Who's your team and how did you first start supporting them?
I have been a Rangers fan since 1973 when my father took me to see them play Hearts as a 3-year-old. Although I have lived in Portsmouth since 1989 so i have a strong affinity with them also.
When and why did you first get into Casual culture?
I first got into the casual culture in the mid'80s as I was driven by the objective to be different and wear smart clothing.
In your opinion who/where did casual start?
In my opinion, the casual culture started with the Liverpool fans and their European exploits.
Favourite piece of terrace attire?
I have a couple of vintage pieces that I love. my Aquascutum duffle coat and Burberry cardigan also my ZX600'S.
what's the Least favourite trend you've witnessed on the terraces?
I was never really into pod sandals that everyone was wearing during the mid to late 80's.
Is there anything you would love to own but just can't get your hands on it.
I had a Burberry leather duffle coat back in the day, would love to be able to get my hands on one of those again.
There's a lot of newer independent clothing labels popping up all the time. Anything that struck you that stands out from the rest?
I love a load of the independent labels that have sprung up over the past few years and regularly I buy them as I think that the quality they're producing is as good if not better than the mainstream big boys.
In our opinion the music has always been an important part of Terrace Culture. What would be your favourite tunes for a match day?
Always been a huge Jam fan but quite often listen to underground dance music on a match day.
Do you have a favourite album/single of all time?
Down in the tube station at midnight by the Jam.
Favourite band/artist?
The Jam.
Any bands/artist that you feel are part of Terrace Culture?
Lots of bands associated with terrace culture going back to The Jam, Oasis New Order etc
Any up-and-coming bands you can recommend?
the Skylights.
Did you get into the dance music scene in the late 80's/ early 90's?
Yes, i was a regular doing the M25 runs on a Saturday night from 89-92.
On to a bit about the football... sum up your team's season so far.
Disappointing.
Do you still attend games regularly?
I mainly go to Non-League matches these days.
Which club traditionally are your biggest rivals?
Celtic, Southampton.
A lot of fans have been drawn towards lower/non-league football recently. is there Anyone else you follow?
I am a season ticket holder at Gosport Borough.
Any views on this year's World Cup in Qatar?
I have been boycotting the world cup this year.
Sum up Modern football in one sentence.
Overpriced and totally alien to the roots of the game.
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