CanadianSwede Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hello everybody, The Tomasz Radzinksi interview is up at www.twcanuck.blogspot.com . I went yesterday but the coach decided to have an extra long training session and Tomasz subsequently wasn't able to speak with me because he had a doctors appointment. I went back today between training sessions and got the interview. He told me that people often ask him whether he regrets playing for Canada and he told me not at all since he been able to play in Caribbean countries that were somewhat more beautiful than countries such as Azerbijan. Had a good laugh over that. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxl Boy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes, there was an interview with him in a Belgium soccer magazine where he told it also. Did he tell you the story about the game in Jamaïca where all the players where “stone” because of a full stand smoking marijuana ? And the some players maybe afraid about doping control I'm gonna read the article now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Excellent interview. And an awesome pic. Is that your scarf, dsqpr? Sorry to hear about the BMO turf issue again ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxl Boy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 In french, we call that an “interview vérité” (vérité = truth in english) Excellent work CanadianSwede, and excellent answers by Radz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yup, excellent read! Thanks for conducting this interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Excellent interview. Well done. "Maybe there were problems on the pitch in regards to the player’s positions. For example, if I had been played upfront with De Rosario on the wings it would have changed things a little bit. Thirdly, play the players according to their position at club level. Put them where they should be and not where you think they should be." Get the message Dale? (radz agrees with us, you suck). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Why would the Toronto comments hurt? Most fans here agree and want to see real turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Great interview, CanadianSwede, and not just because you used my question! "Thirdly, play the players according to their position at club level. Put them where they should be and not where you think they should be." Nice to see a player vindicating one of our core beliefs about national team player selection (he's even used some of the same phrasing). It's worth noting that he was quite specific about the DeRo example yet at club level with the Dynamo, DeRo did play in a more central role. Radz obviously didn't particularly relish being on the flank for our MNT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by BearcatSA Great interview, CanadianSwede, and not just because you used my question! "Thirdly, play the players according to their position at club level. Put them where they should be and not where you think they should be." Nice to see a player vindicating one of my core beliefs about national team player selection (he's even used some of the same phrasing). It's worth noting that he was quite specific about the DeRo example yet at club level with the Dynamo, DeRo did play in a more central role. Yes, the example he gives somewhat undermines the point he is making. Another reminder that Coaches coach, and players play, and managers manage.... Great interview though, thanks very much Canadian Swede (in Belgium). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 deRo being switched to a central, '10' position just a game or 2 before WCQ shows that mitchell is an idiot. i'd rather have radz as player/manager than mitchell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca Yes, the example he gives somewhat undermines the point he is making. Another reminder that Coaches coach, and players play, and managers manage.... Definitely. He's seeing things from his perspective. What would DeRo and the other players' perspectives be about the same situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Great interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Great interview. Nice to see Radz isn't afraid to say what he means (and also nice to see the CSA isn't letting him twist in the wind; at least they've spoken to him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes great interview, thanks for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSwede Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thank you all for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergiop3 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Great Job and Great website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlander Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Indeed, excellent interview. As a relatively new father myself, I wonder how he does it with the lack of rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Fantastic interview, always great to see what Nat players have to say about the state of things. Some of what he had to say felt like daggers in my heart, especially the comment about how he felt sorry the players couldn't give back to the fans. I mean, it was a poor qualifying run, but they definitely showed some genuine heart in the early part of it, especially in both TO and Montreal. Somehow I hope he gets involved in the CSA, in some way, because he knows what he's talking about, what the players want and are/will be looking for, especially the ones playing abroad in Europe. We need someone with that knowledge to step into a major role with the CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Tuscan Fantastic interview, always great to see what Nat players have to say about the state of things. Some of what he had to say felt like daggers in my heart, especially the comment about how he felt sorry the players couldn't give back to the fans. I mean, it was a poor qualifying run, but they definitely showed some genuine heart in the early part of it, especially in both TO and Montreal. Especially since the Canada-Honduras game definitely changed once Radz was pushed into the advertising hoarding. Not his fault our team lost the ability to mark men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Also thumbs up from me on the interview. I'm glad he put it out on the record for everyone to see especially on tactics and the field turf situation (albeit not a surprise to anyone here). We'll have to go for a beer or two when you return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Great interview. I'm going to really miss Radz when he retires, not just for his playing but for his straight shooting with the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Over the last few years, Radzinski has really turned his reputation around in my opinion. He showed incredible commitment to the national side, has spoken candidly about Canada, and proved to be a classy Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootieFool Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by BearcatSA Radz obviously didn't particularly relish being on the flank for our MNT. Irony is, Radz played the flank really well during WCQ. His speed caused some real problems for defenders. I actually think Mitchell made the right call with Radz on the wing. Fug - I can't believe I just defended Dale Mitchell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by FootieFool Irony is, Radz played the flank really well during WCQ. His speed caused some real problems for defenders. I actually think Mitchell made the right call with Radz on the wing. Fug - I can't believe I just defended Dale Mitchell... If he played that well on the wing. Imagine how well he may have played up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklefan Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think that the match against Mexico in Edmonton, he decided to play in front (I doubt Dale Mitchell could think to do that) and he played his best game of WCQ. Also, with Anderletch and Everton, he clearly was the best forward of the team. When he left Everton, I never understood why Fulham (as well as our MNT) made him play left wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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