Schottia U21 Squad
The 47th Di Bradini Cup
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Manager: Grey Holden, 44
Assistant Manager: Lewis Beardie, 41
First-team Coach: Tommy Rearson 44
GK Coach: Duncan Ross, 53
Physio: Duncan Collison, 31
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The jury is still out on Grey Holden, after taking over from John Sedder two years ago. Schottia have been struggling to make much headway at this level of international competition for a while, and the FA are yet to be convinced that Holden is the man to oversee it. Lewis Beardie keeps his place as assistant, with first team coach, Tommy Rearson completing a very youthful backroom team. Goalkeeping coach, Duncan Ross, is the elder statesman of the team at 53, with Duncan Collison completing the line-up as physio.
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Starting XI The SquadStarters in boldGK John Prichard, 21, Kirk Preston Height: 190cm. Weight: 78kg
GK Tony Tyneman, 21, Energija Chernovets Height: 181cm. Weight: 65kg
GK Max Cassley, 19, Handon United Height: 196cm. Weight: 78kg
This tournament is an excellent chance for John Prichard to put himself in the shop window. Playing first team football with Kirk Preston has helped him jump up the pecking order with regards to his international career, but his $800 a week contract is coming to an end, and it’s time to move on. Tony Tyneman has really given his career a shot in the arm with a move to Energija Chernovets. He’s very much second choice in this squad, but getting his name associated with the Schottia setup will do him no harm whatsoever. Finally, Handon United teenager, Max Cassley, completes the goalkeeping trio.
RB Hiro Del Duniun, 18, Willox Street Pirates Height: 174cm Weight: 59kg
RB Hazel Hanson-Conavacio, 16, Kazama All-Schools FC Height: 185cm. Weight: 67kg
LB Jojo Ayoub, 17, Willox Street Pirates Height: 188cm Weight: 72kg
LB Isla Kincorick, 21, Bergholz Caledonian Height: 175cm. Weight: 55kg
CB Lucy Hellhauer, 21, Manat FK Height: 186cm. Weight: 68kg
CB Michael Christie, 21, AC Izotz Zubia Height: 186cm. Weight: 69kg
CB Sarah Meerfeld, 21, West Holbrookdale Height: 184cm. Weight: 67kg
Under Holden, Schottia are always going to be about the defence, and that’s just as well, given one or two of the players at their disposal. Schottia have three pretty decent centre-halves in this age bracket, Lucy Hellhauer, Michael Christie, and Sarah Meerfeld. Despite looking like an escaped convict, Hellhauer is a very switched on and reliable defender. She came through the ranks at the Handon branch of the National Academy, before joining Timurian side, Manat FK last summer. She is probably favourite to start alongside Christie, another academy graduate that has moved on to pastures new this recently. The former Golden Boy of RDS:D was subject to a fair bit of interest in the window, before signing a contract with Audioslavian outfit Izotz Zubia. Meerfeld, on loan at with the Dale from Cornellians, may have to be content with second fiddle, but she’s a good player in her own right. Pirates duo, Hiro Del Duniun and Jojo Ayoub, will start at right and left back respectively, and are two players who have a big future in the game. Ayoub has been keeping skipper, Liam Goncalves, on the bench in the SPL this season, and is probably one of the best talents the Christopheran club have produced since Maeve Bronte. Isla Kincorick is a good option on the bench, and has benefited from getting a season in Baker Park under her belt. Sixteen-year-old Hazel Hanson-Conavacio also gets at call up, after a good first season in the All Hinodejin Youth League. The versatile, beanpole defender, also plays basketball for Quebec.
RW. Michael Robb, 21, Kings Park Height: 180cm. Weight: 60kg
RW. Kerr Campbell, 19, Willox Street Pirates Height: 191cm. Weight: 75kg
LW. Úisge-Aonàranach, 19, Port James Athletic Height: 108cm. Weight: 35kg [Kelpie]
LW. Kendra Ramsey, 18, Port Patrick United Height: 179cm Weight: 64kg On loan from Chenoworth Rovers
CM. Lewis Nicholson, 20, Port Patrick United Height: 188cm. Weight: 70kg
AM. Rachel Arniston, 21, AFC Corvistone Height: 184cm. Weight: 62kg
AM. Ingrid Holstad, 20, FC Soessch Height: 182cm. Weight: 64kg
CM. Tessa Maitfield, 19, Real Azuris Height: 178cm. Weight: 63kg
There’s no shortage of first team experience for Schottia in the centre of the park, with Port Patrick’s Lewis Nicholson already well established at club level. His outstanding breakthrough season, while still at Dundee, was enough earn him his first senior cap for Schottia as well as a move to the Breakers. The DBC will be a good learning curve for Nicholson, and we’ll get the chance to see how he handles the pressure of being the “main man.” Kirston Union youth product, Rachael Arniston, signed for Nepharim Premiership club, Corvistone, in the summer and will be looking to further her development with some good performances here. The quick-footed midfielder will likely get the nod just ahead of Soessch wunderkind, Ingrid Holstad, who Teufels fans will be irate to see settle for a place on the bench. Real Azuris’ Tessa Maitfield is another option for Holden, but it will probably be the next cycle before we see her become a key player at this level. In the wide areas, Michael Robb and Úisge-Aonàranach have been adjusting well to first team action at Kings Park and Port James respectively. Úisge is the first Kelpie to be capped for Schottia at this level, and has been an ever-present part of the Athletic starting eleven, since making the switch from Central Stars a little over a year ago. Robb, by contrast, is a no-nonsense, run-of-the-mill winger, who helped the Royals to the First Division title last season. Pirates teenager Kerr Campbell will act as cover on the right, with Sporting World Cup skipper, Kendra Ramsey, providing support on the left.
ST/AM. Enrico Hanson-Conavavio, 19, Manechester City Height: 187cm. Weight: 68kg
ST. Freja Simonsen, 20, Handon United Height: 179cm. Weight: 62kg
ST. Simon Palermo, 20, Issington FC Height: 175cm. Weight: 66kg On loan from Willox Street Pirates
ST. Joanna McGidden, 19, Cornellians Height: cm. Weight: kg
ST. Kinnel Hunter, 20, Directus Height: 169cm. Weight: 54kg
United’s Freja Simonsen will lead the line for a second tournament on the bounce, with either Enrico Hanson-Conavavio or Simon Palermo likely to start alongside her. Simonsen – daughter of Semar, Marko – has been on red hot form since making the step up to first team football at United, and you’d imagine a senior cap beckons. Enrico – another second-generation player – is the son of Schottia physio Claire Hanson, and Quebecois attacker Leonardo. He’s a big strong attacker, who just needs to learn a little in terms of professionalism. Palermo is a tricky little forward, who has been getting a lot of game time under his belt at Issington in the ANL. Joanna McGidden is currently enjoying a bit of first-team football at Cornellians, and is a pacey option on the bench. Kinnel Hunter is roughly of the same mould as McGidden, and recently switched from the National Academy, to join the youth set up at Directus.
Player roles: Captain: Michael Christie | Vice-Captain: Lewis Nicholson| Penalties: Enrico Hanson-Conavavio | Free Kicks: Enrico Hanson-Conavavio (R) – Freja Simonsen (L) | Corners: Michael Robb (R) – Freya Simonsen (L)
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