Welcome to “Down The Hatch,” a weekly mailbag to answer fan and supporter questions about FC Cincinnati … or just about anything else. This is Charlie Hatch, the club’s Digital Host and Writer.
Questions can be submitted here or on Twitter by tweeting to @charliehatch_.
Thank you for the questions and feel free to send more!
@_OneDJ20: What is the number one goal this year for the club as a whole?
My take: depends who you ask.
Overall, I think the goal is having a great first season in MLS. Can the team create memorable moments, establish an identity and make the playoffs? All three of those are solid objectives.
Oh, and maybe another Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run! :)
Tom: What is the status of Allan Cruz? He left the game against Montreal injured but I have not heard anything about his status.
On Tuesday, Yoann Damet said Cruz is still recovering from an injury and he hopes to have him back as soon as possible.
Steven: Is Yoann in the running to be the new head coach? I know it's very early days but I Would love to see him get the job. In the short period of time he's been in interim charge there certainly seems to be positivity. Plus what better way to build a positive culture within the club by promoting from within, especially at such a young age (in terms of head coach)
In interviews, Damet’s stated his simply trying to do his current job. He’s strayed away from discussing his candidacy. That said, he’s in a great position. Already acting as the coach, if we can produce results and show he’s capable of leading this club in the right direction, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t get a chance at the full-time position.
Gus: When the summer transfer window opens who do you think FCC will try to bring in? Any big names?
I’m not sure who exactly the club will sign, but I think there could be movement between incoming and outgoing players.
The summer transfer window will be interesting. Obviously, it’s an opportunity to find players for the club moving forward, but it could also be the first time the team’s head coach is able to bring in players.
With the recent coaching change, I think it’s a fresh start for some players, which means any looming transfer talk is probably a few weeks away.
Allo Poppit: If you were to have one meal before you leave this earth, what would it be?
Chicken and rice (either jerked chicken or curry). Maybe Mexican or BBQ. Beverages: water, espresso, sambuca and a gin and tonic.
Michael Scott: Game of thrones OR The Office??
The Office…but I’ve never actually watched an episode of GOT. That said, both the American and British versions of The Office are great and don’t need to be compared.
Ben: Should it be normal to pay 12 euros for breakfast in Amsterdam?
Depends. If it’s “Eggs Florentine” and espresso at Blushing on Museumplein, it’s worth every cent. If it’s “Eggs Benedict” at De Wasserette in Oude Pijp, that’s a bit pricy.
