Nickname: Just Cookie.

Date of birth: 24th April 1984.

Birthplace: Ashford.

Occupation: Roofing.

Marital status: Co-habiting.

Previous clubs: Ashford and Whitstable reserves, Folkestone Invicta pre-season, Bromley Green.

Favourite team other than Hythe: Crystal Palace, I used to go with my Dad before playing football on Saturdays [That’s my player of the season vote settled – Ed].

Favourite ground other than Reachfields: Whitstable – a nice pitch.

Least favourite ground: Thamesmead.

Favourite sport other than football: Fishing.

Favourite film: Scarface.

Favourite holiday destination: The Caribbean – Jamaica.

Favourite food and drink: Indian and wine.

Favourite music: R&B.

Describe yourself in up to five words: Loyal and always smiling.

Who is the most famous person you have met: Terry Venables.

Most embarrassing moment in football: Only being sent off a couple of times and a couple of own-goals.

Tell us something we didn’t know about you: When I was about 13 I represented England at Bolton’s Reebok stadium in a 5-a-side tournament.

What’s the situation with the injury: It’s a build-up of soft tissue, on the weight-bearing part of the ankle, on the joint, where I’d injured it before. It should only keep me out for a couple more weeks.