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Hinchas y Jugadores - Cádiz with Andrew (19th May, 2017)

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A bit about yourself and your background

My name is Andrew and I'm a school teacher from County Durham, England. I have a wife and two children.

How long have you been a fan of Cádiz and what made you support them in the first place?

I have supported Cádiz for 11 years. I decided to follow CF Cádiz because my wife and my children are from El Salvador and perhaps Cádiz' most famous player and certainly El Salvador's most celebrated, is Jorge Mágico González. I attended my first game at the Estadio Ramón de Carranza in 2006 and I was taken aback by the amazing atmosphere in the stadium and the friendly camaraderie of the supporters.

Given the transfer windows and the squad that was assembled at the start of the season, is Cádiz where you want it to be?

We're presently 5th so we're not too far off the promotion places but in our last three games we have been dropping points with draws when we perhaps should have won.

Of the signings made this season, which one worked out the best/had the most impact and why?

One - Alfredo Ortuño. He has been scoring some vital goals for us.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Cádiz this season? Any standout players?

Our strengths - Ortuño and his impressive scoring record. Our goal difference puts us in a strong position.

Our weaknesses - sometimes not finishing teams off. We've had a few draws recently in games which we might have won.

List some things you appreciate and some things you can’t stand about the club management. Rant away :)

I know that our Brigadas Amarillas recently undertook a silent protest because of strict stewarding at the Ramón de Carranza. I think the club needs to work harder to rebuild relations with the club's supporters and ultra groups and appreciate the effort they put in to motivate the team and make the atmosphere what it is.

What has the mood among the fans been during the campaign? Do you generally agree/disagree with them?

I think there is a mixed mood at the moment - until recently we seemed to have had strong aspirations towards promotion but following three 1-1 draws we have lost a bit of momentum.

Are there any talented youngsters at the club that you expect to have a big future?

Israfilov and Álvaro García seem to be doing well for us this season.

If you could make one realistic signing for Cádiz this summer who would it be?

Sergio Araujo (from Las Palmas - on loan to them from Boca Juniors) would be nice to partner Ortuño in attack but it's probably not a realistic signing

Finally, predicted finish for Cádiz?

We can't catch up with Levante or Girona but third place is within reach so I'd go with 3rd. We need a bit more consistency to get there though! Ese Cadi Oe!

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