Forge FC Head Coach Bobby Smyrniotis at the post game press conference.
April 27, 2019...Forge FC vs York 9 FC post game press conference with both coaches and hallway interviews
(recorded by Rocket Robin) twitter @RocketRobin01
Forge FC Head Coach Bobby Smyrniotis at the post game press conference.
mp3 File...Bobby Smyrniotis at press conference...7 min 52 sec
Thoughts on game overall? Also his team's game plan? Playing his game's style? The wind?
The 'unknown' Kadell Thomas is well known to him and Thomas's background? Change of strategy after falling behind early?
The physicality of the league? Losing a player early? (ie Grant). Depth in goal position etc?
I later saw Smyrniotis as we were both leaving the grounds. I asked him "Who will be Sigma FC's head coach at the
League 1 Ontario level this season?" Answer: John Zervous who was assistant coach last year. Also "Will there be a way
of bringing in more Sigma players for Forge this season because of injuries etc?" (background...even more Sigma players 'passed'
the CPL open tryouts last year then were signed) Answer: They (the CPL) is still working the rules out.
York 9 FC Head Coach Jim Brennan at the post game press conference.
mp3 File...Jim Brennan at press conference...8 min 00 sec
Thoughts on first game? A rough/physical game? Formation/game play? Manny Aparacio's two cards? Sense of reality
that this league exists? Comments on officiating? (declined) Thoughts on Ryan Telfer? Advantage of early goal?
Nathan Ingram in net? (that was my question) Thoughts on defenders? When he felt most proud about this game/league?
York 9 travelling fan support?
The press group was now split between those who wanted York 9 FC players or Forge FC players for hallway interviews.
York 9 FC midfielder Ryan Telfer
mp3 File...Ryan Telfer in hallway interview...2 min 29 sec
Feeling of scoring league's first goal? Did you see play develop? What was part of that realization? What was your
favourite message you received? What has the transition been like (from starting season with Toronto FC)?
Does an early goal help with the nerves?
It figures that after the 'TFC player' finished speaking, the 'big time' reporters left! I doubt I'll see them again this season!
Back to their MLS beats. I think I've found my niche!
York 9 FC defender Joey De Chiari
mp3 file...Joey De Chiari in hallway interview...3 min 26 sec
First impressions of game? Was the wind a problem? Did you expect such a physical game? Do you like the physical game?
Did the wind/turf effect the game? Was there ever a moment where you could soak in the atmosphere? What are you most excited
about for the home opener? Warmer weather? What about playing A. S. Blainville? (my question re home opener which
is actually a Voyageurs Cup game)
York 9 FC midfielder and captain Manny Aparicio
mp3 File...Manny Aparicio in hallway interview...3 min 05 sec
First impressions of the league/game? Did the physicality of the game surprise you? How did you find the pitch effect play?
Was getting the cards bad luck? Didn't referee realize you already had a Yellow? How about the record first yellow/red/captain?
(my question), How about having this record?
York 9 FC goalie Nathan Ingram
mp3 File...Nathan Ingram in hallway interview...3 min 32 sec
How did playing in the league's first game feel? How about holding on for the 1-1 result? What can be changed for the next game?
When did you know that you would get the first start? What was your impression about your defenders? Did you find the wind a factor?
Compare quality of play with your time at K-W United (my question. He played for those PDL Champions)
A group of Mississauga fans hopeful for a team (their city's location is between today's two teams stadiums)
mp3 File...Mississauga fans...2 min 26 sec
I ask the adults in this group one by one on their thoughts on the game and their hopes for getting a CPL team for their city.
These are their own group's scarves, the mini balls were given/thrown to fans after the game.
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