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An Interview with Craig Thurlow
From a very early age it became clear to all that knew him that Craig was a natural sportsman, trying his hand at long jump, high jump and basketball. However when Craig stopped growing at the age of 4, football became his first love. Many hours were spent during his childhood modelling himself on larger than life football greats such as Adrian Heath, David Speedie and Ben Evans.
A sensitive soul, Craig is fiercely defensive when it comes to the subject of his height - or rather the lack of it. It is not uncommon for him to carry some sort of tape measuring device about his person so that he can try and back up his ridiculous claims that he is in fact 5 foot 6, by getting unsuspecting females in pubs to measure him compared to them! As a popular member of the current squad, Craig shares his thoughts and memories with us over a glass of milk before his bedtime.....
Name: Craig Sebastian Thurlow.
Birthplace: Kettering / though I did spend a few years living at Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory.
Family: Long term girlfriend Maureen, I got off with her 3 years ago at my School Disco and have been with her ever since.
Nicknames: Lofty / Wee Man / Half Inch.
Favourite Food: Midget gems, mini cheddars and Petite Filous.
Favourite Song: Tiny Dancer by Elton John.
Best moment in football: Difficult to choose between being crowned Nomads top scorer in 2008/09 season - hitting 6 goals was a hell of an achievement, or a couple of weeks ago when I finally grew into my first pair of adult size football boots.
Worst moment in football: Signing for Thrapston. The manager at the time was a bloke called Paul Smith. I should never have signed for a bloke who dresses like he does. Worst Injury: I broke several knuckles when I let my short man syndrome temper get the better of me one year at Kettering fair. The man on the kiddies rollercoaster said that I couldn't go on it because I didn't reach the required height mark - I just went mental!!. Life after Nomads?: When I leave school next summer I have some big decisions to make as football is not my first love. As a keen actor, I've already achieved the rare status of appearing as seven different characters in my school production of Snow White. With an offer on the table to appear in Hollywood's adaptation of Tom Thumb, it may be that this season is the last for me as I chase the dream. Putting the in house troubles aside, Craig is a popular member within Nomads, who is always up for a laugh and readily available to participate in lads nights out - although some would argue this is more down to his desire to show off his questionable wardrobe collection. If Craig can continue to contribute towards an already promising start to the season, then Nomads may just have a chance of toppling European football giants Ringstead in the race for the Division one title. 
Biggest regret: Going out on one of my first Nomads night out and realising that I was wearing the same jacket as Colin Judd!
With Craig and brother Ross now on the playing staff at Nomads, and with their father Lee a former player and manager, a true family dynasty has evolved at Orlingbury Road. Whilst this may seem rosy to those on the outside, tensions have been running high within the club as the Eady clan that have ruled Nomads with an iron fist for 40 years feel their power is being undermined.
