The West Ham United left-back reveals all on his first car, singing Oasis, swapping shirts, playing as a striker and cooking a stir fry
As West Ham United continue the final season at the Boleyn Ground, we’ve asked the players for some memorable firsts and lasts from their careers and lives. In this edition, Aaron Cresswell goes under the spotlight…
FIRSTS
Who is the first player you would call up for a pub quiz?
It would definitely not be Andy Carroll. He thinks he is clever but he is not. I would most probably go for Joey O'Brien.
What was the first car you owned?
It was a Ford Ka. My Dad bought it for me off the scrapyard and I had that for about a year. I saved some money and then bought a Ford Fiesta when I was at Tranmere.
What was your first position when you started playing football?
I was actually a centre-forward and I used to bang goals in for fun! I was about ten at the time but when I signed for Liverpool they literally converted me to left-back and I never changed.
What is the first rule you would change in football?
I would bring in technology like they have in cricket and tennis where you can review a decision immediately. I would like to see video footage to find out the right decision.
What is the first initiation you had to do at a club?
When I was at Tranmere we used to clean the boots and at Christmas you would have to sing and if you didn't sing, you would not get a bonus off the player whose boots you had been cleaning all year. I sang 'Wonderwall' by Oasis but it didn't go down too well and I had a few cakes and whatever else was in the canteen at the time thrown at me. But I got my £50 bonus!
FIRSTS
Who is the first player you would call up for a pub quiz?
It would definitely not be Andy Carroll. He thinks he is clever but he is not. I would most probably go for Joey O'Brien.
What was the first car you owned?
It was a Ford Ka. My Dad bought it for me off the scrapyard and I had that for about a year. I saved some money and then bought a Ford Fiesta when I was at Tranmere.
What was your first position when you started playing football?
I was actually a centre-forward and I used to bang goals in for fun! I was about ten at the time but when I signed for Liverpool they literally converted me to left-back and I never changed.
What is the first rule you would change in football?
I would bring in technology like they have in cricket and tennis where you can review a decision immediately. I would like to see video footage to find out the right decision.
What is the first initiation you had to do at a club?
When I was at Tranmere we used to clean the boots and at Christmas you would have to sing and if you didn't sing, you would not get a bonus off the player whose boots you had been cleaning all year. I sang 'Wonderwall' by Oasis but it didn't go down too well and I had a few cakes and whatever else was in the canteen at the time thrown at me. But I got my £50 bonus!
LASTS
What is the last concert you went to?
I went to see Ed Sheeran at Wembley. He is popular with the boys and he was very good. He is one of the best I have seen and I would definitely go back to see him.
Who is the last player you would take fashion advice from?
James Tomkins. He is sponsored by a certain big brand and he wears them six days a week. He will then come in wearing these tight jeans and high top balenciagas and hasn't got a clue what he is doing!
Talk us through the last goal you scored?
It was against Aston Villa back on Boxing Day. I remember Michail getting the ball and he literally switched play and then I took a touch and struck the ball from the edge of the box into the bottom corner to put us into the lead just before half-time.
Who was the last shirt you collected after a game?
I got Bastian Schweinsteiger's shirt after the game at Old Trafford which is a decent one to add to the collection.
What was the last meal you cooked at home?
I cooked my missus a little stir fry – it is the only thing I can cook, apart from beans on toast! I will let her say if she liked it.
What is the last concert you went to?
I went to see Ed Sheeran at Wembley. He is popular with the boys and he was very good. He is one of the best I have seen and I would definitely go back to see him.
Who is the last player you would take fashion advice from?
James Tomkins. He is sponsored by a certain big brand and he wears them six days a week. He will then come in wearing these tight jeans and high top balenciagas and hasn't got a clue what he is doing!
Talk us through the last goal you scored?
It was against Aston Villa back on Boxing Day. I remember Michail getting the ball and he literally switched play and then I took a touch and struck the ball from the edge of the box into the bottom corner to put us into the lead just before half-time.
Who was the last shirt you collected after a game?
I got Bastian Schweinsteiger's shirt after the game at Old Trafford which is a decent one to add to the collection.
What was the last meal you cooked at home?
I cooked my missus a little stir fry – it is the only thing I can cook, apart from beans on toast! I will let her say if she liked it.