The Irvine Fury Promise |
Get St. Pauli on track – and off to the World Cup
The disappointment about FC St. Pauli’s terrible 0: 2 at Hansa Rostock – it was still written all over Jackson Irvine (29) three days after the game. But: The captain looks ahead.
Captain Irvine’s anger promise: get St. Pauli on course – and off to the World Cup!
The Australian in clear words about the Hansa game: “It wasn’t a good day for us, a really bad performance. Everyone was extremely disappointed after the game. You have these moments in the season.”
Irvine combatively: “It’s a test for a group, an experience. Personally, I was also angry and disappointed to act like this in such an important game, absolutely incomprehensible.
The captain, who shares the post with Leart Paqarada, cannot offer an explanation for the poor performance, but promises: “We now have to convert these emotions into positive energy for the week – and we started with that in training today. “
Will also be necessary. Because of all things, St. Pauli should get back on course against the front runner and Torfabrik Paderborn on Saturday. Irvine: It’s going to be a tough game. They often met. But I’m sure we’ll show at home that we can do better – especially against opponents like that.”
Twelve second division games are still to come until mid-November before a real challenge awaits Irvine: the World Cup in Qatar with Australia. For him it is the second World Cup after 2018.
Irvine: “It’s even more intense for me than it was four years ago, when I didn’t have such an important role. I was in the playoffs throughout qualifying. I am extremely excited and looking forward to the tournament.”
The Qatar World Cup is not without controversy among football fans because of the human rights situation. Irvine knows that too and promises: “We are aware of our role as players – and will try to bring about changes.”