“I have always liked Roy Keane. He’s straightforward and brutal.”
Kristof Terreur is a sports’ journalist for Belgium’s leading newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws.
He’s been talking to JOE about the eagerly anticipated clash of Ireland and Belgium in Bordeaux on Saturday.
(Pic via: twitter.com)
JOE: Who’s going win our game and why?
I think Belgium. Purely because we have more individual qualities.
JOE: Who are Belgian fans/pundits talking about on the Ireland team?
There hasn’t been that much talk of Ireland (until this week).
Only Jan Vertonghen said some things about the Irish – that they are aware of them and the danger of Shane Long.
Most of Ireland’s players are quite unknown to the Belgians too.
Jan Vertonghen: "Shane Long is one of the best strikers in the Premier League." #saintsfc #bel #ire #euro2016 #thfc pic.twitter.com/KLuw9svTSB
— Kristof Terreur (@kristofterreur) June 17, 2016
JOE: What do you think about Roy Keane/Martin O’Neill? How would you describe them?
I don’t know a lot about Martin O’Neill, but he has an interesting background and has a good reputation.
I have always liked Roy Keane. As a player, as a pundit. He’s straightforward and brutal. He gives colour to football.
JOE: What do you know about the Irish fans?
Not a lot, but I’ve seen some great clips on YouTube. I expect them to steal the atmosphere show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmiKKVMrwJ8
JOE: Do you think Ireland/Belgium will get out of the group?
I think it will be difficult, but it will be a close contest, even with Belgium.
There are four different teams, all with their different style of play.
JOE: Can either of us win the Euros outright?
No. Reaching the Semi-finals would be a success for Belgium too.
We don’t dream about it yet as we have our weaknesses too.
JOE: For Irish fans at the Euros – what’s the perfect way to strike up conversation with friendly Belgians in Bordeaux this weekend?!
Conversations about beer will always work!
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