jed
First Grade
- Messages
- 9,280
from http://www.thisischeshire.co.uk/cheshire/warrington/wolves/webchats/andrew_johns.html
I was astounded that he answered my question. I figured he'd ignore it, answer the English-based ones. Who was I to argue though ;-)
-------------------------------------------------------------
Andrew answers your questions at the Warrington Guardian
Karen Robinson, Warrington: How does the media and fan attention compare with home?
Andrew: The media is a lot less intense and definitely less intrusive over here. I think it's because football is so big over here. The fans are very similar but it can be a bit of a fish bowl.
Trudie Boothroyd, Gorse Covert: How do you feel being in Britain just in time to watch England lift the Ashes?
Andrew: Couldn't give a rats because the Ashes will only be here for 18 months. Make hay while the sun shines.
Chris, Latchford: Joey, being a idol to players all over the world. Who did you look up to earlier in your career?
Andrew: The English players I looked up to were Ellery Hanley and Jonathon Davies especially, who also played for Warrington.
Paul, Penketh: What do you think of the nightlife in Warrington??
Andrew: Went for a few cheeky drinks Saturday night. Still trying to adjust to the pints. Let's just say they hit me like a sledgehammer, can't really remember the night.
Dave, Leigh: Hi Joey, there is a great Thai restaurant in Lymm. Congratulations on your MOM performance and the passion you showed last weekend for the Wire! What is your impression of the atmosphere and facilities at Warrington? Has Nat Wood got you with any of his practical jokes yet?
Andrew: I'm watching Nathan like a hawk. Have heard about his pranks over here and in Oz. I dare say it won't be long and he'll get me. But he better watch out cos there'll be a square up.
Stecoops, Warrington: If you could play alongside any player in the world who would it be? The Siam Glaxay on Bridge Street does Thai food, recommended!
Andrew: Would love to play alongside Martin Gleeson on a permanent basis. Might have some excess baggage on the way home! Thanks for the tip, I'll try the Thai.
cameron, orford: wot do u think of Lee Briers?
Andrew: I think Lee is potentially a world calss five eight, outstanding vision, great kicking game, and great instincts. Really enjoying playing with him.
Alex Gilbertson, Penketh: What would mean more to you winning the super league with warrington or the nrl with newcastle?
Andrew: Would fulfill a dream and would give me memories and friendships which would last a lifetime.
Julie/jo, caledonia alfa romeo: Have u managed to watch any english football while here, if so did u enjoy it and who did u watch?
Andrew: I'm going to watch Liverpool v Man United on Sunday. Really excited about that. I follow the Premier League in Australia but haven't got a particular team. More support the Australia players who play over here, Kewell, Viduka etc.
Phil, Warrington: How does Paul Cullen compare to the other coaches you have worked with and does he have what it takes to take us all the way?
Andrew: Paul's very enthusiastic, he relates very well with the players. Looks like a very good manager of personalities and different players. Tactically he's first class, enjoying being coached by him. There's more brownie points form the coach.
Marie Taylor: How are you handling the food in england the take out not the same us knight supporters need you to say hi for us to the taylors in warrington we told them you were going there good luck we,re very proud of you
Andrew: Sampled fish and chips, they're top class. I do all the cooking at home, so nothing much has changed. In Australia I love Thai restaurants, haven't found one yet over here.
Emma, Padgate, Warrington: Well done for your MOM performance against Leeds. How many tattoos have you got and what do they symbolise?
Andrew: I've got five. One's my boy's name and birth date, one's my girlfriend's name on my foot, got that to get some brownie points. Got a knights tattoo on my back when we've won two premierships. The next one hopefully will be a Warrington Wolves with 05 on it.
ben davies, orford, warrington: Who do you rate as the best halfback in superleague?
Andrew: I think Sean Long, Richard Horne and Danny Maguire are all pretty even.
Natalie: What do you think about warrington fan's??
Andrew: Really passionate, extremely loud and a pleasure to play in front of.
Rick Higham, Blackpool: Hi joey what would you say if you was asked by Mr Moran to stay permanent for the Wire?
Andrew: I would love to extend my stay. Unfortunately, I have a contract to honour at Newcastle but wrapped that Simon offered me a position at this club.
Tom, Cinnamon Brow: whos the most toughest and dedicated player you have played with or against?
Andrew: My Newcastle team mate Danny Buderus and he's the Australian hooker.
Mark Lythgoe, Croydon, London: How are you settling into life in England?
Andrew: Enjoying the change. The weather hasn't been too bad. The people are very nice but I miss the beach. Other than that I love it.
Adam Picken, 42 ackers road, Warrington: Apart from the obvious Lee Briers & Nathan Wood. Is there anyone within our team who you feel stands out from the rest and has the potential of being a great player over the next coming years. im sure you can spot someone who has the something extra with all your experience?
Andrew: Martin Gleeson is possibly the best centre I've played with and I've played with some champions in Australia.
Kelvyn Gardner, Pendragon, Wicken, Northants: On Saturday you must have been very tired and not really over jetlag. Are you feeling fresher and ready for action this week?
Andrew: Not as tired or jetlagged this week. Training has been even better, so hopefully that'll show in a better performance.
Simon, Mill lane, St Heath: What did all the two finger signals mean between the players during the Leeds game?
Andrew: It was the name of the set where we had to attack to. It was impossible to yell the call out so used the hand signal.
Anita Waters, Latchford, Warrington: Hiya Andrew,
You have said that you have never heard your name chanted before like you heard on saturday. Would you say you prefer the quiet crowds from back home, or the loud, noisy, chanting crowds over here?
Andrew: Definitely the noisy ones. It inspires you to play better.
Jed, Australia: You say you'll be too old to come back when you finish with the Knights, but the Smith brothers are currently carving it up back in Oz, are you sure you wouldn't consider a return, even for a season?
Andrew: By that stage I would have had enough. I got a lot of interest outside of football, such as surfing so I still want to be fit enough to surf and play with my young family.
Sam Styles, Culcheth, Warrington: Has the standard of the English super league surprised you at all? How does it compare to playing in Australia?? Let's beat Hull!!!
Andrew: I'm surprised by how strong the comp is over here. Every bit as strong as Australia. It's a lot more open and a lot faster.
Mark, Lingley Green: Joey, Do you think we can get to the Grand Final?
Andrew: Definitely. Important that we win this Friday and have home semi finals.
chayce bambach, newcastle: mate thanks for comming around to visit my u/15's souths team before the grand final. we won it again. you boosted our confidence from it. my question is how do you reakon you will go against the big forwards over there in england and do you feel you will be targeted.
Andrew: Targeted a little bit but hopefully I will be smart enough to stay away from the big boys.
Becky, Cinnamon Brow: Why do people call you Joey? Whats the logic behind it?
Andrew: My dad gave me that nickname when I was a young boy and it's just stuck.
Snowy, Guildford: What do you think of the Pommy sheilas?
Andrew: My girlfriend's a pommy.
Ian, Southampton: Joey, when your contract with Newcastle Knights runs out, would you consider coming back to play for a full season with the Wolves, if the chance was to arise?
Andrew: No, cos I'll to too old at that stage. I'll be 34 or 35 so ready to retire.
-------------------------------------------------------------
I loved his answer to the Ashes question
I was astounded that he answered my question. I figured he'd ignore it, answer the English-based ones. Who was I to argue though ;-)
-------------------------------------------------------------
Andrew answers your questions at the Warrington Guardian
Karen Robinson, Warrington: How does the media and fan attention compare with home?
Andrew: The media is a lot less intense and definitely less intrusive over here. I think it's because football is so big over here. The fans are very similar but it can be a bit of a fish bowl.
Trudie Boothroyd, Gorse Covert: How do you feel being in Britain just in time to watch England lift the Ashes?
Andrew: Couldn't give a rats because the Ashes will only be here for 18 months. Make hay while the sun shines.
Chris, Latchford: Joey, being a idol to players all over the world. Who did you look up to earlier in your career?
Andrew: The English players I looked up to were Ellery Hanley and Jonathon Davies especially, who also played for Warrington.
Paul, Penketh: What do you think of the nightlife in Warrington??
Andrew: Went for a few cheeky drinks Saturday night. Still trying to adjust to the pints. Let's just say they hit me like a sledgehammer, can't really remember the night.
Dave, Leigh: Hi Joey, there is a great Thai restaurant in Lymm. Congratulations on your MOM performance and the passion you showed last weekend for the Wire! What is your impression of the atmosphere and facilities at Warrington? Has Nat Wood got you with any of his practical jokes yet?
Andrew: I'm watching Nathan like a hawk. Have heard about his pranks over here and in Oz. I dare say it won't be long and he'll get me. But he better watch out cos there'll be a square up.
Stecoops, Warrington: If you could play alongside any player in the world who would it be? The Siam Glaxay on Bridge Street does Thai food, recommended!
Andrew: Would love to play alongside Martin Gleeson on a permanent basis. Might have some excess baggage on the way home! Thanks for the tip, I'll try the Thai.
cameron, orford: wot do u think of Lee Briers?
Andrew: I think Lee is potentially a world calss five eight, outstanding vision, great kicking game, and great instincts. Really enjoying playing with him.
Alex Gilbertson, Penketh: What would mean more to you winning the super league with warrington or the nrl with newcastle?
Andrew: Would fulfill a dream and would give me memories and friendships which would last a lifetime.
Julie/jo, caledonia alfa romeo: Have u managed to watch any english football while here, if so did u enjoy it and who did u watch?
Andrew: I'm going to watch Liverpool v Man United on Sunday. Really excited about that. I follow the Premier League in Australia but haven't got a particular team. More support the Australia players who play over here, Kewell, Viduka etc.
Phil, Warrington: How does Paul Cullen compare to the other coaches you have worked with and does he have what it takes to take us all the way?
Andrew: Paul's very enthusiastic, he relates very well with the players. Looks like a very good manager of personalities and different players. Tactically he's first class, enjoying being coached by him. There's more brownie points form the coach.
Marie Taylor: How are you handling the food in england the take out not the same us knight supporters need you to say hi for us to the taylors in warrington we told them you were going there good luck we,re very proud of you
Andrew: Sampled fish and chips, they're top class. I do all the cooking at home, so nothing much has changed. In Australia I love Thai restaurants, haven't found one yet over here.
Emma, Padgate, Warrington: Well done for your MOM performance against Leeds. How many tattoos have you got and what do they symbolise?
Andrew: I've got five. One's my boy's name and birth date, one's my girlfriend's name on my foot, got that to get some brownie points. Got a knights tattoo on my back when we've won two premierships. The next one hopefully will be a Warrington Wolves with 05 on it.
ben davies, orford, warrington: Who do you rate as the best halfback in superleague?
Andrew: I think Sean Long, Richard Horne and Danny Maguire are all pretty even.
Natalie: What do you think about warrington fan's??
Andrew: Really passionate, extremely loud and a pleasure to play in front of.
Rick Higham, Blackpool: Hi joey what would you say if you was asked by Mr Moran to stay permanent for the Wire?
Andrew: I would love to extend my stay. Unfortunately, I have a contract to honour at Newcastle but wrapped that Simon offered me a position at this club.
Tom, Cinnamon Brow: whos the most toughest and dedicated player you have played with or against?
Andrew: My Newcastle team mate Danny Buderus and he's the Australian hooker.
Mark Lythgoe, Croydon, London: How are you settling into life in England?
Andrew: Enjoying the change. The weather hasn't been too bad. The people are very nice but I miss the beach. Other than that I love it.
Adam Picken, 42 ackers road, Warrington: Apart from the obvious Lee Briers & Nathan Wood. Is there anyone within our team who you feel stands out from the rest and has the potential of being a great player over the next coming years. im sure you can spot someone who has the something extra with all your experience?
Andrew: Martin Gleeson is possibly the best centre I've played with and I've played with some champions in Australia.
Kelvyn Gardner, Pendragon, Wicken, Northants: On Saturday you must have been very tired and not really over jetlag. Are you feeling fresher and ready for action this week?
Andrew: Not as tired or jetlagged this week. Training has been even better, so hopefully that'll show in a better performance.
Simon, Mill lane, St Heath: What did all the two finger signals mean between the players during the Leeds game?
Andrew: It was the name of the set where we had to attack to. It was impossible to yell the call out so used the hand signal.
Anita Waters, Latchford, Warrington: Hiya Andrew,
You have said that you have never heard your name chanted before like you heard on saturday. Would you say you prefer the quiet crowds from back home, or the loud, noisy, chanting crowds over here?
Andrew: Definitely the noisy ones. It inspires you to play better.
Jed, Australia: You say you'll be too old to come back when you finish with the Knights, but the Smith brothers are currently carving it up back in Oz, are you sure you wouldn't consider a return, even for a season?
Andrew: By that stage I would have had enough. I got a lot of interest outside of football, such as surfing so I still want to be fit enough to surf and play with my young family.
Sam Styles, Culcheth, Warrington: Has the standard of the English super league surprised you at all? How does it compare to playing in Australia?? Let's beat Hull!!!
Andrew: I'm surprised by how strong the comp is over here. Every bit as strong as Australia. It's a lot more open and a lot faster.
Mark, Lingley Green: Joey, Do you think we can get to the Grand Final?
Andrew: Definitely. Important that we win this Friday and have home semi finals.
chayce bambach, newcastle: mate thanks for comming around to visit my u/15's souths team before the grand final. we won it again. you boosted our confidence from it. my question is how do you reakon you will go against the big forwards over there in england and do you feel you will be targeted.
Andrew: Targeted a little bit but hopefully I will be smart enough to stay away from the big boys.
Becky, Cinnamon Brow: Why do people call you Joey? Whats the logic behind it?
Andrew: My dad gave me that nickname when I was a young boy and it's just stuck.
Snowy, Guildford: What do you think of the Pommy sheilas?
Andrew: My girlfriend's a pommy.
Ian, Southampton: Joey, when your contract with Newcastle Knights runs out, would you consider coming back to play for a full season with the Wolves, if the chance was to arise?
Andrew: No, cos I'll to too old at that stage. I'll be 34 or 35 so ready to retire.
-------------------------------------------------------------
I loved his answer to the Ashes question
