We interviewed William Gillingham, 14yrs, Center Back player who went on a football trip with his team to the UK and got to visit Wembly!
Full name: William
Finbar Gillingham
Age:
14
When did you first start playing
football?
Age 3 – 4 for Mel Soccer in the UK.
Who do you currently play for?
Wynton Rufers Soccer School of Excellence. Onehunga Football Club
How long have you been playing for
them?
6 Years
What is your position on the team?
Centre Back
What is one thing that you enjoy
while playing football?
Scoring Goals and winning games.
Scoring Goals and winning games.
Is it hard to juggle school and
practice and games?
Yes as sometimes they are on the same day.
What makes a great football
player?
Someone with the desire to succeed
What did you do in the UK?
We played many Premier League Academies such as Fulham FC and West Ham
United. We also visited Old Trafford,
Emirates Arena, and the Highlight; Wembley!
What was your favourite part about
your trip?
Playing and beating West Ham 1-0
Who is your favourite soccer
player?
John Terry
The next step for me would have to be to
make the under 17 All Whites squad.
We wish William all the best for a successful 2013, William is already off to Australia to compete in the Nike Cup!
