Q: How did you make it as a professional footballer and how old were you when your talent was first spotted?
Tom Green, Carterton
SIMON: I started out playing for a local boys club and at under-11 level I went to Motherwell and trained a couple of times a week. That was for about four years. A couple of teams came in for me but I chose St Mirren because I knew I'd get a chance in the first team at an early age.

Q: As a boy who was your footballing hero and did you ever meet him?
Gavin, Norwich
SIMON: I would say Ryan Giggs because I was a left winger as a kid. Unfortunately I've never had the chance to meet him but I would love to.

Q: When getting changed into your kit before a match, do you put it on in any sort of order for luck or superstition?
Natalie Smith, Bury St Edmunds
SIMON: When I was younger I used to, but then I realised that it didn't work! The only thing I do which isn't superstition is always put my left boot on first.

Q: Who do you think is the greatest Scottish player ever?
Joseph Perry, Norwich
SIMON: Jimmy Johnson. I never saw him play live but I've seen him on video and he was absolutely incredible to watch.

Q: How important do you think modern boots are in helping you to shot or cross the ball more accurately or powerfully?
David Lee, Hong Kong
SIMON: I think boot companies say all these things but for me it's what you are comfortable in. I've worn the same make of boots since I was a kid.

Q: What would you say is your biggest strength when it comes to playing a match?
Tarun Shome, Hampshire
SIMON: I would say my crossing ability, getting the ball into the right areas. I work hard at that and also my deliveries from set pieces as well.

Q: If you could play with any player dead or alive who would it be?
Steve Field, Bristol
SIMON: Zinedine Zidane, without a doubt. The guy was a total genius and a joy to watch.

Q: As a Scotsman, how do you celebrate hogmanay if you have a game the next day?
Mark Gallant, Norwich
SIMON: A couple of hot chocolates and straight to bed! Obviously if you have a game you stay up for midnight and then go straight to bed. You need to focus and prepare for the game so it's not like you can go out partying. You make up for that when you get time off.