Occupation: Financial adviser

Previous clubs as a player: Ayr United, Glenafton Athletic

Favourite team: Pollok

Boyhood idol: Jimmy Johnstone

Favourite Scottish ground to play on: Newlandsfield

Favourite Scottish ground to go to: Somerset Park

Toughest playing opponent: A fit Paul Kerr (Irvine Meadow XI) or Bryan Dingwall as he doesn't give you a minute's peace!

Best player(s) played with: John McLaren of Glenafton, Andy's brother. He had fantastic ability. Martin Nelson of Lok was also a great player.

Hobbies: Relaxing, keeping fit, a round of golf, the occasional pint and going out for meals with my girlfriend

Favourite TV show: Spooks

Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption

Favourite music: Everything - a bit of R n' B, rock etc, The Kooks is one I'm into right now

Most memorable match: Winning the West of Scotland Cup Final when Glenafton played Bellshill Athletic. Also my Pollok debut against Bellshill Athletic, when we unfurled the flag.

Ideal meal: Spaghetti Bolognese

Favourite drink: Water

Pet hates: Losers

Unfulfilled Ambitions? To win the Scottish Junior Cup

(Originally appeared in programme v New Elgin, 30th September 2006)