Turkish fans are always enthusiastic when a new player arrives and they get even more enthusiastic if he has success on the field. However, if a player flops/has a bad game they can become extremely hostile. They are very passionate.
Here you go. Keep in mind this is a translation of a translation so it may sound bad but you get the idea 😛
Turk: Altidore has just arrived at the airport. He will now begin an interview with the press.
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Turk: What are your thoughts on playing for Bursaspor?
Altidore : I heard nothing but good things about Bursa. I am very excited to play football in this city. Bursaspor’s value is on the rise and I am happy to be a part of this team.
T: How much do you know about Bursaspor, the champions of last year?
A: I was following their Champion’s League Games. Although they did not get good scores, they played good football. This excites me because I like playing good football as well. I hope I can contribute for another championship this year.
T: You are young, what are your goals?
A; To work hard! This is great opportunity for me to be a good player by working hard. Bursa is a great team and they have many supporters. I believe this is the ideal place for me.
Awesome. I wonder if I go to Turkey if I could get a band to play when I get off of the plane. 🙂 Anyway I hope he gets plenty of playing time(which I believe he will with Miller beside him), and is coming on strong for the Gold Cup!! Forza Bursaspor???
Wow. That clip is awesome. He is in total culture shock. He is going to be in for a very interesting time. I’ve been to Istanbul and parts of Turkey, and it is truly a crazy, crazy place. Tons of fun, though. The fans are pretty crazy.
i was thinking a double-reeded oboe seeing how high he’s playing but couldn’t figure for sure. the smile on his face as he listens to the music is priceless!
Turkish girls are smoke’n hot. Altidore will enjoy being a celebrity there.
I didn’t know jozy spoke Turkish?! Haha
Turkish fans are always enthusiastic when a new player arrives and they get even more enthusiastic if he has success on the field. However, if a player flops/has a bad game they can become extremely hostile. They are very passionate.
Yeah and if you plug your ears it sounds like they’re speaking with a thick Scottish accent!
Those fans are quite enthusiastic. 🙂
That’s the most awesome thing I’ve seen all day! I’m now a Bursaspor fan!
Me too. You just showed your age. I would have the same look of fear Jozy has. It just goes to show my complete ignorance of Turkish culture.
I would think it would be a little disconcerting for a young kid from New Jersey.
Altidore was definitely saying to himself… What the F*ck!!!!
Interesting fact gleaned from google, their fan group are called “Teksas”…. Texas. Maybe a good omen for Jozy during Super Bowl week?
That interviewer sounded just like John Rooney.
lol
That’s pretty cool. I mean it still must feel good to be wanted, even in a country like Turkey.
Haters, hate. However, if Jozy turns it around, and gets some PT, then it’ll be worth it.
Clarinet and drum guy are awesome.
so then what happens with sercan yildirim? hes their best attacker.
Here you go. Keep in mind this is a translation of a translation so it may sound bad but you get the idea 😛
Turk: Altidore has just arrived at the airport. He will now begin an interview with the press.
CUT TO:
Turk: What are your thoughts on playing for Bursaspor?
Altidore : I heard nothing but good things about Bursa. I am very excited to play football in this city. Bursaspor’s value is on the rise and I am happy to be a part of this team.
T: How much do you know about Bursaspor, the champions of last year?
A: I was following their Champion’s League Games. Although they did not get good scores, they played good football. This excites me because I like playing good football as well. I hope I can contribute for another championship this year.
T: You are young, what are your goals?
A; To work hard! This is great opportunity for me to be a good player by working hard. Bursa is a great team and they have many supporters. I believe this is the ideal place for me.
Jozy will be starting in front with Miller so no need to hurt Miller or Jozy to get playing time
Jozy Altidore will be paired up with Kenny Miller up front
This reminds of Freddy’s welcome, another sign Jozy career is paralleling freddy’s career,lol.
At least that dude wasn’t playing the skin flute. (first mission Jozy…hit Kenny Miller over the head with that drum. Then you can start)
Whenever I think of Turkey I think of the movie Mid-Night Express. I hope Jozy plays well because Turkish revenge could put him on the DL for a while.
thats really funny. He looks super uncomfortable
I was going to say that….
Let’s hope this works out better.
Fantastic. Should be an amazing experience for Jozy.
this man has the ultimate sense of humor
Ha, that’s awesome.
I’m having flashbacks of Freddy Adu’s welcome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI7mX5hL6T8
Is that his mom? He is only 20.
Bursaspor’s in Fremont?
Awesome. I wonder if I go to Turkey if I could get a band to play when I get off of the plane. 🙂 Anyway I hope he gets plenty of playing time(which I believe he will with Miller beside him), and is coming on strong for the Gold Cup!! Forza Bursaspor???
Now THAT’s the kind of welcome I want when I come back to Newark from Columbus… At least Jozy’s acting like he’s having fun.
Wow. That clip is awesome. He is in total culture shock. He is going to be in for a very interesting time. I’ve been to Istanbul and parts of Turkey, and it is truly a crazy, crazy place. Tons of fun, though. The fans are pretty crazy.
Also, that clarinet player is the bomb.
I have no idea what was said, but Altidore received a clarinet-and-drum reception, which is the Turkish way of saying “You’re a big deal.”
Wow. Screw La Liga and the EPL. Altidore has everything right there!
i was thinking a double-reeded oboe seeing how high he’s playing but couldn’t figure for sure. the smile on his face as he listens to the music is priceless!
Deer in headlights? Jozy looks like stifler in American Wedding…”wtf is going on”
Wow i need to go to Turkey NOW.
New life goal: have someone follow me around at all times playing Turkish clarinet music.
He doesn’t seem terribly enthusiastic, but at least the fans were. It’s a good opportunity for access to Champions League play if he sticks.
Clarinet, really?
That crazy music reminded me of the looney tunes ‘thats all folks!’ wrap music.
They should pick up Agudelo on loan. didn’t anyone let Turkey know that they are the future of Bursaspor… i mean USMNT
Altidore akbar!
And the hate begins…
Treated like a triumphant price returning from battle
There’s a few English speakers on the team. Notably, Kenny Miller, who he might partner with up front. He was teammates with Mo Edu at Rangers.
My Turkish is a little rusty……
will he even play? maybe he’ll have less competition but still not better than the forwards they already have.
If you squint it looks like he’s wearing a Celtic jersey.
Hail the conquering hero…Altidore?
He’s going to have to learn how to get down with those fans.
I totally understood that interview.
So……who can translate?