I'd follow Rocky anywhere, says buddy Iredale

The first time Jack Iredale played with one of his closest teammates at Hibs, a fellow pro he'd bonded with over a shared frustration as underemployed substitutes, it didn't take long for the Aussie to adjust to what you might call the Rocky Bushiri Experience.

- John Greechan

When Iredale says he'd follow his central defensive partner anywhere, then, it's not because he'd expect an easy ride as the big guy's buddy, writes.

"I think the first game I played with Rocky, I started to understand his character straight away," said Iredale, below, the former Bolton defender quickly adding: "I was about one yard too deep - and I was very firmly told to not do that again!