Kerala Blaster - Press Conference David James/Ian Hume
Indian Super League Final ~ ISL Official 2014/12/19
Kerala Blasters FC goalkeeper-head coach David James has dubbed Saturday’s final of
the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) as perhaps the biggest game of football in India.
The Blasters will take on Atlético de Kolkata in the title clash of the tournament at the
DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai tomorrow.
David James: I think this is possibly the biggest final in Indian football. I came here
with no knowledge of the I-League and now we’re speaking about the ISL’s first final.
Expressing his determination to give it his best shot and win the grueling tournament
which has now become globally known, the former England goalkeeper said:
David James: The world’s media wants to know about it, so to think that’s it’s easy or that there is no pressure is completely wrong. It’s been three months, it’s been serious from day one, I’m a competitor and I have a team of competitors and we want to win the cup. I think we’re set for a wonderful encounter tomorrow; it’s going to be a wonderful and exciting game.
When asked about the probable team he would put out, James, who has represented the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Portsmouth in a long and illustrious career, chose not to reveal his cards.
David James: I’ve got to pick a side for tomorrow, there are a few players who are suspended or injured. We’ve been rotating the squad throughout the tournament, I know whatever team I pick tomorrow, they will do their best.
Canada’s former international striker Iain Hume, who accompanied James to the press conference, praised the Kerala fans one last time and described the final as a big event.
Ian Hume: It’s been great ever since we’ve come here, the support has been terrific, we’ve played in front of massive crowds. We’re really excited about the final, the boys are really looking forward to it, and it’s going to be a big event.
