What was your earliest footballing memory ? Would of been going to my first game when i was 8,was Manchester United,canât remember who they were playing,but my family support united,so that is my earliest one. When did you realize you wanted to be a goalkeeper ? Since i started playing football,it is all i have done,my dad was a goalkeeper at Millwall and Palace for a while. Any advice for young goalkeepers ? Work hard, enjoy it,donât get to high on the highâs,and donât get to low on the lowâs. What is the best advice you have received ? My step dad telling me not to get carried away,then when disappointment comes you will not be to down. How often do you train ? When i was full time,it was every day,now i am in the gym 4 days a week,now i am with Ramsgate,and it is part time (contract),i train 2 days a week. What do you see as your strengthâs and weaknesses ? My strengthâs are- my shot stopping,and command of the area,weaknesses- everyone has weaknesses,distribution is one of them,but i have been working on that,and that has come on a lot. Best player you have played with ? Simone Jackson and Simon King. What is the best stadium you have played in ? Frampton Park. What is your nickname ? Hawksy or Bigdaz. Who is the biggest influence on your career ? My step dad. How was your time at Maidstone United ? I really enjoyed my time there,a very good,and professional run club,with the new staduim they will kick on. I have a lot of time for the people there Jay Saunders (Manager). What made yo decide to sign for Ramsgate ? I knew Tim Dixon (manager) when i was there before,i knew a couple players from the Gillingham days,i like the way they are run,they have given me the chance to play 1st team football,They do a lot for me behind the scenes,which means a lot to me,so i felt i owed them at least a season to repay what they have done for me. Was there any interest from any other clubs ? There were 5 clubs 3 were league clubs,2 were non league,but they were mostly trial basis,and i am not in a position to take that chance. What goalkeepers do you look up to ? I have a few Guzman (Villa) Nuer (Munich) Best in the world in my opinion,Buffon and casillas. If you wasnât playing football,what job would you be doing ? I would like to do something in football,Coaching,but probably be on site somewhere. (Lewis Browning) Do you think you should of got a better crack at gills ? I worked very hard there,I would of liked the chance,not the case anyone deserves it,but i would of liked to shown the fans what i could of done. (Gary piper) Is the dream still to play league football some day ? Yes,definately,that is the aim,to get back into it as soon as i can. Is there a level you think you can reach ? The games i watched at Priestfield,and travelling around when i was involved with the first team,I think i can handle league 2 level,obviously you donât know for certain,until given the chance,but what i saw,i think i could handle league 2. (Matty Millen) Who was your role model when you started out ? My step dad,he done a lot for me,and obviously most kids look up to their dad anyway. (GeminiswiftGFC) I coach a team of under 7′s,we will be starting our first season in September,would Daren have any advice that i could give to the boyâs or me as coach,and does he have 3 key thingâs to focus onto help develop young players ? Focus on enjoyment,it is all about enjoying the game at that age,Technical and tactical areas,do not worry about physical thingâs,It is all about technique and fun. A genuine young lad,who is level headed,and in my opinion will get his chance back in league football,will always have time for fans,and team mates a like,I am looking forward to going down and watching Ramsgate play this season. You can find the full article plus others at http://thehouseoftheshoutingmen.co.uk/
