8. John Ponte

1. Name
John Ponte

2. Age
43

3. Occupation
Civil Servant

4. Nickname
Legend or Skipper

5. Team
Crusaders - Captain

6. Batsman / Bowler / All Rounder
Bowler

7. Do you know your best figures?
Bat : 80 not out vs Taunton
Bowl : 7-23 vs Templecloud

8. Who is your sporting hero?
Sir Ian Botham and Sir Viv Richards

9. What other sports do you play / follow?
Used to play football but now swims regularly

10. What is your favourite holiday destination?
Sada in Northern Spain

11. What is your favourite film?
The Great Escape

12. What is your favourite food?
Starter - Pate; Main - Spag Bol

13. Favourite band or musician?
Bert Kaempfert and any military music

14. Money no object, what is your dream car?
Range Rover

15. If you were a cartoon character, who would you be?
Dangermouse

16. If you could attend any sporting event, what would it be?
A Lords test match

17. If you could turn back time, and visit a moment in history, where would you be?
The 1966 World Cup Final

18. Three things we don't know about you?
i. Is very interested in the history of WW2
ii. Has a fear of moths and butterflies
iii. Is a big kid and loves Christmas

19. Name five people you would invite to your dinner party?
Viv Richards, Ian Botham, Stephen Fry, Ian Lavender, My Dad

20. What does "The Deane" mean to you?
Everything… for the last 28 years. Great club full of great people.