Twenty Questions with Jim Scammell

Jim Scammell - approachable - unless you want to add a last minute fixture!

Who are you? Jim Scammell, Deputy Head Groundsman at Canford School.

Family status? Married to Carol, with three sons, three grandkids and one step grandchild.

Who's your hero and why? My dad, who passed away in 2002, for the advice he gave me.

What is your dream holiday? A cruise around the world.

What annoys you the most? Last minute fixture requests.

What would you change about yourself? Nothing really.

Who wouldn't you like to be? The Prime Minister.

Favourite record, and why? Anything by Simple Minds and U2.

Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? My wife Carol.

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Help out family and friends.

If you were to describe yourself as a musical instrument, what would you be and why? A guitar - good on its own or in a group.

What's the best advice you have ever been given? To be positive in everything you do and learn from your mistakes.

What's your favourite smell? A cooked breakfast.

What do you do in your spare time? Spend time with my wife, grandchildren and the family.

What's the daftest work related question you have ever been asked? "What way up do you plant the grass seed?"

What's your favourite piece of kit? The John Deere 2653A triple.

What three words would you use to describe yourself? Hard working, approachable and loyal.

What talent would you like to have? To be in more than one place at a time!

What makes you angry? People who are rude and lazy or show little respect.

What law/legislation would you like to see introduced? Extra bank holidays please!