Only The Keeper To Beat 7th March 2014 | Page 7

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Jacob Herbert (Olympia)

Name: Jacob Herbert

Age: 18

Position: Winger/Striker

Current Club: Olympia Warriors

Previous Clubs: Clarence United

When/Why did you start playing football? Great influence on your football: My dad. He played all his life and as soon as I was old enough he got me on the pitch. I was 5 when I started and he coached my team for 12 years after that. Theirry Henry is my idol.

Career Achievements (Personal & Team): Playing my first game for Olympia seniors when I was 16 was big for me. Also being in the squad that won the statewide cup last year was a good feeling.

Future career ambitions: To keep improving and become the best player I can. Also to outscore Bruno Almeida in every season.

Favourite Food: I don't mind a BBQ chicken pizza.

Favourite Movie: 4 Lions

Hardest Opponent : Lucas Hill. He is crazy good.

Most embarrassing sporting moment: I have missed a few easy goals. One done at Taroona, I was actually like 30cm out and headed it over the bar.

Favourite A-League Club: Melbourne Heart

Favourite International Club: Arsenal

Pre game rituals/superstitions: Listening to Alex Holmes' beautiful advice. He inspires me before each game with his mesmerizing words.