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Counter-Strike: Interview with JAEGARN

By: Luis Mira - Published July 31, 2007 at 8:28 PM EDT - Writer Archive
Luís "MIRAA" Mira sits down with Fredrik "JAEGARN" Andersson following his departure from Begrip Gaming.


What made you, threat and Nikolaus decide not to renew the contracts with Begrip Gaming?

We had a player meeting last week and decided that we did not want to renew our contracts mostly because of money issues, and that we needed to get something from our cooperation other than just travels to be able to play on this level and be fully devoted to the game."

What kind of things are you and your team-mates looking for? Would you say Begrip Gaming wasn't stable and was lacking in their support?

We are just looking for a stable organisation that can support and be there for us 110%. We have been on every event we could attend this year, and we have always finished in the top ranks except during ESWC. So salaries and more money for bootcamps, trips and stuff that give you the edge to play more and become better are just a bonus. Vassili is devoted 110% to Begrip Gaming, so he did a god job coaching us, and I hope he will get a new team. But the Begrip sponsor side was lacking all the time.

You, threat and Nikolaus have all parted ways with Begrip Gaming. Did you make this move without knowing who will follow you and if there is interest from an organisation in your players? Are threat and Nikolaus with you at this time?

Yes, we did. At the present time we are still a team, but we will see what happens, no one is under a contract so basically they can do whatever they want.

Get and GeT_RiGhT are still under a contract with Begrip Gaming until late August. Will they join you three?

We haven't really discussed it yet, but after August there won't be any players under a contract. I have always loved playing with these guys because they are so positive and different in-game, we just have to see what happens.

What are your thoughts on the poor run made during the ESWC event? Why did Begrip Gaming fail to pass the first group stage?

We did not play for three weeks since threat and I had our holidays booked already, so basically we were not prepared. But we did pretty good at GameGune in Spain, and in all the other events this year so I am happy with our performances in 2007 so far.

Individ said NiP was interested in Get_RiGhT. What do you know about his case? Do you know if they are still interested in him?

The news haven't been spread out yet, but I do know that teams have been in contact with GeT_RiGhT, so we will see what happens.

What will happen with Begrip's spot in WCG and NGL ONE qualifier? Do you know the roster for this week's NGL ONE qualifier? Will you play under the Begrip name or have you decided not to use use that name anymore?

We will still attend the events, not a 100% sure about the roster that we should play with, though. It will be a lot of fun. Probably the same or with some extra player and we won't play under Begrip's tag.

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