Going to the World Cup with Silvio Spann
1. What do you think are your chances of reaching the second round in the 2006 World Cup?
Our chances are as good as any other of the teams' chances. It will all depend on who wants it the most, and who is prepared mentally, physically and spiritually in a very united way, cause all things are possible.
2. What are your earliest World Cup memories as a youngster?
My earliest World Cup memories as a youngster, has already happen and is happening still.
3. Your world has obviously changed a bit over the years and particularly since we qualified. How do you manage this and all the other attention?
Well my world has changed and the world is always forever changing, nevertheless, that doesn’t mean you as an individual has to change. And this is Silvio Spann, the same grounded simple Christian brother and I am not going to let the world and its circumstances change me. As for all the other attention, the spirit within humbles me and deals with it.
4. When you got into the T&T Senior Team , in many ways you were young. Over the years, you have grown with it. What has helped you settled as a professional human being?
It starts with accepting the person and thanking God for blessing me with the talent with the willingness to want to improve as a player, having a role model and setting achievable goals.
5. Do you think you have been able to stamp yourself as a positive influence in the team?
By the grace of God Yes.
6. What are your top three T&T moments?
i) Qualifying for the World Cup.
ii) Scoring the winning goal to beat Jamaica 2-1 in Pre-Olympics.
iii) Being the only T&T under-23 player that time to get an honourable mention in a CONCACAF All-Star Team.
7. How do you think you have changed as a player over the past two seasons?
I have matured in my understanding of the game, tactically, mentally and I’m more confident. I also concentrate more on being more of a team player.
8. What’s your favourite kind of music to listen to?
I have no favourite kind. As long as the music has positive lyrics and a good beat I'm loving it man! Sometimes I’m caught listening crappy music but its not because of the lyrics at that time but the
rhythm and the beat.
9. What was the last film or DVD you looked at?
The Bernie Mac Show. I love all comedies such as Martin, My wife and kids and a lot more sitcoms.
10. What is a normal day for you in this day and age?
A normal day for me in this day and age? Hmmmm it’s going to be long.Okay, to make a long story short, When I rise I first give thanks to God Almighty for waking me up to see another day. Then I call my other half, the apple of my eyes, my best friend, the black in my eyed peas, my Queen and wife Shivonne Spann. I talk to her for most parts of the day especially if I’m in another country. I take breakfast and then go training. After training I take lunch then I sleep for max. 2 hours to really absorb the training. By the time I awake, I am on my computer sending emails to my friends and family and also exchanging instant messages. After I will eat dinner then watch a movie or something. Then I read my Bible, call my wife and pray with her over the phone, then on my own and then go to sleep.
10. Do you and if yes, how do you keep in touch with you roots
By a quick phone call, email, or visit if possible.
11. What’s the feeling inside of you now that the World Cup is getting closer and closer
Like a volcano waiting to erupt...