It was a fine afternoon in Kathmandu. Former Dutch International, Regi
Blinker was ready to speak with GoalNepal.com at Soaltee Crown Plaza,
Kalimati. Regi has come to Kathmandu to address the media about the
Superstar match against Nepal on November 4.
The football legends like Zinedine Zidane, Oliver Kahn, Patrick
Kluivert, Rudd Gulit and others are expected to come to play in a
charity match in Kathmandu. The event is being organized by JPR events,
which has already organized the Bryan Adams Concert.
Let's first read who is Regi Blinker.
Reginald "Regi" Waldi Blinker (born 4 June 1969 in Paramaribo, Suriname)
is a former Dutch footballer of Surinamese extraction, who played as a
left winger.
During his career, he was also known for his dread-locked hairstyle, and
played three years in Scotland with Celtic, after notably representing
Feyenoord.
His Football career
Blinker began his career with Feyenoord Rotterdam in 1986. He stayed at
de Kuip for 10 seasons, including one on loan at FC Den Bosch, and
formed an efficient winger partnership with Gaston Taument (from
1991–95, the pair combined for 61 Eredivisie goals).
In January 1996, Blinker joined Sheffield Wednesday, scoring a brace on
his debut, a 3–2 defeat against Aston Villa, instantly becoming a crowd
favorite. At the peak of his Sheffield Wednesday career, Blinker was set
to earn a sponsorship deal with a major sunglasses manufacturer. Much
to the amusement of the British press the deal was scrapped when it was
revealed Blinker had been mistaken for Edgar Davids, a footballer
renowned for his use of eyewear. He moved to Celtic F.C. in
part-exchange for Paolo di Canio during 1997, and was coached at the
club by Feije legend Wim Jansen.
Blinker played in Scotland for three seasons, returning home in the
summer of 2000 to sign for RBC Roosendaal. The next season, he signed
for Sparta Rotterdam, where he finished his professional career in 2003.
He played for amateur team Deltasport Vlaardingen for a few more years
before officially retiring in the summer of 2006.
He also won three caps for the Dutch national team while at Feyenoord,
making his debut in 1993, and his last appearance a year later.
Regi Blinker
Excerpts from the talks:
G.N: Hi Regi, Welcome to Kathmandu. Any impression about Nepalese football before coming here?
Regi: Thanks. Well, frankly speaking, I dont know much about Nepalese
football. This is my first visit to Nepal. But, we are here to help
Nepalese football through a charity match in November.
G.N: Everybody is questioning about the coming of big players like
Zinedine Zidane and others? Can you please confirm it whether they are
coming to this Himalaya country?
Regi: Well, nothing is certain and confirmed. They are big players and
they have many commitments. But we have spoken with them and they have
agreed to come. Lets wait till last week of October. We want to surprise
Nepalese football fans!
Regi with JPR officials.
G.N: Do you have any plans for the development of Nepalese football?
Regi: Yes. We are participating in the charity match for a noble cause.
We will donate the amount to the organizations which are involved in
sports. We recently visited Yeti Himalayan Sherpa Club and we feel sad
by hearing that Nepalese clubs do not have proper training grounds. I
will do everything possible from my side to help Nepalese football.
G.N: What do you think about Asian football?
Regi: Asian football is rising. When I used to play in EPL with Sheffild
Wednesday in 1996, there were no Asian players. Now, you can see many
Asian playing with Europeans club. Asian players are disciplined and
modest.
G.N: Thank You Regi for your valuable time
Regi: Thank You to you too. I have visited GoalNepal.com for many times when I was in Holland. Keep up the good work.
Source:goalnepal
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