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Wojciech Tomasz Zmijski Age : 22
When did you start playing football and why ? I started to play football in 2002 , when the Polish national team qualified for the World Cup in Korea and Japan after 16 years . I was 12 back then and this was the time I became interested in the sport in general . That was a big deal for my father and my grandfather , because they played football and I was “ anti-sport ” until 2002 .
For which team are you playing in Birk League ? I play in Hammerum Hammers , this season I am also in charge of Birk League Tournament .
Do you guys motivate each other during practices ? Of course we do , but I don ’ t think it is good idea to write down how or which words are we using .
How often do you meet ? We are trying to meet at least once a week and during the weekends .
Do you have any tips for people that might want to join the Birk League ? Don ’ t be scared and shy to sign up , there ’ s always place for new players and new teams . We are trying to make this tournament bigger and bigger with each year .
What is your favourite thing about football ? That everyone can win against everyone - so unpredictable .
How does it feel to hear cheering of supporters during a game ? We don ’ t have many supporters during the games in Birk League ( mostly because of the weather ). That ’ s why we would like to invite as many people as possible for the games . When I played in Poland though it was motivating to hear cheering , my father ( him again :) ) was the loudest fan during our games .
Do you think girls can join you guys ? Of course they can , we have a perfect example this year - No fear for beer - where we have three girls in the team .