Saints team-mates: Jon Sleightholme

Jon Sleightholme made his Saints debut in 1997 and went on to make 84 appearances for the club.
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Jon Sleightholme

Here, the former England wing gives us a comedic take on his Northampton team-mates...

Best player you played with?

That’s a tough one. Tight call between Garry Pagel and Andrew Blowers... but I will give to AB

Paul Grayson gets the nod as most skillful... and coach's favouritePaul Grayson gets the nod as most skillful... and coach's favourite
Paul Grayson gets the nod as most skillful... and coach's favourite

Toughest player you played with?

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Without doubt the hardest bloke I ever played was Garry Pagel. Frightened the life out of opposition scrums!

Who was the most skillful?

Paul Grayson... at everything... annoying

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Matt Dawson gets recognition for his hairstyle

Who was the kitman’s nightmare?

Probably Martin Hynes - barrel chest and stumpy legs, nothing fitted him

Who was the best dancer?

Mark Tucker - fancied himself on the dance floor. Probably fancied himself, too

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Andrew Blowers was the best player Jon Sleightholme lined up alongside

Who was the worst dresser?

Phil Pask - Pasky only wears Saints and England freebies

Who was the biggest drinker?

Donnie Mackinnon, an Aussie, what more can I say?!

Who had the worst chat?

Johnny Howard - never heard a bloke chat so much rubbish

Who was Mr Vain?

Got to be Ben Cohen!

Who had the best hairstyle?

Matt Dawson - proper quiff when he had some hair

Who was the grumpiest?

Tough one. Nobody I can remember, but everybody stayed away from Tim Rodber when he was in a bad mood!

Who was the best singer?

Martin Hynes - Hynsey, loves a tune #pubsinger

Who was the leader?

Tim Rodber and Pat Lam - can’t choose between them

Who was the coach’s favourite?

Paul Grayson - always seemed to get away with training during the week but played at the weekend!

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