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| Interviews - Junior McDougald (Feb 2002) |
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1. Name - Junior McDougald
2. DOB - 12/1/75
3. Position - Striker
4. Favourite Position - As Above
5. Nickname - Dougie
6. You have had many clubs prior to the Daggers. Why do you think that you have never been able to settle down until now?
I think I was a nomad and didn't really know what I wanted.
7. Is it strange to see that many of your old Tottenham team mates have broken into the first team whilst you have dropped out of the league?
I don't see it as strange at all, I am pleased to see others progress to whatever level they can achieve. Some guys from my time at Spurs had to retire through injury, so I look at the positive of being able to be paid for what I love to do.
8. How did you cope with all the media attention after your goal at The Valley last year?
It was good for myself and the rest of the boys, but personally I never took it seriously as I knew it was just a phase.
9. Were you surprised at the way we outplayed Charlton for most of the two games?
No, I have great faith in my team-mates, and I think we were quietly confident of causing them problems. Players on our team have played at higher levels, and I also believe desire and hunger can determine the outcome of a game.
10. Do you think that last year's cup run meant that Ipswich knew exactly what to expect, and why it wasn't as close as against Charlton?
I was disappointed at the way we conceded goals to be honest, as I don't think we shut them down and worked as hard as we should have, but also we didn't have the element of surprise like last season.
11. What was your assessment of the Ipswich game?
Even though we lost, I thought it was a great atmosphere, and I would have loved to please our fans with a victory. Imagine!
12. How did you end up on Sky's Dream Team?
I was recruited by Andy Ansah, a former player.
13. Do you think that the current side is strong enough to sustain a championship challenge?
Yes! But we need everybody fit and to be mentally stronger, I also think it will come down to huge work rate too.
14. Do you think it will be necessary to go full-time if we do go into the League at any time?
I think technically and tactically we would improve as we would simply have more time to work on things.
15. Do you think that going full-time will hinder our progress, as some of the lads will not be willing to give up their jobs?
I think in order to improve and progress we would have to go full time, it's up to the manager though.
16. Who is the best player you have ever played with?
Danny Hill whilst I was at Tottenham. All my goals came from him, we had a telepathic understanding. He always gave goal service and recognised where I wanted the ball.
17. Your goals to games ratio seems better this season. Why do you think this is so?
I don't know.
18. Who is your room-mate when the Daggers stop overnight and do they have any annoying habits?
Lee Goodwin is my room-mate and he is superb as he always brings the DVD player. His annoying habit is that he wears his tiger skin thong all the time! :-)
19. Which aspect of your game would you most like to improve?
All of it, but I would like to score more goals mainly.
20. What do you rate as your best Daggers performance?
I can't say or mention a particular game that stands out as a best performance. Maybe the fans will be able to mention or remember one.
21. Describe the best goal you have ever scored.
Probably for Dagenham, not necessarily the best, but my most memorable goals would be against Charlton and more recently against Ipswich.