Christian Burgess is a very pleasant guy off the pitch, but once the match starts it’s a different story… The defender is aware of his unpopularity with the opposing fans.
With 184 matches in the Union Saint-Gilloise jersey, Christian Burgess is a well-known figure among Pro League attackers, and opposing supporters who often have him in the sights for his behavior beyond the limits.
He speaks about the situation with humor: “I have a very good relationship with the supporters of Club Brugge,” he began ironically. “And with those of theAntwerp Also. Oh, and now also with those from Genk, who are not really fans of me” he laughs in Voetbal International.
“On the pitch, I earn my living, I have to take care of my family. So you have to do everything to win,” he continued. “Of course, there are limits, I have only received one direct red card so far,” nuanced the Englishman.
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“I don’t make crazy tackles, but I try to distract the attackers’ attention by talking. We play to ruin each other’s day, but then we wish each other the best,” he continues.
Burgess also admitted that Bart Nieuwkoop Missed him: “I adored him. We were good friends. I first lived in Antwerp, and he also lived nearby, in Brasschaat. We miss Bart, he was a perfect player for us. Also because that he often scored in important moments. Of course, he came from Feyenoord, so his standards were already high. He was also a leader, definitely the type that every club is looking for.
