In what we hope will be a great new feature, we gave our players a set of questions in the hope that we can get to know them a little better, and get the odd pearl of wisdom out of them.

We start with our club captain, Ryan Wheatley.

Nickname
Wheats

Where were you born?
Nottingham

Favoured position
Centre Back

How tall are you?
5’11

Relationship status?
Partner

Any kids?
One on the way

What do you do for a job?
Carpet fitter

How long have you been at the club?
Four years

Your history in football
I started football at the age of 5 with Priory Celtic, then moved onto play for Blidworth/Woodhouse from age 11 to 15. I then moved on to play for Mansfield Town, followed by starting in men’s football at 16 with Awsworth Villa, then two stints at Ilkeston Town, Long Eaton and West Bridgeford before coming to Kimberley.

Club supported, and why?
Nottingham Forest - born in Nottingham and dad supports them

Favourite player, and why?
Cristiano Ronaldo - best player in my lifetime and his mentality is top

Who has had the biggest influence on you and your football, and why?
Probably my brother because he’s 2 years older so I learned from his experiences, although he’s not the better player.

What is your best moment in football?
Winning the league with Kimberley

Biggest disappointment?
Not pushing myself enough at football when I started working

Hobbies and interests
Golf and Coaching

Favourite food
Steak

Favourite drink
Lucazade original

Favourite film
Guy Richie’s the Covenant

Favourite TV show
Only fools and horses

Favourite place for a holiday?
Dubai

Favourite sport outside of football
Golf

Sporting hero outside of football, and why?
Ricky Hatton - laid it all on the line and loved representing his country

Five dream party guests, and why?
Brian Clough - greatest football manager and personality ever.
David Jason - plays my favourite tv character
Cristiano Ronaldo - tap into his monster mentality
Peter Kay - for the jokes
Winston Churchill - like to know about the war in depth

What are your hopes for the future? Both in and out of football.
Win the lottery and help keep Kimberley up

Lastly, what do you like most about playing for Kimberley Miners Welfare?
The players, staff and people involved with club

We hope you enjoyed reading about our skipper. We plan to do this a couple of times a week.