In The Hot Seat: Milton Keynes

Since July 2004, it'd be very difficult to claim I've supported them all my life, unless you're prepared to believe I'm only five and a half.

What is your present squad like?

It's huge at a bulging 30 players, although two are long term crocked, three are academy lads, another two young 'uns are on loan at FGR and thankfully our reserve keeper hasnt got near a start.

Technically its more of a squad of 22 and its arguable its the strongest squad weve had so far in all our history.

Which youngster has made the biggest impression in your team this season?

Stephen Glesson, who captained the Eire U21 side in Armenia on Tuesday. He's a midfield gem.

We got him from Wolves and he signed the longest contract we've ever offered a player.

What's your manager like and will he still be there at the end of the season?

Paul Ince, you may have heard of him. He's in his second stint with us. First time around it was wonderful, League Champs and JPT Winners good honest football.

This time its not quite the same the flair and style isn't around. There's an unfortunate tendency creeping in to whinge and moan how hard done by we are and some really bizarre comments post match.

We've not had a manager stay longer than a season since Martin Allen left for Leicester, followed by Ince to Blackburn and Di Matteo to West Brom so who knows come the summer whats going to happen.

Are you happy with your chairman/backroom staff?

Totally. He knows how to operate. Regularly talks to supporters, knows loads of us by name. Off the field we are building a solid infrastructure to take us into the Championship and don't be surprised to see Milton Keynes hosting World Cup games.

The initiatives on pricing and community links being developed by the club are fantastic. MK is all about kids hence why we have more U18's at our club (almost 40% of ST holders) than any other club in England.

Favourite ever player and why?

Dean Lewington. Not the most skillful or quickest player but he's a bugger to play against and he's been with us since day one. He started as a junior with Wimbledon and has only ever played for one club, His club. He is hated by other clubs supporters and IS Mr MK Dons. We love you Lewi....

Best ever Dons game seen?

I have several for different reasons.

Grimsby JPT final Mar 07 first silverware. Stockport away Apr 07 secured promotion, Bradford away May 07 L2 title won. Oldham home last season won 6-2 and finally spanked someone at home all ends up. Or beating Leeds 3-1 at home last season to shut them up.

Which team do you want to beat most and why?

The next team we play.

If you're looking for a rival locally its Wycombe purely because of the county connection. Cobblers are the most local but its Posh for me mainly because we've played them more than anyone else.

Favourite away ground and why?

Anywhere we get a good bit of banter going.