for Junior Scotland in the Statoil Quadrangular tournament as he vied with Lochee United kid gloves Iain Ross for a slot in Jim O'Donnell's side. He recently gave the Lok Prog a few minutes of his time to reveal some of his secrets.

Occupation: Firefighter

Previous clubs as a player: Monklands Under 21, Pumpherston, Blantyre Victoria, Cumbernauld United.

Favourite team: Rangers

Boyhood idol: Andy Goram or Bruce Grobbelaar

Favourite Scottish ground: Ibrox

Toughest playing opponent: Scott Smith of Rutherglen Glencairn

Best player(s) played with: David Hamilton

Hobbies: Golf and watching telly

Favourite TV show: Phoenix Nights

Favourite film: The Empire Strikes Back

Favourite music: Dance music

Most memorable match: Beating Cumnock 3-1 to win the league in 2002-03 - though it would also have been a clean sheet if Danny Hanley hadn't come on as sub and spoiled it!

Ideal meal: Steak and chips

Favourite drink: Budweiser

Pet hates: People with no manners who can't mind their Ps and Qs.

Unfulfilled Ambitions? To stay as Pollok FC No. 1

(Originally appeared in programme v Troon, 24th May 2005)