The 20Questions - MK Dons

Last updated : 05 May 2006 By Bigrich.....
Who are you, where are you from and how long have you supported your club?

I'm Franco and I'm the editor of the MK Dons fanzine The Bucks Fizz and I've followed the club since the move

What was your first game?
First game was on saturday 27th Sept 2003 vs Burnley

Describe the most memorable and the worst game you have seen and why?
Best would be Tranmere at home last season for the fact we won and stayed up the worst would be Hartlepool away where we lost 5-0 it was a silent journey home but then again we've had a few of them

Who are your current local rivals and why?
As this division has a northern bias our local games were Brentford 55 miles away and Swindon 70 miles away not really local are they ?

Who are the best and worst players you have seen?
This season would be Theo Walcott his pace in the cup game was astounding he turned the game on its head
The worst ?? I never like this question but at a push Aranalde ex of Walsall

How did you fare last season?
We survived the drop as we scored five minutes from time and Col U scored against Torquay on the very last day last season so its business as usual for us this season

So this season has been tough again for you, but whats sparked the revival?
Our mini rivival started against Oldham where we began to play with chorley in midfield alongside Peggy (Mitchell) infront of our two centrebacks it gave us more of a solid spine and confidence has grown as a result

Stephen Quinn, was he as good for you as he was for us?

The mighty Quinn was an absolute revalation in his first few games he ran the show as an old pro would the second spell wasn't as hot but then we do seem to ruin loanees Rumour is Quinny will be sitting with us on Saturday in the away end

Since your move to MK, how much vitriol and abuse from other clubs have you had?
Its getting less and less the message boards are full of cyber heros but face to face nothing much is said were asked questions and people seem genuine to hear what we have to say ill be in a pub just off junction 1 of the M18 with some Millers chatting before the game never miss the chance for some banter

If MK Dons were a TV personality, who would it be and why?
We'd be Jim Carey in the Truman Show everyone watches us to see what misery is next we don't care but we know you are watching

So what do you think of The Millers?
I have a very soft spot for you guys I have a good friend who is a Miller who I meet at our games and I am aware of your situation and hope you sort your problems out and come out of this ok

Are you happy with your chairman and board members?
Our FC aren't run by a board as you know it we have the owner and his company team in charge no boardroom fighting
It will take years for the to create a settled club after taking the club out of admin three battles against relegation and all while building a new ground

Whats your thoughts on Saturdays game, will it be a disaster should you go down?
Were up for the game its same old same old for us we will be hurt by getting relegated but it won't be the end of things coming from MK we are used to adversity and being written off by others It will be another hurdle we WILL overcome nothing has stopped us so far on or off the field take the formation of our supporters trust for example no help from SD but we did it

What sort of line up can we expect from you?
The team has been settled for the last five games so I hope it doesn't change and plays like it did in our last three away games

Who's your strongest/weakest link?
Our strongest link is our new found team spirit and belief our weak link is our concentration

What's your predicted score?
I don't care what the score is its going to be a tight nervy game just as long as we win its all we can do

Who's going up?
Up with Sarf end go Col U and the Trees

Who's going down?
Down with the Swinedon and Warsaw will go the Poolies and you sorry

And finally….Meat and tatty, Beef n Onion or Balti?
Balti is the Dons choice everytime