Post by Marco Pittori on Dec 23, 2013 15:33:23 GMT
Following the announcement that Jan-Marc Yaqinsen has been appointed as head coach for the Tellian national team, the FGGC are pleased to welcome Mr. Yaqinsen to his inaugural press conference. Joining the federation in the conference will be several members from media firms such as the Tellian Gazette, Daily Kickabout and various other regional Tellian newspaper.
Jan-Marc, welcome to Tellia. How are you feeling having been appointed manager of the Tellian national team?
JMY: "Thank you, it's an honour to take this job. Tellia is a magnificent nation with a strong footballing tradition and I hope for big things here."
Having previously managed Sanilla, do you feel that you have a point to prove having been dismissed by Cherry Trees a few seasons ago?
JMY: "Well, it's hard to say no when someone like the FGGC comes and asks you to manage a team of this stature. I don't think the Cherry Trees decision will have any impact on this role, but I do agree that I have a point to prove. My resumé speaks for itself, I've won many things at domestic level and I may have worked well with Zyxveldt [Pellegrino] in joint-control with the World Cup-winning Craitish side. But this is a different challenge and I do feel that I want to try and go and win things by myself?"
Do you think that the fact that you do not know the Tellian language may be an issue when managing the national side?
JMY: "It's an interesting point, but football is a universal language. I have managed Sanilla without knowing the language, but I guess Tellia is different. The people and the culture is different and embracing it will be a priority. It will take time to learn the language, but I'm hoping the football will do the talking. I have already spoken to both Alexis [Tereminus] and Enzo [Pellegrino] about joining my setup as part of my national staff, and their experience in Tellia will prove to be beneficial as they understand what it is like to coach here."
In the past, we've seen your teams play the 3-5-2 formation that is very common in Craitish football. Do you see this formation being adopted given the fact that the national side has a tendency to be very defensive?
JMY: "I disagree with what you think about the Tellian football team being defensive. Although this has been the norm, I have seen Tellian sides play attacking football - in 2006 I remember Paolo Ste-Laurent adopting a very direct attacking approach, while Roberto Vincenzo also played a very attacking game. I guess from Angelo Perrotta's managership, we saw a Tellia which was very good at the back with a stable defence - and he also had specific roles for several players as well as the very dynamic forward players to choose from. It's too early for me to say what I will do. Yes, I do have my own vision of football, but I will only decide on tactics when I know what is best for the team."
Angelo Perrotta commonly played with a false-nine striker up front, do you see a continuation of that?
JMY: "That was his decision and like I said, I have my own vision on the game. What I can say is that we do have a number of talented strikers as our disposal and not using them is a waste. As I said before, I will decide on my tactics when I evaluate and see what is best for the team."
There are reports that Sezer Ozker may be resigning his captaincy of the Tellia national team. What is your view on that?
JMY: "I think it is clear to me that Sezer is a very good player and I am yet to speak to him. Ideally, I would like him to stay on as captain as he is a really gifted individual and has shown excellent leadership over the last few years. However, you have to think about other possibilities in case of the worst case scenarios?"
Having previously managed Pasquale di Montezemolo, do you see him as a potential candidate to take the armband should Ozker decide to resign his captaincy?
JMY: "As I said, there are a few possibilities. But I need to speak to Sezer first and see if he will remain as Tellian captain. For now, he is still my team captain."
Speaking on behalf of Tellians, given the recent success of the national team, do you feel any pressure taking the job?
JMY: "From the past, you can see the Tellian fans have alot of heart and passion. They do love their football. Of course there is pressure - it's rare to go into any job without any pressure at all. I hope that the team can have positive displays to reward everyone for their support."
Are there any final comments that you wish to make to the Tellian public?
JMY: "I understand that I may not be the fans favourite, nor am I a Tellian managing the national side. But I want to make it clear that I am fully committed to this job and my desire to bring success here. By far, this is probably one of the best, if not the best sides I have ever managed and I want to make the most of it. This team has also got a lot to prove, and I am under the full belief that with the trust and backing of the people, success can be returned to the Tellian regions. I am pleased to be here and I look forward to the opportunities that this role will bring. Thank you."
Jan-Marc, welcome to Tellia. How are you feeling having been appointed manager of the Tellian national team?
JMY: "Thank you, it's an honour to take this job. Tellia is a magnificent nation with a strong footballing tradition and I hope for big things here."
Having previously managed Sanilla, do you feel that you have a point to prove having been dismissed by Cherry Trees a few seasons ago?
JMY: "Well, it's hard to say no when someone like the FGGC comes and asks you to manage a team of this stature. I don't think the Cherry Trees decision will have any impact on this role, but I do agree that I have a point to prove. My resumé speaks for itself, I've won many things at domestic level and I may have worked well with Zyxveldt [Pellegrino] in joint-control with the World Cup-winning Craitish side. But this is a different challenge and I do feel that I want to try and go and win things by myself?"
Do you think that the fact that you do not know the Tellian language may be an issue when managing the national side?
JMY: "It's an interesting point, but football is a universal language. I have managed Sanilla without knowing the language, but I guess Tellia is different. The people and the culture is different and embracing it will be a priority. It will take time to learn the language, but I'm hoping the football will do the talking. I have already spoken to both Alexis [Tereminus] and Enzo [Pellegrino] about joining my setup as part of my national staff, and their experience in Tellia will prove to be beneficial as they understand what it is like to coach here."
In the past, we've seen your teams play the 3-5-2 formation that is very common in Craitish football. Do you see this formation being adopted given the fact that the national side has a tendency to be very defensive?
JMY: "I disagree with what you think about the Tellian football team being defensive. Although this has been the norm, I have seen Tellian sides play attacking football - in 2006 I remember Paolo Ste-Laurent adopting a very direct attacking approach, while Roberto Vincenzo also played a very attacking game. I guess from Angelo Perrotta's managership, we saw a Tellia which was very good at the back with a stable defence - and he also had specific roles for several players as well as the very dynamic forward players to choose from. It's too early for me to say what I will do. Yes, I do have my own vision of football, but I will only decide on tactics when I know what is best for the team."
Angelo Perrotta commonly played with a false-nine striker up front, do you see a continuation of that?
JMY: "That was his decision and like I said, I have my own vision on the game. What I can say is that we do have a number of talented strikers as our disposal and not using them is a waste. As I said before, I will decide on my tactics when I evaluate and see what is best for the team."
There are reports that Sezer Ozker may be resigning his captaincy of the Tellia national team. What is your view on that?
JMY: "I think it is clear to me that Sezer is a very good player and I am yet to speak to him. Ideally, I would like him to stay on as captain as he is a really gifted individual and has shown excellent leadership over the last few years. However, you have to think about other possibilities in case of the worst case scenarios?"
Having previously managed Pasquale di Montezemolo, do you see him as a potential candidate to take the armband should Ozker decide to resign his captaincy?
JMY: "As I said, there are a few possibilities. But I need to speak to Sezer first and see if he will remain as Tellian captain. For now, he is still my team captain."
Speaking on behalf of Tellians, given the recent success of the national team, do you feel any pressure taking the job?
JMY: "From the past, you can see the Tellian fans have alot of heart and passion. They do love their football. Of course there is pressure - it's rare to go into any job without any pressure at all. I hope that the team can have positive displays to reward everyone for their support."
Are there any final comments that you wish to make to the Tellian public?
JMY: "I understand that I may not be the fans favourite, nor am I a Tellian managing the national side. But I want to make it clear that I am fully committed to this job and my desire to bring success here. By far, this is probably one of the best, if not the best sides I have ever managed and I want to make the most of it. This team has also got a lot to prove, and I am under the full belief that with the trust and backing of the people, success can be returned to the Tellian regions. I am pleased to be here and I look forward to the opportunities that this role will bring. Thank you."