THE GREATER VALHALLAN FEDERATION OF POLAR ISLANDSTATES ROSTER FOR WORLD CUP 71Nation Name: The Greater Valhallan Federation of Polar Islandstates
Demonym: Valhallans (or Polarians)
Team Nickname: The Terns
Official Supporters Group: The Twitchers
KIT COLOURS:HOME - AWAY - KEEPERHOME STADIUM:Nasjonale Stadion - 67,481 (Franz Josef City)
HOME SUPPORT: The Ostkurven - Home of the Twitchers
STAFF:Manager: Morten Rasmussen, 67Record in Charge: P 223, W 173, D 29, L 21, GF 483, GA 173, GD +310, WP 77.6%After guiding the Terns to three World Cup finals in a row, Rasmussen has added to his managerial CV by retaining the Copa Rushmori title on home soil, winning back the Cup of Champions, and reaching a fifth World Cup semi-final out of the last six editions. Sure, they lost to Osarius, but rumours of a slump persist thanks to a disastrous showing at the last Copa Rushmori as holders. Those with a head on their shoulders will hopefully see the facts for what they are. He has been a revelation in his tenure so far, but with the hardcore of the team that lifted the World Cup trophy now retired or ageing, the time for revolution is upon us. Several players are relatively new to the Terns shirt in this squad again, including
his grandson. We've a strong record in recent years despite never actually lifting the trophy more than once, and we remain one of the teams to avoid. We like winning things though, and even though we'll now have to go through a cycle without the power of Gustaf Kolehmainen, I think we've got the strength to do it again. Heia Terns!
Assistant Manager: Iulian Finnibaturinn, 44With the departure of Steffan Pekarik, Rasmussen turned to Surtsey Island Gulls coach Finnibaturinn to fill the seat to the right of him in the dugout. Finnibaturinn played for the Terns a huge ninety-seven times, four times as captain, and scoring four goals in the process. He might have retired just before Rasmussen took charge of the Terns, but that doesn't mean he was ever unknown to his new boss, with Rasmussen trying to sign him several times whilst FC Axel Heiburg manager. Pekarik was a born winner, and a tough fighter, and it is thought that Rasmussen has brought in Finnibaturinn because he shares those exact attributes. Once thought of as down and out, he fought his way back into the Terns squad after having found himself at imploded league after imploded league, with a move back to Surtsey and a Champions' Cup medal at Urbizania Wanderers to show for his efforts. Never gave up as a player, and doesn't do so as a coach either. An inspired appointment from Rasmussen.
PLAYERS:#1 - GK - Iulian Kirilaunen - Age 33 - FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls - 133 Caps, 1 GoalKirilaunen marked being handed the number one jersey at Surtsey by almost immediately producing some outstanding performances to help the Gulls exceed all expectations with back-to-back appearances in the Champions' Cup semi-finals. Being thirty-three years old means he is a goalkeeper with almost immeasurable experience, and he represents his national team as the number one with all of the calmness and authority expected. During the match he catches the eye with his consistently good positioning and the organisation of his back four, and he holds onto the number one jersey thanks to his lack of reliance on the defence in front of him. His speed off his line when acting as a sweeper-keeper will no doubt save the day on the occasions that see his team-mates getting caught flat-footed, and against Saintland in WC68 he even became the first ever goalkeeper to score for the Terns.
#2 - DR - Moses Luc Bjerregaard - Age 26 - FC Endeavour (APX) - 116 Caps, 32 Assists, 11 GoalsAt just seventeen years of age, Bjerregaard was the youngest player to get a call-up to the Terns squad since Alexsandr van Sorensen, and it's not hard to see why. Lightning fast speed, fearlessness, a wicked control of a dead ball, and a willingness to run at players that means Bjerregaard has all the credentials required to be a fine right winger. However, when you add a tough tackle, the ability to read the game, and a keen positional sense into the equation, it's easy to see why Bjerregaard makes such a devastating wing-back. Hence, he is perfect for Rasmussen's formation. His strength in the air can leave something to be desired, but he's still young, and with that youth comes further itchy feet that have resulted in his sudden transfer from SK Franz Josef City to FC Endeavour of Apox. Patchy form of recent years was put to bed at the last World Cup with some fine performances, and now he wants a medal.
#3 - DC - Aapo Nordenberg - Age 32 - Northbrook Diamonds FK - 123 Caps, 2 Assists, 8 Goals - Vice-CaptainOyen-Spekke's retirement left a gap at centre-back that Rasmussen could have filled with any one of the many talented centre-backs that the nation is awash with at the moment. In the end, he opted for the player who was brought from FC Torshavn to East Franz Athletic to replace Oyen-Spekke there as well. Nordenberg had previously found it easy to slip under the radar and avoid the hype, though at East Franz his quietly impressive performances changed that, and he was sold to Ituraitz FC in order to balance the books; where he excelled. The implosion of the Astograthian league saw the Spires attempt to re-sign the player, but it was Northbrook's bid that tempted him more, and he joins his club captain Kohev Küngas-Vaga in the Terns back four now. Quiet, considered, and a scholar of the game, his game reading is excellent, meaning he is often able to make a challenge and prevent a dangerous situation before it even materialises. This lack of eye-catching last minute tackles contributes towards his relatively low-key profile, though they are of course also indicative of his ability to stop them being necessary in the first place. Tall, strong, and with a fine touch, Nordenberg is one of the ball-playing central defenders that are now becoming the vogue around the leagues. An instrumental part of both the World Cup winning squad and the squad that conceded only one goal as part of their Copa Rushmori defence.
#4 - DC - Willem Otkupshchikov - Age 29 - Gwinevra Barbarians (APX) - 50 Caps, 1 Assist, 3 GoalsOtkupshchikov represents one of those rare success stories where a player can grow and mature way down the leagues with a lesser team before a bigger team notices him and takes a chance on him, only to see said player blossom on the bigger stage and totally steal the limelight. Otkupshchikov did just that at Bjarnarey after having spent the first four years of his career Divisjon-jumping with Waldenoya Bears, and he now finds himself pinched across to Apox to play for Gwinevra Barbarians. Even better, Morten Salo being rested gave Otkupshchikov a chance in the starting line-up that he hasn't wasted, and hasn't given back. Tall, solid, and with an incredible work ethic, you won't see Otkupshchikov popping up in the opposition box much, but you will always be able to rely on him to be in the right place at the right time in his own box.
#5 - DL - Kohev Küngas-Vaga - Age 36 - Northbrook Diamonds FK - 245 Caps, 44 Assists, 23 Goals - CAPTAINThis defender is well known and trusted by just about the entire nation, and after having taken the armband after the retirement of Alexsandr van Sorensen, Kohev will forever go down in history as the Terns' first World Cup winning skipper. As captain for club and country, he is a combative and battling left-back, though he is a talented centre back and defensive midfielder as well, and this enthusiasm and adaptability is something that Rasmussen has always been able to make good use of. After originally moving to the first team as a result of Edvar Folke's hamstring tear, his athleticism was called upon to offer support and attacks from down the left side, and he later ousted the SK defender from the starting XI entirely. One of the youngest players to ever move past a hundred caps for his country, he has moved past his second century and is eyeing up that record caps total set by van Sorensen. He
had said that the Copa would see his last involvement in a Terns shirt, but with that particular story ending how it did, it comes as no surprise to see him pushing to end his career at a World Cup.
#6 - DMC - Eikr Lillehammer - Age 33 - Cednia Beach AFC (TUR) - 126 Caps, 12 Assists, 7 GoalsEikr Lillehammer was never even in contention for an u-21s berth in his youth, and indeed he was let go by the Northbrook Academy without much fanfare and picked up by AFK Hans Island Pioneers. Performances there lead SK Aasiaat Harbour to acquire his services, and by the end of his first year there he’d very much played his way into being one of the first names on the team sheet. With a battling mentality and a whole heap of confidence, Eikr is flying, and Rasmussen had an easy decision when it came to deciding who was going to replace Sudesval in the starting line-up. He played astonishingly well in the World Cup final, earning the Man of the Match award for his endeavours as well as the chance to make a move to Turori giants Cednia Beach AFC. Always one to rely on in the big games, Lillehammer put together a string of impressive performances as his club powered to the Globe Cup title a few seasons ago - let's hope he'll be bringing the same determination to the Terns this time around.
#7 - MC - Bjorn Konigstein - Age 28 - SK Franz Josef City - 92 Caps, 18 Assists, 13 GoalsWith all the money at SK's disposal and all the attraction of playing for the biggest club in the Federation, they can pretty much bring in whoever they want. How refreshing, therefore, that the diminutive Bjorn Konigstein has fought his way through the youth academy and has been commanding a place in the starting line-up for years now. Full of enthusiasm and energy, he's got a sort of magnetic presence on the pitch that just seems to draw the ball towards him, and he is adept at launching forwards and finishing attacks with a sweet strike from the edge of the area in his role as a classic box-to-box midfielder. As with many players, Rasmussen was impressed with his performances during a test run at a Copa, and as such he's now here to stay as part of the starting line-up. A real talent.
#8 - MC - Eidur Gunnlaugsson - Age 23 - FC Axel Heiburg - 30 Caps, 10 Assists, 6 GoalsIt takes a special kind of talent to get called up into the starting line-up of the Terns aged just twenty, but that is just what Eidur Gunnlaugsson did. The famed Haapa-Mechelin Youth Academy of Axel Heiburg has had something of a dry spell in terms of output recently, but Gunnlaugsson's emergence turns that on its head. Already one of the first names on the team sheet for his club, a dearth of impressive performances from midfielders a few World Cups ago led Rasmussen to consult his notes and find himself unable to come up with a reason why he shouldn't call up Gunnlaugsson. Neither of them have looked back since. Quick, combative, and with a visionary eye for a pass, Gunnlaugsson could be one of the Multiverse's great deep lying playmakers if he continues to develop like this.
#9 - ST - Victor Larsen - Age 29 - Spartangrad (EUR) - 61 Caps, 11 Assists, 25 GoalsHuge, hulking, physically intimidating, and with a foot like a traction engine, Victor Larsen is notable for being - along with Yann-Erik Nilsson - the first black Polarian to ever be called up to the national team. Impressive with the Chicks at u-21s level, his pace and raw power can change the game in an instant, and he was doing just that with Red Star in Divisjon One. Spartangrad in Eura took interest in him as a result, and he now plays in the ever-strengthening Euran league. Described as a human battering ram, he provided something very different from the bench, and whilst he never found a way to gel quickly with Kolehmainen, Rasmussen will now be looking to the powerfully built half-Djocorangan to replace the goals lost when the talismanic Kolehmainen retired at the end of the last Copa. No pressure, then.
#10 - AMC - Alexis Zeljeznicar - Age 32 - East Franz Athletic - 106 Caps, 39 Assists, 22 GoalsAfter starting out for Astograthian side South Factory courtesy of their Polarian connections, Zeljeznicar was snapped up by the famous Ituraitz FC when South Factory were relegated. He is a former striker that has since retreated to a more supporting role; pacy, aggressive, a handful in the box for both sets of players, and wickedly talented. Despite having visibly calmed down recently, he appeared to struggle with the huge task of replacing van Sorensen in the number ten position, and Rasmussen made the decision to drop him to the bench before dropping him altogether. With the demise of Astograth's league he got lost a little in the national set-up during the course of his switch to East Franz, and when Luar Dardan switched allegiance to the Terns it was Zeljeznicar who found himself out of a spot. At one point, the thought of him ever reaching a century of caps for his country seemed laughable even. His confidence has returned with maturity however, and after taking the long way round this talented midfielder is a star for the Terns once again. Some say this might be his last cycle in the iconic Terns jersey. That remains to be seen, but we're all looking forward to what he's planning to do in it between now and making that decision.
#11 - ST - Rauno Bickermann - Age 24 - Red Star Severny - 24 Caps, 3 Assists, 7 GoalsRauno Bickermann's emergence in the Red Star starting eleven has coincided neatly with their run up the table, and this is no coincidence. Powerful, strong on the ball, tough to shake off and with a knack of finding the right channels to run into at the right time, Bickermann's touch-to-shot ratio is impressive to say the least. Scoring goals is the first, second, and last thing on his mind, but even so he finds the time to play the supportive target man if he's asked to, holding onto the ball and releasing a team-mate through on goal at just the right moment. An exciting talent just waiting to be moulded into a team player of the highest calibre. He keeps his exciting chance in the starting eleven here thanks to his supporting work whilst having Kolehmainen for a strike partner, and his game has visibly improved thanks to that time together. For now he'll be aiming to improve his assists tally as he plays ever so slightly second fiddle to Larsen, but there are whispers that he could be as good as Skye one day, so watch out for him and his ambition.
#12 - GK - Leif Ulsletten - Age 30 - Red Star Severny - 25 Caps, 1 AssistOriginally making it into a Copa squad thanks to Alexis Sand carrying a minor niggle, Rasmussen once again used the Copa to turn to Red Star goalkeeper Ulsletten and give him a promotion. That time, it was into the number one jersey, and he never looked back as he played every minute of the campaign whilst only conceding a single goal. Iulian Kirilaunen is, as expected, coming back to be first choice for the World Cup again, but Ulsletten has taken what he's learned whilst being an integral part of Red Star's surge up the league and has clearly learnt enough to become a fiercely talented international goalkeeper. Fast, nimble, and with excellent distribution - Kirilaunen's one big weakness - his long throws can often be the first line of attack for his sides, as proved by his assist.
#13 - GK - Mateusz Rosenmeyer - Age 23 - SK Aasiaat Harbour - 1 CaDespite Aasiaat's unfortunate plunge down the table in recent years, there have been a few silver linings. First amongst these is the appearance of young Rosenmeyer as a force between the sticks. Patient, and with a calmness that you wouldn't expect from one so young, his performances have impressed enough to take him into the first team on several occasions, and after making his point with the u-21s he made his debut in the Copa Rushmori and managed to keep a solid clean sheet, impressing Rasmussen enough to get the nod here, clearly. Will he get on the pitch? Perhaps towards the end of the qualifying stage if things are going well.
#14 - AMC - Luar Dardan - Age 28 - SK Franz Josef City - 36 Caps, 14 Assists, 6 Goals [- 59 Caps, 21 Assists, 20 Goals for Astograth prior to defection]It takes a special player to change the rules on who can play for the Terns. Previous rules had stipulated that only players without caps for other nations, and who qualify for citizenship, can play in the hallowed Terns jersey. (See; Torsten Navarro and Yann-Erik Nilsson). The WCC however, appear to have slightly laxer rules on this sort of thing. (See; Alexio Del Nieran). Despite this, the FPIFA resisted any calls to match any policy that would put them more in line with the WCC. This despite the Polarian stewardship of the WCC. Nonetheless, when it transpired that the suddenly stateless Luar Dardan would no longer have the chance to play at any World Cup or Copa Rushmori since the demise of Astograth, and that he qualified for the Terns and Polarian citizenship through residence, Morten Rasmussen successfully campaigned to have the FPIFA relax their rules slightly. They now ignore previous caps for other nations should mitigating circumstances prevent that nation from competing. As a result, the Terns welcomed formerly Astograthian ace Luar Dardan into their squad. He had a very slow start that attracted a lot of negative press, but he finished like a runaway train and the stats speak for themselves. Zeljeznicar's form keeps him from the starting line-up, but whenever the East Franz forward needs a break it will surely be Dardan's time to shine.
#15 - DL - Niels Kruse - Age 28 - Revolutionaries (EUR) - 29 Caps, 4 Assists, 2 GoalsNiels Kruse has been busily beavering away in Eura for the best part of his career, and as the Terns scouts and Rasmussen finally started making the trips to Revolutionaries to see Salo play, Kruse coincided by having the best season of his career so far. Busy, hard-working, and with superb fitness levels, Kruse has made the most of doubts over Vaaraniemi's match readiness to take the spot and by all accounts he is just itching to make his case to be KKV's long term replacement.
#16 - DR - Espen Erevik - Age 24 - East Franz Athletic - 2 CapsGuus Tuulari's reign at East Franz is a tough one, a hard one, and a strong one. Only the toughest players remain in the matchday squads, and Espen Erevik is one of those without a shadow of a doubt. Built like a bulldozer, he is apparently one of the hardest trainers that any coach could hope to instruct, and he has worked hard at his mobility and speed over the past few years to become to complete full-back. He might be a little too defensive for the pioneering runs that Rasmussen usually requires of his wing-backs, but as an alternative to the buccaneering Bjerregaard when we're looking to close up a game he is perfect. Impressed enough at the Copa to get a recall here, this could be Erevik's time to shine.
#17 - DMC - Anders Holzhauser - Age 28 - Northbrook Diamonds FK - 73 Caps, 10 Assists, 6 GoalsIt took two consecutive Copa appearances for Holzhauser to provide performances good enough to convince Rasmussen, but he's been along in every Terns squad ever since. Holzhauser is a strong and tough-tackling defensive midfielder, and has made quite an impact on Rasmussen. With a commanding presence, he quickly grabs the eye as he marshals the defence behind him, and though he is able to fill in at centre back should he be required to, Holzhauser has the urge and the ability to push forwards in possession of the ball and add a different dimension to the attack in the process. All this international exposure was bound to create a big move for him eventually however, and he now turns out for Divisjon One champions Northbrook Diamonds FK, who splashed the cash necessary to get Issington to part with one of their prized assets. Fans already think him cheap at twice the price.
#18 - ST - Torsten Wolff - Age 31 - FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls - 110 Caps, 13 Assists, 45 GoalsHaving made a good impression with the u-21s, Wolff had to wait patiently for his chance in the first team thanks to the strength of the Kolehmainen-Saarinen partnership, but since getting that chance he has appeared in nearly every game since. With an easy-going nature, his partnership with Frederiksen at the DBC had a distinct air of the odd-couple about it, but it nonetheless worked quite well, and his keen eye for the top corner of the goal from wherever he is in the box has made his excellent poaching skills a fan favourite. Having pipped Frederiksen in squad decisions time after time, he sees himself pipped to a place in the starting squad by a pair of in-form strikers looking to forge a good partnership. Some say his best years are behind him, but we'll see. Turmoil in Iturributa means he returned to Divisjon One with Surtsey, and yes; he's heard all the wolf jokes already.
#19 - MC - Mateusz Wolff - Age 24 - Urbanista (APX) - 17 Caps, 7 Assists, 2 GoalsMateusz is the younger half-brother of striker Torsten, marking the first time brothers have represented the Terns since Niko and Mathias Marek in the first ever squads. A talented attacking midfielder, it is thought that Rasmussen sees his long term role as a more battling and combative box-to-box player, and the presence of other attacking midfielders in this squad certainly hints at that - it'd be a top-heavy squad otherwise. He was one of a number of players who were instrumental in Bjarnarey's recent charge up the table, and this recall to the squad is nothing less than he deserves. Set pieces, assists, wicked passes and tricks and flair a-plenty, Wolff has long been described as breaking the mould of Valhallan football, and indeed to look at him on the pitch you'd never guess he was born here, grew up here, and has only just started playing abroad. He's an avid follower of foreign leagues though, and is a fiercely talented guy. Hopefully big things can happen when he plays at the same time as his brother does up front. And yes, he's also heard all the wolf jokes.
#20 - ST - Finn Kirkkegaard - Age 23 - SK Nasjonale Hauker - 2 CapsYes,
his grandson. SK Nasjonale Hauker's first ever player called up to the Terns sees that particular achievement overshadowed a little by the identity of the player in question. Sol Kirkkegaard, legendary first ever manager of the Terns and current co-President of the WCC, had a son, Julius. Julius wasn't much good at the sport and only made a handful of appearances in the lower leagues for Energie Møllna-Grei. Julius' son Finn, however, has proved to be a deadly and accurate striker of the ball. With several goals now in Divisjon One, and a handful of impressive performances for the u-21s, Kirkkegaard has made it to this squad on his own merit. Press interest in him will be larger than usual, but Finn has enough to let his football do the talking for him.
#21 - MC - Robin Geirsson - Age 24 - Ramusok United (COS) - 7 Caps, 1 Assist, 1 GoalHighly thought of in the Federation, it was something of a surprise to many when he turned down offers from Divisjon One clubs to move to Cosumar, but Robin Geirsson is showing just why he wanted to move away to prove himself. Independent, headstrong, and always looking to do something impressive with the ball. Not just adequate, but spectacular. The most wonderful thing about this is of course how frequently he achieves it. Geirsson has moved back into the centre of the park from the more attacking position he started out at Torshavn with, and his new found freedom to be more physically imposing is something he is apparently enjoying very much so far. A bundle of energy always looking to prove himself, the only problem is when he bites off more than he can chew.
#22 - DC - Yann-Erik Nilsson - Age 28 - SK Franz Josef City - 34 Caps, 2 Assists, 2 GoalsOne of the two young two-time Champions' Cup winners to have graduated from the SK youth academy, Nilsson brings a certain attacking joie de vivre into the back four, with him seemingly unable to lose the attacking influence on his game he gets from being half-Acquan. Strong and difficult to dispossess, he will often try and play his way out of danger - and usually succeeds at that. He has matured slightly since we last saw him in a Terns shirt, and now acknowledges that the time isn't always right for bombing forwards and leaving a gap behind him, which will please Rasmussen's more conservative side. Having said that, it's always worked for him at SK, and he'll be an interesting player to give a game to if the Terns continue the attacking streak they started at the last Copa. An able backup for many a season now, he'll be disappointed if he doesn't get a decent run in the first team before he retires.
#23 - DC - Olaf Strauss - Age 24 - Red Star Severny - 16 Caps, 1 Assist, 1 GoalWith a calm head and a mature reading of the game, it's not hard to see why Strauss has broken into the Red Star first team already. An absolute mountain of a man, even by Valhallan standards, he is incredibly tough to beat in the air, and few are the players who can find a way to outpace him and his ten-yard-strides. Or that's how they feel, anyway. A leader of men, he has a natural charisma and fearlessness that inspires others to play better around him, and many in the stands at Red star are already calling for him to be given the armband by the management there. He's got a big future ahead of him, that's for sure.
TACTICS: "The Pythagorean" 2-3-3-2The Polarian game is methodical, abrasive, technical, and physical. They won't give you a second on the ball to think, and they won't hold back in the tackle. In the centre of the park they will play a possession based midfield game of triangles, though a defence splitting pass could come at any moment towards the fast and direct attack. Rasmussen plays a narrow, modified version of the diamond formation dubbed the Pythagorean by the sporting press. It is reliant upon two key triangular sets of players that transcend the normal "rows" of player in conventional formation layouts. Nordenberg, Otkupshchikov, and Lillehammer will act as the defensive triangle, and Zeljeznicar, Larsen, and Bickermann will counter at the other end as the offensive triangle. Lillehammer and Zeljeznicar's roles in this scheme are absolutely crucial, as their job is to support and unlock the other two players in their respective triangles, providing outlets and creativity in abundance. Konigstein and Gunnlaugsson are part of a compact and creative midfield that will supply steel or style whenever the situation demands it, as well as partnering up with their respective full backs to form a kind of "bumper" that sweeps the flanks in attack or folds in to protect the penalty area in defence. Fitness of all players will therefore be key to the success of this plan; not just the constant positional changing demanded of Lillehammer and Zeljeznicar, but the athleticism of Bjerregaard and Küngas-Vaga in particular will also be tested to the limit as their roles require frequent attacking. It's not quite a 4-3-3, it's not quite a 4-1-2-1-2, and it's not quite a W-M... Well, alright, it's more or less a W-M with a focus on two specific trios of players. It's the Pythagorean.
Penalty Taker: Victor Larsen/Bjorn Konigstein/Rauno Bickermann
Free Kick Taker: Moses Luc Bjerregaard/Alexis Zeljeznicar/Eidur Gunnlaugsson
Corner Taker: Moses Luc Bjerregaard/Eidur Gunnlaugsson/Bjorn Konigstein
Starting line-upModification: -1Record going into World Cup 71:Played 555, Won 372, Drawn 94, Lost 89, Scored 1146, Conceded 527, Goal Difference +619, Win Percentage 67.0%
Top Goalscorers:Timo Skye - 117
Alexsandr van Sorensen - 107
Gustaf Kolehmainen - 100
Felix Saarinen - 60
Patrick Ackermann-Finn - 57Most Assists:Alexsandr van Sorensen - 117
Jean-Eric Villeneuve - 94
Luc Demarchelier - 73
Ole van Jendrisen - 68
Marten Cornelius - 48Most Caps:Alexsandr van Sorensen - 268
Kohev Küngas-Vaga - 245*
Jorgen Hauge - 215
Timo Skye - 168
Zacharias Juul - 166Asterisks indicate player is in the current Terns squad THE OPPONENT CANChoose my goalscorers? Yes.
Godmod scoring events? Yes.
RP injuries to my players? Yes, within reason, and I reserve the right to change the severity in a follow-up RP.
Godmod injuries to my players? Yes, as above.
Hand out yellow cards to my players? Yes.
Hand out red cards to my players? Yes, but only 2 per match maximum, and never to my captain or vice-captain.
Godmod other events? TG me first, but I'm always open to ideas.