The popularity of Amit Sudra cannot be overstated. Though it often is. The self proclaimed "Earl Of Roffey" is something of a legend. He is Prince Naseem meets Maurice Gibb. He is Elvis Presley meets Pele. He is a boyhood hero, a Roy Of The Rovers we can touch, the man to know in a crisis. (Where is all this going??!-Ed.)
Amit has introduced a new kind of post-match analysis, some would call it self-absorption, perhaps ego, maybe even masturbation. Whichever you prefer, this Lord Of Love, Duke Of Cool, Count of the Club (yes, that was COUNT) has returned, in his 31st year, to first team contention.
Don’t let it be said that this scorer of the most important goals is just a bench warmer for more established front side players. When the pressure is on, when that final whistle is looming, and the scores are level, who would you most want on the end of a perfectly flighted ball with just the ‘keeper to beat?
So apart from the three paragraphs above, what does Amit think of himself?
Which team do you support and why? Liverpool, ‘cos they’re QUALITY.
What makes you stay at Forest, bearing in mind the big club offers that have come in? The players, I love them, and they love me.
Tell us about the Sampdoria thing. Platty and me were lined up to do the joint manager thing, yeah? So I said, like, you go guy, I can’t leave my people. I’m the Earl.
You’ve gone on record as saying you would follow 7 pints on a Saturday with "a sh*g". Do you have to fight to maintain this level of fitness? I’m a lover, not a fighter. It’s what the girls expect right?
If you could leave your wife tomorrow, would you? If she was crampin’ me style. (Only kiddin', Sue).
Who would you immediately replace her with? Justine Ware.
Which player do you avoid changing next to? Rusty, ‘cos he thinks he knows how to score goals, it’s boring. But I love you Rusty!! Wicked.
What could we bury of yours that in 100 years would remind us of you? The pitch divets, my scoring boots, and my good looks, ‘cos I’m the Earl Of Roffey.
How many training sessions have you attended this year? None.
Favourite Singer? Michael Jackson.
Favourite Film? Goodfellas - it’s so cool, I could be a gangster you know.
Most embarrassing record owned? Grease. I was, like, a kid, it was really cool then, ‘cos I was cutting edge........
On a scale of 1 - 10, dare we ask how you rate in bed? Off the scale! 10 plus!
And with a woman? You insulting me now, right?
My apologies. What do you drive? Vauxhall Cavalier.
Is that entirely cool for an Earl? It’s retro, that’s ‘in’ innit?
What would you change about Forest? The 2nd team kit.
What are you scared of? No one, and nothing.
(Interview bears some relation to completed questionnaire, more than you think!)