PAUL GASTON
Who was your boyhood hero?
Without a doubt it has to be Mark Hughes. I'm a big United
fan and 'Hughesy' was the man.
What
was your favourite subject at school?
Maths - it was my best subject my teacher Mrs McKirgan was my favourite
teacher.
What's
the last thing you do at night?
I usually flick on Sky Sports News to see what's happening.
If
you could change places with one person for a day who would it be?
Without a doubt it would have to be Tiger Woods. Could you imagine going
out in the final pairing on the last day of the US Masters - class!
Star
Wars or Star Trek?
Definitely Star Wars, I've watched all the films and I collected the figures
too.
What
was the last book you read?
I have to say I'm not really into books.
If
you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
It would either be my age or to have 'Trigger's' (Stephen Beatty) left
foot.
Andy
Gray or Jackie Fullerton?
I'll have to go for Jackie, he's good craic, Andy Gray is hard to listen
to at times.
One
to watch?
In the Irish League at the moment I think it's hard to look past Distillery's
Andy Waterworth. He was excellent against us and he's still only 20. It's
frightening to think what he can achieve if he keeps improving.
Who's
the biggest joker?
Definitely Stewarty [Clanachan], he keeps the whole changing room entertained
and is great to listen to.
Who
is the last out of the shower?
Wee Tommy [McCallion] is always last out, I don't know what he does in
there!
Who
is the worst trainer?
Probably me, I'm not built for distance running.
Most
memorable moment?
Winning the Irish Cup in 2003 is definitely the highlight of my career
so far. The atmosphere on the day was electric and bringing the cup back
to Coleraine is a memory I'll never forget.
Who
has been the biggest influence on your career?
On a personal note it would have to be my wife and my family who have
supported me all the way and kept me going through the tough times. In
footballing terms it would be Felix Healy who who helped resurect my career
and Victor Hunter who first brought me to Coleraine.
Where
do you see yourself in five years time?
I want to still be involved in the game hopefully with the coaching side
of things. It would be my ambition to still be involved with Coleraine
at some level. Who knows though I might be still playing!
Your All-time Coleraine 11: Davy O'Hare, Stewart Clanachan, Gerry Flynn, Gareth McAuley, Paul Gaston, Johnny McIvor, Pat McAllister, Tony Gorman, Greg O'Dowd, Gary Beckett, Mark McWalter.