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ARIDDIA'S TEAM

***** = a player who has been in the team since WC3
**** = a player who has been in the team since WC4
*** = a player who has been in the team since WC5
** = a player who has been in the team since WC6
* = a player who has been in the team since WC7

Ariddia's colours:
Home: red top with a black slash going from the left shoulder to the right hip, and the same on the back.
Shorts are entirely black. Socks are red. We have declined to have sponsors mucking up our suits.

Away: the exact reverse. Black top, red slash, red shorts, black socks.

Goalkeeper: Dark green top, with the same black slash. Pale, apple-green shorts. Black socks.


Although the team seemed to have found a solid lineup in the last Cup, a few players have left and have had to be replaced. Forward player Kim Kim is now also the team’s third goalkeeper. And Myrtille Ford is currently pregnant, expecting her second child, and thus unable to play.


GK: David al-Jibai (11)***
DEF: Jean Cerf (4)****, John Ness (13)****, Jon Quinez (16)***, Samuel Wood (17)***
MID: Ranjit Khan (7, capt)*****, Andrei Karel (15)***, Mikael Nyevich (19)***, Luc N’tula (12)**
ATT: Raphael Ford (2)****, Kim Kim (10)**

Substitutes:
GK: Quentin Grey (23)**, Kim Kim (10)**
DEF: Yves Sylvain (9)**, Wn Wahd (20)*, Wesley Davidson (1), Jean-François Cocher (21)
MID: Samuel Pasteur (8 )**, Kazushi Tomson (5), Victor Menuisier (14), Karim Li (18 )
ATT: Myn Terrell (3)***, Yte Nyussun (6)




Raphael Ford
Number: 2
Position: Forward
First joined: World Cup 4

Ford will have to play this Cup without his wife, but will team up with another forward player who has more than proved her worth, Kim Kim. Again, the forward players will be the backbone of Ariddia’s team.

Ford is in his mid thirties, his hair colour somewhere between blond and brown. His eyes are green.


Ranjit Khan
Number: 7
Position: Mid, Captain
First joined: World Cup 3

Khan, the team’s captain, has proved his proficiency in a variety of abilities, able to press forward attacks or defend. He’s grown to be a favourite with supporters through his solid good playing, seeming to be omnipresent in the pitch.

Khan's skin is brown. He's in his late thirties. He wears startling bright green eye lenses, and supporters in the stadium can often be seen wearing similar ones.


Kim Kim
Number: 10
Position: Forward
First joined: World Cup 6

Kim proved to be a highly efficient, not to mention enthusiastic forward player.

Now in her mid-twenties, this small, dark-haired, dark-eyed Oriental girl is no longer the youngest player in the team, but is still viewed by many as the energetic wonder-kid.


David al-Jibai
Number: 11
Position: Goalkeeper
First joined: World Cup 5

al-Jibai’s skill has grown over the past Cups, allowing Ariddia to better its goal differences, and is a solid asset to the team.

al-Jibai is in his early thirties, and is a rather tall, skinny man of Arab origins. He keeps his dark hair quite long, reaching down to his shoulders. His eyes are brown.

Bedistan Lions
World Cup 8 Roster

*** = on team since WC5
** = on team since WC6
* = on team since WC7

The Lineups

Starters:

Defense
18 - Richard Weiss***
19 - Laura Johnson***
22 - Mike Thomas***
27 - Mary Nelson*

Midfield
1 - Ken Sierra***
15 - Sally Myers***
26 - Phil Rivera*
32 - Claire Briscoe

Forwards
8 - Johnny Lewis***
16 - Jeff Whitehurst***

Goalkeeper
23 - Olivia Bream***

The Players

1 - Ken Sierra
Position: Midfield (starter)
Played since: WC5
Age: 31
Goals scored: 2
Matches played: 47

6 - Lisa Young
Position: Midfield (backup)
Played since: WC5
Age: 34
Goals scored: 2
Matches played: 31
Notes: Was a starter in WC5, downgraded to the bench for WC6, brought back to the starting lineup in WC7, and she now finds herself back on the bench.

8 - Johnny Lewis (team captain)
Position: Forward (starter)
Played since: WC5
Age: 34
Goals scored: 28
Matches played: 45

10 - Chuck Mitchell
Position: Goalkeeper (backup)
Played since: WC5
Age: 31
Goals allowed: 11
Matches played: 12

12 - Becky Taft
Position: Forward (backup)
Played since: WC5
Age: 31
Goals scored: 1
Matches played: 2

15 - Sally Myers
Position: Midfield (starter)
Played since: WC5
Age: 34
Matches played: 1

16 - Jeff Whitehurst
Position: Forward (starter)
Played since: WC5
Age: 36
Goals scored: 16
Matches played: 41
Notes: It was rumored that Whitehurst would retire after WC7, but he has decided to stay for one more. It remains to be seen whether his age will be a liability.

18 - Richard Weiss
Position: Defender (starter)
Played since: WC5
Age: 35
Matches played: 45

19 - Laura Johnson
Position: Defender (starter)
Played since: WC5
Age: 32
Matches played: 48

22 - Mike Thomas
Position: Defender (starter)
Played since: WC5
Age: 34
Matches played: 49

23 - Olivia Bream
Position: Goalkeeper (starter)
Played since: WC5
Age: 33
Goals allowed: 45
Matches played: 44

24 - Adam Eckerley
Position: Forward (backup)
Played since: WC6
Age: 31
Goals scored: 1
Matches played: 4

26 - Phil Rivera
Position: Midfield (starter)
Played since: WC7
Age: 29
Matches played: 1

27 - Mary Nelson
Position: Defender (starter)
Played since: WC7
Age: 26
Matches played: 0

29 - Diego Sanchez
Position: Defender (backup)
Played since: WC7
Age: 26
Matches played: 1

30 - Alan Greene
Position: Defender (backup)
Played since: WC7
Age: 27
Matches played: 1

31 - Tabitha Morgan
Position: Defender (backup)
Played since: WC7
Age: 25
Matches played: 1

32 - Claire Briscoe
Position: Midfield (starter)
BFL team: Graceville
Age: 23

33 - Terry Sargent
Position: Defender (backup)
BFL team: San Diego
Age: 25

34 - Timothy Bergen
Position: Midfield (backup)
BFL team: Carbondale
Age: 25

35 - Sonya Tibbetts
Position: Forward (backup)
BFL team: San Diego
Age: 29

36 - Luis Bean
Position: Midfield (backup)
BFL team: Graceville
Age: 22

37 - Walter Marley
Position: Midfield (backup)
BFL team: Dennis
Age: 23

What's New for WC8

Retirements:
5 - Ken Buhner
9 - Gary Bell
13 - Gene Barber (former captain)
17 - Leigh Black
28 - Carla Hill

Dropped to bench:
6 - Lisa Young

New starters:
26 - Phil Rivera (M)
27 - Mary Nelson (D)
32 - Claire Briscoe (M)

New captain:
8 - Johnny Lewis (F)

This will be made more in Depth Later:
FYI-I've never been in a WC before so cut me some slack---


Formation-- Keeper + 4-4-2

GK= Goal Keeper
LD=Left Defense
LCD= Left Center Defense
RD= Right defense
RCD= Right Center defense
DM= Defensive Midfield
RM/LM= Right Midfielder/ Left Midfielder
AM= Attacking Midfielder
RF/LF= Right Forward/ Left Forward


Roster: [more to come]
Starters
GK-- Oliver Johnston
RD-- Ivan Blakef
LD-- James Fripe
RCD-- Alex Verta
LCD-- Diego Ferarez
DM-- Isidore Wolfwood
RM-- Matt Smith
LM-- Josef Klavmann
AM-- Xander Hofmann
LF-- Keiser Vanderhoff
RF-- Jakob Chandler


Substitutes

Forwards
- Zachary Garret
- Jeffery Rezzer

Midfielders
- Forrest Curran
- Arthur Denta
- Jon Kowlas
- Dan Saunders
- Evan Dreina

Defenders
-Ricky Weis
- Vladimir Reschev
-Doug Kesler

Keeper
- Ford Prefect






---Note--- : Roster Subject to Change! Also any help WC related would be appreciated as this is my first WC

Oglethorpian World Cup Roster(s)

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Oglethorpian 1901 National Team Starting 11
Brought back from the past! (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1624481#1624481)

Coach: Marvin Jones
Formation: 3-2-5

1901 Team Kits

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Home kit to the left

Starting 11

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Player Number Age Club

Forwards
*George Silva #5 31 Arkham United
*Charles Smith #9 24 Stubford Guardians
*Walter MacKaye #12 28 Oglethorpia City FC
*Phillipe #2 22 Tripoli FC
*Clarence Fredericks #7 26 Oglethorpia City FC

Halfbacks
*Arthur Lederer #36 27 Stubford Guardians
*Raymond Clark #23 23 Arkham United

Fullbacks
*Herbert West #16 19 Arkham United
*Francis Marrion #54 26 Oglethorpia City FC
*Russell Jenson #61 32 Greenwood FC

Goalie
*Harold MacKaye #91 25 Tripoli FC

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Average Player Age: 24
Youngest Player: Herbert West
Oldest Player: Russell Jenson
Oglethorpian historians have said this is a talented team, though their preformance in the Cup is 'unpredictable.' Still, even if they fail miserably, it'll still be a sight to see a team playing a 1900s version of the game along with modern teams in the Cup.

Oglethorpian Modern World Cup Starting 11
The modern one!

Coach: Guy Picciotto
Formation: 4-2-4


Modern Team Kits

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Home kit to the left

Starting 11

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Player Number Age Club

Forwards
*Javier #19 17 Tripoli FC
*Danny Bolton #34 23 Seabrough United
*Rich Stewart #4 22 Arkham United
*Jim Thompson #3 19 Stubford Volunteers

Midfielders
*Chris Moore #7 25 Greenwood FC
*Thomas #22 18 Tripoli FC

Defenders
*Scott Finley #71 23 Arkham United
*Eric Kretz #3 20 Stubford Volunteers
*Jimmy O'Clancy #9 22 Arkham United
*Kevin Fisk #20 21 Oglethorpia City FC

Goalie
*Manuel #8 20 Tripoli FC

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Average Player Age: 20
Youngest Player: Javier
Oldest Player: Chris Moore
Fútbol analysts have cited this team's three football prodigies as it's most hopeful players: Thomas, Javier and Manuel, called the 'triumverate of Tripoli FC's success,' as they finished third in the overall Northern and Southern Oglethorpian league standings.

EDIT: Added player age-stats, added kits for both teams, fixed minor junk.

EDITED LIKE A DOZEN TIMES 8)

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The Errinundera team team uniform is white with the green tree
emblem above the heart. There are narrow brown stripes around
the collar, at the ends of the sleeves, at the hem of the shorts
and the top of the sock.s. The alternative uniform is green and
yellow.

Nicknames: longfoots; gorillas; bigfoots

WC7 players not in the squad for WC8:
moschatuma (retired)
horstrac (retired)
antarcticad (ill)
delegatensise (not selected)
firset (not selected)
rhusband (not selected)


Coach
fionar (gender: female; club: nil - full-time national coach; age: f*** off)

Captain
longipesp (f, Rodger River, 31, striker)

Vice-Captain
regnanse (m, Rodger River, 32, goalkeeper)

Deputy Vice-Captain
snapier (f, McKillops Bridge, 26, defender)

adealbata (m, Goonmirk Rocks, 30, midfielder / forward)

melanoxylona (m, McKillops Bridge, 30, midfielder / defender)

joyhilla (f, Goongerah, 28, forward)

scaroline (f, Monkeytop United, 27, defender)

sedinburgh (m, First Creek Falls, 26, goalkeeper)

brunswickr (m, First Creek Falls, 25, defender)

codith (f, Ellery Camp, 24, midfielder / defender)

sbrunswick (f, Bonang, 24, defender)

pomaderrisa (f, Fanny Moo, 23, defender)

sorais (f, Milosis, 22, forward)

nyleptha (f, Milosis, 22, forward)

sasquatchd (m, Ellery Camp, 20, defender)

balicia (f, Mount Ellery, 20, midfielder)

sflinders (f, Cobb Hill, 19, midfielder)

sgrant (f, Rooty Break, 19, midfielder)

holopetaluse (m, Sassafras Basin, 19, forward)

acmenas (m, Lilly Pilly Creek, 18, forward)

dalrympleanae (m, Goongerah, 18, midfielder)

The Grand Duchy Of Hell Bovines: Official Team

###Colours:
*Home: Black robe with dark red socks and a dark red cloak.
*Away: Dark red robe with drawings of black stars. Black cloak and black socks.
*Goalkeeper: Black T-Shirt with the drawing of an angry bovine in the back.

###Players:
*Goalkeeper:
Murk Ballmaster (1, captain). Team: Blackhooves' Fighters
*Defenders:
Milky Blackhorns (2). Team: Revolution Team
Cosmo Brownspots (5). Team: Hay Harvesters
Marcos Leche (6). Team: Milkers' District
Sebastos Cuernavaca (4). Team: Blackhhoves' Fighters
*Midfielders:
Andrés Thunderhorns (11) Team: Revolution Team
Kurmuk Longtail (10) Team: Milkers' District
Nestor Starcow (12) Team: Mootia Athletic Club
*Attackers:
Ron Goldenspot (7) Team: Blackhooves' Fighters
Gleb Spottedball (9) Team: Cowtown Club
Julius grassmoker (8 ) Team: Mootia Athletic Club

Substitutes:
*Goalkeeper:
Nurk Blackcloak (21) Team: Cowtown Club
*Defenders:
Whitey Leatheryskin (22) Team: Mootia Athletic Club
Wally Ballcow (25) Team: Bovine Defenders
Hem Fieldlord (26) Team: Milkers' District
Caligula Haymaster (24) Team: Bovine Defenders
*Midfielders:
Benny Cigarcow (32) Team: Revolution Team
Hemin Greenlover (31) Team: Hay Harvesters
Bernardo Grancampana (30) Team: Blackhooves' Fighters
*Attackers:
Ratts Boldspots (27) Team: Milkers' District
Fenny Weedlurker (29) Team: Mootia Athletic Club
Kymu Hooveskills (28 ) Team: Revolution Team

###TEAM LOGO: Logo of Hell Bovinian Football Asociation (Asociación Bovino Infernal Del Fútbol (ABIDF)):

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The Dominion of Nikea National Football Roster
* = denotes starter unless otherwise indicated, % denotes captain

Manager: Resterin Terestel
Terestel has international experience, having played in the glory days of SF Miserias when the club had broad international success. Nikea now looks to him to lead the international team to the same glory that he led SF Miserias to when he played.

*1. J. Renteritel (GK, SF Queldas)
*2. N. Istel (D, SF Queldas)
*3. R. Entel (D, SF Miserias)
*4. A. Strekiov (D, Straedias Atletiksi)
*5. M. Kerestitel (M, SF Miserias)
*6. T. Mortethel (M, Straedias Atletiksi)
*%7. K. Keresiuene (M, SF Queldas)
*8. K. Kerstel (M, SF Miserias)
*9. Y. Yaskalaitel (M, Straedias Atletiksi)
*10. J. Istertel (F, SF Queldas)
*11. K. Irisiuene (F, SF Miserias)
12. A. Sakai (M, Straedias Atletiksi)
13. K. Mersentel (M, Arieni Yukarim)
14. M. Akeritel (D, Interiu SA)
15. L. Norstel (D, Arieni Yukarim)
16. L. Neseriuene (M, SF Azuras)
21. K. Nereniel (D, Straedias Atletiksi)
22. L. Jaskertel (D, Interiu SA)
25. J. Jeresiuene (F, Interiu SA)
27. A. Nistriel (M, Losenas SF)
30. I. Kitase (F, SF Queldas)
32. K. Quertel (GK, SF Miserias)

Undressed Reserves

F. Okimatel
J. Keseteretel
S. Serenitel
A. Arkenitel
D. Feretel

Team Colours: Standard: Navy Blue shirt, fading into a crimson red which is just visible at the bottom of the shirt, usually barely seen due to the shirt being tucked in. Navy blue shorts and Navy blue socks complete the standard uniform. White lettering and numbering complete the ensemble.

If there is a kit conflict, Nikea's alternate jersey's are white with navy blue trim, with white shorts and white socks, with a single navy blue stripe circling the sock near the top. Lettering and numbers are navy blue.

Goalkeepers wear a black jersey with a solid black stripe down the sleeves, with black numbers and lettering.

Total Record in International Play: 2 wins, 1 draw, 7 losses

(Excerpt courtesy of Queldas Hikari (Queldas Star, reporter Markenin Markenel)

After a somewhat expected showing in the World Cup Seven qualifiers, the Dominion of Nikea's second dash into the international football fray comes with the return of many of the players from World Cup 7. The team is now older and a little wiser, and few changes have been made to the starting lineup.

On the bench, Resterin Terestel has returned to manage the team once again. While no longer manager for any of the club sides, he has committed himself fully to the national team and hopes to make a greater impression this time around.

Jesterin Resteritel again returns to the lineup in the goalkeeping position, as he has proven to stuff of legends in the club league, leading Queldas to a strong 2nd place finish this year. He had a rather good showing in the World Cup Seven Qualifiers, leading a strong defensive core that surprised many.

On defense, two of the three defenders from World Cup Seven have retired, but their two replacements, Nerenin Istel and Aleksi Strekiov have stepped up their play considerably, and have moved off the substitute bench to a starting spot. They look to continue Nikea's strong defensive play in the World Cup 8 Qualifying Rounds.

Kerenin Keresiuene once again leads the five man midfield squad for Nikea, who have two new faces from their last World Cup appearance, Merin Kerestitel and Kalinin Kerstel, who are young, quick, and offensive, adding a punch to the two striker system Terestel employs. The midfield is quick, agile, and can fill any holes very quickly.

Up front, I&I return once again, having grown up a bit since their last appearance. Istertel is now 24, and has more of a head on his shoulders, putting more thought into his plays, and having a very tricky left-footed strike. Irisiuene, now 23, still has his lightning speed, but also knows when to tone down the speed in favour of creating plays which have a higher probability of success.

All in all, Nikea looks to improve over its 2-1-7 performance last time. With solid defense, a quick midfield, and forwards who have a bit more experience, they look poised to certainly improve on that mark, which is the goal set forth by Manager Terestel.

this spot reserved

Home: Green with yellow trimmings, yellow shorts with green trimmings, GK:Yellow with green trimmings, green shorts with yellow trimmings

Away: Yellow with green trimmings, green shorts with yellow trimmings, GK: Green with yellow trimmings, yellow shorts with green trimmings

Giant Zucchini National Flag on left chest

Starting 11:
Goalkeeper:
1-Oog (Prehistoric F.C.)
One of our most dependable players in the squad. Has incredible reach, has the ability to cover any inch of the goal in one dive. Rarely lets in any goals. Suffers from the occasional lapse of concentration.

Defenders:
2-Aargh (Prehistoric F.C.)
A solid right back who tackles with no fear. Has a danger of getting fouled.

3-Humm (Prehistoric F.C.)
A very solid centre back who will not let anybody past him without a good challenge. Another player who has a danger of getting fouled.

4-Quk (Rentruk Rovers)
A good clearer of the ball who makes runs up the field occasionally. His tackles are not as hard as Humm's or Aargh's, but he has the ability to clear the ball very quickly to the forwards.

5-Thunk (Earl United)
A solid left back with a fierce tackle. Plays the passing game well with Krak and Gung.

Midfielders:
7-Kerrnigit (Marauding F.C.)
A quality right winger who can cross with accuracy, dribble with tight control over the ball, and shoot with a deadly curl. Our default free kick taker.

6-Poom (Marauding F.C.)
A centre midfielder with a good eye for passes. His ball control, although not as good as Kerrnigit, can still thread him past defenders. He also has an accurate shot, but it occasionally lacks power.

8-Krak (Earl United)
A centre midfielder with a good pass. Has great interplay with Gung and Thunk.

9-Gung (Earl United)
A left midfielder who makes the occasional run forward. Exhibits great passing with Krak and Thunk. His shots occasionally lack power.

Forwards:
10-Urk (Marauding F.C.) - Captain
Without doubt our best striker in the team. Has brilliant ball control and a devastating shot. However, his best weapon is his versatility. Can beat the keeper from way out, produce a breathtaking curler around the keeper, or simply dribble into the box and lob the ball over the keeper. Occasionally plagued with injury problems.

11-Phoot (Prehistoric F.C.)
A striker with good ball control and no fear of defenders. Has the ability to dribble the length of the field without losing the ball. Can also finish headers well. However, his shots occasionally lack accuracy and power.

Subs:
12-Zonk (Marauding F.C.) - Forward
A striker who has yet to prove himself. Has passion for the sport, but slightly lacking in ability. Has decent ball control, but his shots lack accuracy and power.

13-Narf (Bill United) - Midfielder
A stable midfielder. Has good passing abilities. However, slightly lacking in fitness.

14-Throck (Prehistoric F.C.) - Defender
A stable defender. Usually subbed on when a more defensive style of play is called for. Has a good tackle and a good clearance.

15-Ppakkaddumm (Wurtherington Wanderers) - Midfielder/Forward
An attack minded midfielder who can also play upfront. Has a decent shot. However, slightly lacking in ball control.

16-Machterstrassefurtermorgannachttunggutsprechenbuchlungweighetvolkshvargenshtickshnoff (Dankeschoen F.C.) - Midfielder
A midfielder with a long name. Known to be able to inject flair into a game. Fairly comfortable over the ball. However, his passes lack accuracy and his shots are weak and inaccurate. Also lacking in fitness.

Reserves:
17-Furtermachtermorgstrasluwecragnavonchelsenntungkshvaghugtihetesprishtengckshnoff (Dankeschoen F.C.) - Forward
Machterstrassefurtermorgannachttunggutsprechenbuchlungweighetvolkshvargenshtickshnoff's compatriate in Dankeschoen F.C.. Has blistering pace and an accurate shot. However, he is low on fitness and ball control, his shots lack power, and he has a dreadful first touch of the ball.

18-Faard (Westinghouse-Armature F.C.) - Defender
Has good fitness, quick pace, strong in the air, and tackles hard. However, has poor control over the ball and a horrible shot. Most importantly, his passes are usually errant, which may provide chances for the opponents.

19-Shtaan (Simoleons United) - Forward
A striker with a wicked shot. Despite its speed and power, his shots are very inaccurate, and he usually ends his season with only about 10% of his shots on target. Has good ball control and passing, but lacks stamina and pace.

20-Plaat (Marauding F.C.) - Goalkeeper
Widely seen as the successor to Oog. Is very alert and anticipates rather well. However, he is rather small and his reach is limited. Prone to committing the occassional slip-up.

21-Xcavabar (Atlantis F.C.) - Forward
Plying his trade in Europa Brittania, this forward is strong testament to the strength of Giant Zucchini. An all out charging type striker, has brilliant speed as well as a great position and finishing sense. However, may be slightly lacking in experience and fitness. His long range shots also lack power.

22-Zurk (Wonkerman Wanderers) - Defender
Lately deported back from TnUI, this defender combines defensive grit with attacking flair. A young talent who shows great promise.

Head Coach: Mr Hurr

The World Cup 8 Hooligans

The Acting Minister of Athletics, Olympics, and Alcoholic Beverages for the Borderlands of Snub Nose 38 today released the official Roster of the Snub Nose 38 International Football Side, “THE HOOLIGANS”, for World Cup 8. Players with an asterisk following their name (*) have been designated by the team manager as the starting eleven.

Home Kit - Red Shorts, Blue Jersey with Gold Crown on left breast
Away Kit - White Shorts with Red stripe on legs, White Jersey with Blue stripe on sleeves, and Gold Crown on left breast

Management
Manager - Justin Case
Offensive Coach - Peeko Von Dropov
Defensive Coach - Morris Better
Consultant - Ben Dover
Consultatn - Eileen Dover

Keepers:
Pancake(00)*
Crepe(99)

Defenders:
Tranquility(9)*
Yodel(8 )*
Hanratty(7) *
Dinky(13)
Sweetroll(24)
Pooter(15)
Schlep(20)

Midfielders:
Knuckles(10)* (Captain) (member WC7 All-Cup squad)
Neanderthal(3)*
Cromagnon(5)*
Finster(6)*
Brady(22)
Buster(1)
Nickles(17)
Bevis(18 )

Forwards:
Tank(12)*
Paddy(16)*
Malicious(11)*
Pinky(25)
Duster(14)
Yosarian(23)

AND - THE SNUB NOSE 38 HOOLIGAN CHEERLEADERS - who have once again refused to sign a statment promising to refrain from inciting, demeaning, of insulting cheers. Some of the older Cheerleaders have retired, and have been replaced. In fact, we have now have two second generation Hooligans. Now, that's something to be proud of?

Retired Since WC7
Ringding (Defender)
Twinkie (Defender)
Bullet (Midfield)
Brady (Midfiedl)
Mack (Midfield)
Frisky (Foward)
Brad (Foward)

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Bedistan's WC8 roster will be announced after the conclusion of the team's involvement in WC7, which has lasted far longer than ever before.

WC6 took much longer: 14 qualifying rounds plus 3 special qualifying rounds plus interminable delays. :wink:

True. However, here I refer to game time, not real time, and the fact that while the team was stopped in the first round previously, they got all the way to the third-place match this time. :P

Look for the Lions WC8 roster in this thread's second post! Coming within an hour.

This will be made more in Depth Later:
FYI-I've never been in a WC before so cut me some slack---
(in here keyshona had the national roster, and other info)

1. Your roster is fine - way better than those who don't bother to post one. No slack needed here.
2. World Cups are mostly RP. The hosts will set up groups for the qualifying round, and then matches. They will determine the results of each match using a tried and tinkered with formula. They will either TG them to participants, wait for RPs, and then post them - or post them, and RPs follow - that's at the hosts discretion.
3. RP - Anything that's related to the football match, the tournament, or stuff that comes up during the tournament RPs - read WC7 for stuff about evisceratomatos for example.
4. Good natured banter, teasing, etc is not only acceptable, we kind of expect it. Bad natured stuff - not here, please
5. Have fun.
6. Everyone kind of helps each other as we go.
7. The World Cup Committee (consisting of previous hosts) sets the rules, what there are of them, etc. Everyone gets to suggest, they get to vote.

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Quohog's uniform is a black and forest green horizontally stripped shirt, with black socks, shorts, and shoes. If there is a conflict with the home team's colors, Quohog goes with either all forest green, or all black. Quohog plays with four defenders, four mids, and two strikers. The midfield normally has a cen-forward and a cen-back, but if the team is ahead, they’ll switch to a mid-back R and mid-back L.

Although Quohog had a very disappointing WC7, the team has remained largely the same due to it’s continuing success out of the actual cup. It’s a great team, they just need to perform when it counts. In fact, the only non-returning player is Gorgidas Nemea who retired after the Cup like he had long been planning too. Even though the team did so poorly under his captaincy, the country was sad to see him go and he was treated to a heroes return. The rest of the team didn’t fare so well and are out to redeem themselves. We’ll do this by the players ages:

1) Kurt Adenauer (31 years, Captain, sweeper, male) Lauren Silko knew that World Cup V would be her last, so she searched out Adenauer as a worthy replacement and had him added to the team as a sub. Her decision has paid off. He’s probably the most athletically gifted member of the team, and he has also become one of the most skilled. I think that it is fair to say that he is the best player in his generation, and might go down as the best of all time in Quohog football history. The defense has become much stronger thanks to his direction, and is perhaps our greatest strength. With Brianna Laverock being the surprise decision as captain’s assistant after she blossomed in WC7, the defense is probably the best it has ever been.

2) Martine Masseret (29 years, striker-R, female) Masseret has continuously proven that her skills are formidable, and that to underestimate her is to invite defeat. Her greatest strength is an ability to read defenses. Although she has fancy footwork for when it is necessary, her speed and complete control over the ball are more often used than anything flashy.

3) Cri Sawyes (28 years, mid-cen-back, male) Sawyes and Gamble are probably more associated with each other than any other two players on the team. They play with a very similar style, and often seem to think with a single mind..

4) Andrew Gamble (28 years, mid-cen-forward, male) A great friend of Sawyes, Gamble has a playing style which is almost the same, with the only difference being that he is slightly more offensive minded. When the team is up, he goes back and plays mid-R-back with Sawyes at mid-L-back. The only thing that remains to be seen about Gamble and Sawyes is how they will play with Nemea gone. Although Maeve Laverock has shown some glimpses of brilliance, she still needs some work. So these two veterans will probably shoulder the majority of the mid-field burden.

5) Juan Mysh (27 years, def-L, male) Yet another member of this team selected by Silko who is more than he seems to be. While he would probably be classified as a solid core player, Mysh has proven to be amazingly versatile. Oftentimes, Mysh will take it up the field and play a support role. It has been debated bringing him up to play a role in the mid-field, but it was decided that Quohog couldn’t afford to lose his skills on defense.

6) Tok Timbu (26 years, def-R, male) Timbu has the height on the team, so he’s often brought up for corners. Coupled with a solid game on defense, Tok is going to be around Quohog’s football world for a long time.

7) Nallab Armant (25 years, striker-L, male) The son of legendary Quohog player Nadir Armant, Nallab has finally found his place on the team. The nation has resigned itself to a solid, rather than extraordinary player, and this has allowed Nallab to thrive without the pressure of living up to his father‘s name. We think that he will start to do much better with the new lower expectations placed on him, and will thus surprise.

8) Victor Philibert (23 years, Goalkeep, male) Thouroughly disappointed after the ignominious defeat in the group stage of WC7, Philibert has thrown himself into practice with a will. If he manages to restrain from killing himself, he will be a solid wall in the net for Quohog.

9) Brianna Laverock (22 years, Captain’s assistant, def-cen, female) Growing up in the same town that produced Claire Brannick had a strong influence on Brianna, and after Claire retired, Brainna was picked to replace her. A very skilled player who is expected to step into the gap left in the defense. Her surprising composure on the field led Silko to name her Captain’s assistant, even though she is one of the youngest players on the team.

10) Maeve Laverock (20 years, mid-R, female) The younger sister of Brianna was chosen as a long-term investment. When her sister was being reviewed for the National Team, Maeve was noticed as well and Head Coach Silko decided that she had to be drawn in. Maeve had a difficult time in the last cup, so it will be difficult to predict how she will react to pressure this time around.

11) Valerie Zaborski (18 years, mid-L, female) Valerie was the surprise in the domestic league last year, leading her team to the Championship after 10 straight losing seasons. If she manages to play as well for the national team, Quohog should be in good shape.

Head Coach Lauren Silko
Assistant Coach Claire Brannick
Goalie Victor Philibert
Sweeper Kurt Adenauer -Captain
Def. Tok Timbu R
Def. Juan Mysh L
Def. Brianna Laverock C-Captain’s Assistant
Mid. Cri Sawyes C-back
Mid. Maeve Laverock R
Mid. Valerie Zaborski L
Mid. Andrew Gamble C-forward
Striker Martine Masseret R
Striker Nallab Armant L

After finishing a very disappointing 26th in World Cup 7 while ranked number 1 in the world, the team feels that it has something to prove.

1901 & Modern Kits

1901 Team Kits

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Home kit to the left

Modern Team Kits

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Home kit to the left

TEAM ZERONIA

This is the Zeronian team's first entrance into the World Cup Series. All the players were hand picked by the Minister of Recreation and his soccer/football advisors.

Uniform Design
http://www.angelfire.com/alt/zeronia/images/soccershirt.GIF

Forwards
01 Milton Zradley
08 Greg Valinzko
16 Mikhail Borin
10 Omar de Batta
23 Chiles Qu'an
15 Bart Brown

Midfielders
07 Kevin Martin
67 Bananana Oldzen
30 Kamal Bukchuk
28 William Bastage
19 Zahid al-Nabrim
14 Niels Footbohr
92 Chillian Mega
40 Buju Bintao

Defenders
88 Harry Pindaro
55 Trent Poez
22 Feldon Curly
11 Moe Howard
04 Nikolaus Hamburger
13 Lucifer Zmith
64 Jeyman Thanapalabalamalasingham

Goalkeepers
17 Anthony Zakkarr
72 Fredzerick Zel

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Starters
10 Omar de Batta
23 Chiles Qu'an
16 Mikhail Borin

19 Zahid al-Nabrim
14 Niels Footbohr
40 Buju Bintao
07 Kevin Martin

11 Moe Howard
13 Lucifer Zmith
64 Jeyman Thanapalabalamalasingham

17 Anthony Zakkarr

The Kingsford National

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Coaches
H – Dan Halls
A – Renson Davis
A – Tens Walker

Starting Lineup
G – John Thompson (1)
D – Arwen Nova (2)
D – Forte DeLago (3)
D – John Raver (4)
M – Tevir Yaeln (5)
M – Winn Easton (6)
M – Xavier Neveau (7)
M – Wade Adrian (8 )
F – Sam Young (9)
F – Desypar (10)
F – Carl Strong (11)

Reserves
G – Mike Talisman (12)
G – Oaest Edwords (13)
D – Otto Sphinx (14)
D – Ilhan Uppurmaen (15)
D – Andy West (16)
D – Dusty Ericsson (17)
M – Brian Cartanial (18 )
M – Sinste Cierla (19)
F – Andrew Vellir (20)
F – Bonner Sunman (21)

The Kingsford National is back, and is looking for the win! The renumbering is a big change, however the new uniforms are the biggest change this year, with the shocking new yellow taking the home color and the bright white taking the away. Kingsford goes against the traditions of football and uses the white for away simply because we can.


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Northern Kings Football Squad

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Coaches
H – Welsh Qualidus
A – Calun Sovula
A – Perdia Belsus

Starting Lineup
G – Wednus Dei (1)
D – Zarbo Tenballus (2)
D – Kisda Visda (3)
D – Unalage Versatoya (4)
M – Nellis Pots (5)
M – Fruggles (6)
M – Muster South (7)
M – Tiberius Eauz (8 )
F – Harry Stumms (9)
F – Kikali Cedaz (10)
F – Vedas Fordem (11)

Reserves
G – Galda Wali (12)
G – Zucha Rebonae (13)
D – Blackus Carls (14)
D – Palaza Verytude (15)
D – Belsta CeRadas (16)
D – Nyes Reyesda (17)
M – Cardinal Newfoundman (18 )
M – Tives (19)
F – Adrian Cazadera (20)
F – Al Hassa (21)

The Akbarland national team for world cup qualifying:
The starters
#1 Aminul Islam - Age 38 (GK)
#2 Mahbub Alam -Age 35 (DR)
#5 Adil Rahman -Age 22 (DL)
#3 Hasan Mohammed -Age 29 (DC)
#4 Zakir Ahmed -Age 21(DC)
#6 Khaled Assad -Age 19 (ML)
#8 Mossadeq Chowdhury -Age 28 (MR)
#7 Mohammed Rashid -Age 30 (MC)
#11 Hamid Kabir -Age 27 (AMCL)
#9 Zahid Mohammed - Age 23 (ST)
#10 Samin Akbar - Age 26 (AM/F)

Halfassedstates squad for WC8.

A large number of retirements from the squad have left only Captain Ree King and William Wallace from the original WC5 squad. Although the 22 man squad still has plenty of experience, with only 4 players making their WC debuts. Sir James Munro is still the team manager at the ripe old age of 82.

Manager - Sir James Munro (aged 82!!)
PA to the Manager - Margo

GK's
Brendan O'Malley (29) ** ^ (Whogivesa City)
Noe Wayman (22) * (Cenataurs)
Peter Smith (30) (Duck Bill Rovers)

Def's
Al Robertson (33) ** ^ (The Crew)
Jon Stun (30) ** ^ (Cenataurs)
Joe King (22) * ^ (Platypi)
Harry Hunt (25) * (Whogivesa Utd)
Bob Francis (24) * (Whogivesa City)
Vincent Jones (19) (The Crew)

Mid's
Ree King (34) Capt. *** ^ (Platypi)
Al Bundy (21) * ^ (Cenataurs)
Tom Thumb (28') ** ^ (Cenataurs)
Mel Ward (23) * ^ (Platypi)
Dave McDougal (33) ** (Forest)
Declan Maguinness (27) ** (Borderers Utd)
Hector Lecter (19) (The Crew)

Forward's
William Wallace (36) *** ^ (Borderers Utd)
Freddy Crewgar (21) * ^ (Orean Utd)
Nea Hope (28') ** ^ (Whogivesa City)
Sean Murphy (32) ** (Borderers Utd)
James Milton (23) * (Cenataurs)
Alf Gunnet (17) (Whogivesa City)

^ = Probable starting line-up
*** = in squad since WC5
** = in squad since WC6
* = in squad since WC7

Team colours will be;
(Home) Blue and Green quarters, green shorts and white socks.
(Away) White with a single blue and green band across the chest, blue shorts and socks.
GK Kit - Orange top with green shorts and socks

Goalkeepers:
Errol EFTPOS
Cressida Creditcard

Defenders:
Shannon Shutupandshop
Sally Sale
Barry Bargain
Casey Coachpotato
Maurice Modcon
Cedric Cellphone

Midfielders:
A. T. M. Facility
Slava Corporate
Rita Iltherapy
Coporate Values
Pin Number
Credit Rating

Forwards:
Mike Rochip
Gill Bates
E. Z. Credit
Nev Ernever
Fiona Antz
Con Akkad

Normal colours: blue and green
Alternative: red and white

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Liverpool England Roster

TEAM COACH: Jim Whites #

Physios
Lee Tomlinson #

Players for 5th qualifyer
^Denotes Captain
Mark Hearne#
Phillipousis Hert#
Abel Davhere#
Port Jomas#
Lough Langley#
Hern Locklin#
D.D. Hamark#
Flip Dog#
Caddy Cannon#^ (captain)
Andrew Winter#
Lucas van Germ #
Paul Oliver Dussis #
Howard Christopher - Howard, 17, has been called up for the first time after making an impression in Orean United under 19's Friendly against Schimpol Reserves, in which Orean u19 won 2-0.


Retired since WC7
Paul Stacey
Russel Jones
Popov Muchlas

*participated in WC7 only
#participated in WC's 6+7

This is not the full roster - This list only has if I'm not wrong, 15 players. Seven players currently injured or having Liverpool England Permit difficulties have not been included. Should they be ready for the cup, they will be added.

WC8 Line Up

The new World Cup has brought many changes to the team. A great portion of the team has retired and it has been a great blow to the team but to replace them, we bring the rising talents of the new generation that will bring ORD to World Cup glory.

Head Coach: Alvin Ker, Head Coach of Chisai’nihon FC
Assistant Coach: David Joel, Head Coach of Natodrid FC
Head Advisor: Christopher Yorkshin, Head Coach of King Mark’s FC

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WC Exp
No. Name Team 6 7[/code:1:6793c3c04c]

Goalkeepers:
[code:1:6793c3c04c]#01 Stanley MATTHEWS Natodrid FC X X

#02 Darren MAXWELL (S) King Mark FC X[/code:1:6793c3c04c]

Defenders:
[code:1:6793c3c04c]#10 Jin KOIZUMI (L) (Cptn) Chisai’nihon FC X X
#14 Nishiban TOKUMOTO (C) Chisai'nihon FC X X
#24 Dazaki MIGIRAI (R) Chisai'nihon FC X

#28 Darryl KEATS (S) King Mark FC X[/code:1:6793c3c04c]

Midfielders:
[code:1:6793c3c04c]#05 Parry RADFORD (C A) Natodrid FC X X
#16 Yutaro MORIKITSU (R D) Chisai’nihon FC X X
#26 Leonard PRICE (L D) Natodrid FC X

#17 Kofuku MINAMIYO (S) Chisai’nihon FC X[/code:1:6793c3c04c]

Strikers:
[code:1:6793c3c04c]#04 Gary WHITEMAN (L) Natodrid FC X X
#06 Francis DURSLEY (R) Natodrid FC X X
#09 Harry RADFORD (R) Natodrid FC X X
#15 Nagasen HASHIEI (L) Chisai’nihon FC X X

#20 Komoko GOHARU (S) Chisai’nihon FC X
#21 Arnold MARKS (S) Natodrid FC[/code:1:6793c3c04c]

Reserves:
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#03 Kawanai MORITSUKA Chisai’nihon FC
#07 Anderson REYMAN Natofrid FC
#11 Okanaka NOHEI Chisai’nihon FC
#12 Daniel HAMILTON King Mark FC
#13 Jonathan WEBB King Mark FC
#14 Hashigo NAGAHEI Chisai’nihon FC
#19 Minamoto BAKAKU Chisai’nihon FC
#23 Chris JOHNSON Natodrid FC
#25 Mitsu MINAKO Chisai’nihon FC
#27 Yonai KURI Chisai’nihon FC
#29 Brendan MARTINS King Mark FC[/code:1:6793c3c04c]

Yeah, same team as last time.

World Cup 8 Line Up
Head Coach--Alan Belmore
Goal Keeper
1.William Edwards

Defence
2.Thomas Belmore
4.Daniel Belmore
3.Alec Belmore
5.Jake Belmore

Midfield
6.John Belmore
11.Fred Belmore
10.Alex Belmore
8.Nick Belmore

Forwards
7.Alan Belmore(Not the head coach)
9.Laurence Belmore

Subs
Goalkeepers
Jack Belmore

Defence
Kallum Belmore
Eric Belmore
Tariq Belmore
Tamin Belmore

Midfield
Daius Belmore
Daniel Belmore
Fimion Belmore
Harry Belmore

Forwarda
JP Belmore
Marty Belmore

The modern one!

Coach: Guy Picciotto


Just noticed this. Heh. I'm gonna name the Lemmings' new goalie Joe Lally.

The modern one!

Coach: Guy Picciotto


Just noticed this. Heh. I'm gonna name the Lemmings' new goalie Joe Lally.

Heheh. I'm afraid it's going to be far too inside for some people, though :wink:

TBF kit

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The World Cup 8 edition of the Lemmings, coached this time around by none other than Mick Mickelson.

G: Joe Lally (Lemumbus Lemeyes)

D: Winston SaLem (Limmsburgh Longfoots)
D: Lemón Chutney (Lemago Lembeasts)
D: Glen Lembobba (Lemvoola Leemrats)
D: Mick Nichols (Lemmington Vipers)

M: Bing Brickberry (Limmsburgh Longfoots)
M: Yngwie Li (Lemvoola Leemrats)
M: Clum Lumpster (Lemmington Vipers)
M: Lana Maelstrom (C) (Lemco City Lions)

F: Lemmy "Atom" Meisterbrau (Lemvoola Leemrats)
F: Helen Mellon (Lemwark Metropolitans)

Reserves:
Gank Sputney, G; Mel Harlem, D; Belle Melton, D; Lemuel Q. Puddersnath, M; Millie Morton, M; Luke Lemwalker, F; Link Lemletter, F

Lana Maelstrom returns once again as captain. Will the third time be the charm for the thirty-one-year-old Lemconder?

New to the squad this time are Goalkeeper Joe Lally, replacing Lemma Mingstein, whose effectiveness had clearly slipped the past two Cups; Glen Lembobba on defense, with Mel Harlem relegated to the bench; Yngwie Li; and in place of Mel Michaels, Lemmy Atom, the Lemvoola striker whose stardom has been threatening to unseat Malestrom's own in the Lemmitanian A-league.

There are no changes to the Gilmeecian Kickfooters' World Cup 7 lineup. Coach Bi Kikere was recently quoted as saying, "When you find eleven Gilmeecians who can play football, you don't let them go."

G: Gilgabody Gilmooster

D: Gilligan Lilbuddy
D: Moe Guildenstern
D: Rose Krantzengil

M: Gilgamesh McPhee
M: Gillian Mudd
M: Sam Gilburne
M: Bix Gilderbecke

F: Gilgo Gobbins
F: Wrench Cargill
F: Moola Moostergil

Coach Kikere has also managed to scrounge up four reserves:

Gilgugga Gaggo (G); Moose Algillera (D); Mifflestein Gilbaker (M); and Pig Snoutgh (F)

The Team Roster for The Weegies in the last World Cup wasn't mentioned, although a team was posted in the 1-all draw with New-Persia last time around. All members of this World Cup team were in the team during WC7.

The Weegies strip is remeniscent of the national flag, being blue with a saltire cross on the front and rear of the strip. There is also a small badge of a red star with a football in it - the WFA badge.

All Weegies home games will be played in The People's Stadium, Mackintosh (home of Mackintosh Thistle Celtic, 4th place in the WP), except in exceptional circumstances where it will be played at the current WP champions (Mackintosh Armadillos) stadium, the Dear Green Place.

The Team Roster:

Goalkeepers:

Devopoulous, Tommy (27) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (19 caps/40 goals conceded)
Johnston, Ken (25) (Sauchiehall Utd) (1 cap/2 goals conceded)

Defenders:

Black, John (21) (Sauchiehall Utd) (13 caps)
Levinson, Jerry (22) (Hanover Town) (12 caps)
McMenamin, Harry (21) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (9 caps)
Lennison, Kenny (23) (Bearsden Pandas) (12 caps)
Hussain, Lemar (24) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (16 caps/1 goal)
McDonald, Kevin (26) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (14 caps)
Harris, Lyle (23) (Soothside Utd) (11 caps)
Stewart, Ian (24) (Mackintosh Armadillos) (10 caps)

Midfielders:

Cameron, Alistair (23) (Cludgie Town) (11 caps)
Ferguson, George (21) (Bellahouston City) (7 caps)
Corbett, Harry (22) (Soothside Utd) (11 caps)
Dickinson, Scott (25) (Mackintosh Armadillos) (12 caps)
Kincaid, Fred (22) (Barras Heralds) (16 caps/2 goals)
Anderson, Lyle (25) (Bellahouston City) (13 caps)
Johnston, Colin (23) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (11 caps)
De Bruis, Peter (22) (Buchanan Haggises) (15 caps)

Strikers:

Stampson, Dave (24) (Buchanan Haggises) (4 caps/1 goal)
Jorgenson, Eric (21) (Mackintosh Armadillos) (5 caps/3 goal)
Quattro, Andy (22) (Bellahouston City) (14 caps/7 goals)
Smith, Jamie(23) (Mackintosh Armadillos) (16 caps/15 goals)

Coach is James Mackintyre.

West Ariddia's national team:

GK: Lily Mayantar (1)
DEF: Dave Brown (6, capt); Wes Quale (19); Luc Ruisseau (15); Robert Tall (3)
MID: Bruce Tales (18 ); Sime Sealane (8 ); Jean-Yves Martin (7); Ji Vhutaneyon (4)
FWD: Georg Bane (10); Jiri Bane (11)

GK: Azyx Issejn (13); Valentin Nyeojvic (14)
DEF: Adam Eastson (2); Paul Birch (17); Miguel Angeles (20); Xwelk Johnson (23)
MID: Yonathan Everman (5); Jess "Orange" King (16); Marvin Regal (9); Terence Li (12)
FWD: Philip Mann (22); Colin Bale (21)

Endray-Island's national team:

G:
1 Björn Sverrisson (26, Ramona)

D:
2 Daniel Matuschek (22, Playboys)
3 Peter Svensson (29, Aqua)
4 Vin Diesel (27, Playboys)
5 Güven Suleyman (32, Nadjamena)

M:
6 Till Williams (25, 00 Thomy)
7 Alf Ertl (22, Späßig)
8 Julien Rigot (23, X-el)

S:
9 Carl-Christian Lommer (30, Barilox)
10 Jan Matuschek (25, Playboys) (Captain)
23 "Mättes" (18, X-el)

Reserves:
G:
12 Niko Bauer (26, Späßig)
D:
11 Xiaowei Yang (25, X-el)
M:
14 "Ronaldo" (28, Ramona)
S:
15 Marco Jones (30, 00 Thomy)

Coach:
Hank van de Doll [46]

Team colours:
Home: Orange with a black stripe, black shorts, white socks
Away: White with a turquoise stripe, turquoise shorts, black socks

We of the Empire of Warnocks Wizards are proud to announce our squad for the upcoming qualifiers for World Cup 8. As our Empire is increasingly becoming multi-cultural, featuring a wide array of humans, elves, dwarves, hobbits, orcs, and wizards, there was much (heated) debate over which language to issue our squad list in. In the end, in deference to he who founded our football federation, Sauron III the Understated Deceiver, we have decided to use the Mordor language from his homeland.

First strip: Red and white striped shirts, black shorts, black socks.
Change strip: Black shirts depicting the One Ring in gold , red shorts, red socks

Starting team, favoring a 4-3-1-2 formation:

Name Club
1. Globtakh the Meek ................GK............Angband Balrogs
20. Grimbrug the Basher.............DL............New Orthanc United
5. Mausnik the Cleaver..............DC............Uruk’Hai United
6. Shagrukh the Strongclaw (c)..DC............New Orthanc United
17. Ghazukh the Burner..............DR............New Orthanc United
8. Krumsnak the Sneaky...........MC............Barad-Dur Town
18. Bagdreg the Mauler..............ML.............Boromir Blades
16. Akhklash the Paunch.............MR............Boromir Blades
7. Ghazghash the Sleazy...........AMC..........New Orthanc United
11. Gabdul the Looter.................SC............Boromir Blades
15. Ishklash the Pug-nose...........SC............New Orthanc United

Substitutes:

25. Ishhak the Smasher..............GK............New Orthanc United
13. Krumsnik the Paunch.............GK............Isengard City
24. Ashburz the Straggler............DC............Barad-Dur Town
2. Ufdush the Nasty....................DR............Angmar Witches
3. Ghaztrak the Gouger..............DL.............Angband Balrogs
4. Bublok the Destroyer.............MR.............Boromir Blades
12. Durbrat the Choker...............ML.............Angband Balrogs
21. Gromdul the Gasher..............MC............Uruk’Hai United
14. Globdreg the Destroyer.........SC.............Boromir Blades
9. Ashmazh the Tough...............SC.............Uruk’Hai United
10. Mersnik the Cruel.................SC.............Shelobs Lair

Manager: Ufwurz the Furious
Chairman of the National Football Association: Globmazh the Mean

Stay tuned for an interview with manager Ufwurz the Furious, as he looks ahead to World Cup Qualifying.

Ravenspire's starting roster:

Goalkeeper: Autumn Mistmarch* (7)
Defenders: Adam Spencer (7), Lynn Armitage* (4), Fox Lee* (7), Karl Jacobson (7)
Midfield: Joseph Schiller (7), Michael Matthew Maule
Strikers: Arawn Frost (7), Kaede Kitsuki* (5), Amara Akizuki* (4), Zhen Sui-Ling* (capt., 3)

A *bullet* indicates a female player; the parenthetical number indicates the first World Cup in which that player participated. As the team was rather young, only one replacement has occurred this year, the substitution of Michael Maule for April Schauer at midfield. The biggest surprise is once again the return of Zhen Sui-Ling, now the oldest human player on the circuit.

[* - returning from WC7]
The starting lineup for the CH Bulldogs hasn't changed since last Cup, since all realized that their 3 wins and 15 goals were worth the new world ranking:
Goalkeeper: Dirk Vojtilo* (01)
Defenders: John Gonzales* (10), Dave Field* (11), Tony Medeiros* (12)
Midfielders: Darryl Kakuta* (20), Ede Burns* (21), Maxwell Paritmongkol* (22), Jerry Cahalane* (23), Cory Romanowski* (24)
Forwards: Kevin Decker* (30), Billy Quigley* (31)

Most of the backups, however, got sick of the sport and left - the few who are still around are the most likely to be put in the game, for fear of them leaving the squad :P
Goalkeeper: Alvaro Yago (02)
Defenders: Paul McCormick* (13), Anthony McAdams (14), Hamagami Barthelet (15)
Midfielders: Farhan Wallace* (25), Sean Cox* (26), Sinjin Gils-Carbo (27), Mateus Quoted (28 ), Simon Bradshaw (29)
Forwards: Michael McCormick (32), Todd Kauker (33)
Forwards: Marc McCarthy, Luke Schmidt

Here are Bedistan's team uniforms:

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Each player's shirt has anywhere from 6 to 13 stars on it. They represent the following:

White stars - one for each Cup the player has participated in; they appear on front and back just below the collar

Red stars - indicate a starting player; four total, one on each sleeve front and back

Yellow stars - indicate a non-starter; four total, one on each sleeve front and back

Gold star - indicates that the player has been part of an all-World Cup team. Only Olivia Bream, #23, has this distinction, as Gene Barber retired. It appears on the front just above the player number.

Also note that these uniforms were created (ICly) before the knowledge that Oglethorpia and Bedistan would be co-hosting. Depending on where the particular group stage and subsequent matches take place, either version may not be used.

Memeplex:

Nickname: The repligrams

Strikers:
Jesus Russell
Karl Smith
Andy Postmodernism

Forwards/midfielders
Lucy Catholic Church
Dale Communism
Carbide Greens Party
Yuri Asean
Atlas Apec
Sigmund Jung

Defenders/midfielders
Margaret Sutherland
Peggy Glanville-Hicks
Siddhartha Gates
Adolph Shakespeare
Patrick White
Peter Carey

Defenders
Women's Liberation
Gay Liberation
Animal Liberation

Goalkeepers
Dmitri Khrennikov
George W. Gandhi

With the departure of coach Guntur Ruak to coach the giant evil spiders of Tanah Tarantula, the Crocodiles are being coached by Ab Francisco, Tanah Burung's leading scorer in World Cup 2, 3 and 4, advised by a committee of religious scholars. The starting line-up is unchanged from the last Cup. "Yes, it was a poor outing for the Crocs," Francisco said, "but that's only becuase they were hamstrung by the Curse of Lemmington. I'm confident the same team will do great once they play in any other locale." The religious scholars will be holding prayer meetings in a num,ber of different faiths this tourney. Reserves will be announced later.

Crocodiles uniforms are red, yellow and black in a scoopneck pattern, replicating the national flag. Shorts and socks are also red. When these colours conflict with the other team, the Crocs wear an all-green kit. The Crocs do not have any sponsorship sullying the purity of their outfits.

*** started in WC5
** started in WC6
* started in WC7

Goal: Simon da Gama (age 28, plays with Ukun Rasikan in the domestic league)**

Defence:
Rosa Bibere (29, Lovefest). An all-Cup team selection in WC7, Bibere is the Crocodiles captain and often plays an attacking style despite her position.***
Alex Manupatti (21, Tiga Burung). Manupatti was named sexiest footballer in the country and is best known for his numerous facial piercings and off-pitch work with the gay-rights group Outrage.*
Fatmawati Agus Putri (25, Co-op Ag)*
Doris Rumbiak (22, Loro Sae)*

Midfielders:
Wim van Esterik (27, Lovefest)**
Canabe Livit (22, Rubber Tappers). She learned her football in Errinundera as part of the Findabaya-Ellery Camp exchange programme.*
Cassie da Cruz (22, Matebian)*
Zachary Santos (22, Black-and-Red Army)*

Strikers:
David Cavaco (28, Rubber Tappers). Cavaco is the scoring leader for the Crocodiles for the past two World Cups.***
Yosepha Syahrir (22, Black-and-Red Army)*

TIMWAY TIGERS

Colors: home - white top with blue shorts and socks away - solid blue

Starting Lineup:

GK: Anton Carlsson
S: Vladimir Druzov
D: Michael Jones
D: Marcus Wiley
D: Javier Mercao
M: Ben Mendelson
M: Steven Turner
M: Jake Johnson
M: Roberto Rebellon
F: Horatio Alexander
F: Robert Basso

Substitutes:
GK: Pavel Mastrinov
GK: Aston Carrera
D: Henry Triplett
D: Pedro Gonzalez
D: Hernrico Perry
D: David Parker
M: Chris Mellen
M: Jason Worthington
M: Vince Cartpenter
M: Linden French
F: Preston Miller
F: Adrien Tinto
F: Baden Murphy

To our amazement we haven't posted this year's players.

Goal:
Cheevers, Gerry
Sawchuk, Terry

Defense:
Ross, Art
Orr, Bobby
Laviolette, Jack
Provonost, Marcel
Patrick, Lester
Clancy, Francis
Gardiner, Herb

Midfield:
Bossy, Mike (Captain)
Delvecchio, Alex
Abel, Sid
Mikita, Stan
MacKay, Mickey
Conacher, Roy
Gillies, Clark

Forwards:
Dionne, Marcel
Lafleur, Guy
Richard, Joseph
Goulet, Michel
Gartner, Mike
Malone, Joe

Team Manager: Jaques Martin

Last year's retirements:
Bryan McCabe
Chris Morris
Bryan Trottier
Cam Neely
Jari Kurri
Wayne Gretzky

Starters:

Keeper:
Tummons, Vince

Defense:
Mckone, Ollie
Rua, Jefferson
Macho, Donovan
Delrosso, Mauricio

Midfield:
Suma, Cole
Ravisconi, Scot
Zuwarah
Thenda

Forward:
Jonsson, India
Kaur, Preston

Reserves:

Keeper:
Kostka, Wm
Binh

Defense:
Samaha, Cesar
Delacruz, Jimmy
Stoops, Andrew
Arndt, Jason
Holling, Ari
Chapp, Brian
Kovack, Kendrick
Emige, Ali

Midfield:
Okonek, Marcel
Sloan, Isaiah
Neighbor, Hal
Scind, Ulbri
Scales, Joey
Snide, Sun-Ray
Anthandelit, Ike
Maddoxx, DD

Forward:
Ranks, Doobie
Pleya, Gipson
Singer, Irving Pearly
Flint, Tom
Yu, Baoning

Coaches:
Glimmer, Rayne
Ulolike, Peni
al-Tikriti, Abdul-Majid

After some serious year round training in New Zealand, some unexpected retirements and a change in the coaching staff, Alces Rex is ready to head into the first official round of the cup.

* indicates a veteran player (2 or more cups previous)

Keepers
1 T. Gigas *
2 Pettle
3 Booty

Defenders
4 Kiwi
5 Wapiti *
6 Taiga *
7 Bilbo
8 M. Antlerus *
9 Noic

Midfield
10 Tossa
11 L. Moz
12 Nif
13 Tinesta *
14 Butch
15 MOZ *
16 Antlura *

Forwards
17 Gigas *
18 Beast
19 Nina
20 Evalina
21 Machlis *
22 Ontario *
23 Fairbanks *

Retirees: Moosejaw, Moosius, Alces, Conifer, Alcesa, Mons, Palmation, Bell, Moosonee, Shirasi and Andersoni.

New Head Coach: S. Berkett
New Assistant Coach: M. Fernandes

MOZ, the team captain and national darling, has announced that this will be her last world cup. She is somewhat emotionally distraught over the Gil scandal and hopes for her fans' sake that it will not affect her play in her farewell tournament. This is her younger sister's first tournament. They are easy to differentiate in that MOZ is almost a full foot taller than her sister, L. Moz.

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