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Ricky Shakes stepped up to the 20 Questions challenge by answering the questions sent in by you, the Town fans.


Do still have your Fiat Punto? (Lauren Davidge)
Yes, I still have it and it's running well. I want to keep it for quite a few more miles yet!

What is your pre-match meal? (Lauren Davidge)
It's usually pasta and chicken with a carbonara sauce.

Did not playing for the Trinidad and Tobago Under 21s harm your World Cup chances? (Martin Smith, Stonehouse)
I was disappointed to miss out on the World Cup and perhaps not playing in the Under 21 side did hinder my chances. I was gutted but these things happen.

What was it like to play a part in Trindad and Tobago's World Cup warm-up game? (Jordan Fitchett)
It was a great experience for me to be training and playing alongside the likes of Dwight Yorke and Stern John.

What were you called at school?
I was called Ice Cube because I was always as cool as ice. Some people still call me it because I am a fairly relaxed person.

What did you know about the club before coming here? (Paul Maine)
Honestly, I didn't know a lot about Swindon before coming here.

If I said "Don Rogers" what would that mean to you? (Paul Maine)
He used to play for Swindon and scored when they won the league cup.

What was the last film you saw?
Snakes on a Plane.

Who runs the dressing room?
'Robbo' stands out the most. He is always talking and making jokes and is a very lively character.

What were your thoughts when you first saw the Magic Roundabout?
Amazed! I went round one of them the wrong way the first time I tried to get round it. Since then I have got used to it and it's been ok.

How do you think Anelka will do at Bolton?
I think he will do ok. He has been out of the English game for a little while and will suit Bolton's style of play.

Were you disappointed that 'Big Sam' didn't get the England job?
A little. He has done a great job at Bolton and probably deserved a chance.

What is your best memory in a Swindon shirt?
Scoring a header in front of the Town End!

Can you promise the Town fans a celebratory dance when you next score?
Everybody has been asking me to do some sort of celebration when I score, but when you do score you just forget everything and go wild. Next time I do score I'll try and do something special for a celebration.

Did you go to Notting Hill Carnival this year?
I did yes. It was another enjoyable time for myself and my family and I must thank the manager for letting me attend. I was performing as a Soca Warrior and my little brother and sister came along too.

Will you ever braid your hair like Jerel's?
Having been there and done that, I won't be doing it again. It gets really tight and is very hard to maintain and keep.

Is it true you wear your World Cup boots ever game for Swindon?
I haven't worn them for Swindon yet because they are studded boots. When the pitches soften up I might be getting them on.

What is your favourite place to eat in Swindon?
Marios

Can you name your three most important possessions?
My car because it gets me around. My food because it keeps me going for games and my bed.

Tell us something we don't know about Charlie Comyn-Platt?
He loves drinking water. He keeps the glasses up in his room but just drinks lots and lots of water.