”Being able to share this title with my family is hugeexplained the coach, happy and moved, an hour and a half after the final whistle. I wondered for a long time whether she should come or not, especially in this stadium where it's not easy, but she doesn't often have the opportunity to be present at a match. And she deserves this title. I'm only a small part of this victory, and that part is his.”
He also found himself with his daughters on the track at the King Baudouin stadium, to celebrate the first trophy of his career as senior team coach.I've only been coaching professional teams for four years. (Editor's note: he was in charge of youth teams before coming to Ostend) ; so it's not that bad to get a title in four seasons. Winning a trophy is something very important. I told the guys before the match: 'You're in the final, you deserve it'.” And Alexander Blessin, very popular with his players, too.
After failing to win the title twice, my players did very well.
He wasn't there in past seasons, but T1 knows how much the lost titles hurt: “They've felt that negative feeling twice, and it does something to you. Fighting against this feeling of defeat is not easy. We saw it at the start of the playoffs, when we struggled. It's human, you make mistakes and the pressure builds. It's very strong for the guys to win this title. We can't take away from them.” And neither to Alexander Blessin. “What am I going to do now? Maybe have a beer, but no more, because I'm not a big drinker. Then go home with my wife and fall asleep with a smile.”
