"In my 16th year as a professional," Bucheon Gu Ja-yong said, "I still cheer for Suwon…"After retirement, my career path is an administrator."
"In my 16th year as a professional," Bucheon Gu Ja-yong said, "I still cheer for Suwon…"After retirement, my career path is an administrator."
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Bucheon FC1995 Koo Ja-yong (33) depicts the life of a 'football administrator' after retiring from active duty.
Bucheon had a 1-1 draw with Suwon Samsung in an away game in the seventh round of the K League 1 2025 at Bucheon Stadium on Sunday. Bucheon allowed Seraphim to lose a point in the second minute of the second half, but its manager Lee Young-min's mercenary skills hit the mark and Montagno scored the equalizer in the 27th minute of the second half to secure one point. The match was marked by Bucheon's strong teamwork.
Notably, Gu Ja-yong contributed the most to the stable defense. Gu Ja-yong, whose contract with Jeonbuk Hyundai expired after the last season, wore the Bucheon uniform in February and has been playing a key role in the defense since the match against E-Land FC in Seoul (loss of 2-3) on April 30. Analysts say that as he failed to perform in pre-season training, his physical condition is not 100 percent, but he is contributing significantly to the team's coach Lee Young-min, who stresses the importance of being a veteran.
"I was excited to meet Suwon, my former team, but I think I strengthened it that much," Gu said after the match at the mixed zone. "I still had a lot of support for him. I heard some familiar songs during the match. But now I can see the red color (from Bucheon)." Gu said with a smile.
- Please tell us how you feel about the game.
There were some things I was excited about when I met my former team Suwon, but I think I strengthened it that much. It was a pity that our preparation did not come out well in the first half, but we are satisfied with the part we wanted to do until the end in the second half of the game.
What I experienced and felt after experiencing both the K-League 1 and 2 was the difference in coolness. Although the passion of the K-League 2 itself is highly valued, there are many cases in which situations such as a penalty card in a dangerous area reduces the play. If we also recognize when we need to be calm and supplement it, we will be able to play at a higher level.
- How did you feel about facing your old team Suwon in K League 2.
Cheering was amazing. I heard some familiar songs even during the game. But now I can see red more clearly (in Bucheon)." Among the players I played with in Suwon, only Yang Hyung-mo and Lee Ki-je are left. Other than that, Choi Young-joon and Lee Yu-chenko had played together in Jeonbuk. While playing in the game, I remembered a lot about the past.
- Is there any pressure to lead the team as a veteran.
This is the first time in my professional career that I have not participated in winter training for 15 years. I didn't play, but it is true that I had difficulty in improving my physical condition. However, there was one thought: "Let's not be embarrassed."
- Bucheon was often frustrated at the threshold of the promotion playoff.
What I felt while experiencing the K League 2 in Bucheon is that our players are good and able to compete enough. Hermes fans cheer for us passionately every game, and you can only feel that feeling on the ground. I'm always cheering for the fans and I just want to repay them with the result of promotion this season. 바카라사이트
- I'm already in my mid-30s. I think it's time to think about my second life.
I'm constantly thinking about it, but I don't think I'll do anything else outside of soccer. For now, I'm thinking about the administration and thinking about how to direct it.