ROB HODGETTS

Nationality: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Coach For: UJFC U7

Footballing History: I played for Uttoxeter Juniors under 7s through to under 18s. I then went on to play for Uttoxeter Town on Sundays and Ashbourne Town on Saturdays. Unfortunately, I had to stop playing when I was 24 due to persistent ankle problems. 

Supports: Arsenal

Favourite Player of All Time: Ian Wright. I loved his movement and his finishing skills. Brilliant player! I also got to meet him as a youngster when I ran on to the pitch at Stoke!

Best UJFC Memory: Playing for the under 18s as a 16 year old, in a tournament hosted in Holland. Also, being top goal scorer when playing under 15s and the team winning everything available to us. Not losing a single game and scoring in every round of the cup.

Interesting Fact/Story: I love football/Arsenal and England. I am mad about Classic Minis and own a 1977 Mini GT. I also got away with calling my lads Cooper & Austin after Minis.

Coaching Philosophy: Enjoy, have fun, don’t judge, improve yourself and support each other. Smile and celebrate goals like no one is watching!