EWOOD EMALES: NILS-ERIC JOHANSSON
VERSATILE Swedish defender Nils-Eric Johansson tackles your e-mail questions this afternoon. The talented 24 year-old has forced himself back into the first team reckoning, a 'Swede dream' as far as he is concerned. Questions have been submitted via Rovers' official website
www.rovers.co.uk.
Q: Hi, what does it feel like to play abroad, a long way from home?
Anon
Its' nice, you get to travel, see lots of places, have many experiences and make lots of new friends. I am very happy here. Being away from home, you miss your family but you have to get used to that.
Q: Hi Nissa. You've been playing really well lately. Do you feel better now you are back in the first team?
Anon
Of course, you are always happiest when you are playing. It is never easy being on the sidelines. As a professional footballer, all you want to do is play. Training is all about building up to a match and if you are not in the team it is disappointing.
Q: What do you see in your future, say five to ten years, both on a professional and personal level?
Kramar från kalla Sverige / Emelie, Sweden
Professionally, if all goes to plan, I will still be playing football somewhere, hopefully with Blackburn Rovers and we are doing well. If not with Rovers, I couldn't say. Socially, I am happy being young and single but you never know, do you?
Q: Nissa, you are one of my favourite players, but when will you be getting a haircut?
Emily Scott, Preston
Emily, you are not the first to ask me that but I like it quite long, it's fun. I don't know the answer, maybe next week, maybe next year!
Q: Nils, who is the toughest attacker you have ever come up against in your whole career?
Damien Parker, age 14, Accrington
There are lots out there and all games are tough when you come up against players like Thierry Henry, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and the rest. But probably the toughest was Les Ferdinand. He is quick, strong, powerful in the air and causes big problems. I felt very tired after playing against Les.
Q: How is Morten doing in training, do you understand his dialect and what is he like as a player?
Hasse, Karlskrona, Sverige!
He is doing better and better, it's always hard to move away from home and it takes time to settle into new ways. He is a good player. As for his dialect - no!
Q: HI Nissa, do you think this is your best start to the season so far?
Phil From Newcastle
I thought I did quite well the first two years I was here and then I I got left out quite a bit. I don't know, it's not for me to say. I'm just feeling good and happy to be given the chances to play and be involved.
Q: You have played at centre back and left back for Rovers this season, which is your preferred position?
Jimmy Scholes, Heysham
Striker, that's my favourite, but they refuse to pick me there. I can't understand why. I know they all say it, but I'm happy to play anywhere as long as I can be in the team, and it's true.
Q: Hi Nissa, Do you have any pre-match rituals, or are you not very superstitious?
Marcus Raymond (13 ) Chorley
If I do, I don't know about them. I don't believe in superstitions.
What does it feel like to play in one of the best leagues in the world?
From Marcus Raymond ( 13 ) Chorley
It is a very special league and watched by millions all over the world and there is always a fantastic atmosphere. But football is '11 v 11' wherever you are and it's important to stay focused. It's great experience.
Who has been the biggest influence on you in football?
Sarah Lynch - Preston
I have been lucky to have had lots of good coaches, in Sweden through the youth system, in Germany, especially at Bayern Munich and in England. They have all made an impact.
What's the best match you have ever played in?
Anon
The Worthington Cup Final, everything about it and it's the only time I have won anything at a high level. I won promotion to the Bundesliga with Nurnberg which was good, but Cardiff 2002 was absolutely fantastic!
What would be your best Christmas present?
Anon
To be with my family over the holiday, I used to get a winter football break, but it doesn't happen in England so I have not been home at this time in four years. Also snow would be very nice at this time of year, I am used to that.
