Julian Deguzman Interview on The Score

[SeanKeay]

Hey guys,

Jules is gonna be on the score friday, so if you guys want to get your questions in for the panel to ask just email

thefootyshow@thescore.ca

Hopefully you guys get some questions in, and for you jeffery hes against your beloved barca this weekend.

[Duane Rollins1555362254]

quote:Originally posted by SeanKeay

Hey guys,

Jules is gonna be on the score friday, so if you guys want to get your questions in for the panel to ask just email

thefootyshow@thescore.ca

Hopefully you guys get some questions in, and for you jeffery hes against your beloved barca this weekend.

I'll fall off my chair if you put this to him, but I just sent this:

quote:Julian,

Within the soccer community, it's understood that your family has taken issue with the OSA's decision to suspend your brother, Jonathan, as a young boy and the CSA's subsequent refusal to overturn that decision. Is it true that it's because of hard feelings from that incident that your brother will never stand beside you on the pitch for Canada?

Duane Rollins

Canadian Soccer Supports United (organizers of the black t-shirt protest)

Communications director

St. Catharines, Ontario

[David C.]

Maybe it's just me but I wonder if it would be more respectful (and refreshing) to stick with topics related to Julian and the MNT. I doubt that he kindly took the time to grant such an interview, just to be pelted with more questions about his brother and parents. Plus, I would like to think that there is more to discuss in Canadian soccer.

[Free kick]

quote:Originally posted by David C.

Maybe it's just me but I wonder if it would be more respectful (and refreshing) to stick with topics related to Julian and the MNT. I doubt that he kindly took the time to grant such an interview, just to be pelted with more questions about his brother and parents. Plus, I would like to think that there is more to discuss in Canadian soccer.

Agreed. Though I think that you would be doing a disservice to viewers if you didn't ask any questions about his bro. I would never suggest asking a question that is based on rumour or hearsay.

Possible questions to ask:

1) what are your thoughts on the group that you have been drawn in in WCQ. ?

1) What have you learned from the past WCQ campaign that you think will make canada successfull this time?

2) Do you have any preferences in regards to conditions or playing surfaces for home games in WCQ.

3) What things that you have learned about playing in Spain and germany that you think would be usefull to aspiring players and coaches in canada?

4) How do you assess depor's prospects this season and would you ever consider a transfer move? what would your preferrences be?

[Duane Rollins1555362254]

quote:Originally posted by David C.

Maybe it's just me but I wonder if it would be more respectful (and refreshing) to stick with topics related to Julian and the MNT. I doubt that he kindly took the time to grant such an interview, just to be pelted with more questions about his brother and parents. Plus, I would like to think that there is more to discuss in Canadian soccer.

Not asking him about his brother would be bad journalism. You could ask him in general terms whether he will play with Canada, but he would give a cliche answer. Asking about a specific incident requires that he address it.

But, I'm not holding my breath that anything as aggressive as what I sent will be asked.

[youllneverwalkalone]

I'd like to know his opinion on who among his fellow Canadians could successfully make the jump to La Liga and if he's ever been asked by his current club about any of his Canada teammates (including his brother).

[Guest Can. in UK]

Can you ask him what he thinks the main differences have been between Canada's performances at the Gold Cup compared to the friendlies since, and what he thinks the reasons are for the discrepancy?

[El Hombre]

quote:Originally posted by MediaGuy

Not asking him about his brother would be bad journalism. You could ask him in general terms whether he will play with Canada, but he would give a cliche answer. Asking about a specific incident requires that he address it.

Totally agree with David C.

I've said this before: the best thing to do would be to keep the questions specific to Julian. He's been asked about Jon time and again. He deserves some respect in the sense that he's a damn good player in his own right and has represented Canada proudly. I don't mind Sharman or someone saying off the cuff to tell Julian to tell Jon that he should suit up for us, but formally asking him a question about Jon would be tacky and disrespectful.

It's the exact same thing as Martin Nash and commentators incessant need to identify him as Steve's brother. Julian should not be known as Jon's brother.

[David C.]

quote:Originally posted by MediaGuy

Not asking him about his brother would be bad journalism.

Hey Media Guy... I wasn't questioning whether Jonathan's situation or the family's past with the CSA and/or OSA would be of interest. I was simply questioning if it is really Julian's responsibility to deal with these questions - that's all. If an article is about Jonathan or the family, wouldn't these be best addressed by the appropriate people involved?

I figured that an interview with Julian should be about Julian. Lord knows that his accomplishments and contributions should be more than worthy of discussion. Cheers!

[Bertuzzi44]

I like the idea about asking him what he thinks about our WCQ round 2 opponent (SV&G) and potential round 3 grouping with Mexico, Honduras and Jamaica.

Also maybe they could ask him the differences in Mitchell's and Hart's coaching techniques from a players point of view. I'd be curious to hear that, especially considering the amazing performance Hart got from the team at the Gold Cup.

[Bertuzzi44]

I like the idea about asking him what he thinks about our WCQ round 2 opponent (SV&G) and potential round 3 grouping with Mexico, Honduras and Jamaica.

Also maybe they could ask him the differences in Mitchell's and Hart's coaching techniques from a players point of view. I'd be curious to hear that, especially considering the amazing performance Hart got from the team at the Gold Cup.

[Duane Rollins1555362254]

quote:Originally posted by David C.

Hey Media Guy... I wasn't questioning whether Jonathan's situation or the family's past with the CSA and/or OSA would be of interest. I was simply questioning if it is really Julian's responsibility to deal with these questions - that's all. If an article is about Jonathan or the family, wouldn't these be best addressed by the appropriate people involved?

I figured that an interview with Julian should be about Julian. Lord knows that his accomplishments and contributions should be more than worthy of discussion. Cheers!

I'm not suggesting that the entire interview should be about Jon. However, ignoring the issue would be poor form. It's not like we have thousands of soccer journalists chasing this story. This could be one of the only chances we have to have this questioned asked of someone that might have a clue what they are talking about.

I'd envision a that a question about Jon should be slipped in about 3/4 of the way into the interview. You could ask it in a form that was partly about Julian.

"Do you talk to your brother much?"

[answer]

I don't suppose he's told you who he's going to play internationally with (laughing)?

[non answer]

Seriously though, I've got to think that you would love the opportunity to play with him.

[answer]

Then you move into questions about WCQ....

[SeanKeay]

Some good questions, just make sure u email them to the address, things posted here may no get into the questions that others have sent in

[Guest Jeffery S.]

Just want to say that if you could ask him 6 things none should ever be about his brother. They are both adult men and if you want to know something about his brother, then ask Jonathan.

I think it is the one subject, along with questions about his personal life, that he would rightly refuse to answer.

To think it would be bad journalism to not ask him is to have a terribly low opinion of the profession. If anyone wants you ask me the question and I'll tell you exactly what Julian will answer about his brother. Will that make you happy?

There are more than a half dozen really interesting questions he can answer without having to give us the same old boring answer to a stupid question:

-about what he thinks worked at the Gold Cup. If he thinks it should be continued. Is that the way they want to play in the near future.

-about the qualifying group, possible rivals. What is the key. Has he spoken to Guardado about it.

-How they want to prepare, what they want the CSA to set up for them. What would they like to see this time that has been missing in the past. Where to play home games.

-Compare where he is playing for Canada with his role at Depor. Relation between them. REsponsibilities on either side.

-Why is Depor struggling this year. How many years on the contract, what could be the future deal? Option for renewal? What he likes about being at Depor?

-Difference in play and coaching in Spain, Germany, the Canadian experience: what sort of things can we learn?

And so forth, interesting soccer questions and not bs childish your baby bro stuff.

[Duane Rollins1555362254]

quote:Originally posted by Jeffrey S.

And so forth, interesting soccer questions and not bs childish your baby bro stuff.

Whether his brother is going to play for Canada is likely the number one issue that most fans of the Canadian national team care about Jeff-o. Yet, you want to avoid asking that question. The question.

Why? To be polite?

WTF.

You would be a crappy journalist. Again...and I'll type slowly for you Jeffer...I'm not suggesting that the entire interview be about his brother. But, this is Canada. We aren't likely to get a chance to ask Jonathon. Trying to get some insight from his brother about what way he is leaning is Intro to Journalism stuff. When you can't get to the source, you go to someone close to it.

[Guest Jeffery S.]

quote:Originally posted by MediaGuy

Whether his brother is going to play for Canada is likely the number one issue that most fans of the Canadian national team care about Jeff-o. Yet, you want to avoid asking that question. The question.

Why? To be polite?

WTF.

You would be a crappy journalist. Again...and I'll type slowly for you Jeffer...I'm not suggesting that the entire interview be about his brother. But, this is Canada. We aren't likely to get a chance to ask Jonathon. Trying to get some insight from his brother about what way he is leaning is Intro to Journalism stuff. When you can't get to the source, you go to someone close to it.

Most Canadian soccer fans are not as stupid as you are making out. And a journalist who asks a question he knows can't be answered except by the first party, knows it will irritate his guest, knows the only decent answer he could possibly get would be polemical and damaging to his guest, if a journalist knows all this and asks the question, then he is a foolish, irresponsible person and worse professional.

Now if you want to ask Jonathan about his life, go ahead. He is the one responsible for it, and he is the one that will obviously make the announcement. Julian will give you exactly the same ambiguous answer to the half minute before his brother's official press conference on the matter.

If you think that is being a good journalist, insisting in spite of all that for an answer you know already, we have a different idea of the profession.

[Gian-Luca]

quote:Originally posted by Free kick

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Agreed. Though I think that you would be doing a disservice to viewers if you didn't ask any questions about his bro. I would never suggest asking a question that is based on rumour or hearsay.

Possible questions to ask:

1) what are your thoughts on the group that you have been drawn in in WCQ. ?

1) What have you learned from the past WCQ campaign that you think will make canada successfull this time?

2) Do you have any preferences in regards to conditions or playing surfaces for home games in WCQ.

3) What things that you have learned about playing in Spain and germany that you think would be usefull to aspiring players and coaches in canada?

4) How do you assess depor's prospects this season and would you ever consider a transfer move? what would your preferrences be?

That pretty well runs the gamit for me. I think if you are going to ask about his brother, I would ask "How much do you think Canada's chances to make the World Cup would increase by if your brother chose to play alongside you in the Canadian midfield?" or something like that.

[El Hombre]

quote:Originally posted by MediaGuy

Whether his brother is going to play for Canada is likely the number one issue that most fans of the Canadian national team care about Jeff-o. Yet, you want to avoid asking that question. The question.

MediaGuy, Julian has already answered the question that you want asked. I can think of 3 or 4 interviews off the top of my head in the past year</u> where Julian has answered that exact question. Yes, he speaks to his brother daily and no he does not know which way he's going to go. He would like to play alongside him but he knows that it is Jonathan's decision to make.

Bringing this issue up every time he does an interview is poor form.

[Cheeta]

Outstanding.

I'll e-mail this group of questions (amongst others) but will share with the group.

1)

The Gold Cup is a tourny that doesn't get a lot of love but it has been a tourny which has been good to Canada. Does he sense that there is a changing attitude, or maybe a more positive attitude amongst Canada's top tier players towards the tourny given that it has produced some favourable results for Canada and Canadian players individually over the years?

2)

Any gossip about BMO hosting Canada's group in the future?

3)

Was he surprised to win the MVP award at the Gold Cup this past summer? The only Canadian since Craig Forrest and the 1st Canadian outfield player to ever win such a prestigous honour?

4)

What happened in Durban? And do Canada followers put too much stock in each and every single friendly that gets played around the globe?

5)

Do you have a feel yet for the Dale Mitchell reign? Any night-and-day differences stand out so far between Mitch's short term as gaffer and that of Hart or Yallop?

6)

You were looking for more playing time not so long ago and publicly said that if a move out of Deportiva is what it would take to get it then that may be what you needed to do. For a player with a spotless record of team 1st it must have been hard to bring yourself to say that. Were you really that frustrated? Were you really prepared to quite Spanish football?

Re; Jon-o has to come up. Wouldn't be a de Guzman interview without it, but there is no need for "The Jon-o Question" to take up more than 11 seconds of what time The Score will have with The Guz. There is a WHACK of Julian-only stuff I'd be far more interested in hearing about.

But if a Jonathan de Guzman question has to come up at least make it a different one. Why is Jon-o so much taller?

[Gian-Luca]

By the way, check out this blog post on thescore.ca by Footy Show producer Kristian Jack. He is doing a "TFC vs. Canada" segment for the show this Friday and wants to hear people's opinions on whether TFC has any obligation to develop Canadian talent, some of which he will use on the show. Some of you may wish to add your two cents in the comments section:

http://www.thescore.ca/blogs/footy/index.asp?name=footy/2007/12/toronto_fc_v_ca.html

[JoeSoccerFan]

I'd like to know what the perception of MLS is from across the pond, especially from a player's perspective. In particular, does he think young Canadian players are better off staying at home a little longer and maybe get some good playing time in rather than not dressing for a European club (like Jamie Peters).

[jimmynow]

if Jono has decided to play for Canada, you think Julian would let the news out? I think not.

Umm, why not just wait until Jono actually says he's playing for Canada. It's a lame question because until he says "yes" it doesn't serve any purpose. You also face the risk of annoying the guy and not getting good answers to other, more interesting questions. Remember, an interview is not just about pure information, but should involve some enjoyable conversation. the best interviewers know they don't ask the annoying, pointless questions of people and expect a cosy interview the rest of the way. A joke about it by the host? Maybe.

i often find it funny how journalists argue for the asking of certain questions based on some false sense of journalistic duty. Only in the journalist's world does the question seem right and true.

[Free kick]

quote:Originally posted by jimmynow

i often find it funny how journalists argue for the asking of certain questions based on some false sense of journalistic duty. Only in the journalist's world does the question seem right and true.

So true. I am amazed at times how out of touch they are with what the public wants. Most of todays athletes were born and grew up in media world. They are more savvy than athletes of the past. Aside from the very rare lapses ( eg.: that goal keeper on US womens WC team when asked about not getting the start in the WC semis finals in China), today athletes are much more comfortable when dealing with the media than athletes of 20 or 30 years ago. Besides, rare is the memorable quote nowadays.

They have learned to choose their words and steer clear of things that will get them in trouble. Besides, if there is something that they want to get off their chest, they will still manage to do it. They don't need a dumb interviewer to badger them into it.

I am not saying that there isn't a time and place for tough questions. There absolutely is a time and place for that and too often there was no one there to ask it. for example immediately following an important WCQ losses.

[Duane Rollins1555362254]

(sigh)

I'm not talking about berating the guy. Asking Julian if he talks to Jonathon and whether he would like to play with him for Canada is an incredibly relevant question. It baffles me that some don't think it is.

Essentially, you want a fluff interview. You might as well have it on Canada AM then.

Do you want an activist soccer media in this country or not?

[Free kick]

quote:Originally posted by MediaGuy

Do you want an activist soccer media in this country or not?

I actually do. But I am just not sure whether or not this is the place or setting for it. I actually agree that some question is definitely warranted. How he feels about playing alongside his bro would be a good way to put it.