Di Bradini Cup 12 (Rosters/RP/Scores Thread)

by **Daehanjeiguk** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:08 am

Starblaydia wrote:OOC: For newcomers, please see the Guide to Sports Roleplaying. If you need to ask anything of the host or your opponents, arrange RP angles or generally chat about the goings-on, please use the Signup/OOC thread, or the World Cup Discussion Thread. Got a general Sports RP question? Then here's the thread for you. Get RPing!

The Imperial Football Association presents:
on behalf of the Starblaydi Football Association

The Twelfth Di Bradini Cup
a.k.a
The 33rd Under-21 World Cup

Group A
Taeshan
Yafor 2
The Weegies
Daehanjeiguk
Krytenia
Osarius

Group B
Sarzonia
Starblaydia
Delaclava
Albundania
Lithatrius
Queer Poco el Mono Ara

Group C
Sorthern Northland
Cafundéu
Somewhereistonia
Burchadinger
Jesselton
Toiletdonia

Group D
Dancougar
Sargossa
Swartaz
Andrewboy
Nethertopia
Peisandros

Anything listed here is subject to change; please check every once in a while (changes will be noted in Edits).

EDIT1: updated stadia information; a few more tidbits added
EDIT2: rearranged fixtures to make it "fairer" - NSFS will be scorinated according to neutral venue
EDITsss: continuing to update rosters as they come...
EDIT1093: updated schedule

by **Lithatrius** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:39 am

Di Bradini Cup Gets Underway

The Di Bradini cup is preparing to get underway today. Lithatrius have been drawn into a very tough group, including Starblaydia, Delaclava and Sarzonia. With the first match against Starblaydia, followed by matches against Sarzonia and then Delaclava, the start of the competion will be tough, although we believe we can make it!

Group:
Sarzonia
Starblaydia
Delaclava
Albundania
Lithatrius
Queer Poco el Mono Ara

More news to follow...

by **Sarzonia** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:57 am

Note: Home kits have a primarily navy colour scheme; away kits are primarily white; keeper kits the third set shown.

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose Scorers: Y
GodMod Goalscoring Events: N
Injure Players: Y (I'll determine severity)
GodMod Injury Events N
Red Card Players: Y (no more than two players or two players and a manager or assistant manager)
Yellow Card Players: Y (within reason)
GodMod Other Events: N
In other words, DON'T FREAKIN' GODMODE. If it's not realistic, it's being ignored.
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Sarzonia Junior Stars

Manager: Chris Merrill (51 years old)
Merrill's tenure as the manager of the Stars completes a stunning turnaround for the former Rockets assistant. Shortly after manager Brian Carson fired Merrill, then-Junior Stars manager Brett Hancock tapped Merrill to be manager-in-waiting. With Hancock's promotion to technical director, Merrill now assumes matchday responsibilities.
Assistant: Matt Matthews (38 years old)
Matthews only retired from playing for the Portland Timbers three years ago, but he still has the fitness to play a match if needed for a Sarzonian Football Confederation side. His youth will be counted on to relate well to younger players.
Goalkeeping Coach: Troy Perkins (58 years old)
The return of Perkins to the Sarzonian football fold is another major surprise. After Perkins was supplanted as the Stars all time goalkeeper by Horace Sandt, most figured Perkins would simply ride off into the sunset. The return of the team to respectability in its first qualifying effort in 13 Cups brought Perkins out of retirement.

Squad Listing
(Note: Starters in BOLD. Team plays a 4-4-2 alignment with a plus-one modifier.)

No. Name Position Height Weight
1 Mike Henshaw GK 5'11" 165 pounds
Henshaw, 17, was chosen to wear captain's armband even as a goalkeeper and despite being by far the youngest player on the Junior Stars squad. His maturity likely comes from being the son and grandson of goalkeepers who suited up for the Woodstock Wild.

2 D Mike Preston 5’7”, 160 pounds
For a 16-year-old, Preston spends a lot of time in the gym working out. He also runs sprints and does other exercises, making him an even bigger load than his weight suggests You try to out-physical him at your peril.

3 Skip Prossett D 5'9" 190 pounds
Prossett, 20, is nearly as physical as Spencer Hicks was on the senior Stars side. However, he doesn't have the reputation for playing dirty football that Hicks does. He is considered the most aggressive player in the weight room for either Stars side, but also runs religiously.

4 D John Willoughby 5’11” , 175 pounds
A growth spurt left Willoughby at a gangly height of 5’9” two years ago, but he has since filled out into his weight. For a young player, having turned 15 two weeks prior to the Burchadinger Invitational Cup, he has strong awareness and a great sense of responsibility.

5 Jon Putnam D/M 6'1 180 pounds
Putnam, 19, can play both midfield and defence almost equally well. He's better in the midfield because of his ball skills, but takes great pride in shutting down offensive players when he plays defence. He does well with positioning and reading opposing forwards and playmaking midfielders.

7 D/M Kyle Solomon 5'11, 160 pounds
This 13-year-old is the youngest player on the Sarzonian team by far, but is the most advanced of any of them relative to age. He will likely earn a starting spot on the team before long.

8 Elise Raven M 5'7 140 pounds
A daughter of Jenna Raven, Elise Raven maintains some of her mother's ball skills and her leadership abilities. She's 20 years old.

9 Bob Graham M 5'11 169 pounds
An emigre from the former nation of The Lowland Clans, his parents escaped Graham City during the massive war in Atlantian Oceania to an isolated Sarzonia. The 18-year-old said he finds playing for the Sarzonian Junior Stars a "perfect fit" because the Lowland Clans sides were also called the Stars.

10 14 F Vince Ephraim 5’10, 155 pounds
The best all-around forward Sarzonia has at his age, Ephraim, 15, led his high school league with 22 goals in 14 matches heading into the playoffs. An injury prevented him from leading his team to the state championship.

12 Esther Ciccone D 5'6", 127 pounds
Ciccone, 20, nearly made the Woodstock Justice in a rare open tryout for the Sarzonian Football League side. As it stands, she stars on her university's women's football side and is their captain. She has been named the first alternate captain on the Junior Stars.

13 M Chris Logan 5’11, 170 pounds
The 16-year-old Logan is best known for a rocket of a right leg. Has the hardest shot on the team and can run for days, but struggles with penalty kicks and with trying to play striker when put in that role for his high school team.

15 M/F Xander Handley 5'7, 145 pounds
Tremendous ball skill, but only recently started playing football again. The 15-year-old will need to work into match shape to merit more than an occasional sparkplug appearance.

16 Joey Alvin M 5'10" 180 pounds
This 19-year-old is another weight room denizen, but uses that more to play a rugged defensive midfielder than for offensive purposes. Could take over playmaking midfielder in an emergency.

17 F Darrell Bowens 5'10, 160 pounds
The 15-year-old is a scorer, plain and simple. Not much skill except a knack for putting the ball in the back of the net. Also needs to work on his match fitness.

18 Brianne Walker GK, 6'0, 170 pounds
Extremely burly for a goalkeeper, particularly a female goalkeeper, the 20-year-old nearly won the starting job until Henshaw earned a clean sheet in a match against the Wild. Hancock will not hesitate to turn to her if he feels it's necessary.

by **Toiletdonia** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:01 pm

Manger Jwudh Ydh says: definatly a tough group. But lets go out and kick some ass!

Starting Players in bold
Team:
(Games/Goals/Age)
GK Uarea Awreui (19/0/20)
GK Qei Uda (12/1/19)
DF Uiqwer cdoid (34/2/21)
DF Seatuy Qwfarum (19/1/17)
DF Aqhfe Ade (19/2/19)DF Juyti Heam (21/23/20)
DF Qedf Furasto (12/1/20)
DF Luiiostos Gerameo (1/0/19)
MF Trerri Seadum (9/6/19)
MF Uoare Jyuas (19/9/18)
MF Mwqu Waiufp (11/1/19)
MF Asrfyu Eriwsqry (27/0/21)
MF Muijun Sqertuas (10/1/17)
MF Aparta Liufmann (11/13/16)
FW Galaman Yuin (10/15/15)
FW Juyti Serrinop (19/11/19)
FW Sadjar Dehaim (25/22/21)

Hard game up comming: Toiletdonia the bottom seed will face top seeds the Southern Northern Lands.

by **Andrewboy** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:49 pm

Startin lineup
GK:Mike Massen
RB:Paulo Ramos
CB:Jery Flinc
CB:Terry Veil
LB:Malet Sped
RM:Harry Jointer
CM:Greg Heffly
CM:Marck Voliso
LM:Uval Himtight
ST:Louis Verie
ST:Rodrick Johnilson
Subs
GK:Nirs Nockomec
CB:Opron Ovamelit
RB:Nile Nixon
CM:Rick Fort
RM:Corey Screlt
ST:Zed Blaver

by **Sorthern Northland** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:52 pm

Sorthern Northland national under twenty-one squad for the 12th Di Bradini Cup

Number, name, age, position (n/a for goalies and forwards), club

Goalkeepers:

1: Karsten Scholz, 20 y/o, New Ireland
13: Yasser El-Borolossy, 16 y/o, 17th of October
23: Dorian Pfeiffer, 18 y/o, CF Septentrionien

Having sat on the bench as third choice in the DBC11 triumph Karsten Scholz makes the step up to first-choice following a transfer to from Marx-Stadt to New Ireland where he hasn't in all honesty been that impressive. Still, he's a young lad and if he can iron out his tendency to drop crosses with alarming regularity he might just turn out to be half decent. Probably won't though.

Of the other two keepers El-Borolossy is a rather exciting prospect who is rather prone to celebrating very excitedly whenever his team scores and can often be found sat on the crossbar of the goal waving a flag rather excitedly should his team win a competition. Absolutely refuses to wear shorts as well, preferring instead to wear a pair of tracky bottoms. The big jessie. Pfeiffer on the other hand is just a plain crap goalkeeper who couldn't catch a cold and was called up largely due to most other available goalkeepers not really being all that keen to spend a few weeks being a third choice.

Defenders:

2: Mark Hall, 19 y/o, right back, Corcaigh
12: Adriano Teixeira Silveira, 18 y/o, right back, Heathfield United

Adriano is probably the technically better player of the two right backs. His habit of spending very little time in his own half when needed to help out defensively however means the solid though rather dull Mark Hall will probably end up being the first choice.

3: Mike Pohl (captain), 20 y/o, left back, Tenderville United (Nethertopia)
22: Jonathan Futcher, 18 y/o, left back, Beningrad

Having spent the last few seasons in Tenderville maturing into a splendid (okay, a half decent) left-back and being one of just two players remaining from the triumphant DBC11 squad Pohl will pick up the captaincy. Which probably isn't a bad idea, as being a first teamer player in the CMSC he is by far the most experienced player in this squad. Futcher is a bit of an unknown quantity, played against St. Brendan once in the Capital City Cup, other than that, nada in terms of first team football.

5: Rodrigo Fisher, 18 y/o, centre back, 17th of October
6: Kayleton Fishsnapperbottom, 18 y/o, centre back, Oblast Rangers
15: Michael Beck, 18 y/o, centre back, Corcaigh
16: Nathan Watson, 18 y/o, centre back, Castrograd

A fishy theme in the centre backs with the cool, calm, and collected good on the ball and good in the tackle Rodrigo Fisher partnering Kayleton Fishsnapperbottom. Kayleton, like his brother, senior national team and Marquez-Onwere centre back Kaeton Fishsnapperbottom takes his name from a Bostopian town. Unlike his brother though he has a tendency to get sent off for kicking an opponent in the balls, lashing out at the referee upon being shown the red card, and then attacking the nearest corner flag once he's found his way off the pitch. When he's not losing his rag though he really is quite good.

Either Beck or Watson then can both half expect to have to come in to replace Fishsnapperbottom at some point during the tournament and fortunately both of them are solid enough to have as back-up.

Midfielders:

7: Tadhg Ó Lorcáin, 17 y/o, right winger, St. Patrick's
17: Bekir Kurt, 19 y/o, right winger, Oblast Rangers

Ó Lorcáin hails from the fine academy of football that is the Little Clotaire based Saint Patrick's Football Club. Famous for producing really good Sorthern footballers and shipping them off to the real Clotaire to play for Port of Clotaire in the CMSC. Ó Lorcáin with his pace, his silky skills, and his oh so good crosses has all the attributes to follow in the footsteps of the likes Lee Waywide, Alan Cooper, Franny Sánchez Garciá and Iñaki Arrigorwhashisface.

Bekir Kurt on the other hand has two abilities that he's really good at. Kicking a ball past a defender, and then chasing it really really really quickly. He is, without meaning to be harsh, rather one dimensional. But he's realises that, and makes sure he's good at the few skills he does have. Really good.

11: Baral Qaavigaaq, 20 y/o, left winger, Banna Rovers
21: Damián González Hernández, 18 y/o, left winger, 17th of October

The other side of the pitch meanwhile is also occupied by a rather fine winger in the shape of Baral Qaavigaaq, who as well as having more a's than his really smart sister got at school. Good with both feet (really though, these lot are professional footballers, they should be able to use either foot), a fine taker of set-pieces and coming from the Northern Wastes is a man who considers any temperature above 0°C as nice and warm. Makes a lovely fish stew as well.

Gonzáles Hernández doesn't have the culinary skills of Qaavigaaq (his mum does make a rather nice gazpacho though) but is a similar type of player in that he can use both feet and is rather good at set-pieces. Just he's not quite as good as Qaavigaaq. Obviously. Qaavigaaq wouldn't be the first choice left winger if he wasn't the better one would he?

4: Kostas Gatsis, 16 y/o, central midfielder, Corcaigh
8: Aisling Ní Cheallaigh, 18 y/o, central midfielder, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
14: Adie Stevens, 18 y/o, central midfielder, East Reading
18: Ki-Bum Lee, 16 y/o central midfielder, Heathfield City

Kostas Gatsis is somewhat of a clichéd holding midfielder in that he does nothing spectacular and a lot of his work goes unnoticed but he still gets plenty of plaudits from team-mates and fans alike. Or it could just be that he's a really rather boring player who makes very few mistakes. Aisling Ní Cheallaigh is certainly the creative heartbeat of the team and when she's (yus, we've finally got rid of that ban on women playing football with men) playing well she is very much capable of dictating any match. When she's not playing well though, she tends to be a bit, well, shit.

Adie Stevens is really nothing special, whilst the most exciting thing about Ki-Bum Lee is that unlike most other Sorthern Han's, he has his given name before his family name, presumably to stop people tittering childishly any time a commentator mentions 'leaky bum'.

Forwards:

9: Eulàlia Marxuach, 20 y/o, Reading Town
10: Seán Ó Murchú (vice-captain), 19 y/o, Rode Ster Amsterdam
19: Kim Seung-Joon, 17 y/o, FC Juahzhou
20: Nicky Foreman, 18 y/o, Snowspire

And finally the forwards, and they're a decent bunch. For the level they play at least, which for all of them, Snowspire's Nicky Foreman aside, is in the second tier of Sorthern football. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing, for they at least play semi-regular football. Foreman, whilst in theory playing at a higher level, rarely sees any First Division playing time. Marxuach having impressed in the women's team's outing at the Landsberg Charity Vase (ooo, look at us, another woman, aren't we really good at this equality thing? ….. Yeah, alright, no need to point out that loads of others got round to it ages ago) will be the main goal-threat, though vice-captain Ó Murchú is always capable of finding the vague vicinity of the goal. Though a number of his efforts do end up in row Z. Still, they said that about Lee Waywide in his early days and he turned out to be alright. Kim Seung-Joon and Foreman can both be relied upon to come off the bench late on and give tiring defences problems. I've never worked out whether that's a compliment, or just a kind way of saying 'you're too shit to be much good for a whole game' but meh, I'm sure you have more important matters to attend to.

Manager: Henri Rouvière

The highly rated Rouvière takes over the management of the under-21 team following Ailill Ó Riagáin's decision to seek fame, fortune, and easy to bed Jersulumite women in the wild wild wests that is managing the Jeru FC team. Quite why Rouvière is highly rated is unclear because he's not actually won anything to date. He does however have the hair and the dulcet French speaking tones that get housewives hot under the collar, which is as good a reason to be highly rated as any other.

Formation is 4-4-2 with the team playing in a very attacking manner, a style mod of +3 in numeric terms.
Numbers 1 to 11 for game are the usual starters, feel free to make a couple of changes to the line up though.

Kits

Home/Away

RP thingy

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod scoring events N
RP injuries to my players Y
Godmod injuries to my players N
Hand out yellow cards to my players Y
Hand out red cards to my players Y
Godmod other events Y (although PM me about it first)

by **Taeshan** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:33 pm

Taeshan Purple Knights U21 Roster

In other news we would like to congratualte Jamie Spenser on his final appearance, and would like to thank him as he joins the national team for the next event.

Player # Age Pos
Marigold Petersheim 43 17 GK
Aramis Williams 7 17 LD
Colt White 77 17 CD
Tad Rollings 11 17 RD
Peter Adams 8 17 RM
Kyle Longwaters 33 17 RCM
Jayson Lambert 17 17 LCM
A. J. Korn 44 17 LM
Stacy Frolic 42 17 LS
Jamie Spenser 23 21 CS
Kolby Tarihito 14 17 RS
SUBS
Sarah Hellman 2 17 GK
Ute Pacabell 3 17 D
Kara Cannon 4 17 M
Galileo Urethra 5 17 S
Adam Smith 34 17 S

Attacking style.

coach-Jack Tarihito

by **Andrewboy** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:43 pm

Andrewboy Times
Andrewboy U-21's preparing for showdown at Di Bradini Cup

Marck Voliso plays the ball off

Andrewboy's U-21 team is preparing for thire Di Bradini matchday 1 match against Swartaz. The Andrewboy squand is composed mainly of young players from Drewchester united, Drewchester City, Drewboy Dragons and Drew Den Bosh United. The only player that is not from one of those clubs is Rick Fort who is from the Drewchester Rovers. They are heavily tranning and hopeing to squeze a result against on of futballs best teams.

by **Dancougar** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:44 pm

Presenting the Dancougar College All-Stars as selected following the 2054/55 Classification season adn tournament. This will be some additional work for 51-year-old Lyle Dylandy, who will attempt to instill the same attack-biased 3-5-2 which is used by the senior team. Call it a +2.

Player age, class status as of this fall, and university are given. Starters in bold.

GK Phillip Babcock (20 Jr - Dancougar Royal Academy)
GK Lance Wesemann (20 Jr - Frickstowne College)

D Jared Cardova (19 So - Nara College)
D Ayumu Ebisawa (21 Sr - Kabuto University)
D Brian Lebeda (21 Sr - Thane College)
D Rokuro Ohmae (20 Jr - University of Desugaia)
D Brad Schoeneck (21 Sr - Carnegie Technical Institute)
D Nelson Spotwood (20 Jr - Frickstowne College)
D Hachiro Tsukawaki (20 Jr - Yuki State at Helmsley)

M Nathan Cachere (21 Sr - Barynsk College)
M Brendon Cardiel (19 So - University of Gilderome)
M Alexis Dellasanta (20 Jr - Kabuto University)
M Jermaine Fessenden (21 Jr - Thane College)
M Itsuki Higoshi (19 So - University of Lunarossa)
M Josh Keaveney (21 Sr - Kabuto University)
M Jane Kimbrough (20 Jr - Wexford College)
M Trent Stokely (21 Sr - University of Sullivan)
M Greg Vartanian (21 Sr - Nara College)

F Jimmy Heathcote (20 Jr - University of Sullivan)
F Victor Kolosov (21 Sr - Barynsk College)
F Riku Monominoi (20 Jr - Kabuto University)
F Naoki Nakasato (20 Jr - Hazuki State University)
F Kaito Watanabe (21 Sr - Dancougar Royal Academy)

National team jerseys are produced by domestic sportswear company Shouri:

by **Cafundeu** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:19 pm

CCFM RELEASES ANOTHER LIST OF UNKNOWN PLAYERS
TO PLAY ANOTHER U-21 COMPETITION

Style: Very Offensive

Here is the list of 23 players (number-name [age, team, rating]):

Use the BOLDED names of my players, but not in all capitals, when RPing

Goalkeepers:

1- Mário Coragem "MARINHO" (20, SC Lasft, B)
12- Antônio Câmara Cortina "BRUCUTU" (20, Eldorado, B)
22- OTÁVIO GUMES (20, Khalmar-Tijhus, C)

Full-Backs:

2- Edney Fonsecchi "PARAÍBA" (19, Eldorado, A)
6- Fabiano Farath "ESQUERDINHA" (18, América, A)
14- NESTOR Ramos Gugelmin (20, Atlético Insular, B)
16- FERNANDO Cabral (21, Metropolitano, C)

Defenders:

3- CREYSSON Gimenez Capivara (17, Atlético Jutense, A)
4- Carlos Alberto da ROCHA (21, Internacional, B)
13- RENAN Gouveia (18, Cruzeiro do Sul, B)
21- VINÍCIUS Jorge GARCIA (20, Bandeirantes, C)

Defensive Midfielders:

5- BINO Cabras Passadas (18, Clube Comercial, A)
8- Gustavo Mondinelli Costa "GUSTAVINHO" (18, Galáxia, B)
15- João Paulo Boriva "CAIPIRA" (20, Galáxia, B)
20- Sílvio Luiz Fagundes "MATADOR" (19, Atlético Insular, C)

Offensive Midfielders:

7- WENDEL Valdano Souza (18, Petardos S/A, A)
11- GÉRSON Cobruti (20, Dunboor FC, B)
19- Roberval Dias MORENO (20, A.F.F., B)
23- VLADMIR Natal (21, Bandeirantes, C)

Attackers:

9- RAMÓN Borges Traversi (19, Clube Comercial, A)
10- ROMERGLEYDSON Silvano Assírio (17, Galáxia, B)
17- Marcelo Torero "MARCELINHO" (21, São Jorge, C)
18- Zaqueu Manilha PAULISTINHA (19, Cafundó do Juta, B)

Coach: Júlio Vargas

Formation (offensive 4-4-2):

------------------------------Marinho------------------------------
-----Paraíba--------Creysson-----------Rocha-------Esquerdinha-----
-----------------------Bino-----------Gustavinho-------------------
----------Wendel-----------------------------------Gérson----------
------------------------Ramón-------Romergleydson------------------

Kits:

(home)

(away)

(third)

by **Osarius** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:55 am

((OOC: I'll finish this later...))

Osarius Under-21 National Football Team

Manager: Alain Montblanc
Asst. Manager: Donovan MacLean

Alain Montblanc likes to play a dynamic, 4-3-3 attacking system, which is built around a system of rotating forwards.
The fullbacks will often over lap into midfield, while one of the midfield trio will often move into the space between opposition midfield and defence.
The three forwards are usually capable of playing in any of the three forward positions, and often change to disrupt man-marking strategies.

Like the senior squad, the U-21s play a very offensive game. The defending is even worse, though. Ironic, considering the management consists of two defenders.

Style Modifier: +2.5

Home games are played at Crown Valley Stadium or The Cauldron, usually. Major matches are played at Mount Crown Stadium.

The squad itself is dominated by players from the Firewood, Turic and Hastmead academies. Understandable, considering Hastmead have perhaps the most highly regarded youth academy in Osarius, while the former two are - by popular opinion now - the two best teams in the country.
Only four players in the squad have senior experience, but most of the team play regularly in domestic club competition. Most notable is the captain, Jordan Simpson, who just garnered a transfer to Daehajeiguk for an approximate 20m osarian credits.
Aside from him, there are several promising young talents whose ability has been showcased at club level. Jerome Johnson, Everton McNeill and Ishmael Millbanks-Ford most notably. In addition, Jerome's cousin Rhianna will become the first woman to represent Osarius in a full international football match should she feature in any matches.

Goalkeepers (x2)

#1 Jasveer Gulati - 18 years old
Firewood City (currently on loan at Parania Albion)
A capable young goalkeeper with great reflexes, who excels at shot stopping. However, his command of his area is lacking, and he often struggles to claim crosses, especially when put under pressure.

#12 Peter Clarkson - 18 years old
AFC Hollybrent (currently on loan at Inter Alepio)
[ summary ]

Defenders (x7)

#2 Robin Deckford - 21 years old, right back
Grasshoppers Turic
As understudy to vice captain Nigel Shure, its understandable that Deckford's playing time is limited. This is not something helped by his relatively poor tactical knowledge. However, like his senior - and most other Osarian full defenders - he is very strong in the tackle, and pretty quick.

#3 Jordan Simpson - 18 years old, left back/left midfield
Yeonseong FC
As the most expensive player in Osarian history at the moment, and having been handed the captain's armband for the tournament, you'd be forgiven for thinking the youngster might crack under the pressure. On the contrary, he thrives under it. His pace and tackling are usually more than enough to make up for his somewhat frequent lapses of positional discipline, although he has retained his tendency to lunge into tackles. Going forward, his technique could still use work, but he has a surprisingly good cross.

#4 Reiss Ryerson - 20 years old, centre back
Firewood City
Ryerson's ability as a centre half isn't so much to do with his technical or mental attributes as it is his sheer physical presence. The 6'7" giant is almost unbeatable in the air, and has a monster of a right foot. Unfortunately, his technically unrefined style, as well as tactical ineptitude, means he relies too heavily on instinct... and he isnt exactly a "natural centre back".

#5 Marvin Poulsen - 21 years old, centre back
Grasshoppers Turic
Poulsen is pretty crazy. Not very athletic, but very aggressive. He will go in for any 50/50 ball. Probably even a 10/90, actually. Famously remarked in an interview after his debut "I just like kicking people"

#16 Stefan Johnson - 20 years old, centre back
Firewood City
Lightning fast, and good in the air... but thats about it. Kinda like 99% of his comtemporaries, really. Not much else to say about the guy.

#17 D'Antoni Williams - 18 years old, left back/defensive midfield
Hastmead Diamante
Although he primarily plays in defensive midfield for his academy side, the departure of Simpson has required him to take up the left back slot, which he has done comfortably. Williams relies on his strength and solid tackling for the most part, as he is nowhere near as fast as his peers. He also has a killer long throw.

#23 Leonard Carlson - 18 years old, right back
Junipa Athletic
[ summary ]

Midfielders (x8)

#6 Amrit Gill - 18 years old, left midfield
Dynapolis United
[ summary ]

#7 Jerome Johnson - 19 years old, right winger
Grasshoppers Turic (currently on loan at Mackintosh Old Boys)
[ summary ]

#10 John Wilshire - 20 years old, centre midfield
Dynapolis United
[ summary ]

#11 Gabriel Russell - 20 years old, centre midfield
Firewood City
[ summary - considered the next Jermain Lewis ]

#15 Francesco Villa - 17 years old, attacking midfield
Hastmead Diamante
[ summary - seen as the next Fernandinho ]

#18 Marc Treville - 19 years old, defensive midfield
Callisto City
[ summary ]

#20 Barry Albrighton - 20 years old, right midfield
Dynapolis United
[ summary ]

#21 Alain Rielle - 21 years old, left winger
Grasshoppers Turic
[ summary ]

Forwards (x6)

#8 Everton McNeill - 21 years old, striker
Burningham City
[ summary ]

#9 Ishmael Millbanks-Ford - 21 years old, striker
Firewood City
[ summary ]

#14 Ibrahim Mouassi - 18 years old, left/centre forward
Junipa Athletic
[ summary ]

#19 Rhianna Johnson - 21 years old, centre forward
Grasshoppers Turic
Cousin of Jerome, Rhianna played in the women's team at the olympics under Elissa Barca-Carthy. Considered the most promising female talent in the sport, she is on the fringe of the Grasshoppers Turic first team, being kept out of the team by the highly effective trio of forwards Heinz-Grichenbauer tends to field. A very agile and skillful forward, Rhianna's only real stumbling blocks come in physical form. Being somewhat smaller and not as physically capable of holding up the ball, she often comes in for some abuse from center backs. However, her intelligent movement and sheer tenacity tends to keep her on a level playing field.

#22 Johnny Lescott - 16 years old, right/centre forward
Hastmead Diamante
[ summary ]

#24 Frank Hammond - 19 years old, centre forward
Renneville United
[ summary ]

As for RP Permissions, I'm good with pretty much anything as long as its a good read, haha.
If you intend to kill someone or make a player catch a suspension... I'd appreciate a heads up, though.

by **Somewhereistonia** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:18 am

A new start!

Wish the 50th World Cup fast approaching, the BSA has unveiled a new logo, new kits and various other things, something somthing shiny new something huzzah! Uner 21s are new (sorta) so now is a good time for new stuff, or something. Eagles!

Nation: Somewhereistonia
Team Nickname: Eagles
Style Modifier: +3
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Home stadium: Spektakl-3-Arena
Kit:

1st Kit

2nd Kit

3rd Kit

Manager: Priit Vilba - Whilst Vilba lost his job as assistant manager of the national team, his impressive results at DBC10 have convinced the BSA to keep him with the U21 side for the time being.
Assistant Manager: Justinas Palchek - Former Atlantas assistant, looking for a managing role after tournament is completed. After DBC10 he managed the second division side FK Kuka achieving results above what was expected but not enough to achieve promotion.
Head Physio: Gustav Tolving (Owner of a sports physio centre outside Qasarian, he has shown a brilliant ability to bring players back from injury sooner than expected).

Team roster.

First 11

1. Vladimir Zanák GK 19 [Somewhere in Nethertopia]
2. Vladimir Volterov RB 21 [Hawks Sporting Academy]
3. Ragnar Orviku LB 19 [Dinamo Karrakiv]
4. Nemanja Tuták Def 18 [Volodiscow Resistance]
5. Gintaras Chekka CB 17 [Oaków Lightening]
6. Karl Tätarni DMF 21 [Somewhere in Nethertopia]
8. Malachev Danzinski MF 21 [Dinamo Karrakiv]
7. Erik Bastinov SMF 21 [Somewhere in Nethertopia]
11. Talek Bastinov SMF 21 [Somewhere in Nethertopia]
10. Marek Lüütek Fwd 18 [Metalurgs]
9. Wasi Tasi CF 16 [Volodiscow Resistance] - ZOMG! an ethnic Rushmori!

Reserves/Substitutes

14. Karela Habák SS 17 [Tammeka Kuressaare]
12. Vladimir Veetäse GK 16 [Oaków Lightening]
16. Lembit Krogzems MF 18 [Atlantas Klaipaada]
13. Toomas Spelek MF 20 [Hawks Sporting Academy]
17. Toomas Nashnetski SB 18 [Hawks Sporting Academy]
18. Aleksandr Kobryń CF 17 [Vaska FK]
15. Yuri Maagia Def 20 [Hawks Sporting Academy]
19. Tarmo Juga MF 18 [Hawks Sporting Academy]
20. Kukas Kujenai SMF 20 [Dinamo Moletai]
21. Māris Vītols CB 21 [Metalurgs]
22. Karela Smirnov CB 18 [Vaska FK]
23. Alexis Markov GK 19 [Dinamo Moletai]

If my opponent RP's first they can:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes (only up to 3 a match)
Hand out Red cards to my players: Yes (no more than 1)
Godmod Other Events: Ask first

by **Queer Poco el Mono Ara** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:29 pm

The Queer Poco el Mono Ara Under 21 Team

Coach - Under 21’s Coach Miguel da Rossa, was selected by Asdrubal Espinoza from a large short-list. He spent time as assistant coach at Valengren Kickers and Augustus and one season as first team coach of League II side Allied Motor Trade. In his first term in charge of The Whites Under 21’s he lead them to the final of Di Bradini Cup 10 where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Candelaria and Marquez.

Starting XI

01 GKP. Aruna Traore (Augustus) (16yo). Aruna has yet to graduate to first team action but his performances for the Augustus youth and reserve teams have earned him a call up to the Under 21’s. He is seen as a long term prospect for the QPeMA international team.

02. RB. George Webo (Augustus) (20yo). Another Augustus trainee who has helped the Augustus under 21’s side win the Under 21’s League Cup final with a last minute header against Barbossa.

03. LB. Peter Walton (Real Minanda) (19yo). Not a surprise to be included as he’s the best naturally left footed defender under 21 – which is unfortunately testament to QPeMA’s lack of quality left backs.

04. DM. Graham Potter (Augustus) (19yo). Tough tackler beyond belief, for 19 years old he plays with the confidence of a much older man. He’s likely to pick up a yellow card or two and is Augustus under 21’s most booked player this season.

05. DC. Mercutio Vegas (Belle-Isle on Sea) (21yo). Mercutio is tall and as strong as an ox. He’s pretty good in the box and is dangerous from set pieces. Seen as a natural replacement to any of the top QPeMA defenders – Poborsky, Khan, Rudolpho.

06. DC. Lucian Cramer. (Valengren Rovers) (19yo). Makes bit part appearances for the Rovers due to his age, but once he’s established himself in the first team he’s likely to set the league on fire.

07. RM. Jordi (Royal Khaldoon) (19yo). Dubbed the new Hugo Anderson, Jordi has struggled to break into the Royal team with the wealth of international talent currently there. He’s quick, clever and may just chip in with a goal or two.

08. CM. Dwight Johnson (MS Leighton) (21yo)(CAPTAIN). The midfielder has been a feature in the Leighton side since he turned 19. He’s the glue that holds the midfield together, a good distributor of the ball and a firm tackler.

09. CF. Cassius Van Dyke (Barbossa) (18yo). The cousin of the Van Dyke brothers. In the mould of his cousin Ishmael, he’s strong and has an eye for goal, but he’s a little inexperienced. His appearance may be rushed.

10. CF. Gilbert Batistuta. (Garrincha FC) (21yo). The long haired attacker is known throughout the lower leagues for his flair and goal scoring prowess.

11. ML. Nakiti Shapiro (Augustus) (20yo). The million dollar kid. Another Augustus player who is shining in the league and one who may be grateful of the team’s partnership with CMSC side Arrigo Portuguese.

SUBS BENCH

12. CB. Warren Bowyer (Burston Wanderers) (21yo)
13. GKP. Lee Hopkins (Athletic Khaldoon) (21yo)
14. RM. David Sandler (Port Los Renato) (18yo)
15. CF. Salif Kalou (Villa Ortiz) (20yo)
16. CM. Lewis Carr (1860 Flumineiro) (17yo)

RESERVES

17. GKP. Joel Burgess (Pythons) (17yo)
18. CB. Andy Bromley (Burley United) (21yo)
19. CB. Walter Sanchez (Ridgemont Town) (16yo)
20. DM. Josef Khan (Skyte City) (20yo)
21. LM. Tomas Flo (Almondvale) (18yo)
22. RB. Jeff Roberts (Belle-Isle on Sea) (21yo)
23. CF. Hakan Mendez (Port Los Renato) (19yo)

Style Modifier - +2

If my opponent RP's first they can:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out Red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: Errmm, nothing “other-worldly” or excessively peculiar.

Kit Home

Kit Away

by **Lithatrius** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:02 am

So here we go then, the Lithatrian squad!!!

Formation: 3-5-2

Goalkeepers:

#1: Mateja Vladlen (Age 20) (Tharmenstein Wolves)
#12: Grigori Gordan (Age 18) (Pfeldiski Rush)

Defenders:

#2: Stanimir Lavrenty (Age 17) (Starvenberg Lions)
#3: Branislav Dark (Age 19) (Zurengrad Warriors)
#4: Albert Kolya (Age 20) (Wargrad Fire)
#13: Feofil Miron (Age 20) (Tharmenstein Wolves)
#14: Bartolomej Vilen (Age 17) (Pfeldiski Rush)
#15: Yaroslav Dragomir (Age 18) (Starvenberg Lions)

Midfielders:

#5: Franjo Motya (Age 16) (Zurengrad Warriors)
#6: Matfey Ippolit (Age 19) (Wargrad Fire)
#7: Alexey Gerasim (Age 19) (Tharmenstein Wolves)
#8: Arkadiy Darko (Age 17) (Pfeldiski Rush)
#9: Ilija Stas (Age 21) (Starvenberg Lions)
#16: Faddei Sava (Age 20) (Zurengrad Warriors)
#17: Vassily Ivo (Age 16) (Wargrad Fire)
#18: Vasya Lvov (Age 19) (Tharmenstein Wolves)
#19: Makari Rurik (Age 18) (Pfeldiski Rush)
#20: Vaska Ilari (Age 19) (Starvenberg Lions)

Forwards:

#10: Lyosha Prokopy (Age 20) (Zurengrad Warriors)
#11: Stanimir Maxim (Age 20) (Wargrad Fire)
#21: Aristarkh Nikodim (Age 16) (Tharmenstein Wolves)
#22: Ilya Dorofei (Age 21) (Pfeldiski Rush)

by **Burchadinger** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:54 am

So you were expecting Markus Klogh? I'm sorry, he's in Dresden right now. Though if you want, you can watch his cousin Wilhelm Retfer in action. Anyways, you want a squad? You're ridiculous. Look at yourself. Well, I better not waste my time. Burchadinger will field the following players.

BURCHADINGER U-21 SQUAD
First team in bold

Formation= 4-1-2-1-2 (The ever famous Burchadingan Diamond)

Goalkeepers:

* Tobias Sippel
* Sven Ulreich

Defenders:

* Felix Bastians
* Alexander Bittroff
* Jérôme Boateng
* Benedikt Höwedes
* Mats Hummels
* Matthias Jaissle
* Manuel Konrad
* Sebastian Langkamp
* Marcel Schmelzer
* Daniel Schwaab

Midfielders:

* Max Kruse
* Roman Neustädter
* Mesut Özil
* Sidney Sam
* Dennis Schmidt
* Lars Stindl (C)

Strikers:

* Daniel Hellmear
* Christopher Nöthe
* Nils Petersen
* Kevin Schindler

Please note that Markus Klogh plays with the number 11 and not 7. Also note, that the U-21 team uses the same kit as the normal team

by **Daehanjeiguk** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:01 pm

The Imperial Han National U21 Football Team

Coach/Manager: Yu Gi-Heung (유기흥)
We're also bringing the ex-convict stick whacker as an official "coach of great inspiration".

Oh yeah, these dudes have been the "official" coaches of the U21 team since forever (including the DBC5 triumph and the DBC8 Final spot, which were a complete flukes) We should have won DBC11 too, except we failed the most important criterion for winning the damned thing (signing-up). That said, we should on course to win it this time... maybe... if so and because... well... (help us fill in this area with more obscure ambiguous transition words)...

A note about the youth program in the Han Empire: Students are required to satisfy minimal citizenship requirements (passing the first level of citizenship tests) before being allowed into any university program. Once matriculated (fancy word for formally accepting), the students pursue a unique academic program designed to hone the player's talents as a professional player - courses on kinesiology, physical fitness and education, anatomy, professional ethics, and (depending upon the core concentration) various electives from math, written and oral language, and social sciences are required. Once the students have completed all of these requirements (usually within 4 years), they are free to graduate and pursue professional careers. Students attending the Armed Forces program not only satisfy their academic requirements but also fulfill in part the mandatory Civic Duty requirement of all citizens (and well before most others even begin to satisfy theirs). Players from foreign countries (proof citizenship from the country in question is still required) or performing with various Club Academy teams do not share these requirements. Needless to say, all players selected below are minimally Han citizens in various academic programs.

Goalkeeper:
Song San-Gang - 16 (Joseon University)
One of the younger members on the squad, he's also a recent induction into the University Sports Program at Joseon University. His recent performances included a rather stunning clean sheet through the Academy Cup (winning even a rather insane PK shoot-out) before falling 1-nil to winners Dongguk University. Definitely a keeper (no puns intended).

Song Jin-Jin - 20 (Dongguk University)

Defenders:
Pak Hwan-Jae - 19 (Hanae University) [C]
Despite falling out the Academy Cup at such an early stage, Hanae had much to thank Pak Hwan-Jae for getting them along in the Academy League. They were pretty consistent in form throughout the season thanks to this experienced captain - so much that Yu has given him the captaincy too.

Song Gyeong-Seung - 18 (Dongguk University)
Dongguk has been one of those "traditional" powerhouses of the Academy teams and for a time was the top University program in the Empire. Thanks to Song Gyeong-Seung (among others), they've still got that reputation. And while Song lacks the sort of leadership qualities that Pak has, he's definitely a shot blocker.

Wang Beom-Eun - 18 (Balhae University)
Wang Beom-Eun... we think he's here because his name sounds weird to Westerners and so continues to provide that "perplexed" condition to opponents facing him... "Waaang Bum-En? MERSLANI THAT BYATCH!" ... anyway, seriously he's a good player and you'd be dumb to misunderestimationate his speed.

Jang Jin-Shin - 20 (Joseon University)
Jang Jin-Shin, partnering with his faithful keeper, is another one of those faithful characters. Although he can have an attacking wing approach, he's got swift feet to keep him in charge wherever he's positioned. He's also got the flexibility to run around wherever he's needed; the problem is if he's needed at all.

Yi Seung-Jeong - 18 (Dongguk University)
Shin Deok-An - 20 (Yeonseong University)

Midfielders:
Yi Hwan-Dan - 17 (Cheonghwa University)
Okay, so this is the start of our "Hwan" series, as you'll soon see. But Yi Hwan-Dan was perhaps instrumental in defusing the attacking threats from opponents, and it's what let Cheonghwa - which had a modest performance in the League - climb up all the way to the Semifinals, swiping away opposition from Seoan Bulsajo Academy and Balhae University in the process.

Kim Hwan-Sun - 20 (Dongguk University)
Kim Hwan-Sun was the Academy Division's best player with assists, and he's definitely got the goal on mind. But he's also got that wonderful instinct to read the field, so he'll be just as likely to lob the ball up the field as he is to pass it back to the keeper. Moreover, he's got the legpower to give the ball a serious boot.

Choe Hwan-Gyo - 14 (Yangseo University)
The youngest man/boy on the team, he's really proven himself to be a physical and mental polymath. About two years ago, he gave out a symposium lecture at Yangseo University, and they've decided to induct him at that time. Since then, he's moved onto the squad, with hopes of cracking the greatest physics question of the entire NSverse by the time he graduates. And you know he'll do it too - whether that helps the team out is another matter.

Pak Chun-Hwan - 17 (Armed Forces)
The solitary member of the Armed Forces team here, he's proven himself the go-to guy on any field. He's great on defense, great on the ball, great on the passing, and great on the attack. Simply put, Pak makes the team function properly, and if he gets his time in the sun, he'll help bring home the trophy. 'Nuff said.

Song Sei-Ho - 18 (Hwarang Wundong)
Pak Jung-Gi - 18 (Hanae University)
Song Hong-An - 20 (Dongguk University)

Strikers:
Go Sei-Ae - 20 (Dongguk University)
A girl?!? I repeat... A girl?!? Okay, so she's not crap or otherwise Yu Gi-Heung wouldn't put her in the line-up. And to be fair to the lass, she is a really good striker. Just about the only position where girls can actually get some play time, she's proven herself as quite clinical, netting a hat-trick in the Academy Cup semifinal and the sole goal against Joseon in the Final. Very good.

Kim Kwan-Dae - 18 (Balhae University)
And then you've got him... Well, nothing bad about him, but Kim does tend to get a little greedy with the ball. He was probably the one reason why Balhae lost the match against Cheonghwa in the Quarterfinals, but when he's got a good mood, he can be very precise and good. Hopefully, that whacking stick convict can shape him into a good teammate too.

Song Son-Jae - 16 (Joseon University)
Yi Tae-Sun - 15 (Yangseo University)

Kits:

We're not nude, y'know...

by **Sorthern Northland** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:19 pm

Beningrad Morning Star Online

Pohl cautious over Di Bradini defence

For what is arguably the biggest achievement of his career so far left back Mike Pohl admits to have little recollection of winning the eleventh Di Bradini Cup four years ago.

“To tell the truth it wasn't even until a couple of weeks ago that I realised we'd run. Hoops [Port of Clotaire midfielder Will Hooper] rung me up in the middle of the night and just went, 'I just remembered, we're Di Bradini champions, bruv!' Then a few of the other lads phoned up saying the same thing. It was weird to say the least, we all remembered at exactly the same time. You'd think we'd remember something like that, but it seems to have been the case for the whole multiverse. I can't say I recall any details of the matches after the first few group stage matches, and I certainly couldn't tell you who scored the goal in the final, all I know is that we won it. It's an odd world we live in and there's strange forces out there, perhaps they had something to do with it.”

Regardless of little the championship of the eleventh Di Bradini Cup is remembered the Sorthern under-twenty-one squad go into the twelfth Di Bradini Cup to be hosted in Daehanjeiguk as favourites on the back of being defending champions. The Sortherners chances no doubt strengthened by the lack of teams from Candelaria And Marquez and Newmanistan, both teams with strong histories at the Di Bradini Cup, particularly against Sorthern Northland. Whilst Pohl, who will serve as Sorthern Northland's captain for the tournament after establishing himself in the first-team of the Nethertopian based CMSC side Tenderville United, acknowledges that the lack of Candelaria And Marquez and Newmanistan leaves a big hole in terms of favourites it doesn't make the tournament any easier for those who are taking part.

“They're both great teams at this level, and that's something our country has learnt very well to it's cost. The Han are at home and will no doubt will be a threat, it was only a couple of tournaments ago that Queer Poco el Mono Ara were in the final, there's the likes of Sarzonia, Starblaydia and Cafundéu in there as well. The lack of Candelaria And Marquez and Newmanistan may weaken the tournament a bit, but it's still a strong field. And besides, we're practically a new squad ourselves, only me and Karsten [Scholz] remain from DBC11. If we do win this one, then it'll be the same nation winning it as last time, but a totally different team.”

The new team of Sorthern Northland are set to start the defence of the title that the now old team won against Toiletdonia. Despite it being a clash of top seed versus bottom seed Pohl is adamant that his team will need to work hard to open their tournament with a win.

“On paper it is the easiest game in our group, and the easiest game we'll have all tournament but that doesn't mean we can expect Toiletdonia to be crap, no pun intended, and just hand our three points to us. It might be the easiest match on paper but as the cliché goes, matches aren't won on paper, they're won on the pitch. And we'll need to make sure we're at our best when we're out on that pitch to win games. We're confident, but that doesn't mean we don't need to perform well.”

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Footballer sets new record for number of clichés uttered in single interview
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by **Daehanjeiguk** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:19 pm

Di Bradini Cup 12 - Group A
MD1: v The Weegies (@ Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000)
MD2: v Osarius (@ Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000)
MD3: v Taeshan (@ Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000)
MD4: v Yafor 2 (@ Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000)
MD5: v Krytenia (@ Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000)

The judge looked at the finely written statement with a bit of serious disbelief. The man standing there was clad in all black, the traditional business suit attire worn only by lawyers. And you'd have imagined that the Han Empire was - after two years of fighting some SLANI anarchists (not that those SLANI people hired the SLANI anarchists... hopefully...) around the Empire - starved of lawyers, but there they were. Two of them in fact. And the moment you saw one of them, a whole bunch more would soon appear. They were like little locusts who'd linger around the forlorn crops on a fallow field (damn too much alliteration here). This judge was of course in Yeiseong, but he scratched his head as he'd wondered if it was the proper jurisdiction for the claim.

"You do realize that if you lose the case, you'd be forced to pay the whole cost of judicial fees," the judge said returning the document.

The lawyers nodded. "Samseong is clearly aware of this situation and we are furthermore encouraged that we will win the case."

"This is just a civil suit," the judge added, "so I can't make the persons you're calling to court do anything more than pay for damages. And you'd better have a damn good case to explain why you're entitled to damages. I don't want my court to become some mockery of the system." He paused as he surveyed his office. It was covered with artifacts from his whole career - a long and prestigious line of cases fairly and justly held in the courts, whether for man or for country. He had a serious reputation to uphold. He wondered if this was worth the risk... Samseong was a big company, after all. "I would have recommended that you take this to a magistrate, who properly holds more authority over this case than I would, but considering your grievances are set specifically against a foreign entity, you might have to consider taking this up to the highest court in the land. And while that would typically be the Emperor..." The judge glanced uneasily at the ceiling as he spoke. The Emperor had been missing for a long time, you'd wonder why people didn't already say he was dead after all this. He continued on, "I would say that the courts in Gwangju would have to suffice in the meantime."

"We want you to preside over the case," the lawyers then said, in a freaky monotone voice. They almost looked robotic in their mannerisms as well, as if Samseong had specialized in the latest and greatest in lawyer android software (as if the world needs more lawyers, the world needs infallible ones at that?). The judge sighed. "While I am licensed to practice around the Han Empire, it is typically imprudent to exercise my jurisdiction in a region where I'm not even the first choice."

"We can arrange that," the lawyers said.

The judge sighed again. "Very well. I'll see what I can do... I'll have you know that I'm not going to judge either for or against Samseong, just because of all of this." He stood up, showing the lawyers to the door. "I'm fair, and I don't care what the jaebeol have to say about it."

"Understood and duly appreciated, Han Seonsaeng-nim." The lawyers politely exited the office and left the document on the judge's desk. He took one more glance at it, thinking that he must have been insane to take this case. He picked up the phone and contacted the Academy of Foreign Affairs. "Kim Gung-Hwan? Contact the Count. We've got a pressing case for the unauthorized acquisition of an effect by Samseong against Mercia Bromham, concerning the person in question, Andy Le Lan.... Yes, they're serious... Yes, I'm serious... No, it's not a criminal suit, it's just a civil suit... Well, I hopenot, but if they choose not to represent themselves, we'll just have to do this trial with defendant in absentia... Look, just contact them already!"

==== SOMEWHEREISTONIA ===

Pak Jae-Son woke up that morning very early. It had been several months since he'd first arrived in Somewhereistonia, and several months more since he'd been contacted by Ki Gweon-Yong to kill Milos Khan. Everyday, he walked around the streets of Qasarian in limbo, shuffled around the city by either men from Khan's agency or men from the Imperial camp. And by then, this war with Kyrinskaia had been all but abruptly ended, after some random fireworks explosion in Kyrinskaia. And for some reason, everyone was blaming pre-mature celebrations of imminent victory by the previously psychotic leadership there; even though both Khan and Pak knew who was really responsible. Perhaps the Somewhereistonian government was aware of Khan's involvement, but would they complain that that event helped singularly end the war?

He walked out of the apartment onto the blustery streets outside the apartment, down the alleys where so many of Khan's other "protected" individuals resides. After having lived there for some time, Pak came to realize that the apartments were really just another prison for expatriates, whom Khan's agencies exploited for various causes. There was once a cute little girl who was convicted of some great crime back home. Like Pak himself, she couldn't tell what her crime was (although her memory was far more secure than his own); like himself, Khan offered her some place to stay until she could get back on her feet. A weeks later, she disappeared altogether, and the incidents since then have suggested that she never even existed.

Maybe she didn't, and maybe it was just his imagination, to think that he wasn't the only one there. After all, who could trust an amnesiac person to tell any truth, especially if he couldn't remember any of it? But all of the other evidence that he did remember - others who suffered similar fates - seemed to confirm his suspicions. And that begged the question - why was he still around? Perhaps Khan had some other purpose for Pak?

Inevitably, a black car strolled along, and by then, Pak had grown accustomed to getting into the car, regardless of who was inside. One time, he managed to find himself in a limousine with a newly wedded couple in the thralls of love. Needless to say, he quickly got out of that car, but still managed to get arrested for attempt to some random crime (he couldn't remember it, mostly because Khan's lawyers freed him of the charges on the basis of good moral standing). And in fact, Pak couldn't really tell if he was ever inside that car and was summoned to the court for the charges brought against him. But what was certain was that he was now in the car and was looking straight at Milos Khan, smoking a huge cigar.

"You know," he remarked, passingly, "We've had a great year so far. The liberation of Malak has freed up more territory for my enterprises, and the millions of people in need of security have had their wishes granted. And I imagine that our other businesses have bloomed in the recent peace." Khan idly pondered some more. "I think we could do with another war, even though I'm abject at the idea of nations sending their little boys to fight their struggles. It's quite a petty thing, you know."

"Mhmm," Pak replied.

"You seem a little fazed today, Pak," Khan said. "Have you been alright?"

"I'm fine."

"I know just what you need," Khan said, with a bit of delight. Pak slumped even further in the chair. He disliked being told what he needed and what he didn't need. "You should come with me. I'm going to visit an old friend off on a little country trip. I think you'll find it invigorating."

"Right."

by **Peisandros** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:18 pm

Peisandros back to Di Bradini Cup action - surprised at seed.

Peisandros has made it's return to the glamourous world of Under 21 football, with it's inclusion in the twelfth edition of the DBC, being held in The Han Empire. It has been an interesting journey for the Sandrian U21 side, who have been consistently good performers at the tournament. In DBC9 and DBC10, the Sandrians fought hard to gain a hugely respectable third place - no small feat for a team still so new on the international circuit. However due to a mistake from a Starblaydi Football Association intern, the Peisandros team was not included in the most recent DBC11, which has lead to some controversy this time around. That controversy stems from the fact that Peisandros has been seeded horrifically low at number 22. It seems bizarre that a team who has performed at the highest level for two of the last three cups should be punished so severely for missing one cup. While the Peisandros Football Association is yet to release a formal statement on the issue, we understand that several high-ranking PFA officials are more than a little disgruntled. Here is what one such official said to us:

"We are a little concerned. I mean, from finishing third in two cups, missing a cup should not bring us down to 22nd. We were ranked 5th in DBC10, so to fall 17 places in one cup, well, it is very disheartening for the players and I think they deserve a little more credit. Alas there isn't much we can actually do, so the boys are just going to have to pull their heads in and do their best. There is only one way from here and hopefully they can perform well above their seeding suggests."

The only positive of the horrible seeding, is that Peisandros have been drawn into a group with a familiar foe from senior levels - Nethertopia. With a Nethertopian coach of the 21st ranked senior team, there is a close rivalry between the two countries. The Sandrians have had the better of their new neighbours as of late, with a huge win a the WC49 finals, which may gave the youngsters a mental edge. But whichever way the it turns out, it promises to be yet another tense and exciting game. Joining Peisandros and Nethertopia in Group D are, Dancougar, Sargossa, Swartaz and Andrewboy. Considering that this Peisandros side is the worst ranked in the group, every game is vital and will be very difficult.

In other news, coach Alketas Alketas is yet to announce his final squad after a torrid warm-up camp has left several players with injuries. It may be the case that the team who takes the field against Dancougar will be made up of Alketas' cousins' family of 11 (two sets of triplets, two sets of twins and a loner all under the age of 17), although this could change last minute.

Keep tuned to see if this Peisandros team can do well - against the odds.

by **Andrewboy** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:20 pm

will the scores be posted soon?

by **Krytenia** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:22 pm

Godmods are fine – just don’t kill anyone, K?

KRYTENIA U21 SQUAD
Modifier: +3

THE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Manager: Stephen HIDEN, 54
Assistant Manager: Uriel KENNEDY, 41

THE SQUAD

Goalkeepers

#1 GK David WESTINGHOUSE Age: 21
Club: Hayan Horangi (HAN)

#13 GK Ian SOMERVILLE Age: 19
Club: Stratford Rovers

#22 GK Stuart HERBERT Age: 21
Club: Ousevale Borough

Defenders

#2 RB David AQUILERI Age: 19
Club: Avidia United

#14 RB Tony QUILMER Age: 19
Club: Bradwell Saints

#5 CB Anthony JOHNSON Age: 21
Club: Ousevale Borough

#6 CB Bryan ANDREWS Age: 20
Club: Mercia Bromham

#18 CB Adam MORCHENA Age: 19
Club: Ellisham

#23 CB Josh ULLRICH Age: 19
Club: CF Avides

#3 LB David SCHARAZ Age: 18
Club: Avidia City

#12 LB Howard GOODLEY Age: 19
Club: Mercia Bromham

Midfielders

#7 RM Adam KENNEDY Age: 20
Club: Ousevale Juniors

#16 RM Paul GAETANO Age: 19
Club: Stanton Town

#4 CM Calvin HOLSGROVE Age: 19
Club: New Cefn Albion

#8 AM Ricky SEXTON Age: 20
Club: Ousevale Borough

#15 AM Dominic ST. CAIETANUS Age: 20
Club: Notegia Rangers

#21 CM Conrad DI MAGGIO Age: 17
Club: Casuals Osteria

#11 LM Jason KELLER Age: 21
Club: Secklow

#20 LM Thomas SCARBOROUGH Age: 25
Club: Mercia Bromham

Forwards

#9 CF Paul FALCONER Age: 19
Club: Krytenia Emberton

#10 CF Damon PARKER Age: 18
Club: Mercia Bromham

#17 CF Owen CARRAGHER Age: 20
Club: Hayan Horangi (HAN)

#19 CF Blaise NEWTON Age: 19
Club: Bradwell Saints

LIKELY STARTERS
Westinghouse
Aquileri – Johnson – Andrews – Scharaz
Kennedy – Holsgrove – Keller
Sexton
Falconer – Parker

THE KITS

Manufactured by:

by **Daehanjeiguk** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:43 pm

Andrewboy wrote:will the scores be posted soon?

As has been stated, scores will be from about 23:00 to 00:00 EST. As it's only 18:45 EST, we've still got some time.

Back to your regularly scheduled soap.

by **Andrewboy** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:44 pm

oh,mussed have missed that. my bad :oops:

by **Osarius** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:26 pm

There has been trouble evern before the first match kicked off in The Han Empire, as seventeen Osarian fans were in need of medical attention last night. At the centre of it all is twenty-four year old Michael Black, of Kart Hago. Black and his close friend Jonathan Merritt, twenty-six, were returning to their hotel when they got seperated from their group - and thus their Han guide - and got involved in an altercation with some locals. The two men, both trained in mixed martial arts, and trying to get on the OCF ladder, were able to defend themselves just long enough for assistance to arrive. A brawl ensued, leaving seventee of the twenty Osarians injured, as well as twelve locals. Michael Black, speaking from the hotel he is staying at, was not too upset about the incident. "It was great! These guys know how to fight! The OCF should get over here and do some events, man! Its awesome." He told us, while nursing a broken forearm and fractured cheekbone. His injuries were relatively minor, as at least one of his compatriots is currently in intensive care, with what is suspected to be a punctured lung.

The hotel is also the base of operations for the Under 21s football team, who will play their opening Di Bradini Cup match tomorrow, against Taeshan. The manager of the Flying Sparks - Alain Montblanc - has expressed his disappointment that the fans involved in last night's incident have behaved in such a way, fearing that it will cause Osarius to be frowned upon as a nation. His greatest concern though, is that opposition teams will see his players as violent louts rather than talented athletes. "Its a little annoying when people do things like this... It makes us all look bad. Back home we have the stereotypes of all Ikutursans being... Ikutursan. They are all crazy warmongers, we are told. This is not true, but whenever a manager sees his team play an Ikutursan side, they will always worry about fouls and injuries. I hope last night's incidents do not encourage similar attitudes toward us."

While off-field events will undoubtedly garner some interest, the only real reason any Osarian press are here in the Han Empire is a teenager. A left footed, gangly teenager from Hastmead. The Flying Sparks' captain, and product of the ever-revered Hastmead Diamante youth academy, Jordan Simpson. Having won his first international cap at just sixteen, the youngster broke into the first team at Hastmead before being snapped up for a sum of around 20m credits, dwarfing the estimated 9m spent on senior squad hotshot Rene Wilson-Ouaddou. Like the senior team before them, the under 21s are in for a Baptism of Fire - of sorts - as they will be coming up against young players from well regarded, established footballing nations in the group stage.

Despite the immense pressure and intimidating nature of the opposition, the new holder of the title "most expensive Osarian footballer of all-time" is looking forward to the opening game, hoping that he can impress the fans in his new country of residence, as well as his new manager. "Like any good player, I want to be playing regularly, and at the highest level." Simpson told us, very matter-of-factly "Besides, who pays that much for a player they want to leave on the bench? I mean, yeah I haven't had as much playing time as I would have liked so far, but I've had a taster." When questioned on the team's chances in the Di Bradini Cup, Simpson was realistic - if a little less encouraging than fans might have liked. "We have a tough group, its gonna be hard just to qualify for the next round, but we'll give it our best. I've come face to face with players on the number one team in the world... why would I be afraid now? If these guys are better than me, too, then I can only learn and improve, right? Yeah, we're probably the least experienced team in our group, and as a nation we dont have the same level of expectation as the others might, but we are Osarians. We will fight, its what we do."

The eighteen year old's words sum up the national attitude perfectly, although the actions of Michael Black and his friends will perhaps illustrate it even better. Black will await a hearing in a Han court, and has been banned from attending any of Osarius' matches, but defiantly, he still claims he would not change his actions. "It was a good fight. Why would I wanna go back and not have it?" He asked us, perhaps not realising the blood dripping from his ear. As we have a limited understanding of the Han legal system, we cannot even speculate on what fate awaits the twenty-four year old Hagonian, but we suspect - despite his loutish behaviour and potential dragging of the nation's name into disrepute - should he return home, he will be regarded a hero. We are in fact, a little surprised that the OCF haven't already called him.

by **Daehanjeiguk** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:10 pm

Group A
Taeshan 3-1 Osarius
Yafor 2 1-3 Krytenia
The Weegies 2-0 Daehanjeiguk

Group B
Sarzonia 0-2 Queer Poco el Mono Ara
Starblaydia 2-1 Lithatrius
Delaclava 0-3 Albundania

Group C
Sorthern Northland 7-2 Toiletdonia
Cafundéu 2-0 Jesselton
Somewhereistonia 1-1 Burchadinger

Group D
Dancougar 4-2 Peisandros
Sargossa 3-2 Nethertopia
Swartaz 1-0 Andrewboy

Tables will appear for MD2.

MBC International: Sports

Well, the BoF has already started and we're going to spend our time reporting the SLANI Di Bradini Cup. Yeah, we're calling it SLANI. So do something about it, willya?

Anyway, it was a heartbreak return for the Han, as they were downed 2-0 in front of their loyal fans by a very confident Weegies team. Both Krytenia and Taeshan earned comprehensive 3-1 wins over their opponents as well, meaning that the Han are now the weakest link in Group A. And the top two progress from each group, so you can just pretty much hand the trophy over to some other team.

Last year's finalists Sarzonia also had a day of question marks for their youth squad, as Queer Poco el Mono Ara (can we call them Poco? puhleeze???) dealt them a 2-0 opening day loss. Meanwhile, we're here waiting for the SLANI Starblaydi kids to present their roster (something about rosters and Starblaydia just don't quite mix up, do they?) as their aforementioned squad edged 2-1 over Lithatrius. And Albundania had a field day against Delaclava. They (Albundania) currently lead the group with that SLANI GD thingy.

For the reigning champions, Sorthern Northland clearly showed their stuff, strutting a 7-2 RAWRCRUSH over Toiletdonia. You know they'd do Mr. Di Bradini proud if they wouldn't give him brain farts and indigestion (not to mention he's allergic to pistachios) [ed. MBC and its affiliates do not wish to officially commentate upon the dietary requirements - as well as the general health - of an otherwise dead guy whose been non-dead in some alternative fictitious reality that's really not fictitious but comprises a serious element of our dreams... *shutter*...). Ooh, long parenthetical phrase! 2 bonus cookies! Anyway, the rest of Group C was really boring, with an average Cafundéu winning 2-0 over Jesselton, and Somewhereistonia and Burchadinger pulling out a paltry 1-1 draw.

And in the final group, Dancougarite interns faced off against geographic oddities Peisandros, as we've recently discovered a wild bout of seismic activity has shifted the great country from some obscure region new the Borderlands to the more in-stream Rushmore region. It seems that interns out-do random geologic process, with Dancougar triumphing 4-2 in the process. Indeed, Group D has turned into a Rushmore fest, with regional mates Sargossa edging out other regional mates Nethertopia 3-2. And to finish off Group D, Swartaz had a slim but sufficient 1-0 win over Andrewboy.

So unfortunately for you Yaforites, you lost and no Yafoties. Blame the interns.

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