Hotseat 2: Madmax

[Madmax 9,219]

Do you support a team in the IPL? If so, which one?

Favourite Chelsea player ever and currently?

Do you know much about Brandon Fernandes and could he be as good as everyone is saying? Heard some people saying he could be the best Indian footballer ever.

No, I hate the IPL. I don't understand how people can continue to watch such a corrupt league.

Super Frank and JT.

That's difficult to say considering his age and the talk surrounding him means nothing until it translates to something on the pitch but the talk is encouraging, which is nice. Sunderland were close to taking him but then O'Neil was sacked and that died down. He does need to make a move soon, though and it needs to be to Europe.

Favourite Chelsea game that wasn't winning a Cup/League (One of mine was the 2-1 against Arsenal you spoke of)

Favourite TV show?

Has to be the 3-1 at Liverpool in 08-09 UCL. Branna double and DD.

X Files.

How is football in India? Is it popular, do you have national league, good players, the indian football is even watchable?

How do you follow european football in India?

Ancelotti or Mourinho?

Football is improving, it's getting more attention, especially in the big cities but it needs to catch on in the rural belt to give competition to cricket. We have a national league and it's about average considering we're talking about a football league in India. The players are not the best technically but most teams try to play on the grass with the ball, there is a general tendency to avoid kick and rush. The may not have the skill to pull it off all the time but that's the general idea. Whether it's watchable depends on your taste. For me it's a 5/10.

Football coverage is quite good, tbf. The English league is the most popular by far and on any weekend there'd be 5-7 games telecast live on a couple of dedicated channels so the reach is there. Besides, most big games from France, Italy, Spain and Germany are available for viewing. The Champions League is popular and enjoys a lot of attention, particularly in the metros. There are magazine shows and football round-ups for a lot of major non-European leagues as well (including Brazil ). A few big clubs have their own dedicated pubs/sports cafes in places like Mumbai and Delhi.

Carlo as a man and a personality, Mourinho as a manager.

[Barbara 15,149]

Our second hotseat will be our friend @Madmax, aka Jaimin to the older users. Ask questions starting.....now!

But first remember some basic rules:

• Don't harass other members with inappropriate questions.
• Don't insult or troll members.
• Don't expect your question to be answered, it is up to the member to answer it or not. If they feel uncomfortable answering it they have the right to not answer it.
• Be sensible and respect other users.
• Have fun!

There are already quite a few people on the list for next hotseats but don't be afraid to nominate yourself!

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No.1: Henrique

Shouldn't have the new hot seat thread be opened today?