HAHA! Just kidding. I'm talking about this guy of course:
So, how did it all begin? The Stuey love? The combining of womanly forces in their appreciation for all things crickettey? Read on to find out as Jay Geeganage and I take a walk through the past 5 years of Broadette-dom in Q&A form...
Suz asks Jay: Remember the myspace days? Is the myspace Broad page still around?
Jay replies to Suz: haha of course I do. The good times! That's where we initially got in contact too eh? Yes, the myspace Broad page is still up and running, although I hardly update it anymore. It's all about facebook and twitter these days.
Suz says: Brilliant news that the myspace site is still active! Can you give us a link please? For anyone who wants to pay a visit to see where the Broady love all began for the Broadettes. Or, if you were a Broadette way back then you can stop by for a bit of nostalgia! Those were the days eh, Jay? So glad I met you way back then through the hotness of one great cricketing chap.
Okay, next question. Do you remember that ATA Q&A with Stuart Broad where I burned my pizza just so I didn't miss a question?! Did Stuey answer any of your questions, if you recall? That was well fun, from what I remember.
Jay says: Here's the link to the Broadettes Myspace if anyone wants to pay a visit: http://www.myspace.com/stuartbroadofficialfans
Oh yes.. I do remember the ATA Q&A with Broady and you burning the pizza because of the excitement! Had to get up at 4:30am just so I didn't miss the live Q&A session! Haha! And yes he did answer one of my questions - which was about something Micheal Vaughan had said about him. Don't remember the question though, sorry. It was how I initially got in contact with Broady; something I won't forget. The Broadettes who joined the Q&A that day are good friends now, which is brilliant!
Suz: Thanks for the link! I didn't know you got up at 4:30 in the morning! Now that's dedication. What fond memories. Anyway, my next question progresses from way back then. When did you start up the Stuart Broad facebook group? And how many admins were a part of this endeavour?
Jay: We started the Stuart Broad Facebook group back in 2008. We had four admins: Clare, Hamshany, Ameera and I, who are still a part of The Broadettes. We got to know each other through other FB Broad groups people had running at that time and realizing we shared the same interests and wanted to promote Stuart, we started the group. We vowed to keep the group going, updating members on the latest news regarding Broad and the England team. So far we have succeeded and we have gained so many members over the years. The support has been amazing!
Suz: How lovely. I know Stuart has an official facebook of his own for fans now. Does the Broadettes facebook still get new followers though? I presume there must be as everyone loves the Broadettes!
So, on from facebook came twitter next! I remember you asking me what the name of the new twitter account should be. I think it was a toss up between BroadyFans08 and Broadettes08 and you went with TheBroadettes8, which totally rocks! What was it like when you realised TheBroadettes8 twitter was being followed by the big guy himself?!
Jay: Amazing! It was the best feeling ever when Stuart followed us! Knowing that the big guy himself was following made us realize we're supporting the right guy. He loves interacting with his fans which shows that he keeps his feet firmly on the ground and is very much normal despite the fame and recognition that comes with being one of the best bowlers in the world at the moment. So it was brilliant knowing that he's making an effort to keep in touch with his fans.
And yeah we still get new followers. Probably because people can express their love for Stuart and how much they appreciate him on there knowing many fans out there would agree with them. It's also one of the best places to get in touch with Broad fans all over the world. Even though Stuart's got an official fan page himself, fans can only comment on pictures and links they put up. In our group, fans can leave wall posts. So posts regarding Broady's appearances on tv shows etc can also be shown.
Suz: So true what you said about The Broadettes facebook group. Fans can connect better on there than they can on his official page. Not saying him having an official page on FB is bad, or anything! lol. It's fab! It's great that he interacts with his fans online a bit.
Talking of which, HOW BLOODY INSANELY PLEASED WERE YOU WHEN YOU SAW THAT STUART WAS FOLLOWING YOUR OWN PERSONAL TWITTER ACCOUNT?!
Jay: I was so much in shock, I couldn't believe my eyes. I kept staring at it for like 5 mins straight, refreshed the page over and over thinking it'll disappear every time I did so but it didn't, haha. He's been amazing over the years. Really sweet to us. So when he started following me, I wasn't surprised of how nice he's being. It was extra special because he started following me without me asking him to do so. I was and still am very happy.
Suz: You deserve it, Jay! You've been his number 1 supporter for years. A long time without actually seeing him in person, so what was it like when you actually did see him play live, was it last Sunday?
Jay: Thank you. That's nice of you to say so. Yeah, I got to see him on May 20th after 5 long years! It was brilliant! I just couldn't believe it. And the fact that he performed so well on that day was the icing on the cake for me. He's a talented lad. A legend in the making in my opinion. Getting to witness the historic moment when he completed the Lord's Test Treble and became the first cricketer to do so after Sir Ian Botham, was amazing! He's going to break many more records in the future. I am certain of it!
Suz: Your confidence in his talent is catching! That's what I love about the Broadettes, it's the spirit of the game, the thrill of supporting the players!
Now that we have The Broadettes blog it's a new venture into supporting this legend in the making. It's so great how all the Broadettes and Stuart Broad fans have come together around the world for their love of the dude himself and cricket!
Thanks so much for participating in this interview with me, Jay. It's been fun reliving The Broadettes progression over the years. And hopefully there will be more to come! You'll be attending Broad's charity game in a few months time, right?
Jay: Yes, I am attending the 6-a-side charity cricket tournament this year held by The Broad Appeal. Liz and Robyn (two of the Broadettes) are also attending. We think it is brilliant that Stuart and his family have put so much effort into raising awareness of MND and raising funds to find a cure for this horrible disease. If anyone would like to know more about The Broad Appeal they can visit the following site: http://www.thebroadappeal.org/
We have to support our boys through thick and thin. We've got to have faith in them. We have an incredible amount of faith in Stuart and so far he has not let us down, and nor will he in the future.
The response to The Broadettes blog has been incredible and it's all thanks to you, Suz! Thank you for starting it up and helping us manage it.
Thank you for asking me to do this Q&A for your blog, Suz. It's been fun reliving all those fond memories over the last 5 years. Cheers! x
Suz: Thank YOU for answering all my questions, Jay! And thank you Broadettes and Broad fans around the world for contributing your support of cricket and Stuart Broad on all the Broadettes social sites!
Lastly, what would a blog post be without a lolcats?
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| Now THAT is an appeal ;) |
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