strobe_z Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Hey guys. A Mexican friend of mine working for the EL MEXICANO newspapaer in Tijuana, is doing an interview with Julian DeGuzman and has asked me if we have any questions for him. So if you've got a concise question for Julian, now's your chance to ask. The deadline for assembling some sort of "top 5" questions is Saturday afternoon. So let's see if we can come to some sort of consensus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf12 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Definitely one question should be about his brother and which country he's leaning more towards. Can Julian influence his brother to play here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Observation: he looks like a much better footballer after two years in La Liga. What has he learned in Spain that he couldn't in Germany? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 What does he think Canada needs to work on to qualify for 2010? What does he like tactically about the new Canadian approach? Is there anything he'd like himself or his teammates to be doing differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 What would it take for Julian to play in England, both in terms of the kind of offer contract-wise, and the kind of club that would interest him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Julian was always considered a defensive midfielder, in a destructive mode, but in the Gold Cup he showed he can create, assist in the attack and even score goals. Where does he prefer to play on the pitch? Has he developed parts of his game that would enable him to play in positions other than his habitual ones with Deportivo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 quote:Originally posted by leaf12 Definitely one question should be about his brother and which country he's leaning more towards. Can Julian influence his brother to play here? I think he's probably sick of answering questions about Jon. It seems to come up every interview. The classy thing to do would be to keep all questions Julian-centric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Yeah I second that Hombre. Julian is the man in the spot light and rightfully so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Should ask him how he liked playing with Hutch during the NT matches and how different the experience is in getting together for a period of time during an event like the Gold Cup as compared to the usual couple of days that comes with friendlies during the season. Has he been to BMO Field? A TFC match? Has he played about on the plastic there yet? Off the record of course, but (nudge-nudge) how serious was he about moving out of Depor there last January? Was it just a public expression over frustration about game minutes and is it sometimes necessary to go public like that as a "political move" to emphasize you dissatisfaction. Is the Spanish season too long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANC2 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Ask him about Hart as a coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovalroaster Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 tell him that his hair rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Julian has a new coach as of today, Miguel Angel Lotina who just relegated with Real Sociedad. Will post on this on a Julian thread from this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juby Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 ask him if any of our U-20's for this world cup have impressed him (though I'd guess he'd say peters cause they've played together on the MNT) and what was better, scoring on madrid or costa rica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPB Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 What was the very best goal he witnessed while he played on the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Champ Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Ask him how the players feel about the corrupt CONCACAF officiating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobe_z Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 Here's the questions that were asked: You were voted of the "Best Player of the Gold Cup" in a FIFA.com poll, what does this mean to you? What do you think Canada needs to work on to qualify to WC 2010? What do you like tactically about the new Canadian approach? Is there anything you would like you or your teammates to be doing differently? You look better as a footballer after two years in La Liga, what have you learned in Spain that you couldn't learn in Germany? Now we just wait for the response. I'll keep you posted. Thanks to all for participating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Now to get De Rosario into Spain, if only he had a decent rep. De Ro would grow so much here, even in a strong 2nd division team with chances to promote. And he'd make more money pretty well anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobe_z Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Here's the answers... - You were voted of the "Best Player of the Gold Cup" in a FIFA.com poll, what does this mean to you? This is a great honor as a canadian for me. To represent my country and club in this fashion is a great thing for any player I believe. Thats why i dedicate this award to my fans. - What do you think Canada needs to work on to qualify to WC 2010? Most definitely. We wanted to prove to ourselves that we belong amongst the best in CONCACAF in the Gold Cup tournament and thats exactly what we did. We still have a lot work ahead of us with the new coach coming into play and the talent is there. Now its just a matter of maintaining the same winning attitude for future matches. - What do you like tactically about the new Canadian approach? I loved the fact every member was able to bring the best out of each other. We showed lots of determination and confidence in our play of game and after being with the mens national team for 7 years, thats the first time i felt so comofortable playing and enjoying the game. - Is there anything you would like you or your teammates to be doing differently? Improve.. Theres always room for improvment no matter what you do and it would be great to see that same positive chemistry between the young and experienced players. - You look better as a footballer after two years in La Liga, what have you learned in Spain that you couldn't learn in Germany? Freedom on the ball. I was used to just running hard and making tackles since i moved to europe. BUt after being involved in the best league in the world for 2 years, you learn theres more to the game than that. Also maturing as a professional is something im learning in Spain. A key thing for any 26 year in todays football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobe_z Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 and here's the article/interview: Por Manuel R. Medina TIJUANA.- El canadiense Julián de Guzmán tiene mucho que celebrar, y no es porque su selección nacional haya ganado la Copa Oro 2007, sino porque el mediocampista defensivo consiguió el título de Jugador Más Valioso (JMV) del torneo, integrante del Once Ideal, además de que fue votado en el sitio oficial de la Federación Internacional de Futbol Asociado (FIFA), como el mejor futbolista de la competencia. Descansando en su natal Toronto, en Canadá, de Guzmán aprovechó un rato libre para contestar en exclusiva para EL MEXICANO algunas preguntas sobre su participación en el torneo, sus metas y el futuro de Canadá en el balompié mundial. De los jugadores que más demostraron durante la competencia, Julián fue galardonado al final de la final del domingo entre México y Estados Unidos, como el JMV, por lo que comentó que “este es un gran honor como canadiense para mi, representar a tu país y a tu club es algo grandioso para cualquier jugador; por eso dedico este premio a mis fanáticos”. Cabe resaltar que no asistió a esta ceremonia, debido a compromisos familiares. La selección canadiense sólo ha podido participar en una ocasión en la Copa del Mundo, durante México 1986; mientras que ganó en 2000 la Copa Oro. Por lo tanto, el técnico nacional, Paul Stalteri, ha llegado con una nueva mentalidad a este equipo, para que por fin vuelvan a asistir a un campeonato mundial. “Me gusto el hecho de que cada miembro del equipo podía sacar lo mejor de sí mismos. Mostramos mucha determinación y confianza en nuestro juego; después de jugar siete años por Canadá, esta es la primera vez que me siento bien al jugar y que disfruto estar aquí”, menciona el mediocampista. Menciona que él y sus compañeros aún tienen mucho por mejorar, “siempre hay lugar para mejorar, sin importar lo que hagas y sería genial ver química positiva entre los jugadores jóvenes y los veteranos. El equipo de la hoja de maple demostró que ha mejorado y que tiene ganas de salir del hoyo donde se encuentran estancados, por lo que Julián añade que “queríamos demostrar que somos uno de los mejores equipos de la CONCACAF en la Copa Oro y eso fue exactamente lo que hicimos. Todavía tenemos mucho trabajo delante de nosotros, con el nuevo entrenador y el novel talento. Ahora solo necesitamos mantener la misma actitud ganadora para los juegos futuros”. Por ultimo, se le cuestionó sobre su vida en España, su participación en la liga y lo que ha aprendido en su tiempo en Europa. “Aprendí a jugar libremente con la pelota. Estaba acostumbrado a sólo correr rápidamente y a ‘tacklear’ desde que llegue a Europa, pero después de estar en la mejor liga del mundo por dos años, aprendes que hay más en el juego que eso. Además que madurar como profesional es algo que estoy aprendiendo en España, algo clave para cualquier jugador joven en el futbol de hoy en día”, sentenció de Guzmán, despidiéndose con un “adiós” de este reportero, del poco español que penosamente dice haber aprendido. ¿Quién es Julián de Guzmán? El mediocampista defensivo nació en Toronto, Canadá, y es uno de los mejores representantes de la “nueva sangre” canadiense que busca calificar para la Copa Mundial de 2010. De padre filipino y madre jamaiquina, Julián fue descubierto por representantes del Olympique de Marsella, cuando jugaba para North Scarborough en su nativa Toronto. Después de jugar en las reservas del equipo francés, de Guzmán pasó al 1. FC Saarbrücken de la Segunda División Alemana, para pasar a la siguiente temporada al Hannover 96. Después de tres años en tierras teutonas, el mediocampista canadiense firmó con el Deportivo La Coruña, ganándose de paso un lugar en la selección nacional de Canadá. El jugador es una de las promesas del equipo canadiense, por lo que ya cuenta con su propia página de Internet (enblanquiazul.org/deguzman), además de que es seguido de cerca por uno de los foros más importantes en sobre el futbol en Canadá, canadian-soccer.com, (conocido como The Voyageurs: Canadian Soccer Supporters, por su nombre en inglés). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 can you not love this guy? he really has something special about him, beyond simply his skill on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Only error is calling Stalteri our national coach. Disappointing, if it is true, that Julian has not learnt Spanish very well yet. Though two years is a bit tight to do a phone interview, fair enough. Nice mention to our site, great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 much appreciated...thanks for all of the hard work involved in that interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Aren't Spanish and Filipino reasonably similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 quote:Originally posted by youllneverwalkalone Aren't Spanish and Filipino reasonably similar? I hear Spanish words when the Filipinos are talking in old Barcelona. I think that two years maybe too little to confidently do a telephone interview, that is all. Though I have not heard Julian speak to the press, so I don't know if his Spanish is passable. Since Depor has few foreigners and amongst them are Argentines and Portuguese, there shouldn't be a problem for him to learn. Does he speak German? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Julian does speak German and quite well though I don't know how much practice he is getting in Spain. I have heard interviews with DeGuzman in German. Actually our national team probably has more German speakers than French speakers: DeGuzman, Stalteri, Nsaliwa, Jazic, Simpson, Hirschfeld, Imhof, Gyaki, McKenna, Ledgerwood and probably soon Bernier. DeRo also played in Germany for a couple of years though in interviews with him about this time I don't have the impression that he made much effort to learn the language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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