World Cup 81: Roster Thread

[Eastfield Lodge]

Eastfield Lodge Roster for World Cup 81

Demonym: Eastfielder

Eastfield Lodge is a pretty glorious nation, somewhat situated in Northern Rushmore - in reality, there's a very small island (acting as a transport hub) which hosts a portal linking the NSverse to a small bubble universe, wherein the rest of the Imperial Commonwealth is located (barring a couple of nations, but they’re linked up in other ways). The IC part describes the fact that there are several empires contained within one superstructure – divisions which are somewhat reflected in the convoluted league structure.

Those of you who know this nation well however will wonder what has happened to the Whoniverse (the universe of Doctor Who, the TV programme). Don’t worry, I will (hopefully) RP what went on. To those who don’t know, this nation used be in the NSverse, but due to the acts of a lone madman from The Holy Empire (mad, or pitiful, the legends are a bit shaky), Eastfield Lodge almost vanished from existence, leaving behind a small island (now in Rushmore), attached to a portal connecting here to the Whoniverse. Things happened, the portal became unstable, and we had to form a bubble universe, and as a result, the resulting temporal shockwave both wiped out all electronic records, and did some weird stuff to people’s ages (hence why some names in the team may seem recognisable).

Anyways, because of the initial portal, whilst humans are the overwhelming majority of the populace here, don't be surprised to find several other races and much advanced technology here. Some more historical information can be found here, in lieu of a factbook (NB: a lot of the information there is inaccurate though, TG me for clarification).

Back to the nation itself, Eastfield Lodge is probably the best place to live in the entirety of Rushmore, according to the WA at any rate. Amongst the accolades heaped upon are: Most Compassionate Citizens, Most Beautiful Environments, Happiest Citizens, Most Dedicated Public Healthcare, Healthiest Citizens, Least Corrupt Government, Longest Average Lifespan, Lowest Crime Rates, Nicest Citizens, Largest Public Transportation Department, Safest, Smartest Citizens, Most Popular Tourist Destinations, Best Weather and Largest Welfare Programs. Also of note is the fact that, in a region containing Saintland, Eastfield Lodge is the Most Devout nation, with Islam being the national religion, and that we have the Highest Police Ratios, so do not be alarmed by the sheer number of police officers.

Lodger City Memorial Stadium
Location: New Lodger City
Capacity: 150,000
Description: The home of Eastfielder football, the stadium was built on the ruins of the old capital of Eastfield Lodge, Lodger City, which was flattened in a double disaster (severe floods from dams bursting and an explosion from an unknown source, killing much of the population of the city and rendering the city useless. Administrative functions were transferred over to Lodgertia, the city began to be rebuilt, and it was decided that this stadium would be one of the monuments erected in place. The inside walls contains inscriptions of the names of all the dead – just under 9 million. The stadium used to play host to the two classic giants of EL football – RGS Athletic and VLC FC - until both had their new stadiums finished; it is now only used for internationals and cup matches.

Parliament Stadium
Location: Lodgertia
Capacity: 80,000
Description: Formerly the second largest stadium in Eastfield Lodge (until King Iqbal II and Vorgan Park were completed), behind the Memorial Stadium in New Lodger City, it was built in the centre of Lodgertia, the capital of Eastfield Lodge, and the Imperial Commonwealth. It was named due to the fact that the Parliament is based just a few hundred metres down the road; in fact, the original stadium was actually joined to the Parliament building, as an area where MPs could watch or even engage in sport with the public, as well as being a designated protest site. However, with Lodgertia becoming more built up, it was decided that the stadium needed to be built up as well. It is home to Lodgertia United and Lodgertia City alongside being temporary hosts of RGS Athletic and VLC FC (when Lodger City was being rebuilt), and in the past has hosted several international matches, including the final of SBCC 27 and a group in both stages of Market Cup 4.

Manager: Shabeen Ahmad III
Age: 69. He went down in Eastfield Lodge history as having scored an absurd 201 goals in 215 appearances for the EL national team (records are still being compiled, but he looks likely to be the human player with the highest tally). Still an inspiration to everyone and even at this age his skill is noticeable, even if his agility has waned. He had been the main coach/assistant manager for several World Cups, until Lowell Brown's sacking following a disappointing WC78 campaign, where he was promoted to the managerial role.

Assistant Manager: Robert Andrews
Age: 47. The former national team striker, who had over a century of international appearances to his name during his career, was specifically recruited by the new manager, his old friend and ex-teammate. This will be his first major job in football since his playing retirement, but his ability to calmly analyse situations even under immense pressure has earned him some plaudits from those in the know, and as such could prove to be a vital asset to the national team going forward.

Player are listed higher are more likely to play – strongest starting XI listed in Tactics section

Goalkeepers           Age  Gender  Club                     Notes
Korbin Harvey         30     M     Duke of the North (PAS)
Marvella Allam        25     F     VLC FC
Thijn Persson         24     M     Olympia FC


Defenders             Age  Gender   1° Pos  Other Pos  Club                           Notes
Emely Towers          30     F        CB               Tanrisal (PAS)
Tajo Carr-Ponce       27     M        CB               Ramusok United (COS)
Darrion Moffat        31     M        CB               Royal Jam FC
Olympia Gray          30     F        CB               Kingsgrove (BRE)
Eskama Nagi           27     F        RB               Hellinic Rouge (PAS)
Seamus Figueroa       27     M        RB               Nile Bridge
Hamaad Siddique       31     M        LB               Rozelle (BRE)
Marya Garner          25     F        LB               Olympia FC


Midfielders           Age  Gender  1° Pos  Other Pos   Club                      Notes
The Doctor            ?      M       AM     Utility    N/A - Unaffiliated        Time Lord (Flesh copy)
Jennifer Farrow       23     F       CM                Crawford City (COS)       Box-to-box midfielder
Hugh Ilyess           30     M       DM                Ulsa (EUR)
Malenna von Kraus     27     F     Utility             Royal Jam FC              Ex-NSI international
Kenyon Lacroix        29     M       AM                RGS Athletic
Osbaldo Bevan         29     M       AM                RGS Athletic
Sorel Qwivotic        24     M       DM                Royal Jam FC


Wingers               Age  Gender  1° Pos  Other Pos  Club                           Notes
Raquel Accardi        24     F       RM               AFC Treason (NPH)
Breta Glibin          27     F       RM               CA Paulinthal (PAS)
Tirs Rathun           32     M       LM       RM      Norrion Rovers
Ármin Harry           27     M       LM               Olympia FC


Strikers              Age  Gender  Other Pos  Club                     Notes
Werdickley Safadão    29     M                Norrion Rovers           Ex-Matthewsiania international
Auguste Alder         31     M                Olympia FC
Tia Drenas            34     F                Crisisbless (NPH)

Formation: 4-1-2-3


The formation is a weird variant on the classic basic 4-3-3. Here, there is the one holding midfielder, and the other two are pushed up to play just off the ST as attacking midfielders, whilst the WFs are also slightly tucked in from a usual position. This allows them more of an equal choice of either cutting in or going out wide for the cross, which may be met by the other winger or one of the midfielders. The front five can drift to other positions at any time, just to keep defences on their toes. Defensively, the AMs will drop back and slightly out wide or into the middle as required, and are decently proficient at dispossessing the ball and using it well. The DM is mainly there to guard the defence, and is adept at picking out a pass (short or long), and helping to dictate plays. The CBs are as standard, but the FBs are given the freedom to roam forwards as far as they can get away with, and more often than will get involved in attacking plays, with some crosses from both deep and closer in.
In terms of goal scoring, the ST will get the bulk of the goals, with good contributions from both the AMs and the WFs as well. The WFs will get most of the assists, followed closely by the AMs, then the ST and DM.

Strongest XI:
GK: Korbin Harvey

RB: Eskama Nagi
CB: Tajo Carr-Ponce
CB: Emely Towers
LB: Hamaad Siddique

DM: Hugh Ilyess
RAM: The Doctor
LAM: Jennifer Farrow

RW: Raquel Accardi
LW: Tirs Rathun
ST: Werdickley Safadão

Captain: The Doctor
Vice-Captains: Emely Towers, Hugh Ilyess, Korbin Harvey
Penalties: Werdickley Safadão, The Doctor, Raquel Accardi
Corners: Hugh Ilyess, The Doctor, Tirs Rathun
Free kicks – shooting: The Doctor, Werdickley Safadão, Hugh Ilyess
Free kicks – other: Hugh Ilyess, Tirs Rathun, The Doctor

Style: +3
RP Permissions:
Select my scorers: Y
Give out yellow cards to my players: Y (maximum five, TG me with a reason for more)
Give out red cards to my players: Y (only one more than the number given to your team, maximum of three - i.e. I get two red cards, you must have at least one)
RP injuries to my players: Y (Maximum 3, no career-ending injuries without my explicit permission – I reserve right to how long players are out; you can RP how severe it looks)
Godmod injuries: Y (within some reason)
Godmod scoring events: Y (Have fun.)
Godmod other events: Y (TG me if you're planning on killing anybody though, or anything really extreme.)

If I do RP, I will include the line-up for the next match in my RP post, along with any suspensions/injuries. If there is no line-up, look through my posts and check for current suspensions/injuries, but otherwise it’s fine. Also, if you're RP'ing any part of my match, please use the full name Eastfield Lodge at least once, it helps me find the RP.

NB: As the people of EL are extremely compassionate, and very civilised (despite what you may say about the religion), it would be uncharacteristic for the coaches/players to lose their temper, dive deliberately (jumping out of the way of bad tackles and falling awkwardly doesn't count), to be sent to the stands (if the ref is clearly very biased however...), spit, argue with the ref or fight. Players will also tend to inform the referee about mistakes/clarifications in judgement regarding throw-ins, fouls given but with no contact and goal kicks/corner kicks (plus other bouts of honesty - up to you).

[New Gazi]

New Gazi National FC Cannoneers



Starting
CF - #25 - Amare Contee - 6'2 - Shooter
ST - #16 - Ifeatu Jamuike - 5'11 - Facilitator
RM - #14 - Alanso Niang - 6'1 - Shooter
CM - #6 -Nweke Chiemeka - 5'8 - Shooter
CM - #18 - Carmen Jarlsdottir - 5'11 - Dribbler, Freestyler
LM - # 7 - Uffe Diya - 5'9 - Dribbler
RB - #44 - Jac Biobaku - 6'1 - Quick Reactions
CB - #48 - Lafi Jawo - 5'11 - Long Range Pass Accuracy
CB - #40 - Demba Ngum - 6'2 - Smart Defender
LB - #38 - Baako Iwu - 6'0 - Speed
GK - #5 - Fafa Biri - 5'11 - Quick Reactions

Reserve
CF - #11 - Toro Ba - 5'9 - Timing
LM - #22 - Bolon Sene -5'11 - Sprinter
ST - #33 - Obasea Kofrey - 5'9 - Sprinter
LW - #20 - Deka Lee - 6'0 - Dribbler
CM - #30 - Ayotunde Ibori - 5'7 - Defensive Middie
MF - #34 - Nanatunde Tanga - 5'6 - Defensive Middie
CB - #48 - Lafi Jawo - 5'11 - Long Range Pass Accuracy
CB - #32 - Sona Kairaba - 6'2 - Enforcer
FB - #45 - Tyriq Akono - 5'11 - Smart Defender
GK - #1 - Oringo Juru - 5'9 - Fast Off The Line

Head Coach: Oliver Hausta
Assistant Coach: Sayra Junta

[Ethane]

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Ethane Red Kites

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National Kits

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Thanks to JMC Football Kit Store of Krytenia for the logo and kits.

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Staffing

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Manager: Gavin Comi; 58
After the departure of Curtis Steeling to Super-Llamaland after the Ethanian national team reached the World Cup for the first time in the team's history, the FAE (Football Association of Ethane) rushed in an interim manager for the Campionato Esportiva before hunting for the next long-term manager for the national team. Unlike some other nations who look abroad for managers, the FAE decided to turn their heads to the Explosive League for those with managing credentials. They very quickly poached Gavin Comi from Loconstead United.

He can be quite abrasive in his approach and demeanour towards the players, but once you're with him and in his good books he showers the players with praise. His approach to football isn't the most conventional, but he has taken Ethane to the world cup for 2 consecutive editions, and is looking to do get Ethane into the world cup yet again in this campaign. He has good relations with many of his players, but can struggle to fully nurture the youth in the team which could prove important in this world cup campaign.

Assistant Manager: Alvin Bailey; 50
Alvin Bailey generally makes up for Comi's shortfalls; he is a more relaxed person and is much easier to get along with, and can often be the one keeping Comi in check and restrained when he wants to put on an extremely passionate display of emotion. He is more refined, and he is better with youth. However, where Comi is more unconventional, Bailey is a much more conventional and typical manager, often to the point of being formulaic and boring, limiting creativity. That is why the both of them come together; without each other they are useless but together they make the dream team.

Offensive Coach: Steven Carlsting
Carlsting has been in his job since the start of Steeling's tenure and is set to continue in his role.

Defensive Coach: Adam Hurnley
Hurnley has also been around since the start of Steeling's tenure, and is likely to stay.

Goalkeeper Coach: Jacob Reeses
Reeses joined the management team when Comi joined, and looks to stay for at least one more campaign.

Physio: Keith Lambeth
Medic: Kerry Hanners

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The Players

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The team very much remains focused on attack, with only very limited tactical change from last world cup, where Ethane made it to the world cup for the third consecutive edition. Comi is very adamant about his style of play; despite being unconventional it has proven to work over the last 2 world cups. There is some change in the team though. A number of younger, fresh-legged players are coming into the squad to replace some of the older players of the last generation. This could probably be called a transitional squad, as could last edition with the changes in the attacking department, apart from now it is stretching further into the midfield and defence as Comi, and the selection body, look to the future of the national team. (NOTE: Age tracking is slightly off so there may be no change in age from last WC, there was an administrative error which meant ages have been listed wrong for a while).

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Defence

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GoalKeeper: Nicholas Reed // 34 // South Saints

GoalKeeper: Jeremiah Shepard // 27 // Letson Town

Goalkeeper: Tom Taylor // 24 // Blashpool City

Left-Back: Theresa Desantis // 32 // Sabrefell Moths (NPH)

Left-Back: Eric Morris // 25 // Bourne River

Left-Back: Lucien Gooden // 30 // South Saints

Centre-Back: Darien Fear// 33 // South Saints

Centre-Back: Kyle Cooper // 33 // Bourne River

Centre-Back: Justin Coleman // 21 // Southern Hampton City

Centre-Back: Justin Crawford // 22 // Farrenton Athletic (EUR)

Right-Back: Joshua Cook // 30 // South Saints

Right-Back: Ethan Harris // 17 // Carredington

Right-Back: Rashad Bowens // 31 // New Sarum

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Midfield

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Left Midfielder: Christian Ali // 31 // Carredington

Left Midfielder: Iwan Roberts // 23 // Makosile United (VIL)

Left Midfielder: Alexis Stinnet // 28 // North Sabrefell (NPH)

Centre Midfielder: Alexander Dyer // 24 // Northampton (AVN)

Centre Midfielder: Leyton Underwood // 27 // Letson Town

Centre Midfielder: Devon West (CDM) // 29 // Blashpool City

Right Midfielder: Branden Veresoto // 32 // Old Sarum

Right Midfielder (RW): Rigby Headley // 28 // Spartangrad

Right Midfielder: Xavier Rengart // 35 // Newton Castle FC

Right Midfielder: Kyle Ford // 19 // Bourne River

Central Attacking Midfielder: Josh Montoya // 23 // Oakstone (EUR)

Central Attacking Midfielder: Seth Vaughan // 25 // Birdingstone United

Central Attacking Midfielder: Andy Obrien // 19 // Letson Town

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Offence

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Striker: Scott Burgess // 21 // Loconstead United

Striker: Dexter Vorbeck // 32 // Crossroads Crusaders (CMT)

Striker: Declan Smith // 20 // IFK Aldenskoett (COS)

Striker: Mohammed Hope // 26 // Carredington

Striker: Lukas Cole // 21 // Falourr (EUR)

Striker: James Rodriguez // 26 // South Saints

Striker: Kristian Harper // 27 // Falourr (EUR)

Striker: Wilmer Jaurequi // 27 // Sebio City (ESH)

Striker: Denis Classie // 20 // Old Sarum

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Tactics

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The aim of Comi's tactics is to flood the opposition with the strikers and the attacking midfielders, hammering their defence until it breaks with a combination of longer and shorter shots. The midfielders will provide a supportive role in this formation and become the playmakers in this game of attack. There is a focus put attacks through the centre, but the team does also utilise winged attacks fairly regularly as well. The defence, albeit limited in size, tends to hang back other than on set pieces, providing a wall between the opposition and the goal. Counter-attacks will also be utilised in certain situations, especially when the faster strikers are on the pitch. There is also the possibility of switching to a more defensive formation when parking the bus or facing a tough opponent, or switching the midfield to be more defensively-minded.

hr][/hr]Stadium

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King Edward IV Stadium


The stadium is situated in New Sarum, the capital city of Ethane. It can hold up to 75,000 people following a recent expansion. It is home to New Sarum Football Club - they finished tenth in the 5th season of Ethanian national leagues in their current form. The stadium can be accessed for fans from shuttle buses from the airport, and locations around the city. Plenty of accommodation has been set aside for travelling fans, and will be able to be enquired about on line in the lead up to games, and at the airport upon arrival.

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RP Permissions

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f your RP permissions are more limited than the permissions I have set below, then you are limited to what you have set as your permissions. Basically, if I cannot do it to you, you cannot do it to me.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes.
Godmod scoring events: Yes.
RP injuries to my players: Yes, I decide the length of injuries.
Godmod injuries to my players: If it is naturally occurring because of football (eg heart attack) then yes, as long as it is non-fatal. If you want to do an unusual injury, or you want to kill one of my players, then you must TG me first for approval.
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes.
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, but not in excess. I decide the suspension.
Godmod other events: Yes. If it includes the death of Ethanians, please TG me first for approval.