Simon Lambert, star Dublin Hurler and dual senior star for Ballyboden st Endas gives his answers to Sinead Ryan’s questions.

 

  • Height: 6.1
  • Fave Food: Lamb Shank
  • Fave TV: Neighbours
  • Fave Book: Don’t really read – Papers
  • Favourite Grounds: Nowlan Park
  • What has been your greatest moment in sport? Winning the National League 2011 & Club double in 2009
  • Who was the toughest opponent you ever faced? Can’t be telling him that!
  • What are your hobbies? Watching soccer, rugby, golf, snooker.
  • What are your vices? Jellies
  • Nominate the laziest. Paul Ryan with out a doubt!
  • GAA Gripes? The un-structured season for counties, all ireland championship format, dublin county board fixtures!
  • Childhood heroes? Ken McGrath, Michael Johnson, Martin Storey
  • Do you play any other sports? Gaelic Football
  • Do you have any superstitions before a match? Sit in the same place on the bus
  • The highest point of your career to date? Making my debut for Dublin in 2008
  • Biggest Disappointment: All hurling this year (2012) – disaster
  • Other players with a promising future: Stephen O Conor, Cormac Costelloe.
  • Ways of  improving GAA: 10 team league(more games)
  • Favourite Personal Saying or term of abuse: “Whip, on the sod” – Tom Durkins Favorite!
  • Pet Hates: People who are late
  • What advice would you give to young players? Be yourself, never leave the hurl down.
  • How would you like to be remembered? To win an All  Ireland