Our Man in Slough…
With Tony Hand searching high and low for the right men to fill the import gaps at the Phoenix, it seemed like a good chance to talk to superfan, Tambo and see what he makes of the season to come.
In the podcast this week, Ben Knight talks to Jim “Tambo” Piper about the shape of the Phoenix line-up so far and finds out that he has been snooping around our new opponents’ rinks.
“The [Slough] rink is a little smaller than we are used to but it has a bar at the end of it where you can sit and watch the game!”
The excitement was palpable in his voice at this but it wasn’t all about beer.
“Talking to the fans from Slough and Guildford, they are really excited about the Phoenix joining the EPL. They are curious too… They are looking forward to seeing Tony Hand on the ice.”
Of course, it has been a little while now since the EPL fans have seen “The Great One” play in their league and it is no surprise perhaps that it is generating some excitement.
Although it’s a young Phoenix side so far,Tambo is impressed with the abilities of those signed.
“[Jaakko] is not someone who I have seen play but I have met fans over in the Finnish league who have seen him and, if course, you don’t get 200 games in that sort of league unless you can play a little!… I think Luke Boothroyd is going to be one of the best D-men in the EPL. He was tremendous in the last season and I’m sure he will be again… Adam Walker clocked-up impressive numbers in an unremarkable side when he was last in the EPL and he has improved in stature since then.”
All things considered, it looks as though we are ready for what the EPL can throw at us and the EPL are looking forward to meeting us. Will they be so friendly when the Phoenix show them how we do things at the Dome? Let’s just see.
13 July 209
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