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Japanese based midfielder Silvio Spann now back with his club Yokohama FC spoke with Flex from the Soca Warriors Online about his experience at the just concluded 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Spann who made his first appearance in the Gold Cup also his debut under new coach Leo Beenhakker said “the experience in the Gold Cup for me was a good one, especially under my new head coach Mr. Leo Beenhakker. This was my first Gold Cup and I'm sure I would see more by the grace of God.
Spann also fancied his chances of being re-called to the Warriors team and stated he’s going to do his best to stay fit and get prepared. “I see myself being recalled, but in the mean time I will be preparing myself both mentally and physically whether I'm selected or not.
Not shying from T&T’s performance at the Gold Cup, Spann touched on certain things. “I think overall we were giving a little too much space for our opponents to exploit, especially Colombia. Our team seemed as if they were some tiredness. Given the fact that some players were just coming off of vacation and so on. We also learnt that, at this level a simple mistake could almost be the deciding factor in a game, resulting in a goal. I could also recall the coach saying that we will need to give a little extra, and it's true. Because, sometimes both teams are on the same level and it will take something extra from deep down to come out on top. But I guess we didn't have it in this particular tournament, but hopefully we will have it in the next World Cup Qualifier against the United States. And who's ever on the pitch wearing the red, white and black on that day. It will have to be blood, sweat and tears.
When asked about his expectations of T&T going through to the next round of the Gold Cup, Spann added. “Yes I was, along with many others. Cause we did it in the past. But I think God has a plan for our team. I always try to think positive, and see some things as a blessing in disguise.
Knowing that he could have jeopardized his club career because of the fact that he was away for a long period with the T&T team, Spann said. “The coach and the fans didn't like it, but they understood and compromised. I also dropped some weight while in the U.S. which the coach was concerned about and had the "physio" and they help me gain back the weight lost in the U.S. In Miami the food wasn’t that great.
What was great for Spann though was the experience training under new coach Beenhakker. "The feeling was good working under coach Leo Beenhakker, not knowing the kind of man he is, but from his C.V. making it all interesting. His training methods was hugely different from former coach Bertille St Clair and I can see myself learning a lot from him for my betterment and by extension my Countries' also.
He mentioned that he liked Marvin Andrews because of his attitude and his closeness to God “ Marvin is a very humble spiritually natured person and he has the mentality to give his best for his country at all times even when he has one eye covered from a serious head clash. Warrior mentality, this impresses me.
When asked about whether he’ll be available for the match against USA on August 17 and also knowing that coach Beenhakker did say he's trying to get the players a week before the actual game, Spann said. “I will always try to make myself available for my Country regardless of whoever objects. And a week before the game is a great idea, cause I will need some time to recover from that long flight, once I am selected. I am ah "Trini 2 de bone" !
Spann ended our conversation saying, "ok Flex, I'm off to bed now, I have training 3 times a day with a meeting late in the night, so you take care and Bless Up".

Warriors Forever.