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Bedistan Lions - World Cup 9 Roster

More than half of the players on the Lions' WC8 squad have retired, and new coach Gene Barber will have to make a second attempt at the World Cup using mostly new players.

While Coach Parker preferred the 4-4-2 formation for his team, Barber has decided to go with a 4-3-3 instead.

**** = on team since WC5
** = on team since WC7
* = on team since WC8

Manager:
13 - Gene Barber (age 39; played for team WCs 5, 6, 7; all-Cup team in WC7)

Starting Lineup

Defenders
22 - Mike Thomas**** (age 38, captain, only player to have played every single Bedistani match (56 total))
29 - Diego Sanchez** (age 30)
30 - Alan Greene** (age 31)
31 - Tabitha Morgan** (age 29)

Midfielders
6 - Lisa Young**** [age 38]
26 - Phil Rivera** (age 33)
32 - Claire Briscoe* (age 27)

Forwards
40 - Darren Morlock (age 20)
44 - Javier Lewey (age 23)
49 - Fernando Sippel (age 22)

Goalkeeper
10 - Chuck Mitchell**** (age 35)

Reserves

Defenders
38 - Karina Kucharski (age 21)
42 - Clinton Saravia (age 16)
45 - Darren Segawa (age 17)
47 - Tyrone Hockensmith (age 15)

Midfielders
34 - Timothy Bergen* (age 29)
36 - Luis Bean* (age 26)
37 - Walter Marley* (age 27)
39 - Neil Palin (age 20)
43 - Pearlie Tenner (age 24)

Forwards
46 - Nannie Coder (age 25)
48 - Jeanie Fiorita [age 28]

Goalkeeper
41 - Erik Oldenburg (age 22)

Oglethorpian Modern World Cup-Squad

Following "the Bloody Hangover Incident" Guy Picciotto, World Cup 8 coach will now be working with a World Cup team filled to the brim with novices.

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COACH: Guy Picciotto (46)
FORMATION: 3-4-3

GOALIE:
Ken'Ichi Yamamoto (22)
Los Polverines FC

DEFENDERS:
Bruce Corwin (23)
Sheffingham Rovers
Mike Brown (19)
Lundcastle Guardians
Samson Grey (19)
Los Polverines FC

MIDFIELDERS:
Francisco Green (20)
Real Tripoli
Jerome Furukawa (21)
Los Polverines FC
Floyd Black (20)
Lundcastle Guardians
Baltasar Gray (19)
Villa Arica FC

FORWARDS:
Kirk Calhoun (24)
AC Los Polverines
Jorge White (22)
Villa Arica FC
Torrence Black (21)
Real Tripoli

CAPTAIN: Midfielder Francisco Green

KITS:

The kits for World Cup 9 have not changed since World Cup 8.


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EDIT #1: Reserved spot.
EDIT #2: Edited in roster.
EDIT #3: Fixed editing log.
EDIT #4: Added team captain.

This spot reserved as well!

Alces Rex, National Football Team of Runaway Moose, announces returning players and retirees.
Additions to be listed during qualifying round

Keepers
1 T. Gigas
2 Pettle
3 Booty

Defenders
4 Kiwi
6 Taiga
7 Bilbo
9 Noic

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

Forwards
18 Beast
19 Nina
20 Evalina
22 Ontario


Retirees: #5 Wapiti, #8 M. Antlerus, #17 Gigas, #21 Machils, #23 Fairbanks, and captain and national darling, #15, MOZ, whose number is being retired. A midfielder will bear the number 24 for the first time in the history of Alces Rex.

The coaching staff remains the same. The new team captain is Tinesta.


Is Tranquillitis making fun of us with that picture? :?

Coach Hexen Imdila has announced today the team for their first world cup appearance:

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Name age position club (city)
Syku Hexen 19 GK Hades Lavamje (KaMaRi Kali)

Raju Hisenha 25 GK Mikedi Omeh (Mikedi Kali)

Sen Ajil 20 DF Jinhes Lines (Na-ovi)
Ji Jen 21 DF Hanin Sekhika (KaMaRi Kali)
Lanhi Ijanhi 22 DF Hetkali Hetlasane (Hetkali)
Xenex Tyru 24 DF Jinhes Lines (Na-ovi)

Ila Iles 21 DF Najajara Ynu (Najajara)
Hana Yla 25 DF Karela Lines* (KaMaRi Kali)
Kansu Kiru 19 DF KaMaRi Kaletri (KaMaRi Kali)
Vel Kansu 27 DF Ihiri Sekhika (Ihiri)

Sil Hilat 23 MF Hetkali Hetaki (Hetkali)
Exke Sines 26 MF Matix Veran (Matix)
Laxtu Takil 27 MF Hetkali Hetaki (Hetkali)
Xkelilko Susu20 MF Matix Kimi (Matix)

Imike Seru 28 MF KaMaRi Kaletri (KaMaRi Kali)
Ine Syku 19 MF KaMaRi Kaletri (KaMaRi Kali)
Myk Lincosa 29 MF Mikedi Omeh (Mikedi Kali)
Ji Raliu 22 MF Mikedi Veran (Mikedi Kali)

Xeseja Su 21 FW Karela Lines* (KaMaRi Kali)
Syku Lyku 18 FW Hetkali Hetlasane (Hetkali)

Mata Koleni 20 FW Hades Lavamje (KaMaRi Kali)
Sen I Ailn 24 FW Najajara Ynu (Najajara)
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* indicates, that the team is a amateur team.
Team Captain is midfielder Exke Sines and fallback captain Laxtu Takil.

One of the big surprises are the two amateurs from the current domestic champion Karela Lines. Other supises are the very low age of many players and the domination of mintanian players and clubs. 7 players normally play in KaMaRian clubs, 4 in Hetkalian clubs, 5 in small mintanian cities, which are only known for their first league teams and only Vel Kansu is a Ligatanian. Syku Hexen says about this: "It is a league-thing. Show me good ligatanian soccer, show me ANY first-league ligatanian soccer!" The Reja-FA server was flooded after this remark with eMails of angy Ihiri Sekhika fans. Hexen said to this: "Look at the league-table. 15th place is Ihiri, they are out-of-compare!"

The Rejistanian WC kits (http://www.geocities.com/versionizer/wc.html)
You surely don't believe that our team has the nickname Orange-Blues (or in rejistanian: Junis'omeh'ny)

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EDIT 2: Inserted the link
EDIT 3: inserted Cities and fixed some typos.
EDIT 4: inserted team captain and included nickname.

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

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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

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Audioslavia's 18-man squad for the qualifiers:

1: A. Davis (GK)
2: L. Branson (RB)
3: A. Willton (LB)
4: N. Shearer (CM)
5: C. Jacks (CB)
6: J. Harrison (CB)
7: T. Lever (RW)
8: S. Dipper (CM)
9: J. Willow (CF)
10: W. Bury (CF)
11: B. Goodwyn (LW)
12: G. Kann (CF)
13: R. Wilkins (GK)
14: P. Ward (RB)
15: D. Mill (RW)
16: A. Alayami (LW)
17: G. Angle (CF)
18: G. Smith (CB)

Sowhatsville News

Jarvis Smith Confirmed as new manager.

In a statement to-day, Peter Parks, Chairman of the HFA confirmed that Jarvis Smith had decided to take the offer of managing the Halfassed national side.
It is believed that Jarvis will be introduced to the press before meeting up with the squad in the next couple of days, and will finalise his squad for WC9 within the month.

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 (31) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (19 caps/40 goals conceded)
Stuart, John(23) (Easter House Islanders)

Defenders:

Black, John (25) (Sauchiehall Utd) (13 caps)
Levinson, Jerry (26) (Hanover Town) (12 caps)
Mardot, Jack (17) (Trams Union Utd)
Lennison, Kenny (27) (Bearsden Pandas) (12 caps)
Hussain, Lemar [28] (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (16 caps/1 goal)
McDonald, Kevin (30) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (14 caps)
Harris, Lyle (27) (Soothside Utd) (11 caps)
Zukikov, Yuri (26) (Mackintosh Armadillos)

Midfielders:

Harris, Dennis (19) (Barras Heralds)
Ferguson, George (25) (Bellahouston City) (7 caps)
Whyte, Dave (17) (Mackintosh Armadillos)
Dickinson, Scott (29) (Mackintosh Armadillos) (12 caps)
Kincaid, Fred (26) (Barras Heralds) (16 caps/2 goals)
Anderson, Lyle (29) (Bellahouston City) (13 caps)
Mahé, Steven (20) (Soothside Utd)
De Bruis, Peter (26) (Buchanan Haggises) (15 caps)

Strikers:

McDuff, Brian (19) (Jameston City)
Jorgenson, Eric (25) (Mackintosh Armadillos) (5 caps/3 goal)
Quattro, Andy (26) (Bellahouston City) (14 caps/7 goals)
Smith, Jamie(27) (Mackintosh Armadillos) (16 caps/15 goals)

Coach is James Mackintyre.

Players not in the squad this WC, that were in WC8:

Stampson, Dave [28] (Buchanan Haggises) (4 caps/1 goal)
Johnston, Colin (27) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (11 caps)
Corbett, Harry (26) (Soothside Utd) (11 caps)
Cameron, Alistair (27) (Cludgie Town) (11 caps)
McMenamin, Harry (25) (Mackintosh Thistle Celtic) (9 caps)
Stewart, Ian [28] (Mackintosh Armadillos) (10 caps)
Johnston, Ken (29) (Sauchiehall Utd) (1 cap/2 goals conceded)

The Crocodiles are thrilled to announce the return of the legendary Bi Kikere, who took Gilmeecia from a group of sub-idiot humanoids barely able to run, to a world power in football. The miracle-working coach has spent the past two years scouring the backwoods of Tanah Burung for talent, and today announced her starting roster, with only five returning players. "The Crocodiles failed to even qualify for the World Cup four years ago," she said. "We need a fresh start. Don't expect great things this year, but this is the nucleus of an excellent team for the future."

Bi Kikere has been granted a lucrative contract, the terms of which are secret, and a guaranteed eight years of employment with a no-dismissal clause. The 56-year old coach has also promised not to attempt to play goal herself. "In other words, they can't fire me again," she said. "This team has had enough coaches lately. Time for some stability and re-building. I'm also announcign today that religious cults are banned from the dressing room. Enough with the wierd-ass freak shows."

* indicates number of World Cups played

Goal Nino Konis (age 17)
Defence Rosa Bibere*** (33, team captain)
D Alex Manupatty* (25)
D Violeta Horta (20)
D Silvia Rumbiak (16)
Midfield Canabe Livit* (26)
M Osvaldo Lobato (18)
M Zachary Santos* (26)
M Zachary Alkatiri (17)
Striker Yosepha Syahrir* (26)
Striker Taur Matan Ruak (19)

The Grand Duchy Of Hell Bovines: Official Team
The Bovine Milkers (Los Bovinos Lecheros)

###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.

###Coach: Bernado Brownhorns
A fierce-looking, brown-furred, hell bovine, Bernardo was once a great football player at his home town of Loony Barn. Following the defeat at WC8, the previous coach (Kiki Fourstomachs) was replaced by Bernardo. The new coach has made some changes to the team, but overall, the formation looks quite the same. Depite all the critics that say the robes reduce the team's skills , he has decided to keep the robes as the official team uniform.

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

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

Goalies:
1. Eaka Palera (Kaza X-Teem)
14. Elin Faeka (Farela City)
23. Nauwni Muiqloa (Capitolians)

Defenders:
2. Garaz Zarli (Jauranians)
3. Jaruna Jaff (Kaza X-Teem)
4. Eauam MacKazie (Kaza X-Teem)
6. Naurew Manuweli (Quarua Mountain)
12. Aeuwal Maurto (Kaza X-Teem)
13. Quaza Garjeno (Paninara Kick)
17. Ziaw Mawukal (Maunlik)
20. Awnau Jawulan (Jauranians)

Midfielders:
5. Fek Inhea (Kaza X-Teem)
7. Huqi Vaiwalo-Mua (Farela City)
8. Aqizen Muqlin (Quarua Lakeside)
9. Raq Failez (Chedar-Edma)
18. Fayu Owa (Quarua Lakeside)
19. May Capon (Jauranians)
21. Raq Maailain (Chedar-Edma)
22. Niaq Lainwiay (Chedar-Edma)

Attackers:
10. Faiwe Irafma (Quarua Lakeside)
11. Ekazen Waulino (Quarua Lakeside)
15. Vav Cawyy (Jauranians)
16. Maunkaj Jawelin (Kaza X-Teem)
24. Mowgi Jugla (Texat Aba)

Big changes for the national squad announced!

Gillian Gilquest

Special to the Gilmeecian Sporting Times

In a much-anticipated move, President Lou Gilsterson today announced that the Gilmeecian national football squad will officially have a new nickname for World Cup 9. Previously known as the Kickfooters, the national side will henceforth be the Kickassers. Said President Gilsterson, "We're a top-twenty side, now. We've risen above the days of kickin' 'em in the foot-- now we kick ass."

It is not known whether the nickname will be retained should the team fail to perform well in the upcoming ninth World Cup.

In other Kickasser news, President Gilsterson announced the appointment of Morris Horschackio as head coach following Bi Kikere's dismissal. "We don't need any more foreign coaches," said the President. "We'll keep it domestic from now on."

Coach Horschackio's starting eleven mirror the starting side for the previous two Cups:

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

The Lemmings' World Cup 9 roster:

Coach: Mick Mickelson
Assistants: Lemma Mingstein, Henny Henneman

G: Joe Lally (Lemumbus Lemeyes)

D: Winston SaLem (Limmsburgh Longfoots)
D: Lemón Chutney (Lemago Lembeasts)
D: Glen Lembobba (Lemmadelphia Legals)
D: Mick Nichols (Lemco City Lions)

M: Bing Brickberry (Limmsburgh Longfoots)
M: Yngwie Li (Lemvoola Leemrats)
M: Clum Lumpster (Lemmington Vipers)

F: Luke Lemwalker (Lemmington Vipers)
F: Lemmy "Atom" Meisterbrau (Lemco City Lions)
F: Helen Mellon (C) (Lemwark Metropolitans)

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

Liverpool England's World Cup 9 roster
Coach: Jim Whites (Since WC6)


Players Retired Since WC8: Lucas van Germ

Current Squad:
Mark Hearne (WC6)
Phillipousis Hert (WC6)
Abel Davhere (WC7)
Port Jomas (WC7)
Lough Langley (WC6)
Hern Locklin (WC6)
D.D. Hamark (WC6)
Caddy Cannon (captain, WC6)
Andrew Winter (WC6)
Paul Oliver Dussis (WC6)
Howard Christopher (WC8)
New Players:
GK: Jeremy Kouglas
ST: Howard Kristensen

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

Manager: Jaskelainen Tenerethitel
All Nikean football fans should remember 'Jaski'. He is a legend among the Nikean faithful, and his notoriety for bringing out the best in players is well-known. He is a former centre midfielder, and has since managed 3 different teams in the Nikean Premier League, bringing all three to the top 5 of the table. All fans love him despite his team affiliation, and his unique coaching style is perhaps what the team needs following their collapse in World Cup 8 qualifying.


*1. J. Renteritel (GK, SF Queldas)
*2. L. Jaskertel (D, Interiu SA)
*3. K. Nereniel (D, SF Miserias)
*4. A. Strekiov (D, SF Queldas)
*5. A. Sakai (M, Straedias Atletiksi)
*6. T. Mortethel (M, Interiu SA)
*%7. K. Keresiuene (M, SF Queldas)
*8. K. Mersentel (M, Arieni Yukarim)
*9. Y. Yaskalaitel (M, Asorio)
*10. J. Istertel (F, Interiu SA)
*11. K. Irisiuene (F, SF Miserias)
12. O. Edhel (M, Lastobethio)
13. F. Okimatel (M, Rumeno)
14. M. Akeritel (D, Interiu SA)
15. L. Norstel (D, Arieni Yukarim)
16. L. Neseriuene (M, SF Azuras)
21. S. Serenitel (F, Orkinas)
22. E. Pilseniuene (D, Laseniu)
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

J. Keseteretel
A. Arkenitel
D. Feretel
K. Orinitel


Strip

Home - the Nikean home strip consists of a red jersey. The collar and striping, which is down the sides of the jersey and comes up to the armpit, is navy blue, while there is a navy blue hem on the end of the sleeve, complete with a very thin red line surrounding it. The crest of the jersey appears on the left side of the jersey, over the heart. Names and numbers are written in navy blue. The shorts are navy blue, as are the socks.

Away - the Nikean away strip consists of a white jersey, with the same navy blue trimming. Names and numbers are also navy blue. The shorts and socks are both white.

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(excerpt courtesy of the Queldas Hikari)

The Pandas are a much improved squad for this World Cup, hoping to improve over their last performance, where they almost qualified but faltered in the last three games. After a successful Frosty Cup where they finished second, defeating a highly skilled Dark Outcasts team in the Semi Final, yet losing in the final to TnUI, the Nikeans are now ranked 44th in the world, and the hopes for qualification look good for the exciting Pandas squad. The roster is almost the same as the Frosty Cup side, but with a few exceptions.

A few changes have been made. Kirinen Nereniel has been kept in the starting lineup, while veteran Nilinen Istel, who had played 20 minutes while intoxicated in the Pandas 3-1 Frosty Cup semi-final with Dark Outcasts, has since retired from the international team, now playing his last football days domestically with his hometown of Orkinas. He is replaced on the bench by Ekserin Pilseniuene.

Akitomo Sakai has been moved up to a starting role, while Olesen Edhel is on the bench, making his first World Cup appearance. Despite Sakai's temper, which saw him get a red card in the Frosty Cup final, Jeski likes his "spunk, and competitiveness", and he plays with the starting eleven.

All in all, things are looking up for the Pandas, who hope to qualify for the big dance in their 3rd attempt.

The Rogue Nation of Sterling Ice Hippopotami

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Overview
The Hippos have never competed in a World Cup before so all of their players are rookies in that sense. The team is lead by keeper Tim "Timber" Kimber and firey winger Mick Starks. The strength of the team is it's midfield which helps facilitate a powerful offense as they play what Coach Ricky Braden calls "the run and shoot". The idea is that the midfielders take chances to force turnovers and push the ball up to their forwards. However, this leads to high scoring games and an emphasis away from defense. The defense is getting old and is adequate, at best, but Timber makes up for some of that.

Their base formation is the 3-5-2 as it plays to the strength of the team. Below the starters are listed with their age and skill level (out of 10- actually, it's the stars they get in hattrick if you're familiar with the game).

Starters
GK #1 Tim Kimber; 23, 4.5; good leader
DW #6 Arcadio Sanchez; 27, 3.0
DM #9 Clement Schrader; 29, 3.0; good with set pieces
DW #7 Lorenzo Cristiano; 26, 3.5

WI #13 Mick Starks; 26, 3.5; fiery leader
MI #12 Stephen Connors; 25, 4.0
MI #11 Herschel Meek; 28, 4.0; good defensive midfielder
MI #15 Carlos Alberto Benito; 23, 4.0; good passer
WI #10 Koos Teepen; 29, 3.0; good with set pieces

FO #23 Gaultiero Spagnuolo; 23, 3.5; good passer
FO #22 Edwin Phelan; 22, 3.0; good passer

Trainees, Subs, and Others
Coach Ricky Braden, 35

GK #2 Ignacio Sanchez; 24, 3.0
DM #5 Jose Maria Miguel; 28, 2.5; good leader
DW #8 Elmer Bush; 24, 2.5

MI #14 Daniel Storm; 18, 3.0
MI #17 Robert Tryggvesson; 18, 3.0
MI #18 Thomas Little; 18, 3.0; good passer
WI #19 Pierre Wellens; 17, 3.0

FO #20 Derrick Solomon; 31, 2.0; veteran team leader
FO #21 Juan Miguel Tizon; 20, 2.5

SI

WC9 Line Up

The new World Cup 9 has brought many changes to the team. Many players have retired, but to replace them, we bring the rising talents of the new generation that will bring ORD to World Cup glory. The team's formation has been kept to the 3-3-4.

Head Coach: Alvin Ker, Head Coach of Chisai’nihon FC
Assistant Coach: David Joel, Head Coach of Natodrid FC

Home Kits: Red Jersey with National Flag on Upper Right, White Shorts, Team Number and Last Name in Black.
Away Kits: White Jersey with National Flag on Upper Right, Red Shorts, Team Number and Last Name in Black.

[code:1:b647f585c7] WC Exp
No. Name Team 6 7 8[/code:1:b647f585c7]
Goalkeepers:
[code:1:b647f585c7]#01 Stanley MATTHEWS Natodrid FC X X X

#02 Darren MAXWELL (S) King Mark FC X X[/code:1:b647f585c7]
Defenders:
[code:1:b647f585c7]#10 Jin KOIZUMI (L) (Cptn) Chisai’nihon FC X X X
#18 Aki KUHIRAKU (C) Chisai'nihon FC X
#24 Dazaki MIGIRAI (R) Chisai'nihon FC X X

#28 Darryl KEATS (S) King Mark FC X X[/code:1:b647f585c7]
Midfielders:
[code:1:b647f585c7]#16 Yutaro MORIKITSU (R D) Chisai’nihon FC X X X
#26 Leonard PRICE (L D) Natodrid FC X X
#29 Brendan Martins (C D) King Mark FC

#19 Minamoto BAKAKU (S) Chisai’nihon FC[/code:1:b647f585c7]
Strikers:
[code:1:b647f585c7]#04 Gary WHITEMAN (L) Natodrid FC X X X
#20 Komoko GOHARU (R) Chisai’nihon FC X X
#21 Arnold MARKS (R) Natodrid FC X
#23 Chris JOHNSON (L) Natodrid FC

#11 Okanaka NOHEI (S) Chisai’nihon FC
#12 Daniel HAMILTON (S) King Mark FC[/code:1:b647f585c7]
Reserves:
[code:1:b647f585c7]#03 Kawanai MORITSUKA Chisai’nihon FC
#05 Joey HAPINGTON King Mark FC
#06 Isaac MACPHERSON King Mark FC
#09 Presley LAVEN Natodrid FC
#07 Anderson REYMAN Natodrid FC
#13 Jonathan WEBB King Mark FC
#14 Hashigo NAGAHEI Chisai’nihon FC
#15 Kenneth NEWTONS Natodrid FC
#25 Mitsu MINAKO Chisai’nihon FC
#27 Yonai KURI Chisai’nihon FC[/code:1:b647f585c7]

EDIT: Handy Link to WC8 Rosters (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74439&start=0)

The World Cup 9 Hooligans

The 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 9. 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 – Ben Dover (Sal Manela "deposed"
Ass't Manager & Offensive Coach – Justin Case (Sally Forth "deposed")
Ass't Manager & Defensive Coach - Eileen Dover (Ivan Tabytcha "deposed")
(definition of "deposed" - tackled, knocked out, tied up, and locked in a sound-proofed closet.)
Keepers:
Pancake(00)*
Crepe(99)

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

Midfielders:
Knuckles(10)* (Captain)
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)

The Snub Nose 38 International Football side, the Hooligans, first participated in international competition in World Cup 3. The Hooligans have participated in every World Cup tournament since then. The Hooligans were ranked 25th after WC3, and have since been ranked 39th after WC4, 20th after WC5, 6th after WC6, 10th after WC7, and 20th after WC8, for an overall average rank of: 20th. Isn't it interesting, then, that Bi Kikere, Once and Future Manager of the Tanah Burung Crocs, refers to the Hooligans as "Snub Nose 20"?

Tranquillitis Fotboll Forbundet
Official Roster

http://www.moosehockey.com/teams/boxmoose.gif

Manager: Tomas Hedberg

Starting Eleven:

1. Stefan Eriksson, GK
2. Johan Lindström, D
3. David Nilsson, D
4. Per Lundqvist, D
5. Daniel Sjellberg, D
6. Frederic Wilhelmsson, M
7. Magnus Magnusson, M (Captain)
8. Martin Svensson, M
9. Andreas Källström, M
10. Henrik Jönsson, F
11. Mikael Andersson, F

Substitutes:

12. Mats Larsson, D
13. Markus Jonson, M
14. Niclas Nordström, D
15. Tomas Sundin, F
16. Adam Olosson, F
17. Fredrik Larsson, M
18. Anders Salo, M
19. Per Ulander, D
21. Mikeal Zetterberg, F
22. Christian Alexandersson, D

Kit:

The home kit features a grey shirt, with white sleeves, letters, and numbering. Shorts are white, socks are grey.

The away kit is all dark blue, with white letters and numbering. Shorts and socks are dark blue.

Bump

ARIDDIA

The 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
* = a player who has been in the team since WC 8

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.


After Ariddia’s poor performance in World Cup 8, there have been changes in the team. Several defence veterans have retired, entrusting younger players with the task bringing Ariddia back to its former standards. Kim Kim, though she survived her train accident in Limea, has been left a cripple. Her fellow players have promised to "play this Cup for her, and make her proud".

Raphael and Myrtille Ford are focusing on the task up bringing up their children, and have declined to play. With Ariddia’s three key forward players out, supporters are worried as to how the team will fare.

Ranjit Khan, now forty-two years of age, is still captaining a much changed (and, for the first time in many years, all-male) team. . .


GK: David al-Jibai (11)****
DEF: Samuel Wood (17)****, Yves Sylvain (9)***, Wn Wahd (20)**, Wesley Davidson (1)*
MID: Ranjit Khan (7, capt)******, Andrei Karel (15)****, Mikael Nyevich (19)****, Luc N’tula (12)***
ATT: Myn Terrell (3)***, Yte Nyussun (6)*

Substitutes:
GK: Quentin Grey (23)**, Don Evermore (2)
DEF: Jean-François Cocher (21)*, Julian Xi (16), Fred Duchantier(13) , Abdel Dupont (4)
MID: Samuel Pasteur (8 )***, Kazushi Tomson (5)*, Victor Menuisier (14)*, Karim Li (18 )*
ATT: Abel Bond (10), Is Phillip (22)




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 early forties. He wears startling bright green eye lenses, and supporters in the stadium can often be seen wearing similar ones.


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 mid 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.

Commerce Heights Bulldogs Roster - World Cup 9
” – denotes year as coach
* - denotes year as starter
^ - denotes year on squad
Coach: Cliff Broquard”
Starters:
Goalkeeper: Dirk Vojtilo** (01)
Defenders: John Gonzales** (10), Kent Walkup (11), Paul McCormick^^ (12)
Midfielders: Farhan Wallace^^ (20), Ede Burns** (21), Maxwell Paritmongkol** (22), Jerry Cahalane** (23)
Forwards: Kevin Decker** (30), Billy Quigley** (31), Creighton Deppiesse (32)

Backups:
Goalkeeper: Alvaro Yago^ (02)
Defenders: Toby Templin (13), Anthony McAdams^ (14), Luke Barthelet (15)
Midfielders: Eric Lojkovic (24), Sean Cox^^ (25), Kirk DeGraffenreid (26), Mateus Quoted^ (27)
Forwards: Michael McCormick^ (33), Todd Kauker^ (34), Thomas Stratton (35)

Commerce Heights Team Performance:
[code:1:ccf84c432b] Overall WC7 WC8 WC9
Games Played 23 10 13 0
Wins 9 3 6 0
Draws 7 3 4 0
Losses 7 4 3 0
Avg. Opp. Rank 73.4 62.6 81.7 N/A
Highest Opp. Rank 16 18 16 N/A
Highest Def. Opp. Rank 16 18 16 N/A
Avg. Offense 1.5 1.5 1.5 N/A gpg
Avg. Defense 1.4 1.8 1.2 N/A gpg
Goal Differential +2 -3 +5 0
Rank 100 54 23[/code:1:ccf84c432b]

Previous Games vs. World Cup 9 Participants:
(1) Liverpool England: 0-1-1 (0-0-1 home, 0-1-0 away)
WC7 Qualifiers: 2-2, 1-2
(5) Timway: 0-0-1 (0-0-1 neutral site in Paripana)
WC8 First Round: 0-2
(6) Runaway Moose: 1-0-1 (1-0-0 home, 0-0-1 away)
WC7 Qualifiers: 1-0, 1-4
(11) Giant Zucchini: 0-0-1 (0-0-1 neutral site in Paripana)
WC8 First Round: 1-2
(23) Commerce Heights
[28] Kingsford: 1-1-0 (0-1-0 home, 1-0-0 away)
WC8 Qualifiers: 1-0, 1-1
(29) One Red Dot: 1-0-0 (1-0-0 neutral site in Paripana)
WC8 First Round: 2-0
(37) Akbarland: 0-1-1 (0-1-0 home, 0-0-1 away)
WC8 Qualifiers: 1-1, 1-2
(74) East Spaam: 1-1-0 (1-0-0 home, 0-1-0 away)
WC8 Qualifiers: 2-1, 2-2
(77) Warnocks Wizards: 2-0-0 (1-0-0 home, 1-0-0 away)
WC8 Qualifiers: 4-1, 1-0

World Cup 9 Line Up
Way it will be set out
(5)-Played in World Cup 5 ^Changed name since last world cup --shirt no.-- --name-- (number)No. of caps
(6)-Played in World Cup 6 ^Changed name since last world cup --name--(number)No. of caps
(7)-Played in World Cup 7 ^Changed name since last world cup --name--(number)No. of caps
(8 )-Played in World Cup 8 ^Changed name since last world cup --name--(number)No. of caps


Head Coach--(5, 6, 7, 8)Alan Belmore
Goal Keeper
(7, 8 )1.William Edwards (15)

Defence
(5, 6, 7, 8 )2.Thomas Belmore(49)
(7, 8 )4.Daniel Belmore (12)
(8 )3.Alec Belmore (14)
5.Kshitz Ghandi (0)

Midfield
(5,6,7,8 )^6.John Goshawk (47)
(7,8 )^11.Fred Parkinson (7)
(5,6,7,8 )^10.Alex Dunner (49)
8.Joel Belmore (0)

Forwards
(5,6,7,8 )7.Alan Belmore(Not the head coach) (49)
(6,7,8 )9.Laurence Welldon (30)

Subs
Goalkeepers
Jack Belmore

Defence
^Kallum Smithers
^Eric Jones
^Tariq Taki
Hanz Belmore

Midfield
^Daius Slohe
Daniel Price
Fimion Belmore
Harry Belmore

Forwarda
JP Gore
Marty Belmore

Because of its declining performance over the years, the government of Gesamtkuntswerk (who holds majority stock of the team) has decided to forcibly retire all football players from the WC team (their regional team membership is, of course, retained) and recruit the greatest new talents in Gesamtkuntswerk. Here are the new Gesamtkuntswerk Sturms:

World Cup 9 Line Up

Team Coach - Timothy Wilder
Team Trainers - Blake Glomb, Matt Ramsden

Starters (subject to change)

Goal Keeper - Gregory Schmucker (00)

Defence
Holden Caufield (27)
Lawrence Conch (19)
Dmitri Audobondt (07)

Midfield
Piotr Zegløren (33)
Mark Nicholson (41)
Joseph Alulis (11)
Mathias Bokorwitz (24)

Forwards
James Bowie (03)
Tom Hertz (16)
Pádraig O Máille (21)

Subs
Goalkeepers
Merryl Strim (01)

Defence
Sean Flannery (37)
Dean Miller (49)
Gerald Norby (12)

Midfield
Carl Ipecpac (42)
Nwaliki Ubituk (39)
Konrad Kopec (14)
Johann Kildaire (36)

Forwarda
Chris Katter (25)
Wes Lindahl (05)
Jeremy Nac (30)

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

Ravenspire starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: Autumn Mistmarch* (7)
Defenders: Adam Spencer (7), Alex Wylde (9), Fox Lee* (7), Karl Jacobson (7)
Midfield: Eileen Schiller* (9), Michael Matthew Maule (8 )
Strikers: Zhen Sui-Ling* (3), Kaede Kitsuki* (5), Amara Akizuki* (4), Arawn Frost (7)

Team colors: Black and red.

Very few changes from the WC8 team, which was Ravenspire's most successful yet. Midfielder Joseph Schiller was replaced by his younger sister, and defender Lynn Armitage, a fixture since WC4, retired. Zhen Sui-Ling, the oldest player on the circuit, once again surprises many by returning; fellow veterans Amara Akizuki and Kaede Kitsuki (both of whom were much younger when they first joined the team than was Sui-Ling during WC3) anchor the offense.

The number in parentheses indicates the first World Cup in which the player participated. A *bullet* indicates a female player.

The TBF Kit
http://www.abelmore.com/tbfkit.GIF

Warnocks Wizards roster for World Cup 9:

1. Globtakh the Timid - GK, Angband Balrogs...3 caps
25. Ishhak the Smasher - GK, New Orthanc United...12 caps
13. Krumsnik the Paunch - GK, Isengard City...1 cap

3. Ghaztrak the Gouger - DL, Angband Balrogs...4 caps
23. Shaghosh the Raider - DL, Shelobs Lair...0 caps
5. Mausnik the Cleaver - DC, Uruk’Hai United...10 caps
6. Shagrukh the Strongclaw (c) - DC, New Orthanc United...14 caps
24. Akhburz the Straggler - DC, Barad-Dur Town...5 caps
17. Ghazukh the Burner - DR, New Orthanc United...14 caps/1 goal
2. Ufdush the Nasty - DR, Angmar Witches...3 caps

8. Krumsnak the Sneaky - MC, Barad-Dur Town...7 caps
21. Gromdul the Gasher - MC, Uruk’Hai United...8 caps
18. Bagdreg the Mauler - ML, Boromir Blades...14 caps
12. Durbret the Choker - ML, Angband Balrogs...4 caps
16. Akhklash the Emaciated - MR, Boromir Blades...14 caps/1 goal
4. Bublok the Destroyer - MR, Boromir Blades...5 caps
7. Ghazghash the Sleazy - AMC, New Orthanc United...11 caps/1 goal

11. Gabdul the Looter - SC, Boromir Blades...11 caps/2 goals
15. Ishklash the Snooty - SC, New Orthanc United...14 caps/10 goals
14. Globdreg the Destroyer - SC, Boromir Blades...11 caps/2 goals
9. Ashmazh the Tough - SC, Uruk’Hai United...3 caps
10. Mersnik the Cruel - SC, Shelobs Lair...5 caps/1 goal

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

Manager: Ufwurz the Furious
Assistants: Gutkrut the Wretched, Bazzag the Wicked
Team Psychiatrist: Skaialuk the Insane
Chairman of the National Football Association: Globmazh the Mean
Minister of Sport: Ufhur the Hated

Name Changes
Globtakh the Timid, formerly known as Globtakh the Meek
Akhklash the Emaciated, formerly known as Akhklash the Paunch
Ishklash the Snooty, formerly known as Ishklash the Pug-nose


All Time Record
.............................W-D-L.......Pts......GF......GA
World Cup 8...........2-2-6.......8........12.....19
Frosty Cup Invit......2-0-2.......6..........6.....8

Warnocks Wizards..4-2-8......14.........18.....27


Current World Ranking: 77

Halfassedstates squad for WC9.

The death of former manager Sir James Munro and the subsequent appointment of former Europa Britannia coach Jarvis Smith as his replacement has lead to a number of changes in the Halfassed squad
Manager – Jarvis Smith
PA to the Manager - Margo

GK's
Brendan O'Malley (33) *** ^ (Whogivesa City)
Noe Wayman (26) ** (Cenataurs {possibly moving to Alan City})
Pat Jennung (16) (Platypi)

Def's
Jon Stun (34) *** (Cenataurs)
Joe King (26) ** ^ (Platypi)
Harry Hunt (29) ** ^ (Whogivesa Utd)
Bob Francis (28’) ** ^ (Whogivesa City)
Vincent Jones (23) * ^ (The Crew)
Jimmy Wall (23) (Forest)
Ryan Empty (23) (Forest)

Mid's
Al Bundy (25) ** ^ (Cenataurs)
Tom Thumb (32) *** ^ (Cenataurs)
Mel Ward (27) ** ^ (Platypi)
Hector Lecter (23) * ^ (The Crew)
Joseph Soap (19) (Platypi)
Bobby Shields (21) (The Crew)
Frank Le Madeer (20) (Wellso)

Forward's
Nea Hope (32) *** (Whogivesa City) {left the squad after game 7 due to bust up with manager}
James Milton (23) ** ^ (Cenataurs)
Alf Gunnet (20) * ^ (Whogivesa City)
Justin Time (19) (Wellso) {out for qualifiers - collapsed lung}
Mark Time (19) (Wellso)
George Doors (23) (Platypi)

^ = Probable starting line-up
*** = in squad since WC6
** = in squad since WC7
* = in squad since WC8

Team colours (as always) 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

Soz, haven't posted a roster yet (i've been on holiday and technically i still am)

The First Team is as follows:

GK: Tyrion Myasion 1
LB: Yorik Lassender 2
CB: Luke Hydrasia 3
RB: Oren Miko 5
LW: Michael George 6
ML: Rico Paulis 7
MR: Sanif Krekmalla 8
RW: Ben Torros 11
CFL: Anthony Roman 12
CF: Owen Harker 14
CFR: Karl Geddes15

Substitutions will be made from the following:

GK: Drascus Mordath
GK: Kevin Moerton

Backs:

Johannas Beorn 4
Aslan Hiever 13
Uman Silverman 15
Paulo Sechenko1 6

Mid-field:

Gregor Mistral 17
Francis Stafford 18
Teddy Coulthard 9
Michael Taylor 10
Justin Hancock 19

Strikers:

Justin Hancock 20
Michael Kemitt 21

Home colours: Black with white eagle motif
Away colours: White with black eagle motif

The Team for the DISPUTED TERRITORIES OF DEMONIC BEINGS is:

GK:Lawrence Knight
LB:Jones Deski
RB:Paul Wood
LW:Neil Loveson
RW:Darren Hibbert
LMF:Luke Rogers
RMF:Sam Tornado
CB:Theodore Silverman
CF:Matthew Rogers
LF:John Mark
RF:Tony Jester

Home colours: red and Black vertical stripes
Away colours: Black with red sleeves

Spaam World Cup Roster

Head Coach

Lehua Hoopai

Lehua is one of Spaam's greatest ever strikers, playing in 3 World Cups.
After her retirement after World Cup VI, she was appointed Assistant
Coach for the national side, and helped lead the team to the Finals of
World Cup VII. She was then appointed Head Coach, and has kept that
position for the past 6 years. At 37, she is still Spaam's youngest ever
coach. She is known for inspiring her team, her natural charisma, and
her infectious determinism.

Assistant Coach

Fin Dará

Former Head Coach of Alatári United, Dará was given the position after
leading Alatári to the Spaam National Football League Finals against
Artanis United 2 years ago.

Goalkeepers

3 Elen Celebri

23 year old Celebri plays for Artanis United and is Spaam's first female
goalkeeper. She is currently out of the side after she gained concussion
from the match against Aquilla. She has not let a goal past for 5 games
(370 minutes), and so is currently unbeaten.

15 Rohir Falassi

25 year old Falassi plays for Ilúvenis F.C. Falassi has let 6 goals past in
two games (174 minutes).

Forwards

1 Mèla Sëhelin

This is Mèla's third World Cup, making her the most experienced player
on the team. At 27, she has cemented herself as Spaam's best ever goal
scorer, with 38 goals from 36 caps, and has not scored in a match only
three times in that time. She is a player to demand respect, a master of
speed and accuracy, and was natural choice as captain. She still plays
for Artanis United, and last year was inducted into the Spaam Football
Hall of Fame. She has also won Sportswoman of the Year, Sportsperson
of the Year, Spaamanian of the Year, and Why Weekly Sexiest Person.

5 Tathar Elensar

25 year old Elensar plays for Carnesîr City, and is his second World Cup.
He has scored 2 goal from 13 games

13 Saeros Meneldur

26 year old Meneldur plays for Artanis City. Meneldur has scored 1 goal
from 6 games.

14 Beren Súrion

23 year old Beren plays for Alatári United.

19 Amras Arcamen

24 year old Arcamen plays for Nátul Olympic.

Mid-Forwards

3 Armina Pallanén

26 year old Pallanèn plays for Eluch'l F.C. and is her second World Cup.
She has scored 1 goal from 13 games

6 Amras Elensar

24 year old Elensar is Tathar's younger brother and also plays for Carnesîr City.

Midfielders

4 Fin Nólatári

23 year old Fin plays for Artanis United and is his second World Cup.

8 Elu Tîwele

21 year old Tiwele plays for Guroch City in East Spaam.

12 Armina Elendil

25 year old Elendil plays for Alassea F.C. and is her second World Cup.

18 Fin Arcamene

23 year old Aracamene plays for Alatari United.

Defenders

2 Valan Súrion

23 year old Súrion plays for Ilúvenis F.C. and is his second World Cup.
He is vice-captain of this side, and is known for his intense tackling
ability. He is no relation to Beren.

7 Rohir Anárion

24 year old Anárion plays for Mithran United.

9 Fin Gothrond

23 year old Gothrond plays for Shaw City in East Spaam and is his second World Cup.

11 Ella Númen

21 year old Númen plays for Artanis United.

16 Elron Ancali

22 year old Ancali plays for Artanis City.

17 Rúmil Arnatu

22 year old Arnatu plays for Mithran United.

East Spaam World Cup Roster

Coach
Menny Duroni

Goalkeepers

4. Celo Celoro
14. Nellor Egossa

Forwards
2. Aran Hiria
5. Elmo Edea
9. Mara Esgore
12. Tasara Dui
16. Pala Harani

Midfielders

1. Siria Hanun
8. Ammeri Renac
11. Norlin Belebi
15. Angoni Caraph
17. Cala Liatha

Defenders
3. Dinen Cerene
7. Menada Edri
6. Gala Ruia
10. Arwene Forne
13. Ery Arano

This being our first ever WC, all of our squad are newcomers to the big time.

We generally play a 4-4-2 formation, with one defensive CM and one attacking CM. Nearly, but not quite, a diamond formation.

The First Team (with some descriptive colour):

GK: Blind Bob. Albino in colour, he is a first rate controller and organiser of the defense in front of him. He has a good grasp and understanding of the game around him, and is rarely caught out. His relex saves, however, are poor and are the major weakness to his game.

LB: Shoddy Bob. Good heading, fast on the ground. Not so good at delicate tackles, prefering the more aggresive approach. Although a fast player his balance his poor and will fall on his arse regularly if trying to turn sharpish. Often played for purely comic reasons.
RB: Psycho Bob. As the name suggests. Poor discipline and hard tackling make this man a good bet for the first yellow of any game. An otherwise solid player- imagine Gary Neville with attitude.

CB: Cap'n Bob: Imagine Rio Ferdinand with an Afro haircut. An impressive reader of the game, he lacks pace.
CB: Bobovic: Generally Ok, he is competant in most areas without either excelling or embarrassing himself.

LW: Bob Ingalong: Fast, deadly dribbler of the ball with a poor cross at the end of it.
RW: Posh Bob: Almost the opposite of Bob Ingalong, apart from his massive, bright-green mullet
DCM: Bob a Job: Tall, muscular player with an exquisite tackle and a delightful pass. Not very attacking minded he protects the defense
CM: Magic Bob: Now this player is a joy to watch. Fast, deft ball control. A wizard at the dribble, his Gullit-style dreadlocks flapping in the wind. With astonshing balance he can ride out most tackles and emerge still with the ball at his feet. An absolutely gifted player, and absolutely selfish as well. Will rather take on too many players than pass to a teammate in a better position.

CF: Wee Bob. Very small player his heading ability is nonexistent. Also his physical presence is too small to lead the line or to bully past defenses. However his blistering speed and deadly accuracy make him a forward to be watched.
CF: Bob Tastic!. The only player in the team with an exclaimation mark. Deadly player in the box. Not so deadly out of it.

Subs
GK:
Apple Bobbing

Def:
Frank Bob
Bob Jones
Sunny Bob
Billy Bob

Midfield
Family Bob
Bobby Dazzler
Bob Roberts
Bobby Chewing

Forwards
Bob Syer Uncle
Bikini Bob

Clearwater Braves Soccer Roster

Coach
01. Erik Sanders

Goalkeepers

12. Aaron Tucker
13. Chris Frank

Forwards
21. Gavin Xon
22. Milt Davis
23. Kyle Gannon
24. Gort Lyte
25. James Henery

Midfielders

31. Jim Nin
32. Perry Horn
33. Tom Poggy
34. Henry Jacobs
35. Andrew Quin

Defenders
41. Dan Huddson
42. Thomas Farscape
43. Jake Ryan
44. Paul O'Niel
45. Matt Donald

The Dragons are looking to qualify for the first world cup under the new Dragonian Football Federation. The new DFF caused the entire squad from the old world cup to boycott the qualification. Now, a new generation of footballers has been bred and non better than child prodigy Lissësúl Sargent. The 16 year-old has proven himself worthy of the captain's armband and will be the future of the already young Dragonian squad. The average age this year is 23, with the youngest, Lissësùl at 16, and the oldest, Barantasarë at 32.

Fosco Danderfluff---GK--------------Dragons FC-------------30
Elessar Númenessë--GK------------Séregon------------------25
Samwise Knotwise--GK-------------Delving Town------------20

Hambut Bunce-------LB-------------Brockenboring Univ.----19
Minto Bunce----------RB------------Brockenboring Univ.----21
Hamson Bracegirdle-CB-----------Imperial Utd-------------32
Elros Faelivrin--------CB-----------Dragons FC--------------27
Daeron Elendil--------LB-----------Dragons FC--------------26
Bodo Sandybanks----RB----------Weslington University----20
Longo Gamgee-Took-CB----------Beleg El.------------------21
Valandil---------------CB-----------Army---------------------22

Hob Grubb------------LM-----------Delving Town------------23
Lólindir Oronar-------RM-----------Navy---------------------29
Hambut Bramble-----CM-----------Imperial Utd------------30
Lissësúl Sargent------CM----------Dragons FC-------------16 CAPTAIN
Bodo Bulge------------LM----------Army---------------------24
Lenwë Ciryatan-------RM----------Alatáriël Commune-----22
Findecáno Telrúnya--CM----------Imperial Academy------21
Samwise Broadbelt--CM----------Buckland School--------19

Elros Ciryatan--------RF----------Dragons FC--------------25
Olo Hardbottle--------RF----------Weslington University---19
Barantasarë-----------LF----------Dragons FC--------------32
Mario Djurgart--------LF-----------Holy City-----------------25

Commerce Heights Kit:
http://members.lycos.co.uk/mayorefficiency/chbulldogswc9.png
The stars on the uniforms indicate the Cups the player participated in. A blue-and-white (or gray) star indicates a Cup played as a backup, and a blue, red, and white (or gray) star indicates a Cup played as a starter. The sleeve patches represent the state (in CH) or country (outside CH) that the player is from. Vojtilo's sleeve has the New Manhattan (state) design, Wallace's is the Dextremmika (CH dependency) design, and the alternate sleeve designs are (in order): Northwest Territories (state), New Anaphase (state), Northern Jativa (state), Lower Manhattan (state), Unified Planets (CH dependency), New Manhattan (CH dependency), and Bedistan (independent country ;) ). Though there are not actually any Bulldogs players from Bedistan, the patch was created anyway.

Spaam National Uniform

http://drake.5p.org.uk/spaam.jpg

Defarian NAtional Team

GK: 1 Gregory Ntume *
12 Connor Fitzpatrick *

D: 2 Thomas Jackson *
3 Reggie Haynes *
4 Alexei Koslov *
5 Tracy Leans *
13 Michael Fireton
14 Christopher Fireton *
15 Omar Victors
16 Bedford Milligan*

MF: 6 Raul San Rios*
7 Alexander Jefferson*
8 Pedro Hamilton *
17 Richard Little
18 Franklin Benjamin *
19 Nigel Grey *

F:9 Carl Talley *
10 Batista Sutherland C*
11 Che Green*
20 DaSagana*
21 Jorgen Nillson
22 Jarome Jones *

Coach: Franz Sheffenhaker
System: 4-3-3

The splatter problem apparently resolved, coach Guntur Ruak has announced a starting roster for the Free Land of Evisceratomatoes, using an unconventional 2-6-3 formation:

Goal:
Elvis Irate

Defence:
Urk Pulpy
Urk Jones

Midfield:
Yum-Yum McPherson
Mott
Urk Tamale-Underhill
Urk Seedykins
Anarchism'n'Vodka
Scrood Ryver

Forwards:
Urk Visser-Eight
Eve Isser-Kernigit
Macht Milk

The splatter problem apparently resolved, coach Guntur Ruak has announced a starting roster for the Free Land of Evisceratomatoes, using an unconventional 2-6-3 formation:

Goal:
Elvis Irate

Defence:
Urk Pulpy
Urk Jones

Midfield:
Yum-Yum McPherson
Mott
Urk Tamale-Underhill
Urk Seedykins
Anarchism'n'Vodka
Scrood Ryver

Forwards:
Urk Visser-Eight
Eve Isser-Kernigit
Macht Milk

GEORGE MCDOUGLAS, FUTEBOL DIRECTOR SEZ:

It would appear that Urk Pulpy, Urk Jones, Urk Tamale-Underhill, Urk Seedykins and Urk Visser-Eight were all grown from similar if not exact DNA.

Nah, they changed their names. Everyone wants to be Just Like Urk.

Curiosity get's the best of us...

Is Urk Visser-Eight in any way related to Wisest Nate-Hurr E. Visser?

To many tomatos ------ aarrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhh!

To many tomatos ------ aarrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhh!
I will apologize for this in advance, but I cannot help myself. Forgive me.

One tomato, two tomatoes, three tomatoes, four. Five tomatoes, six tomatoes, seven tomatoes, more.

the subconcious can be a funny thing...

:shock: :shock: :shock:



:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

The final 22 players who will join manager Mario Lemieux to the WorldCup will be announced shortly. As of the moment of this writing only 1 player is certain of his selection.

The eleven players who will start this campaign:

In Goal:
Cheevers, Gerry

Defense:
Provonost, Marcel
Laviolette, Jack
Patrick, Lester
Clancy, Francis
Gardiner, Herb

Midfield:
MacKay, Mickey
Conacher, Roy
Gillies, Clark
Gartner, Mike

Forwards:
Goulet, Michel
Malone, Joe (extra player)

Team Manager: Mario Lemieux

In an effort to preserve our past...

The Oglethorpian Association of Football, in conjunction with the Oglethorpian Widespread Historicalness Federation, has seen fit to 'bump' this topic for:

HISTORICALNESS!