Question Time with Josh Rodrigues

Age: 22

Favourite playing position and shirt number
Centre back and No.4

Where are you from?
Born in London, grew up in Camden

Previous clubs
Pro Touch Soccer Academy, Hackney Wick, Kodak FC

Harpenden Town debut Against Arlesey Town. I can’t remember the date. [Editor – Looks like it was the 1-1 home draw against Arlesey on August 3, 2021]

What did you sing for your initiation at Harpenden Town?
Ice Box by Omarion

What’s your earliest football memory?
My first match was Arsenal v Chelsea

First football shirt you owned
A Chelsea shirt

Who do you support now?
Chelsea

What’s the biggest match you’ve played in?
The PlayStation Schools Cup final at the Madejski Stadium, Reading

You’re hosting a dinner party, which four guests would you invite?
LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Jason Statham, Eden Hazard

And what would you cook (or order in)?
Prawn pasta with salmon and cheese sauce

What’s the best thing about Harpenden?
The lads

What do you do for a living?
Administrator at a GP

What are the best and worst things about step five football?
Worst: Losing to terrible teams. Best: Vibes are different

Favourite ground you’ve played at
Madejski Stadium – the biggest final of my career so far and we won

Best game you’ve ever attended
Chelsea v Schalke 04

Who do you travel to away games with?
I drive on my own to get in the zone

You’re travelling to an away game and you’re in charge of the music. What’s on the playlist?
I’m Me – Lil Wayne; Dreams and Nightmares – Meek Mill, and On a Regular by Meek Mill

Which of your teammates have the best dress sense?
Best is probably Kyle [Rahho]. Don’t think there is a worst really

After football, what other sport are you best at?
Basketball

What’s your personal goal for the 2023-24 season?
More holidays!

Can supporters follow you on social media?
Instagram @Josh.jr08
Twitter/X @JoshuaR884