With real news about Leeds United thin on the ground, the club are doing everything they can to help keep fans engaged and entertained as the sensible amongst us stay at home and do our bit to help the NHS – and this week we were treated to an interview with Ezgjan Alioski.
For those who prefer text – some of the questions and answers are repeated on the Official Site (although the video is subtitled).
With fans already knowing the Macedonian international was as mad a a box of frogs, his 15 minute interview won’t do anything to change that attitude as in amongst some sensible answers – how he’s coping with lockdown, who he supported as a kid and his favourite game and goal whilst at Leeds – there were definitely a few answers where he seemed to let his proverbial hair down and have some fun.
Favourite Peppa Pig character?
George and Peppa
How much do you enjoy shaking tunnels?
“I like it because you make all the security staff nervous and angry when we play away. When I see my teammates like it, then it’s good, and when they don’t like it, I don’t need to do it. I started doing it last year and because we won, I think that I need to keep doing it.”
How do you think your teammates would describe you?
“They’d probably say I’m crazy, but they’re wrong, I’m a lovely guy. I have a big heart, I always smile, of course I’m a little crazy, but this you need to be in the good moments.”
What did Pontus say last season that annoyed you so much?
“He loved me (laughs). No, he didn’t actually say anything. He hit me on the back, and it made me angry. It happened in the moment, and no one understood why.”
What was the “Keeeeviiiinnnnn” video all about?
“Yeah, I was in the whirlpool after training. I had watched Home Along, and I heard it in the film, when the mum shouted “Kevin!”. When I saw Kalvin, I couldn’t stop saying it.”
What’s it like to play under Marcelo?
“I want to say thank you to Leeds for bringing him here and to god that he’s here. You learn a lot from him, not only as a footballer, but also as a person. He’s helped turn me into a better player, and I have a big respect for him. I wish for him and the team, because of what he has done with us, that the hard work pays off, and that he can show to everyone that he’s one of the best coaches in the world.”
He may have complications with the offside law on occasions, but few can doubt his attitude and commitment – he’s definitely a firm favourite for many at Elland Road with his antics.
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