Name: Jack Challis
Date of birth: 02.05.98
Place of birth: Coventry
Position: Centre-back
Q: What was the first team you played for and were they any good? A: Yes, Chapelfield Colts and we won every title!
Let’s hope he carries on this success with the Blues!
Q: Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it?
A: Yes, it`s Jacko or Challis.
Aren’t footballers these days very original…
Q: How were you spotted by Blues?
A: I was scouted at a grassroots final.
Q: How long have you been at the club?
A: Six years.
This goes to show how thorough and good our Blues scouting system is. No wonder we have produced such a high number of stars.
Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you since joining the club?
A: Kristjaan Speakman.
He is the head of the academy set up at the Blues and someone who most of the youngsters really admire.
Q: How much interaction do you have with the first team?
A: A lot. We see and speak to them every day.
Again that is great. They can pass on advice but also help to motivate the youngsters to work hard and achieve.
Q: What is the best piece of advice you`ve been given?
A: When everybody has gone home stay behind and do extra.
If it works for Cristiano, it works for our lads!
Q: What is your favourite pre-match meal?
A: Chicken, pasta, jacket potato and baked beans.
Q: What is the best goal you have ever scored and could you describe it?
A: I`ve only ever scored two and they were both headers.
A brilliant answer from a no nonsense center back!
Q: Who do you think is the best footballer in your position in the world?
A: Vincent Kompany.
I take it Robbo was a close second?
Academy team-mates;
Best trainer? Dom Bernard
Quickest? George O`Neill
Best banter? Cory O`Keffe
Hard man? Leighton Smith
Biggest joker? Khaellem Bailey
Most skilful? Wes McDonald
Worst haircut? Josh Tibbetts
Best dressed? Leighton Smith
Biggest moaner? Charlie Cooper
Future manager? Jordan Potter
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