How often do you train? Who is the best at football tennis? How long will Joao Luiz be injured? These were some of the many questions that were asked yesterday in the above-averagely full press room of the Hofmann Personal Stadium. FC Blau-Weiß Linz invited people to the first children’s press conference – many young Blau-Weiß fans answered the call of their favorite club.
Video: The blue and white children’s press conference to watch:
Managing director Christoph Peschek, coach Gerald Scheiblehner and players Martin Moormann and Anderson answered the questions of the curious crowd – and clearly had fun when the kids took on the role of journalists. Peschek was asked to explain to the young group what the job of a managing director actually is. “I would be interested to know that too,” said BW coach Scheiblehner with a grin. In his usual humorous way, he also took the statement by BW supporter Hannah that Blau-Weiß Linz had been in third place after four match days: “We put that right with the defeat in Klagenfurt, now we are eighth again. Blau-Weiß will probably not be third so often again, except maybe next year when we go all out.” His player Moormann chimed in: “Well, I would rather be third at the end of the season than now.”
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And of course the upcoming Linz derby was also a topic of conversation among the youngest. “Why is Blau-Weiß better than LASK?”, seven-year-old Amelie wanted to know. And unlike at a normal press conference, those present yesterday did not dare to answer the question with a typical standard phrase. “Because we are the cooler club,” said Scheiblehner. And he continued: “We may not be able to keep up in terms of sport, and LASK also has more money. But that is not always what life is about. Everyone who is with Blau-Weiß feels good. If you can choose where you go, then I would choose Blau-Weiß. But that is just my opinion.”
A young fan of the steel city club was even well informed about the change of coach of their city rivals – was that an advantage or a disadvantage for Blau-Weiß? “Not an advantage, because Markus Schopp is a top coach,” replied Scheiblehner. Nevertheless, his team had already proven that it could hold its own against nominally stronger teams. Defender Moormann said of his derby tip: “Whether it’s 1-0 or 5-4, the main thing is that we win.”
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