Name: John Sammon
Club: Burrishoole
Age: 24
Occupation: Manufacturing Technician/Fitness Instructor
Tell us something about yourself we don’t know?
I’m a bit OCD – I like to keep things colour-coded as Kenneth Keane knows not to touch my cones.
A night in, or a night out?
A night out, especially when there’s something to celebrate.
What’s your favourite TV show?
100% Suits.
Name three things that are always in your fridge?
Turkey, chicken, and the oul’ fella’s chocolate.
Which three guests would you invite to your dinner party?
Sunny Bill, Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather – it would be an interesting conversation!
Favourite cheat meal?
Pineapple pizza.
Who’s your ideal date?
It has to be my girlfriend Jenny, especially when she cooks – class cook #Gains
What makes you nervous?
David Nevin’s reaction to Kenneth Keane (Mort) wearing Westport gear to training
What’s been your worst holiday?
Santa Ponsa, having to babysit Ciaran Burke after the first night ... but still one of the best holidays.
Biggest messer in the dressing-room?
Pádraic Holmes – always up to something
Longest in the shower?
Pat Mulchrone. You would think after 20 years he would realise the hair isn’t the same as it used to be.
What do you miss most about being a kid?
Being able to play games and train every day without being sore. At 24, I do feel like a old man after a few sessions!
What’s your most prized possession?
At the moment my phone, but hopefully an All-lreland medal will be.
Most under-rated player in Mayo club football?
Paddy Mulchrone (Mulkee) – pity about his laziness.
Last time you cried?
When I found Micheal Gallagher was coming to Cork with us – never stops talking wet.
Best thing about being an Allergan player?
It’s a good learning curve to play with lads from different clubs, you learn new things to bring back to your own club.
Worst thing about being an Allergan player?
It’s a pity more companies wouldn’t get involved in the inter-firms competition.
Best advice you ever got?
Nothing comes to those who wait.
Favourite Mayo footballer when you were a kid?
I’ll have to say my own club man Colm Mac.
Describe yourself in three words?
Stubborn, ambitious, hard-working.
