Hopwood reveals all in News of the World Interview.

Outspoken Thwaites FC midfielder Jamie Hopwood today lived up to his name as his interview with the News of the World newspaper was revealed for the first time. He made some stunning comments that are sure to dominate the headline for weeks to come. Hopwood on Playing: - ''I feared my career was over as Gary almost sacked me. I am now beginning to start worrying again.'' Midfield maestro Hopwood told us of the time when just a few months into his playing career with Thwaites he had a fall out with then manager Gary Targett. Hopwood, escaped by the skin of his teeth as team mate Damian Tabbinor intervened. It proved to be a turning point in Thwaites history. The brewery team, well marshalled by under-fire Hopwood went onto win both 5 and 7 a side league cups and finish strongly in the league. Targett was sacked as manager of the 5-a-side team after a series of disastrous results. He is now serving a 6-month jail sentence after stealing £1,200 from his workplace Northcote Manor. However, Hopwoods career appears to again be spiralling out of control. Thwaites, now managed by Hopwood's cousin Dominic Southworth have seen their form dip dramatically in all leagues. The 5-a-side team have plummeted to the bottom of the table after some heavy defeats. Most notably 10-1 and 9-1. The midweek 7-a-side team have gained just one point from a possible twenty-seven and have lost their last four. Again, Thwaites find themselves propping up the table. In the Sunday 7-a-side league their recent defeat against mediocre Craven VII has seen them complete an unwanted treble of being bottom of all 3 leagues. Hopwood was dropped to the bench last week and several clubs are set to place offers for the currently unhappy midfielder. Hopwood said, 'I understand the managers decision to bring in more players to bolster the squad. However, results have not improved and I didn't feel I did anything wrong when I was playing. It feels like we have gone back in time with the way the team is playing at the minute. I feared my career was over as Gary almost sacked me. I am now beginning to start worrying again. Hopwood on the rest of the team: - ''Some players - team members not mates.'' ''Narrowly avoided Police'' Hopwood revealed exclusively to our reporter that not all players get on. He also told us of what was supposed to be one of the biggest and proudest nights in Thwaites history ended in a brawl. Hopwood said, 'I would not say we argue every week. However not all players get on. I don't want to mention any names but they know who they are.' When asked if the current revelations surrounding Dan Logan and his sexuality would affect team spirit Hopwood said, 'Well put it this way - I won't be turning my back on him. God knows what he might try and attempt.' When questioned about the marvellous team spirit shown to win both 5 and 7-a-side league cups last season, Hopwood said, ''Yes it was brilliant. I was so proud to be involved in both competitions and to score two goals was unbelievable.'' However, things got out of hand on the presentation night..... 'It was a Friday night - all the players, team officials and the board of directors were dressed up to the nines for the annual presentation night. It would be the first time Thwaites collected some silverware. The night appeared to be going well in the Blues Bar (where the presentation was held). However, it was getting late and we had all had a fair share to drink. To cut a very long story short, whilst we were waiting for a lift into town I turned round to see our Dozzer (Dominic Southworth) and Tipp-ex (Simon Tipton) fighting in the middle of the street. All hell broke loose. A resident from one of the surrounding houses came out and told the players that a police van was on it's way. We scarpered into a taxi to avoid confrontation with the police. We only narrowly avoided them. Tipp-ex stayed in the Blues Bar - our proud night had turned into a disaster in a matter of minutes. I was shell-shocked'' Hopwood on Booze: - ''Thwaites stars have a serious drink problem'' Hopwood on verge of becoming an 'Alcoholic' Hopwood confirmed to us that 'a number of players' have 'serious' drink problems. He himself confessed to being on the verge of becoming an alcoholic. Drink binges are believed to be commonplace in the Thwaites camp. Hopwood revealed how the 'majority' of the team went out three times a week including the night before a big game.