Captain Wang Qiuming is the second oldest of the Golden Gate Tigers, according to reporter Lu Mee.After representing Tianjin at the National Games in 2013, the 20-year-old was promoted to the first team by then head coach Guimarães. Now he is still in the team and apart from him, there is only Bai Yuefeng. He left for four years, from 2018 to 2021, and now that he's back, Wang Qiuming is more mature.
◆Soccer: How do you feel about the training results when the Zim Tigers won the first game after the break and you scored?
Wang Qiuming: Targeted technical and tactical training with high intensity, mainly centered around the Cheung Kong style of play.
◆ Beric broke his goal drought, we all know he was under a lot of pressure before, did everyone feel happy that he was able to score, how do you help him?
He's got some ability, but in the last game he didn't play very well and probably needed a goal. In private, he is also a very nice person. When he was in Guangzhou, he invited us to have dinner together. In fact, everyone wants to help him score and pierce the windowpane. When he scored, everyone was happy for him.
◆ This team, from the beginning to the middle of the season, has been adjusting, how do you think the overall state and cooperation is now?
The league is long. As the league progresses, everyone becomes more and more in tune. In the meantime, there will be a lot of new problems, but we've been on the right path and it's easy to fix.
◆ This is your first season back in Tianjin, what changes do you see when you come back again?
Mentally, I feel like I'm more mature than I used to be because of more experience, and in the last couple of years, being out there and playing more tournaments, I'm more experienced than I used to be.
◆ I've heard about the process and the opportunity to come back before, the story of mentoring you on the highway, but what really brought you back, or what moved you the most?
First of all, Yu can always talk to me about it, his heart is especially excited; the second is the feeling for Tianjin, the hometown feeling, every kid in Tianjin, wants to play for Tianjin team, it's a natural sense of belonging.
◆ Do you feel like you're at your most mature as a pro?
Technically and mentally, it's true that I'm more mature than ever before, and at the same time, I'm trying to get better every day.
◆ Did you ever think when you first came back that you would be a captain? How to communicate with you when you take on that status identity?
It really didn't at that time, I was a Tianjin player, and I was given this, and I hope I can take the responsibility and the pressure.
◆ How does it feel to wear the Tianjin jersey again and also wear the captain's armband, in terms of mentality and responsibility?
There's a heavier burden on his shoulders then not wanting to disappoint the coaches, the team and the fans.
◆Football: Do you remember when you first joined the first team? Tianjin's youth training is full of excellent local players, under what circumstances did you stand out at that time?
WANG Qiu Ming: When we were selected for the first team, we had just finished the 2013 National Games, and then a couple of us went to the first team together. At that time, maybe in the country, we were relatively high at 93. A lot of the squad were very good. At the time, everyone had different options. Some chose to go abroad. I didn't have that opportunity, but I could be selected by the first team, which was very, very good for me.
◆ I remember you didn't have much of a chance in consecutive seasons. What was your mindset at that time?
When they first started on the first team, the big brothers on the team were very capable. Then they wanted to train hard every day, keep a good mindset, learn from the big brothers, and wait for opportunities. Maybe the previous choice was passive, but this time going back to Tianjin is my active choice.
You've been a regular on national brands since you were a kid, being selected for the National Youth, National Youth and helping the ladder win the championship twice. Everyone says you're a technical midfielder, where do your soccer "genes" come from?
Maybe when I was a kid, I met a very good coach in the ladder, the guidance of Wang Jun Wang. He brought a lot of different things to our team. I probably belong to the kind of players who are lucky. In fact, my talent is not particularly good. I work hard every day and give more than others.
◆ In my impression, most of the local players in Tianjin will stay in Tianjin to play soccer for a long time. Do you plan to do so?
Yes, it's true, but there's a lot of uncertainty in professional soccer, and they are now very cherished and grateful to be able to wear the Tianjin robes again this year.
◆ Playing for the Riverhounds, what kind of presence did that experience have on your career?
In my opinion, this could be a very important part of my career. It has been a very good experience for me, both in soccer and in other areas. During this time, I have made very good teammates, especially in the last two years, and we have been together like brothers. I have also improved and progressed in soccer.
◆ This year you are 29 years old, 28 years old, you are selected for the national football team, will you feel that you are a late bloomer?
Being selected for the national team is the dream of every professional player. Late Sung, not to mention, maybe for himself, being selected for the national team is just a reward, or rather, a kind of recognition.
◆ When you used to play for Tianjin, the team was on the verge of the relegation circle most of the time. This time when you came back, did you ever think of helping the Tianjin Tigers to establish a new image?
Tianjin has a deep soccer heritage and soccer culture. I hope to help the team, bring joy to the fans and add color to Tianjin.
◆Football: Has the living situation changed since you returned to Tianjin? It should be easier to take care of your family.
Wang Qiuming: Yes, you can give more companionship and care to your family so that you can better devote yourself to training and competitions. Sometimes, at the end of a training session or a race, you can't wait to wash your face and go home.
◆ You should also keep an eye on Tianjin's game and form when you play elsewhere. Are you impressed?
I almost follow Tianjin's matches. What impressed me the most was probably when the Tianjin Tigers were relegated last year, which I thought was really not easy because we all knew it was hard to get relegated at that time.
◆ In August, Bai Yuefeng became the player with the most appearances in the team's history. Are you still young? Have you ever wanted to set the team's all-time record?
Brother White is a role model for the team. Everyone respects him very much, but I'm afraid it's hard to break his record. Of course, I hope I can stay as good as him and help the team, even at this late stage of my career.
◆ Did you gain some experience and lessons from him?
During regular training, he would teach us experience. When he played soccer, he often turned things around in difficult situations. His mental attributes can also infect me
◆ So far, Yu's guidance is the flag of Tianjin soccer. In recent years, there are not many Tianjin players. Have you ever thought of taking over this flag?
The fact that Tianjin does not have many players is a result of the continuous development of professional soccer. As a matter of fact, I think local and other local domestic players, including foreigners, will contribute to our team. We are a team. The fact that the flag is in everyone's hands depends on everyone in our club.
◆The Jinmen Tigers have been playing differently this season, especially the local players, very well, how do you play the role of captain?
I think the strength of our team, probably a label, very united, cohesive, usually training games, there is very good communication, between players, encounter difficulties, we will encourage each other, and then face together.
◆ After resuming home and away games in the second phase, the team had no real home games. Many of your favorite fans couldn't see you play soccer on the field. Are you looking forward to return to Tianjin to play home games? Tianjin fans always like you and support you, what would you like to say?
We all look forward to returning to our own home in the near future. Thanks to the fans, or thanks to their support and encouragement, even criticism, to us, all we can do is to train hard, play well, try to get good results, come back home, and give the fans the best Jinmen Tiger.
