Mark Venus
NO, it's not an interview with legendary singer Tina Turner!
It's our weekly feature in which we get up close and personal with the Albion players and coaching staff to find out who or what tops their charts.
Every Tuesday, you'll be able to read one of the Hawthorns troops' answers to ten probing questions as we delve into their colourful careers and find out what tickles their fancy in their leisure time.
Today, we chat to Baggies assistant manager and former Ipswich, Leicester and Wolves defender Mark Venus.
Q1: Simply the best match you've ever played in?
MV: Beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the UEFA Cup at Portman Road while I was at Ipswich. It was a great night against a great team.
Q2: Simply the best meal you've eaten?
MV: I like medium-cooked fillet steak with salad and chunky chips, English mustard and red sauce. That has got to be the best meal!
Q3: Simply the best player you've played against?
MV: I would probably say Thierry Henry. He is a very good player. I also like Ryan Giggs. He is a top player too.
Q4: Simply the best holiday destination?
MV: I really like Portugal, it's a lovely place with all that sunshine. The people are nice and the food is good.
Q5: Simply the best player you've played with?
MV: I would say Kieron Dyer. He can play well in a variety of positions. He has had a lot of injury problems but I think he is an international player.
Q6: Simply the best practical joker?
MV: Probably Steve Walsh when I was at Leicester. He used to do all the old practical jokes, like moving cars around.
Q7: Simply the best book you've read?
MV: The Count of Monte Cristo. It's an old classic but I really like it as it has a proper tale to it.
Q8: Simply the best captain you've played with?
MV: Matt Holland at Ipswich was my best captain. He is a leader off the park as well as on it. He did everything properly and is a good man.
Q9: Simply the best match you've ever watched?
MV: Liverpool winning the Champions League in 2005. It was a really exciting match. Being 3-0 down at half-time and then coming back to win on penalties was incredible.
Q10: Simply the best car you've ever owned?
MV: I'm not really a car man, but I'd probably say my old Audi as it was very reliable and never let me down.














