About MeForum name? The Doctor
Age? 20
Location? Sydney
TWG Refugee or 442 Citizen? 442 Citizen
Jersey Number and why? 16, Dietmar Hamman was one of my favourite Liverpool players when I got into football
Occupation?
Student doing Fine Arts Course@COFA aka fancy pants youth allowance bludger
What’s your postage like?
Mostly taking the piss but occasionally there’s some good insight and analysis, occasionally the PUI
At what point did you realise you weren't going to make it as a professional footballer? Can you tell us a little about your amateur football career or any other sporting career?
Pretty much realised from a very early age that I didn’t have the ability to play any sport professionally, imagine a talentless Peter Crouch, played league and cricket at a young age but was rubbish at both. Played football at school and eventually represented the school in B Grade (YEAH B GRADE DOGS, THIS. IS. B GRADE!). Started out as a right back but too often got skinned by pacey wingers but in one of our trial games I got moved up forward because of my height and worked at linking up the play to the midfielders and my strike partner. Would often start up front in the first half and then drop back to a DM position sitting behind the more talented central mid’s and mopping up the scraps Mascherano style in the 2nd.
Where are the burgers better?
The Doncaster Hotel, yeah mega burger on Sunday arvo before Sydney vs Brisbane
Tasty Beverage?
Beer: Carlsberg or Bluetongue Lager
Other: Lemon Cordial
FM, FIFA or PES?
FM, never owned a playstation so have never really played a proper season of FIFA and I’m abit of a tactical boffin.
Who do you go to the football with?
I go with my best mate, his mate from his club and English Johno who I meet down in Melbourne for the Grand Final. For National Team games I go with my three uncles, my dad and my aunty, and occasionally my sister (if Mark Milligan is playing so she can give him shit)
You and Sydney FCFavourite SFC player?
Karol Kisel, Stevie Corica and Simon Colosimo
Currently?
None of them because there all a bunch of fucking hacks, well besides Brosque and Bruno, but take them out of the team there fucked.
Greatest SFC game?
The Valentine’s Day game, just fucking awesome, incredible game and atmosphere. The tifo, the goals, the victory supporters, the cove, the beers, it was just all immense. I remember after the Kisel goal ending up 7 or 8 rows further down then where I was standing in the cove, just fucking nuts. The Aloisi goal is still burnt into my retinas’ and remember being held up by my mate and standing defiantly… Sydney 5-4 Central Coast gets a very notable mention, as does Sydney 2-2 Urawa.
Favourite SFC memory?
The whole Grand Final experience, the whole day for that matter. Waking up at quarter past five, getting on at Mascot and listening to ‘I wanna be Adored’ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g09GzbctlA), talking to the bloke on the plane about Leeds and Sydney. Drinking right across Melbourne with my best mate starting at 11 @ the G, the pre-game pub, meeting English Johno at Melbourne Central, the march from the Hostel. The Game itself and the atmosphere inside the ground, the unbelievable Counter-Attack where I stood stunned after Bridge scored only to be then crash tackled by my best mate, the nerves of the penalty shoot-out and the tears after the game. The best experience of my life
Worst SFC memory?
Same day as the Grand Final, it was the march from the Pre-Game pub to Etihad, and I think it’s fair to say that I had been drinking from 11 and had about 6 or 7 at the Watermark. I got far too into the Tard Hate fest and chanted some things that I’m really not proud of in hindsight at passing Melbourne fans, really saying them in real genuine hate. I got stopped by Hamamoto (I think?). Hamamoto Guy “Mate stop there, can you move to the side please and wait a minute” I did so as the guy talked into his walkie talkie, English Johno tried to talk and reason with the security guys and they in short pretty much told him to fuck off. My heart and stomach sunk as I thought of the very real possibility that I could be refused entry to the Grand Final, only 15 metres away from the gates. Hamamoto Guy “Right you’ve been spotted on the security cameras for offensive language and insighting violence, we’re going to let you in but this is a warning, any more shit inside and your out”. I got away with it and took out abit of my enthusiasm and brought me back down to Earth with a thud.
Funniest SFC memory?
Wellington @ Home the other week, singing Bohemian Rhapsody in the Cove 3-1 up with five minutes to go was just bizarre and hilarious. With our lowest crowd ever and me and my best mate doing mocking ironic chants, for the Cove to break into full voice of Queen it was just such a surreal experience, especially the guitar solo.
Favourite SFC goal?
This is really hard, because we aren’t known for brilliant net busting goals and sumptuous team goals involving 20 passes. But there’s two, that stand out after some thought. Santi’s goal against Adelaide @ Adelaide Oval from 25 yards out with ridiculous spin and dip on the turn, just audacious effort and a really big away win for us that one. The other is our first goal in Asia, the little dink chip by Carney with the great volley by Corica flying into the back of the net, the technique and execution was brilliant.
The Away Game?
I’m shamed to say that the Grand Final is my only away fixture if you don’t include pre-season friendlies against Bankstown City. Really wanted to get into going to away games this year but didn’t find great incentive to do so with the way the team has been playing.
Active Support or the silent tactical analyst?
I was the silent tactician for awhile but had always wanted to become more active, the start of last season we joined the Cove and it was brilliant. The position where I stand in the back row on the left just infront of the English troop full of Spurs fans is great, love the tifo’s and singing (although only when appropriate) and this season I've made my own banner which I’m rather proud of. Although I hate Sky Blue Youth, there just dicks most of the time and a bunch of posers
UK or European Terrace Culture?
UK for the humour and the off the cuff nature of it all, but I can admire the European culture for what it brings aesthetically and it’s emphasis on Tifo’s and order especially in big games.
Favourite Chant?
“Sing When Your Whaling, You only Sing When Your Whaling, Sing When Your Whaling” vs Urawa
And the restFavourite non SFC player?
I’m going for one abit out of left field because I’m not counting Liverpool players in this, but James McFadden, just the Euro 08’ qualifying campaign he was awe inspiring in that and he scores quality goals. Even though he played for Everton I always liked him, and I don’t mind the Brummies.
Favourite other clubs?
Liverpool Football Club (I feel a lot more about Liverpool than Sydney but decided I could probably write more about Sydney)… and I don’t mind Spurs
The club you hate but secretly admire?
Melbourne Victory, for the attacking football that they produce compared to the slow and pragmatic way that Sydney have played for the past couple of seasons, and the fanbase of Melbourne. I thought I’d say Man United but then I remember there just a bunch of fucks.
Club or Country (are you from London or Liverpool)?
Club, International is only good every 2-4 years, the rest is marbles
Other hobbies/sports/interests?
I’m a budding Photographer looking to get into advertising/marketing after my course, something like Art Directon in Advertising. Cricket and League are my other main sports. Big on films, and very picky about what I see and what I like, what can I say I have taste.
Ideal woman?
Carey Mulligan, just yeah, she’s just y’know.
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/carey-mulligan-header.jpgWhere would you take lady on a first date?
Somewhere where you can talk at length and where alcohol is available, a niche bar with a good view of the ocean/beach or something on a sunny summer arvo.
If you could be anybody else for a day, who would you be?
Why not Pete Doherty, get your rocks off, play in a packed out pub, get raided by the police and then fuck Kate Moss, sounds pretty good to me
What Film/TV/Cartoon character are you most like, not who you want to be but best representation?
A mix of two characters I reckon, Scott Pilgrim from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Tom from the film (500) Days of Summer… although I wouldn't mind being like Malcolm Tucker from the Thick of It.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkJXioTetwQSydney FCWhat do you think of Alex Brosque?
He’s an integral part of the Sydney team, over the last year or so we have become very dependent upon him, even more so this year. He’s a good player which can occasionally make things happen, he’s got abit of trickery about him and got pace. I like him as a player, although I think some people over-rate him a touch, don’t think he should be in the NT tbh
This season's struggles - Vitja's fault, or the squad's? Choose one and not a cop out of 'both'
Squad, although Vitja of course has responsibility for this, but the players are to fault, there are a number of players who are playing no where near where they were last season, and it seems some are only playing for their paycheck and not caring for the shirt. Bridge, Musalik are our main hate, but even McFlynn has been pretty average although his loyalty and passion is unquestionable.
What do you think the weak links in the squad are - and who should you keep as a priority?
Midfield and Defence big time, we can’t get decent ball to our strikers who are alright, (nothing wrong with Bruno & Brosque) let alone keep the ball, and our defence has become abit of a laughing stock at times this year. People dump a lot of shit on Ryall cause he’s ex-tard but the guy will be one of the best defenders in 2 years time so stick with him. We need another experienced defender, or just a quality one to help the rest of the backline, we’ve been hurt so much by the hole left by Colosimo. I’d be happy to fuck most of the midfield off, bring back Karol!
Do you think any of Sydney's young players should have been given a run this year, particularly Jurman and Golec given your problems at the back?
Everybody says this every time our defence fucks up, although most people haven’t seen either of them play a lot. I haven’t seen any NYL so I really can’t comment on Jurman, and Golec only got a contract because he’s related to Poppa, although he’s okay. Stick with Keller but I wouldn’t be against seeing Jurman after all the good things I've heard but I don’t think these guys are going to instantly turn round the season. People talk about bringing youth into the team but there ain’t much quality, Kofi hasn’t got a football brain and Grant is an average version of Musalik. Although I will say Antonis should have been the first XI from a lot earlier, his quality was evident when he played Blackburn.
Who is your least favourite Sydney player and why?
Tough one, at the moment It’d be a tie between the two Newcastle boys Musalik and Bridge, Musalik for wanting a bigger contract and playing like shit, and Bridge for his general lazyness off the ball. Although at the moment there isn’t too many likeable players, only Cole and Keller tried to come over to the cove when we won earlier in the season, while all the others fucked off. Defiantly rubbed me and a lot of others the wrong way.
Are you happy with the direction of Sydney FC?
Yeah to an extent, well I know there trying and they’ve got good football people involved like Edwin Lugt. The football on the pitch hasn’t been great but I’m confident that next season will be a vast improvement, so it’s not worrying me too greatly. Off the park I’m worried about crowds and what the Admin can do, although probably not much without a big FFA marketing campaign. It seems we’ve sort of lost as a brand and a club for what we stand for in such a vast market. I agree with what Cockerill said on Fox FC about how we so try and be the bling club because well if one club in the league should be, it should be Sydney. We’ve got the resources so we should try to be really, might seem wanky and pretentious and everybody outside of Sydney will hate us but it would work.
Forum QuestionsQuote:doc, have you ever considered investing in a Tardis?
Can’t really afford it at this time with my Youth Allowance unfortunately, but I would be able to transcend space and time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp0vr1n25u4Yeah I’m big on FTT, although I think we could have been abit more creative and more thought out. Although it’s short, easy to remember and serves a very worthy cause. FTT BITCH!
I’d say least hateable or possibly most hatable, so probably Muscat for the hate figure that he is and of course the penalty.
Quote:Having seen some of your artwork...would you take offense to being considered an artfag by the greater community?
Ehhh, wouldn’t offend me greatly, some chicks dig the artfag thing which is alright. Although @Cofa I’m the least artfag there, but just going to Cofa makes you an artfag, as my mate Sean said “College of Faggots Australia”. Nah I’m pretty cool with that notion
Quote:Benedict Cumberbatch or Robert Downey Jr?
Matt Smith or David Tenant?
Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock for sure, never really liked the Guy Ritchie version to be honest and it annoyed me how you could still hear a hint of Downey Jr.’s American accent, although I do like Downey as an Actor. Cumberbatch was fucking ace as Sherlock, much more true to the original story, which I've always enjoyed.
David Tenant aswell, like c’mon whoelse could ever be The Doctor ever again, if somebody says Doctor Who the first image is always David Tenant, he made the role his own (like all Doctor’s do). He was exceptional, and I haven’t seen that much of the new series if I’m being honest.
Quote:What can I expect, except don't mention any particular songs?
On a scale of 1 to Sherlock, how epic is The Claw?
What did you think of Jay Z?
Well, watch the screen, what it does is pretty cool and had my jaw dropped the first time it happened just before Vertigo.
Have I missed some sort of pop cultural event or something, or am I the only one that doesn’t know what The Claw is?... apologies for not being able to answer that one.
Jay Z was okay, not my music at all, I didn’t know whether to be furious or pleased when he sampled Radiohead’s “Everything In The Right Place”, it was like OH THAT’S RADIOHEAD, HOW FUCKING DARE HE DO THAT.
Quote:Do you agree that Bono is a hypocritical fucking wanker? Especially lugging a massive stage that costs millions of dollars to move around the globe while preaching about world hunger to his audiences?
Well, tough question, we all know he is a wanker, and this has been acknowledged by his bandmates, but I think the line between U2 and Bono is blurred here, Bono may well be a humanitarian who does tend to lecture on this issue, but there are another 3 guys in the band too. Could be considered hypocritical with the cost, although this isn’t there/his money but the touring company and U2’s label. By doing what he does I think it’s good and well meaning but maybe misguided, although do remember he’s a lead singer first, then a humanitarian. It does come across as hypocritical, but fuck it, I’m annoyed that Radiohead hasn’t toured here in 2003 because of the ‘carbon footprint’ it would cause by bringing all there shit down to Australia, sometimes principals can be bent to an extent for the greater good.
Quote:What do you think Australia's foreign policy should be in relation to North Korea?
Well, hmmm it doesn’t really directly affect us, although it does affect our relations with China. North Korea are a volatile state with a paranoid leadership, until there is real possibility of action by North Korea and not pussy footing around in the Yellow Sea I don’t see any real need to change things. There won’t be any real action, well atleast any sort of “war” or “invasion” because of the thousands of land mines on the border of North and South Korea and American presence in the South, and if this we’re to happen China would be abit pissed off about being put in such a precarious situation. In other words, we’re doing the right things at the moment, leave them in there corner and just make sure there’s a big enough deterrent to stop them trying anything and try to win China around to our way of thinking although ultimately fruitless.
Quote:How much wood would a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck had to bribe FIFA prior to said chucking of wood.
A fucking shitload and it still wouldn’t be enough if your up against THIS GUY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJQTQR_19FYQuote:What are you a doctor of?
Of Doctor’s… It’s like Kings among Men but you have do 7 years of University to get to this stage of being that good at being a Doctor
Quote:Frenzal Rhomb guitarist or JJJ presenter?
JJJ presenter for sure, although I’d say I’m a lot more like Robbie Buck than Lindsay, although Lindsay is pretty awesome.
Quote:Favourite ever concert?
Hmmmmm tough one, my memory is always blurred of gigs (and I tend to forget, I should really write a list down of the gigs I've been too) but I’ll go for two, The Pixies at the Horden where pretty good this year, really enjoyed it and the atmosphere was good, played everything I like and then some more, and I saw a wiggle there. The other was The Church @ the factory in Marrickville late last year maybe, I've seen them twice at the factory but the second time they were just incredible, I went with Sean and he’s been seeing them since the earlier 90’s and he was blown away and thought it was the best church gig that he’s ever been too. Got tixs for them at the Opera House in march.