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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.