AngryPaul's JFL Thread

[Cap'n Zola]

JFL Cup Semi-Final Fixtures
(TO BE PLAYER SUNDAY 1ST AUGUST, 3PM)

FC Reading v Leeds/Bristol

London North v Glasgow United


Just a page back...well for me anyway.


FC Reading, aye? You may have been able to stop FC Mersey but you will not stop us. Mark my words. You will not stop us :evil:

[PJ]

Err... zola its dogincognitos team and i beat fc bristol not mersy.

[Cap'n Zola]

Err... zola its dogincognitos team and i beat fc bristol not mersy.


Yus but that was the draw. And I never said you beat anyone, I said they stopped them, as in they didn't win, come on man! Waken up!

[Dingbat]

Err, Zola...

It was us that beat FC Mersey :D

I think the expression is 'pwned.'

[AngryPaul]

JFL Mid-season Review


FC Mersey: Have maintained some good form this season as Roque has been the star of the team. Played exciting football and havent been short of goals. Unbeaten in the League, but their Cup dreams were dashed by London North. Need to keep up form to hold off title challengers.

Glasgow United: Despite being labelled the weaker of the 'big three' Glasgow have kept pace with Mersey and are only second by goal difference. van Bruggin has been the goal-scorer. Sergei has been the powerhouse. Still in the cup after disposing of Scottish rivals Edinburgh City. Unbeaten all season. League and Cup double a realistic target.

FC Bristol: Have managed to keep up with Glasgow and Mersey, but not without a few nerves. Late goals have saved blushes a few times and that needs to be sorted to remain in contention. The late addition of Irishman John Portman has eased that problem and has given the team stability. Unlucky to miss a JFL Cup semi-final place on spot-kicks to Leeds Wednesday.

London North: Despite being tagged as 'relegation contenders', London have managed to defy the critics and stay in place to secure a European spot. the purchase of Marc van hooven was inspired as he has added an attacking side ot London. Only team to beat FC Mersey this season as they secured a JFL Cup semi-final spot. Champions cup spot is possible of any of the 'big three' slip up.

Stockport FC: Have been yo-yo'ing between a mid-table place and a European spot. van Haven and Anja have linked up well to score some important goals. They need to add some solidity to their results if they want to claim a Euro spot this season.

FC Reading: Still look a very good team despite being locked in a battle with Stockport and London for 4th place. Jarrell and d.C.Thompson have been the outstanding players in the team as Reading have delivered more than the 'average' football expected of them. Being JFL Cup semi-finalists offers them some glory if they miss out on a European place.

Leeds Wednesday: Former champions and the most successful team in the history of the JFL had an embaressing start as they lost their first 3 games in a row. Leeds have managed to now haul themselves out of that daze and put some results together, although they are by no means the force they were. A JFL Cup final appearance might help numb the pain of missing out on the expected European place. A dissapointing season cannot be over to soon for the Leeds fans.

Wigan City: An indifferent season for the newly-promoted team. Having only enjoyed success once this season should make a bad season but a few draws and some stern performances make this an ok season for a team expected to battle relegation. Oliver Jean was a good buy and added some needed steel to the midfiled. Avoiding relegation looks possible, but points need to accompany those solid performances.

Birmingham South: Like Wigan, Birmingham have performed well and might consider themselves unlucky to be 2 points above the drop-zone. The selling of Andy Johnson to FC Mersey in response to a swap with trouble-maker Dani Viez could be a mistake as without Johnson, Birmginham seem weaker. Lucas has scored some important goals, but more are needed to score points and safety.

Peterborough Athletic: Poor. Worse than Leeds as the former champions sit at the bottom of the table with only one win and eight loses to their name. Being without a manager all season has affected the results and is porbably the main reason why Peterborough are in this predicement. Although only 2 points adrift of safety, relegation looks certain unless a manager is finally brought in. No players have stood out.

[PJ]

Weare just like leeds united.
Relagation next year. {jk}

[dogincognito]

wasnt that cool!

that was an accurate analysis of my teams progress

[AngryPaul]

*Dingbat walks into the apcked Press room. Flashbulbs go off as he sits down. A man walks over and whispers something in his ear as he sits. He nods. A glass of water appears.*

Dingbat: Lets make this quick lads, those players don't train themselves.

Journalist #1: dingbat, Hi. How do you think that your team - London North - have done so far this season? Were you at all bothered with them being labelled as potential relegation battlers?

Dingbat: Press speculation means nothing to me. All I knew was that I had a perfectly capable squad who, if trained correctly and picked well, could blossom. As you can see, we've done just that and I'm very proud of the lads for that.

Journalist #2: Marc van Hooven has been an inspired signing. What caught your eye about him and do you think it is his skill or the team that has made him stand out?

Dingbat: Marc has been brilliant for us so far this season, but I'll say one thing about the lad - despite his price tag and his prowess he never gets ahead of himself. He still trains with the rest of us, he hasn't made any major demands and he is very much a team player. Of course, he is skillful, but one man never made a team, and Marc knows that.

Journalist #3: The Press may not consider London as one of the 'bigger teams' such as Bristol, Mersey and Glasgow, but you have continued to push for a European place and are still not out of the title race. Do you believe you can maintain this form into the end of the season?

Dingbat: I have every faith in my team. It may be a little hopeful to start looking at the title itself, but, as you've said yourself, we're not out of it yet and we certainly have no intention of caving in at this stage.

Journalist #4: You have also reached the JFL Cup semi-finals where you meet Glasgow at Le Stade 2000. Will this be your main focus or would you rather cement a high place in the league as opposed to claiming some silverware?

Dingbat: Everyone of course wants to win the Cup, but I refuse to sacrifice it at the expense of the league. As every JFL manager will know, the League is our first and foremost objective. The Cup only takes the League's place after the League has ended, and the league is far from over as you know.

Journalist #5: Excluding yourself, of course, who would you say has had the better season so far in the JFL? Could it be Mersey's exciting football, Glasgow continuing chase or Leeds recovery?

Dingbat: Well, that's a hard one. Mersey started out well, but I have a feeling that they're maybe faltering a bit now and of course we managed to knock them out of the Cup competition. Leeds have recovered quite well, but I can still see them going down if they're not careful. Glasgow have impressed me - their team has been consistently solid and I've always seen them as a threat. We'll have to work our socks off to beat them.

Spokesman: Thats all for today Ladies and Gentlemen. Hope to see you at our next home game against Leeds in three weeks. Thank you for coming.

Dingbat: Thank you.

*Dingbat is ushered back to the training ground. The journalists still ask questions as he dissapears through the door.*

[PJ]

You can see us going down i can see us withe a champions leauge place.
I wonder who is more down to earth.

Dingbat by the way

[ShortFuse]

Huh, nice review AP and its pretty accurate. My team has to win there next couple of games to make sure the top two don't push away on points.

Anyway Wigan better fear our upcoming game because we are going to be playing at our best.

[AngryPaul]

JFL Schedule

Weds 28th July 2004

JFL Week 10

Birmingham South v London North
FC Bristol v Wigan City
Glasgow United v FC Reading
FC Mersey v Stockport FC
Peterborough Athletic v Leeds Wednesday


Weds 4th August 2004

JFL Week 11

FC Bristol v Birmingham South
Peterborough Athletic v Glasgow United
FC Reading v London North
Stocport FC v Leeds Wednesday
Wigan City v FC Mersey


Weds 11th August 2004

JFL Week 12

FC Bristol v FC Mersey
London North v Leeds Wednesday
Peterborough Athletic v Birmingham South
FC Reading v Glasgow United
Wigan City v Stockport FC


Weds 18th August 2004

JFL Week 13

Leeds Wednesday v Birmingham South
FCMersey v London North
Peterborough Athletic v Wigan City
FC Reading v FC Bristol


Weds 25th August 2004

JFL Week 14

FC Bristol v FC Reading
London North v Glasgow United
FC Mersey v Peterborough Athletic
Stockport FC v Birmingham South
Wigan City v Leeds Wednesday


Sun 29th August 2004

JFL Cup Semi-final

FC Reading v Leeds Wednesday
(at Greenbank Road, Bristol)
Glasgow United v London North
(at Le Stade 2000, Leeds)


Weds 1st September 2004

JFL Week 15

FC Bristol v London North
Birmingham South v FC Mersey
Glasgow United v Peterborough Athletic
Leeds Wednesday v Stockport FC
FC Reading v Wigan City


Weds 8th September 2004

JFL Week 16 2004

Peterborough Athletic v FC Reading
Stockport FC v London North
Wigan City v Glasgow United


Sun 12th September2004

JFL Week 16(mw)*

Glasgow United v Leeds Wednesday
London North v FC Bristol
Peterborough Athletic v FC Mersey
Stockport FC v FC Reading


Weds 15th September 2004

JFL Week 17

Glasgow United v FC Bristol
Leeds Wednesday v FC Mersey
Wigan City v Birmingham South


Sun 19th September 2004

JFL Week 17(mw)

Birmigham South v Stockport FC


Weds 22nd September 2004

JFL final Day

FC Bristol v Glasgow United
Birmingham South v Leeds Wednesday
London North v Stockport FC
FC Mersey v Wigan City
FC Reading v Peterborough Athletic


Sun 26th September 2004

JFL Cup Final

Winner Semi 1 v Winner Semi 2




* (mw) = mid-week

[dogincognito]

how handy :cool:

I can see us going unbeaten the rest of the season [/Wenger] :p

[AngryPaul]

JFL Week 10 Results


Birmingham South 0 - 3 London North

4' - BS 0 - 1 LN: van Hooven sidesteps Vanschwig amnd lays off the ball to an onrushing Webster. Webster finishes with style for the lead.

7' - BS 0 - 1 LN: van Hooven strikes a free-kick, which rebounds off of the crossbar via Thompson's fingertips.

20' - BS 0 - 2 LN: Xiemines plays a cross-filed ball to Valley. He then crosses for van Hooven who easily volleys in.

67' - BS 0 - 3 LN: Xiemines plays agreat one-two with Webster and then chips in towards van Hooven. His shot is blocked but Xiemines tucks away the rebound.


FC Bristol 2 - 0 Wigan City

17' - FCB 1 - 0 WC: John Portman plays the ball to Kaprier who crosses. The ball falls to van Wyck who is felled by Jean in the area. Portman steps up and sends viton the wrong way.

82' - FCB 2 - 0 WC: Portman runs at Franco. He skips past his challenge but is hacked down by Bjorn. He strides up to the free-kick. The ball defelcts off of Meyden. With Viton already beaten the ball trickles in.


Glasgow United 2 -1 FC Reading

47' - GU 1 - 0 FCR: van de Bruggin collects the ball from Sergei about 35 yards out. He hammers home and silences the usually loud Reading fans.

49' - GU 1 -1 FCR: Pattitolli throws a long ball over the top of the Glasgow defence. del Rosa wins a header to nod Jarrell into a scoring chance. He curls the ball over Portman for the equaliser.

70' - GU 2 - 1 FCR: McDougal shoots down the wing and beats Korsten to cross for Sergei who nods in. Joel saves, but van de Bruggin is there to poke in.


FC Mersey 0 - 1 Stockport FC

88' - FCM 0 -1 ST: Juan and Miguel exchange passes before releasing Garrick, who beat the offside trap. He finishes easily from one-on-one.


Peterborough Athletic 1 - 0 Leeds Wednesday

34' - PA 1 - 0 LW: Miranda attempts to block a shot from Landsdowne but deflects the ball over 'keeper Clarke and into the net.

[seaempty]

Stockport FC Post Match Comments
I'm absolutely over the moon about this result. To come here, and get a result is fantastic, especially against class opposition like Mersey. We defended well, and caught them on the break. This is a great moral lifting result. As for the rest of the season...it's on like Donkey Kong!

[jonffm]

Post Match Comments: Obviously i'm disappointed with the result. I felt we deserved the draw but in a way, the loss has taken some pressure off our shoulders. We where always going to lose at least once in the season, it was inevitable, and now it's behind us we can look onwards and battle for our place back at the top of the league. Every cloud eh?

[Cap'n Zola]

Post Match Comments:
Marvelous! What a great result! We had been put down by almost everyone this week and we have proven how dangerous we can be! A great result...really proud of my boys. The rest of the results have worked out really well and we're still focusing on both the league and the cup. I'm honoured to be here with such great lads. Good ole reliable van de Bruggin stiking home again :D

[Shave]

post match comment oh shi...

[ShortFuse]

Post Match Comments:
Well it seem's the boys have finally pulled through the bad patch. Portman is the key to us winning and I hope that he can help us regain the top spot. This has been a good season so far and I hope we don't fall into another losing streak.

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Fo'shizzle Ma'nizzle guess who's going back up. :p

[Dingbat]

Post-Match Comments:
Very pleased today. A comprehensive victory, and our team are certainly playing to their potential. I think that we might be able to stake our claim for Europe if we keep playing like we have been, and of course there's the Cup to think about too. Glad we did well today though.

[Shave]

i really need a win today just to get off the bottom. hopefully this formation will work :rolleyes:

[jonffm]

There wasnt any JFL yesterday then..

[dogincognito]

He may have done it, i haven't seen him online for a few days. Maybe hes done it without teamsheet requests, he's dont that before (i think).

[Shave]

i sent my teamsheet in anyway. didn't he say something about being him ill recently?

[jonffm]

He did...maybe he's DEAD O_O *over-reaction*

[dogincognito]

X_X

i tihnk he got over his being ill, that was a while ago. Maybe the pr0n has him.

[jonffm]

Or maybe he's being help hostage by Mel B.

You complete set of bastards ya.

</pointlessbabble>

[dogincognito]

heh, i was gonna use that in the our club is better thread. [/Utterly useless, pointless Spam]

[AngryPaul]

Sorry for not being on at all guys, but I have had a very busy week doing some roofing!

Starting at about 7am and finishing about 7pm and then spending time with my lovely lady friend. So I havent had time to be on. The games did go ahead, but I havent been able to come on to my computer (not the one I'm on now) and retrieve them. As soon as I can (maybe tonight) I will post them and everyone will stop talking about Mel B taking me hostage :eek:

[AngryPaul]

Right - I have been so busy - Sorry for the lateness, but here we go........

FC Bristol 1 - 0 Birmingham South

FCB: Portman 41'


Peterborough Athletic 0 - 2 Glasgow United

GU: van de Bruggin 1'
GU: Sergei 72'


FC Reading 0 - 2 London North

LN: van Hooven 11'
LN: van Hooven 68'
LN: van Hooven (missed pen) 90'


Stockport FC 0 - 2 Leeds Wednesday

LW: Hill 81'
LW: Ricardo 83'


Wigan City 1 - 4 FC Mersey

FCM: Roque 4'
WC: Jean 8'
FCM: Roque 45'
FCM: Roque 83'
FCM: Roque 90'


Sorry again for it being amazingly late! STILL NEED TEAMS FOR TOMORROW HOWEVER!

[Shave]

post match comments: *inaudible cursing*

and don't worry about the lateness (as long as you let me win the next match :p )

[seaempty]

Stockport Post Match Comments
I'm very disapointed by this result. Two lapses in concentration, two mistakes, too bad. We held out for a great deal of the game, but we rarely attacked or looked threatening. The forwards looked like they had one too many pork pies and were way off the pace. The only decent thing I can take from this match is the weather...it was a lovley day.

[PJ]

Post match comment.

I am pleased with how we played, but i think we played a little slow until the last 20 minutes.


What posistons get champions leauge.

[AngryPaul]

I hope this isn't developing into a habit of mine but again - very late - here we go with the JFL results from Wednesday night. :rolleyes:

Wigan Sack Sheep-Go-Moo
The Wigan City board have decided to terminate the contract of sheep-go-moo with immediate effect as the manager again failed to turn up or even hand in a team-sheet. Wigan have had an indifferent season, but have done well considering they have not had a manager. Wigan now join Peterborough in being without a gaffer. The board are now looking for a new man to lead Wigan forward.

JFL Week 12 Results

FC Bristol 2 - 1 FC Mersey

FCB: Portman 40'
FCM: Roque 76'
FCB: Strong 83'


London North 2 - 0 Leeds Wednesday

LN: van Hooven 9'
LN: Xiemines 78'


Peterborough Athletic 1 - 3 Birmingham South

BS: Lucas 22'
BS: Viez 72'
PA: Landsdowne 75'
BS: Viez 86'


FC Reading 3 - 3 Glasgow United

FCR: Jarrell 7'
FCR: del Rosa 12'
GU: Sergei 43'
FCR: Korsten 47'
GU: Kappo 52'
GU: van de Bruggin 89'


Wigan City 0 - 6 Stockport FC

ST: van Haven 4'
ST: van Haven 5'
ST: Anja 18'
ST: Juan 26'
ST: Garrick 46'
ST: van Haven 84'

[Cap'n Zola]

comment

s'poop ¬_¬

[PJ]

Post match comments.

I am upset in how we played angry at someone. No comment on that.
Well id say we played toghether but we didnt take our chances and london north deserved the win.

[dogincognito]

Post match comment: I am pleased with how we played attack wise, but we were poor defensively, we didn't show enough discipline when we had a two goal lead. Going 3-1 up right at the start of the second half the three points should have been ours, but we were sloppy and didn't concentrate and ended up with only a point when we should have had three.

[seaempty]

Stockport FC Post Match Comments
I'm very pleased with the result. I think my words got through to the lads, who pulled together. I know Wigan are going through some difficulties at the moment, and I know it's harsh on them, but we capitalised on that to great effect. I like to think that we're still pushing for that European spot.

[Shave]

post match comment: i am in a state of disbelief. i am extremely pleased with the lads and the result and couldn't of wished for anything more. let just try and stay off the bottom now

[AngryPaul]

Hazza! On time postage!

Leeds Wednesday 1 - 1 Birmingham South

LW: El Hadj 43'
BS: Viez 77'


FC Mersey 2 - 2 London North

FCM: Roque 22'
LN: van Hooven 27'
LN: Xiemines 69'
FCM: Roque 81'


Peterborough Athletic 0 - 0 Wigan City


FC Reading 2 - 2 FC Bristol

FCR: Lucas 13'
FCB: Portman 19'
FCB: Youcann 57'
FCR: Jarrell 85'

[jonffm]

Comments: In recent week's we've started to slip up and lose point's which has landed us in 4th position. Obviously a win today would have been brilliant, but we'll have to settle with the draw, move on, and give it our all next week. We really need to win a decent amount of the remaining matches to stand any chance of the title.

[Shave]

post match comments: i seem to have sorted out the right formation and it's nice to be getting some points again. Viez again adding to his tally helps his confidence and i'm sure he'll only get better. we were also helped with wigan and peterborough drawing

[AngryPaul]

Leeds Act Over Peej Rumours
Leeds Wednesday and their players today issued a stiff warn to manager Peej to make his decision over his future involvement at the club clear after reports stated that Peej would leave "when the JFL league is over" and would leave Leeds managerless. Leeds striker Ricardo mentioned "It is not nice to know whther you're form now will carry on into the next season. We could be playing for our places now, or have to start over with a new manager. I think the boys are downheartened that he doesn't just tell the board and get this over with" Peej was unavailable for comment.

The JFL has vowed to act upon request from Leeds and issue Peej with a warning if he does not resolve the situation when he returns from holiday.


JFL Opens The Hot-Seats For New Managers
Today the JFL announced that four managers positions will most probably be available at the end of the current season. Currently Peterborough Athletic and Wigan City are manager-less and rumours are rife that Peej will either be sacked or will quit come September 22nd. JonnyFFmaster is also tipped to leave FC Mersey as he will be otherwise engaged from September onwards.

The JFL has mentioned that these positions will be open to current managers, but also urged new coaches to come forward and take on the challenge. Executive Director Jake Johnson today said "The JFL would like current managers to see the vancanies as oppurtunities and fresh challenges, but we would also urge current managers to find new managers to take part in Season 2 of the JFL"

The JFL has put forward plans to create a campaign to grab the attention of new managers and create a full league of taken teams by the new season.

[jonffm]

Comment's on Media Comments

It is with sadness that I must announce that I will be leaving the club mid-october. I hope to see this season through well, and maybe even start the next season, depending on which way the board decides to go. I'm hoping I can go out with a bang however, and I aim to at least qualify Mersey into europe. Obviously I've still got my sights set on the title tthough.

[Dingbat]

Post-Match Comments:
I'm extremely pleased with our team yet again - I believe that with the squad at my disposal, we can still stay in the title race, especially having not yet lost to the league leaders

As for rumours about FC Mersey, I am not in a position to comment at this time and all I can say is that I have a contract with London North which I have every intention of seeing out.

[ShortFuse]

Post match comments:
Well I am very impressed with the lads, we have finally pulled ourselves back to the top spot after our bad luck halfway through the season. I now hope that we can keep ourselves at the top although this might be a hard challenge considering the other teams who are snapping at our heels.

[jonffm]

Next 5 games are cup finals for Mersey

Speaking in a recent press confrence, Mersey manager Jonnyffmaster had this to say: "Recently, we havn't been preforming. We've slipped up on the last two games and where lucky to come away with even a point. With only 5 games to go, it's looking more and more like the run in will be like a group of cup finals. We're pretty much going to have to win them all. With Bristol and Glasgow playing eachother on weeks 17 and 18, it give's us a chance. As long as we can pick up a good 3 point's by then, I think there's every chance we could beat them to the post and snatch the title from under their noses. However, if we're even going to think about that, we have to win the next game or two. As long as we do that, we have a great chance to sneak in this year and finally bring the cup back to Mersey."

[PJ]

Offical statment.

If there is any way i can stay as manager as in over e-mail or msn, id be glad to stay.
Otherwise im sorry that ill have to leave the club.

Oh yeah and im talking to you from spain just fo this so be happy.

[AngryPaul]

*sigh* late again, but I swear that come September the results will be more......uhh.........on time :rolleyes:

So here we go first the 14th Week of JFL follwed by the JFL Cup Semi's


Weds 25th August 2004

JFL Week 14

FC Bristol 2 - 0 FC Reading

FCB: Youcann 42'
FCB: Portman 47'


London North 2 - 3 Glasgow United

LN: van Hooven 11'
GU: Sergei 17'
GU: van de Bruggin 78'
LN: Xiemines 83'
GU: van de Bruggin


FC Mersey 6 - 0 Peterborough Athletic

FCM: Roque 2'
FCM: Johnson 3'
FCM: Roque 34'
FCM: Johnson 67'
FCM: Victor 79'
FCM: Roque 89'


Stockport FC 0 - 0 Birmingham South


Wigan City 2 - 0 Leeds Wednesday

WC: Jean 26'
WC: Dani 40'


Sun 29th August 2004

JFL Cup Semi-final

FC Reading 3 - 1 Leeds Wednesday

FCR: Jareell 27'
LW: Hill 45'
FCR: Jarrell 56'
FCR: Jarrell 87'


Glasgow United 1 - 3 London North

GU: Sergei 55'
GU: van de Bruggin [missed pen] 60'
LN: van Hooven 62'
LN: Valley 81'
LN: Maxim 90'


Table for JFL Week 14 will be posted tomorrow

[dogincognito]

Post match comments:
I felt we could've played better in the lague game, we lacked commitment and drive. It looked like the players had given up on the league, which is an attitude i am very dissapointed with. Even though it seems we don't have to much to play for i expect my players to be 100% commited to winning in every match they play in. Bristol are a good side and we would have done well to get a result, but it is really the attitude of players i'm upset with.

The cup game was totally different, we played well, worked hard and made our extra quality count. I'm delighted to have had such an excellent cup run, it gives the fans something to cheer about as our league form has been inconsistent and our campaign has been pretty average. The cup final will be a great day out for players, staff and fans alike, and we have a great chance of getting into Europe which would be fantastic for the club.

[Shave]

post match comments: another result for us and i'm feeling rather good. again i hope we can keep this up

[Dingbat]

Post-Match Comments:
Unhappy that we lost our latest league clash, but I was extremely pleased to get our revenge and knock my home town club out of the Cup. The lads are well up for it now, so we can concentrate on the league knowing we have something to look forward to.

[Cap'n Zola]

Post Match Comments:

Uhh....yes...now we can finally concentrate on the league!! Bwaha!! Good cover up, Zola...

[seaempty]

Stockport FC Post Match Comments
A disapointing draw - I can only give my apologies to the fans who paid good money to see that tripe. I Can only say that things can only get better, as I haven't seen the team play as bad as that before.

[AngryPaul]

Table be here......although a little late :rolleyes:

[AngryPaul]

Glasgow go top as Bristol falter at home
In Wednesday's round of JFL matches Glasgow United returned to the top with a great 6-2 win over JFL whipping-boys Peterborough. The team they replaced - FC Bristol - lost 3-2 at home to the increasingly impressive London North, who desptire their 'relegation' tag are still not out of the title race. At the other end the bottom four lost and stayed 'as is' with only their goal differences altering. Stockport's win put them out of contention for relegation, with only a mathimatical miricale will take them down. Peterborough reamin favourites to go down with Wigan and Birmingham still battling to get out of the play-off place. Leeds could still be sucked in as they are only 5 points clear of them.

JFL Week 15

FC Bristol 2 - 3 London North

FCB: Portman 24'
LN: van Hooven 33'
LN: Xiemines 44'
FCB: Kappo 79'
LN: Webster 90'


Birmingham South 0 - 2 FC Mersey

FCM: Roque 77'
FCM: Johnson 89'

Glasgow United 6 - 2 Peterborough Athletic

GU: van de Bruggin 12'
PA: Landsdowne 15'
GU: van de Bruggin 22'
PA: Landsdowne 39'
GU: van de Bruggin 47'
GU: Sergei 52'
GU: Sergei 75'
GU: van de Bruggin 88''


Leeds Wednesday 1 - 2 Stockport FC

ST: van Haven 4'
LW: Hill 28'
ST: Garrick 68'


FC Reading 2 - 0 Wigan City

FCR: Jarrell 45'
FCR: del Cosa 65'

[Cap'n Zola]

Post Match Comments:

Absolute stormer!! With Wigan and Leeds the next games, we have another 6 points in the bag, plus our game in-hand. The league is mine! I am 100% positive my lad's will do their work on the park and we will get what we deserve - we will win that championship trophy...we will...

[Shave]

post match comments: not so good this time, i was pleased we managed 77mins holding them off but i'm disappointed we couldn't last the whole game

[dogincognito]

Post match comments: A decent performance and result, we're stil aiming to finsish as high as possible. I'm slighlty worried about our reliance on our two strikers, and will address this at the end of the season.

[AngryPaul]

JFL Outlines Financial Bonuses For End-Of-Season

JFL Winners - £8million
2nd - £5million
3rd - £3million
4th - £2million
5th - £1.75million
6th - £1.5million
7th - £1million
8th - £750,000
9th - £600,000
10th - £400,000

JFL Cup Winners - £3million
Runners Up - £1million



Just a little incentive for the last few games of the season ;)

[seaempty]

Stockport FC Post Match Comments
I superb match, and I'm gald to seeing the extra work we've been doing has paid off. I'm hoping we can finish strongly at the end on the season giving us a firm base to build on for next season.

[jonffm]

Post Match Comments

I am very happy the team has recaptured our form. I am very pleased with the teams heart going into the closing end of the season, and hope we can finish as strong as we started. We really need to win both our next tqwo games to keep us on par on the last day. With Glasgow and Bristol playing each other on the last two game's, it give's us a great chance to sneak in and steal the title from under Glasgow and Bristols noses. We will be watching glasgow closely, as the title still is in their own hands.

[ShortFuse]

Post match comments:
The lads had an excellent game but the opposition were lucky in my opinion. The next few matches are crucial to my clubs success this season and I hope that we can win the next couple of games and get a big cash reward. The end.

[AngryPaul]

Streety Expresses Interest In JFL Managers Post
Former Betting Shop co-owner, Streety, has expressed and interest into becoming a manager of a JFL club - with FC Mersey set firmly in his sights. He has been linked with the club as specualtion over manager JonnyFFmaster's future grows. Streety mentioned "They are a big club and to be linked with them is an honour." He follwed on to mention that Mersey were not his only choice: "At my age you have to consider whats best for the future. So if there are any JFL teams after a new manager I may have to take it into consideration."

[Shave]

AP, as i've just played mersey i take it we're on week 15? if that's the case, next wednesday are there no matches as that's what the fixture list says. also, if there's a saturday match do we need to send the temsheet again or can we just use the same one?

[PJ]

BIG NEWS

I have decided to resign as manager as im leaving the forum today, this shall be my last post.

[Shave]

adios amigo

[AngryPaul]

Right I am sorry for the lateness - I was camping :rolleyes: - I was sad to go 'cos the season is coming to its best part. Let me start with....

Edinburgh Secure Promotion To JFL Premier Division
Glasgow's Scottish rivals Edinburgh City secured automatic promotion to the Premier Division this weekend with a cool 3-1 win over fellow promotion chasers Sheffield Rovers. The JFL last saw them play against Glasgow in the JFL Cup and they put up a good fight, so more excitment will be expected in their first term in the top flight.

and......

Peej Quits Leeds
Peej has resigned as manager of Leeds Wednesday on the grounds that he feels he is not able to fufil the aims and goals of the job. Most will not be surprised by the news as Peej has been under pressure recently due to successful Leeds' poor season. The Leeds board had this to say: "Peej was a good manager, but he did not bring the success we crave. The fans vented their feelings on this and we were close to reacting to their demands, but Peej beat us to it. Some would believe that Peej resigned only hours before being given the bullet. Leeds now face the task of avoiding the relegation play-off without a manager.

Glasgow Move Nearer To Title Success
Cap'n Zola's Glasgow United moved a step closer to lifting the JFL Title as they overcame a brave Wigan City to go 4 points clear with only two games to go. Glasgow's last two games are against title rivals FC Bristol. They will only need one point from those games if they win their next game against managerless Leeds.


JFL Week 16

Peterborough Athletic 0 - 3 FC Reading

FCR: Jarrell 44'
FCR: del Rosa 48'
FCR: Pattitolli 88'


Stockport FC 0 - 1 London North

LN: van Hooven 70'


Wigan City 0 - 2 Glasgow United

GU: Sergei 10'
GU: Sergei 55'

[Shave]

general comment: our next match is must win, especially as we have a game in hand on the 2 teams below us. if we win, we've pretty much secured our survival in the JFL and it may bring us closer to Leeds Wednesday. It's even more important as we are playing Wigan, the team below us. lose and our situation will become desperate. win, however, and our last game against Leeds could mean an extra few £s of spending money

[AngryPaul]

Evil Egg Expresses Leeds Interest
Without a manager for one day, Leeds Wednesday today recieved an official application for the role of manager from Evil Egg. Leeds have yet to reply, but it is understood that Evil Egg will be willing to take control now or at the end of the season. Leeds needed a point this afternoon against Glasgow United to avoid the relegation/promotion play-off.

Hill Talks Of Faith At Leeds
Leeds Wednesday star midfileder David Hill has spoken out about the current situation at the club. Ex-JFL Champions Leeds find themselves close to relegation and without a manager, but - according to Hill - morale is still high and they believe they can aviod the drop. "We have a great squad and we can play, but a bad start to the season took us down a few pegs and it has been hard for us to clamber back. We are looking to get this season over and start anew in Season 2 with a new manager and the same great spirit - hopefully giving the fans something to cheer about on the way."

JFLtv Launch Offers Teams Revenue
Plans for the new JFLtv station were released today and among the details were deals for the clubs to recieve muneh for rights. The ammount that clubs will recieve will be released at a later date, but for now clubs can look forward to a nice bonus to thei transfer kitties.


JFL Week 16 (mid-week)

Glasgow United 1 -1 Leeds Wednesday

GU: van de Bruggin 9'
LW: Hill 88'


London North 0 - 1 FC Bristol

FCB: Portman 90'


Peterborough Athletic 0 - 3 FC Mersey

FCM: Roque 5'[/b]
FCM: [i]Roque 7'
FCM: Roque (penalty) 87'


Stockport FC 2 - 2 FC Reading

ST: Anja 33'
FCR: Jarrell38'
FCR: del Rosa 72'
ST: van Haven 81'

[Shave]

woah. all these games in hand are getting confusing. at least i'm safe from the automatic drop, goal difference pending :p

[jonffm]

I'm still in the for the title by the skin of my teeth...I need like..when glasgow and bristol play each other twice..Bristol to either win and draw, or draw them both. Glasgow win either game and it's ze over.

Come On Bristol! \o/

Oh yeah...and I have to do the whole..winning of both games thing..>__> lol

[streety]

Streety Expresses Interest In JFL Managers Post
Former Betting Shop co-owner, Streety, has expressed and interest into becoming a manager of a JFL club - with FC Mersey set firmly in his sights. He has been linked with the club as specualtion over manager JonnyFFmaster's future grows. Streety mentioned "They are a big club and to be linked with them is an honour." He follwed on to mention that Mersey were not his only choice: "At my age you have to consider whats best for the future. So if there are any JFL teams after a new manager I may have to take it into consideration."
Damn media...
I have been misquoted. :rolleyes:

[AngryPaul]

dogincognito Confirms FC Mersey Gaffer Interest
FC Reading boss dogincognito today officially put his name forward as a successor to FC Mersey boss JonnyFFmaster, who is leaving at the end fo the season. "No disrespect to Reading, but Mersey are a big club who are a title challenging club. Reading have ambition. However Mersey are a club at the top. You cannot pass up a challenge like this." Reading will be sad to lose the manager, but whether Mersey will opt for dogincognito is to be found out. A Reading official said: "Although dog has made himself available for the Mersey job, we would still welcome him if he stayed."

Streety Confirms FC Mersey Application
Streety, was has beenn rumoured as being in line for the FC Mersey job has fueled the rumours by revealing he had applied for the job. "I have made my intentions clear and it is up to them to come and get me. FC Mersey is a club with a great history. I will make them great again." streety faces competition from dogincognito.

[AngryPaul]

JFL Week 17

FC Bristol 2 - 1 Glasgow United

John Portman helped FC Bristol inflict the first defeat of the season onto title-rivals Glasgow United. Glasgow took the lead in the 17th minute when Sergei fed van de Bruggin who returned the pass for Sergei to smash home. After the break Portman fired in a surperb 25-yard free-kick after Kappo had hauled down Kaprier. The atmosphere was extremely intense at Le Stade 2000 as a win would have handed Glasgow the title. But Bristol held on strong and won it late on as Miguel took out Strong in the area as he looked to score. The Spaniard was sent-off and Portman put Bristol in the lead of both the game and the title race.


Leeds Wednesday 0 - 2 FC Mersey

Roque again was the star of the Mersey show as they took the points easily from a Leeds side already looking towards next season. Roque was played throough by Victor early on but hit the upright. He later rectififed that miss as he dummied past El Hadj and thundered in a shot from 30-yards. Leeds had their best chance as Hill flashed a free-kick wide, but Roque went on to round the keeper and finish the game with 15 minutes remaining.


Wigan City 0 - 1 Birmingham South

Lucas sealed the points over relegation-rivals Wigan with a typically scrappy goal. The ball was played in by de Rossi, deflected off of Oliver Jean and hit Lucas on the way in. It was an embarassing way for Wigan to finish their home roster, but they can expect to be one of the favourties for the League One Ttitle next season. For Birmingham, the close-shave of relegation has passed for this year at least.

[jonffm]

((Yeeesss!! Perfect result! I love you Bristol!))

Post Match Comments: Well chuffed. We set out knowing that it all might be over by the end of the night, but we got the result, and it really could go on to win us the title. One game left, and the lads know it's a must win. We need Bristol v Glasgow to end in a draw, and the titles ours for the taking. Either way though, i'll be happy with the end result. Even if we finish third, the lads have done us proud this season. Hopefully we can end this season by finally bringing the title back to Mersey.

[Shave]

post match comments: SCORE!!! get in there my son... ehem, i'm pleased with the lads, and the victory is much sweeter being the team below us. thank you and good night.

[AngryPaul]

JFL Braces Itself For Explosive End
This Wednesday marks the end of the JFL's first season with many end possibilities available. FC Bristol have the title in their hands as they need to avoid defeat away to Glasgow, who, if they win, will take the title. If the two draw, FC Mersey can snatch an unlikely title win, if they win. Their opponents, Wigan City, will need three points if they are to avoid automatic relegation, but are still in the relegation play-off's. Peterborough will be relegated, no doubt, automatically if they do not win. London North have already secured their EFA Trophy spot and will look to give fresh players a run about before the JFL Cup Final, as will FC Reading, neither in relegation or european battle. Stockport will be looking to put as much distance between the relegation fight and themselves, if not for the sake of the records, but for morale. Birmingham will be breathing a sigh of relief as they are clear of the threat of relegation for their last game.

Possible end standings
[* = definate]

Champions
FC Bristol
Glasgow United
FC Mersey

Qualify for Champions Cup
FC Bristol*
Glasgow United
FC Mersey

Qualify for EFA Trophy
London North*
FC Reading*
Glasgow United
FC Mersey

Relegation
Wigan City
Peterborough Athletic


Birmingham Clear Of The Drop
Birmingham South last night beat Stockport FC 2-0 to put daylight between relegation threatened Wigan City and themelves. It now means that Birmingham can breathe easy for their last game of the season, at home against Leeds Wednesday.


JFL Week 17 (Mid-week)

Birmingham South 2 - 0 Stockport

BS: Francoesco 50'
BS: Lucas 88'

[Shave]

post match comments: relax my arse, the next match is the difference between coming 8th and coming 7th. win and we go above of leeds, lose and... well nothing will happen but you get my point :p

[seaempty]

Stockport FC Press Conference

It is with great sadness that I have to stand down as manager of Stockport FC. This is due to other commitments that have become increasingly demanding.

This is a truly great club with a truly great squad of professionals and supporters, and it is with regret that I am leaving for my own reasons.

The caretaker will do a first class job between now and the end of the season and I fully support his interim appointment.

The chairman and I feel this to be the best course of action.

I hope the media will now allow the club to fully concentrate on the remaining fixtures of this season while the chairman works to appoint my successor.

I met with the chairman and decided it was in the club's best interests to part company.

The chairman asked me to sign a new contract in the summer and he asked me again several times during the last few months.

I told him that I would not be signing. He asked me several times to reconsider and he has been absolutely fantastic.

The effect this is having on the players is negative, as can be seen by our last results. This is why I have taken this action.

We hoped to keep it quiet until the end of the season but it was leaking out so we have been forced to say something.

I wish the club, and the league the best of luck, and must thank the league and other managers for the games and entertainment that they produced.

[AngryPaul]

Shame to see you go.

Hopefully you can make a glorious return one day :D

[AngryPaul]

Well its almost like fate that the only vidiprinter's I do are the first and last day of the JFL.

The title is decided tonight!

Birmingahm South v Leeds Wednesday

Glasgow United v FC Bristol

London North v Stockport

FC Mersey v Wigan City

FC Reading v Peterborough Athletic

Good luck people!

[AngryPaul]

GOAL!!

FC Mersey 1 - 0 Wigan City

Roque (Penalty) 12'

After a surging run into the box, Roque is brought down by the Wigan sweeper, Jean. He regains composure to slot home. If it reamins this way the title heads for Merseyside.

[AngryPaul]

GOAL!!

London North 1 - 0 Stockport FC

Webster 17'

In a new look team, Le Harve plays a great through ball to Webster whos whipped hot hits the post. He slams the ball past the keeper at the second time of asking.

GOAL!!

Glasgow United 1 - 0 FC Bristol

Sergei 19'

After a great run but van de Bruggin, the strikers shot hits the post and is deflected off of Kaprier and into the path of Sergei, who couldn't miss.

[AngryPaul]

GOAL!!

FC Reading 1 - 0 Peterborough Athletic

Omar 25'

After some great passing play involving Jarrell, de Cosa, Pattitolli and Black forcing a corner, Omar nods in the cross for the lead.

GOAL!!

London North 2 - 0 Stockport FC

Le Harve 27'

From a route one goal kick Webster nods down and Le Harve shoots an unstoppable volley into the bottom-right corner.


GOAL!!

FC Mersey 2 - 0 Wigan City

Roque 29'

After a foul on Roque, Jena is flashed the yellow card. From the free-kick Roque lifts the ball over the wall and into the top left-hand corner to double the lead. Mersey know only a win will do.


GOAL!!

Glasgow United 1 - 1 FC Bristol

Leosenki 33'

Peters surges forward but is hauled down by McDougal. From the free-kick Warner puts the ball in and Portman connects with a header. The header is saved but comes off Leosenki's knee for the equaliser. The titles heading to Mersey if it ends like this.

[AngryPaul]

GOAL!!

Birmingham South 1 - 0 Leeds Wednesday

Viez 40'

Schuzicky darts past Hill and fires in a cross, Lucas brings the ball down and lays it off to Viez who hammers home.


GOAL!!

FC Mersey 3 - 0 Wigan City

Johnson 45'

Roque plays a lovely one-two with Cardazo and then lays off the ball to an onrushing Johnson who puts the game beyond Wigans reach.


HALF TIME

[Shave]

*holds breath*

[AngryPaul]

GOAL!!!

FC Reading 2 - 0 Peterborough Athletic

Jarrell 48'

Some great passing play between Black and Pattitolli opens up the Peterborough defence and allwos Jarrell to run in behind Davies to slot home.


GOAL!!

London North 3 - 0 Stockport FC

Webster 53'

Le Harve and Webvster link up well and Le Harve chips the ball over the defence for Webster to volley home. Stockport look to eachother as their season looks to end on a low note.


GOAL!!

Glasgow United 2 - 1 FC Bristol

van de Bruggin 60'

Sergei dummies past Kaprier and thens plays in an unmarked van de Bruggin for a simple finish. Its now Glasgow's title to lose.


GOAL!!

Glasgow United 2 - 2 FC Bristol

Rhyss (OG) 63'

With Strong and Portman pressuring the Glasgow defence a shot from Kaprier clips Rhyss and shoots over Portman. Titles heading to Mersey.


GOAL!!

Birmingahm South 1 - 1 Leeds Wednesday

Hill 67'

After being brought down by Li Thai, Hill strikes the ball with venom under the wall and past Thompson for the equaliser.

[AngryPaul]

GOAL!!

FC Reading 2 - 1 Peterborough Athletic

Lansdowne 75'

After some good work by Robertson on the left he flings in a cross which was met firmly by the head of Lansdowne. Possibly Peterborough's last JFL goal.


GOAL!!

Glasgow United 3 - 2 FC Bristol

Manuel 82'

After some great team work between Sergei, van de Bruggin and Manuel, Kappo is played down the wing. He smashes in a cross that swings round and hits the bar, Sergei piunces, but his shot is saved. It gets played out and Manuel smashes home. The title might just be Glasgows!


GOAL!!

FC Reading 3 - 1 Peterborough Athletic

Jarrell (Penalty) 87'

Black plays the ball through to Jarrell who skips past one defender but is floored by another. He places the penalty well for his second.


GOAL!!

London North 4 - 0 Stockport FC

Webster 90'

Le Harve plays in Webster who finishes with ease for his first JFL hat-trick.

FULL TIME!

[Cap'n Zola]

\(^o^)/

Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooozaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaah! :D

[dogincognito]

Post match comments: Not our best perfomrance, the lads obviously had an eye on the cup final. But still we played some good stuff and finished the League on a good note. Bring on the cup! :D

[AngryPaul]

Glasgow Clinch JFL Title!
Glasgow United tonight won the JFL title after beating rivals FC Bristol 3-2 in Scotland. A draw would have meant FC Mersey would have stolen the title from both Glasgow and Bristol, but at the last minute an FC Bristol goal was dissallowed for blantant offside.

Glasogw become the first JFL Champions, with FC Mersey finishing second on goal difference.


Peterborough Relegated After Reading Game
Peterborough Athletic were relegated from the JFL Premier Division tonight as they lost 3-1 away to FC Reading. No one can say they didnt expect it as they had an awful season from start to finsih. they will be replaced by League One Champions Edinburgh City.

Wigan City were sent into the relegation play-offs were they will play Coventry Forrest as they were beaten 3-0 by JFL runners-up FC Mersey.



JFL Week 18 Results

Birmingham South 1 - 1 Leeds Wednesday
Glasgow united 3 - 2 FC Bristol
London North 4 - 0 Stockport FC
FC Mersey 3 - 0 Wigan City
FC Reading 3 - 1 Peterborough Athletic

[Shave]

fair result at the end of the day, but i would have liked to one.

post season comments: not the best start to the JFL but i hope to improve our postion next year. i'd like to thank AngryPaul for his dedication in running the league and i wouldlike to see as much next season as well :p

[jonffm]

Farewell to FC Mersey!

It’s with regret that I must resign from my position as manager of FC Mersey due to unforeseen circumstances.

I hope the club is happy with the final position this year, but regret not taking the title. We where only 5 minutes form winning, and with a disallowed goal from Bristol in the last minute...it's gutting. However, I’m very pleased with how the team played thought the season, and think they will really challenge for the title and the Champions League next year.

I wish the next manager good luck in taking Mersey to the next level.

Farewell!

[AngryPaul]

Mersey Pay Tribute To Jonny
FC Mersey board memebers tonight acknowledged the input of ex-manager JonnyFFmaster, who quite today. They released a statement saying: "The way that Jonny took us up to the heaights that we have acheieved at the highest level has to be saluted. It is a shame he will not be able to experience the rewards of his work with us, but I'm sure we can build on his success." After the great 3-0 home win over Wigan City, the fans in the ground stayed after the final whistle to salute the efforts of the manager.

Search For Successor Begins
FC Mersey will tonight start the search for a new manager. They have had public applications from FC Reading boss dogincognito and newcomer Streety, and the media have been speculating about the future of Dingbat. FC Mersey refuse to comment on the manager they are looking for, but say that "something should develop in the next few days"

[Shave]

when will we be resuming play?

[AngryPaul]

Not sure yet.

Probably give it 3/4 weeks between the Cup Final and the first day of the season.


JFL Cup Final Moved To Wednesday 29th
The JFL Cup Final between FC Reading and London North has been moved forward to Wednesday 29th September 2004 to assist the media coverage of the game. The Final, originally scheduled for the Sunday, is now to be seen in 17 countries thanks to the date switch.


Madrid 'Want' van de Bruggin For £25m
As the season comes to a close the transfer sepculation starts and it seems that no time was wasted as Madrid are supposedly interested in Glasgow United's white-hot striker van de Bruggin. The Spaniards are belived to be preapred to offer €37million (£25 million) and would want the deal to be done quickly so the striker could link up with Real for their tour of Asia. Glasgow manager Cap'n Zola has yet to speak out about the rumours.

[AngryPaul]

EFA Finalises Euro Teams For Season Two
The EFA today released the list of all the teams who qualified for European competitions next season. It includes 5 JFL teams. It is split into two categories: Champions Cup and EFA Trophy. The Champions Cup includes 16 teams who will be split into 4 groups of 4. The top two of each group go through to the knockout stages. The EFA Trophy is a straight two-legged knockout competition.


Champions Cup:

Glasgow United (GBR)
FC Mersey (GBR)
Madrid (SPA)
Vigo (SPA)
Rome (ITA)
Milan (SPA)
Faro (POR)
Lisbao (POR)
Paris CdG (FRA)
Toulon Soud (FRA)
Bayer Dusseldorf (GER)
Manheim (GER)
Brussels CF (BEL)
Amsterdam (HOL)
Prague (CZR)
Moscow (RUS)


EFA Trophy:

London North (GBR)
FC Bristol (GBR)
FC Reading (GBR)
Athletique Sevilla (SPA)
Cordoba (SPA)
Coruna (SPA)
Turin (ITA)
Firenze (ITA)
Reggio (ITA)
Sporting Opporto (POR)
AFC Portalegre (POR)
Olympique Valence (FRA)
Le Harve Nord (FRA)
Le Rochelle (FRA)
Bremen (GER)
Munchen (GER)
Vienna (AUS)
Rapid Graz (AUS)
Sparta Wien (AUS)
FC Berne (SWI)
Gent (BEL)
Budapest (HUN)
Samara (RUS)
Ankara (TUR)
AOK Athina (GRE)
KAI Laris (GRE)
AE Pristina (FYR)
Skopije (MAC)
Tirane (ALB)
Dolj Bucharest (ROM)
Zagreb (CRO)
Chernivtsi (UKR)

[Evil Egg]

Leeds Wednesday Managerial Announcement

It is with great pride that I officially announce that I will be taking control of Leeds Wednesday for the for the forthcoming season. My aim will be to return Leeds to where they truely belong at the top of the table, and also into Europe. I ontend to return Leeds to glory days, and we will once again be a club which people speak of in fear. I look forward to the new season and competing against some of the greatest footballing minds the world has to offer.

[PJ]

Peej wants a return to the jfl.

I would like to take over as the manager of Edinburgh City.
And id also like to wish good luck to evil egg on my old team.

[AngryPaul]

FC Mersey To Wait Until JFL Cup Final To Annouce New Manager
Today managerless FC Mersey revealed that they will be taking a further two days to consider applicants for the hot-seat. This is heating up the debate that they are moving for Dingbat of London North, but Mersey also have dogincognito and Streety waiting in the wings as they have officially applied for the job. A Mersey spokesman said: "We are simply deeply discussing the applicants for the managers job. We do not want to make a rash decision, we want to take our time choosing the right man to lead us forward." The media reports have suggested that Dingbat will attempt to win the JFL Cup Final as a goodbye gift for London North, but they also say a new candidate could be emerging before the official announcement Wednesday.


JFL Welcomes EvilEgg
The JFL would like to welcome the newest manager, EvilEgg, to the game. He takes over thr reigns at Leeds Wednesday and hopes to steer them away from the abismal 7th place of last season to more respectable heights. "My aim will be to return Leeds to where they truely belong at the top of the table, and also into Europe." EvilEgg was seen as the best replacement for Peej who was sacked late last season. "[Leeds] will once again be a club which people speak of in fear. I look forward to the new season and competing against some of the greatest footballing minds the world has to offer."

[PJ]

What about me wanting to take over Edinburgh City.

[Dingbat]

What about me wanting to take over Edinburgh City.
Two things:

1. Give 'em time! They need to decide if they really want the manager who just abandoned his team at their time of need or not.

2. Nobody really cares about you. :)

[AngryPaul]

OK, so I am bored waiting for the Cup Final to come around and have decided to do the draw for Europe early :rolleyes:


EFA Draws Euro Teams

Champions Cup

Group A

Lisbao (POR)
Paris CdG (FRA)
Bayer Dusseldorf (GER)
Vigo (SPA)

Group B

Glasgow United (GBR)
Madrid (SPA)
Prague (CZR)
Toulon Soud (FRA)

Group C

Rome (ITA)
FC Mersey (GBR)
Faro (POR)
Manheim (GER)

Group D

Milan (ITA)
Brussels CF (BEL)
Amsterdam (HOL)
Moscow (RUS)


EFA Trophy

Round One

Vienna (AUS) v Olympique Valence (FRA)
Reggio (ITA) v AOK Athina (GRE)
Munchen (GER) v Samara (RUS)
AE Pristina (FYR) v London North
Sporting Opporto (POR) v Dolj Bucharest (ROM)
Budapest (HUN) v Cordoba (SPA)
Zagreb (CRO) v Bremen (GER)
Chernivtsi (UKR) v Tirane (ALB)
FC Berne (SWI) v AFC Portalegre (POR)
Gent (BEL) v FC Reading
Skopije (MAC) v Le Rochelle (FRA)
Athletique Sevilla (SPA) v FC Bristol (GBR)
Rapid Graz (AUS) v KAI Laris (GRE)
Firenze (ITA) v Coruna (SPA)
Sparta Wien (AUS) v Ankara (TUR)
Le Harve Nord (FRA) v Turin (ITA)

[Dingbat]

Draw Reaction: Well, it's possibly a kind draw for us, but we start away by the looks of it, and also these kind of teams can be unknown quantities. We'll need to scout them and make sure we get the job done. However, the draw will concern our club after tonight's match.

[AngryPaul]

JFL Cup Final Build-Up

Today marks the first of - hopefully - many JFL Cup Finals as London North take on FC Reading at 7pm tonight. We start with the.......

Route To The Final

London North

2nd Round

Birmingham South 2 - 3 London North
London North managed to beat off Birmingham South in their first obstacle 'en-route' to the final. They managed to find themselves 2-0 down after 56 minutes. But London were inspired by van Hooven. His assist set up Schultz for 2-1, he scored the equaliser and in extra time was involved in the slick passing that lead to Webster's winning goal. Birmingham were unlucky, but simply failed to hold a lead.

Dingbat: "Absolutely delighted with the lads. We were in the biggest game and we managed to pull out an away win from somewhere. Very glad to be through to the next round, and I was happy to see Andreas get more involved too. Bring on round 3!"


Quarter-finals

London North 2 - 1 FC Mersey
London played the game of their lives to keep out favrouties FC Mersey, who missed a penalty at 1-1. It was a reverse of the JFL fixture, but was just as good for the London fans. After going 1-0 down after 2 minutes, London again had to come from behind, but did so well. It looked like going to a replay: a game London could have done without. van Hooven, however, intervened and was clattered by the Mersey keeper and slotted away a 90th minute penalty for the Semi-final spot.

Dingbat: "I'm absolutely delighted with the lads - they gave 110% out there, and we fully deserved the win. Credit to Mersey - they played well, and were unlucky to miss a penalty, but Mendoza as always was brilliant, as was Marc. As for the issue of whether or not they were in fact penalties, there was no question - Marc was clean through and he was clattered into, and I think Giovanni did commit a foul as well. Overall, great stuff."


Semi-final

Glasgow United 1 - 3 London North
London North booked their final appearance from coming from behind again and also ending Glasgow Uniteds unbeaten run. van Hooven was instrumental again as he scored one and assited in the other two. London went behind after 55 minutes thanks to inform Galsgow striker van de Bruggin: his pass set up Sergei. But his luck ended their as he failed to convert a penalty to double the lead. This inspired London who then scored 2 minutes after the miss and then went on to score to late goals (82' and 90') from Valley and Maxim. they deserved to go through with a performance like that.

Dingbat: "I was extremely pleased to get our revenge and knock my home town club out of the Cup. The lads are well up for it now, so we can concentrate on the league knowing we have something to look forward to."



FC Reading

2nd Round

FC Reading 1 - 0 London South
FC Reading's JFL Cup run ironically began with, and will end with, them playing a London side. Fresh from a 6-0 1st Round win, London South looked confident and they carried the form into the game. FC Reading knew that the Londerners would not be a rollover and took the game very seriously - hitting the woodwork twice. London gave as good as they got and hit the post. FC Reading were, in the end, too powerful for London as a good spell of pressure got them an 83rd minute del Rosa winner.

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Quarter-finals

FC Reading 3 - 1 Wigan City
Jarrell was the star of the show as Reading easily overcame wigan to secure a semi-final spot. He put Reading in the lead, but the game was soon on level-oegging again as Wigan equalied inside 3 minutes. Jarrell then terrorised the Wigan defence and earned a penalty, which he scored from the rebound. He shot was saved for the corner from which Pattitolli scored the 3rd goal.

dogincognito: "a solid performance from the lads today, we seem to be finding our stride and geling as a team so i think we could have a good run."


Semi-final

FC Reading 3 - 1 Leeds Wednesday
Reading secured their place in the final with a fine win over the unfancied Leeds Wednesday, although Leeds did put up a fine first-half battle. Jarrell got his place in the recordbooks becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in the JFL Cup Semi-finals. His fine display blew away Leeds and we can expect him to fight with Londn's defence for a sniff of a goal tonight.

dogincognito: "we played well, worked hard and made our extra quality count. I'm delighted to have had such an excellent cup run, it gives the fans something to cheer about as our league form has been inconsistent and our campaign has been pretty average. The cup final will be a great day out for players, staff and fans alike, and we have a great chance of getting into Europe which would be fantastic for the club."



Danger Men

van Hooven (London North)
Has been the main stirker of London cup-run as he inspired the team to their trademark comeback style. He managed to grab important goals that turnt the game and feed other players for goals that secured a place in the next round. reading may have problems dealing with him as he isnt always looking for a shot on goal, he is also looking to play in others.

Jarrell (FC Reading)
His hat-trick scured the Final spot and also showed London North what to expect. Coming into the final as Reading's top scorer, he can be relied uopn to grab any chance that comes his way. Defenders find him hard to handle and often end up given a penalty if not a goal-socring opportunity.

Webster (London North)
Staked his claim for a starting place in the Final team as he thumped home a final-day hat-trick in a new look London side. He is quick to react to knock downs from target men and can also play others in with a fine final ball.

Joel (FC Reading)
Has kept Reading in the game with some fine saves throughout the tournament. He is agile and can reach some other shots that many cannot. Can be relied upon to keep a cool head in one-on-one situations, which could be vital with van Hooven and Webster playing for the opposition.

[AngryPaul]

JFL CUP FINAL

Match Highlights

2' - FC Reading outline their ambition not to be underestimated as Omar flies in with a crunching tackle on Valley.

5' - The first real opening. London North attack with Xiemines flying down the wing and nutmegging Black before his cross is just out of van Hooven's reach.

9' - van Hooven is played though by Andreas but he is rightly called offside by the referee.

15' - FC Reading outline their intent as Wong collects the ball, plays it out to de la Cosa, who cuts inside and lays it to Rica in the centre, who shots from distance. The shot was well saved by Mendoza however.

17' - London North counter-attack with Mendoza throwing to Muom who one-two's with Andreas and then releases Schultz. He is one-on-one with Omar who slips, but Schultz drags his shot wide.

22' - Rica's pass goes nowhere and is picked up by Schultz. The FC Reading defence is pushed back and Schultz plays Xiemines down the wing. He crosses and van Hooven connects. Joel gets a hand to it, but it hits the post and goes in. London North 1 - 0 FC Reading

24' - FC Reading show they won't lie down after the first goal. Rica picks up the ball and lays it off right to Thompson. He is confronted by Muom, but knocks it round him and then chips the ball to Jarrell. His shot loops over Mendoza, but hits the top of the bar and goes out.

28' - The referee pulls out the first yellow card as Omar goes in on Webster, not for the first time.

31' - Omar is lucky to stay on the pitch as he confronts Webster as he catches the defender with a outswung boot. The referee has word, but decides to give him another chance.

35' - Rica is pounded forward, feignts a pass to Thompson to pass Valley, but is then brought down by Muom. The London players protest it wasnt a foul, but the ref is adamant. Jarrell steps and strikes the ball with power. It skims under the wall, Mendoza saves it with his foot, but it falls to Thompson who hits home. London North 1 - 1 FC Reading

39' - Joel takes a goal kick and it falls to Thompson. He plays it back to Wong. He plays it wide to Pattitolli. He one-two's with del Rosa and then puts in a cross, but its well saved by Mendoza infront of an onrushing Jarrell.

44' - The forth official signals that there will be 2 extra minutes.

45'+1' - A poor tackle by Muom on Rica leaves the London midfileder with a yelllow card.

45'+2' - Mendoza takes a goal-kick but it falls short. Rica takes a shot also immediatley. It beats Mendoza but hits the post and goes out. As it does the ref blows the half time whistle.

HALF-TIME

47' - With a poor end to the first-half Londn North start brightly and Muom plays the ball to Valley and he flashes a shot just wide form 25 yards.

50' - Joel rolls the ball to Wong, who plays it to Black. The left-back then feeds Thompson down the left. He then cuts back and plays a cross-filed ball to Pattitolli. the Italian then surges forward and goes past Thomas. Pattitolli crosses. Tvëd heads clear but only as far as de la Cosa, who strikes from the edge of the area. the shot spins away from Mendoza but strikes the bar.

54' - Xiemines runs at de la Cosa and then nutmegs the midfileder and runs into the area. He shoots but it comes off of an advancing Korsten. Schultz whips in the corner and Webster meets the ball, but Joel deflects the ball away from the area and its cleared by Rica.

59' - The ref produces the 3rd yellow card of the night as Tvëd goes in harshly on Jarrell. The free-kick is just two steps outside the area. Jarrell steps up and curls the ball over the wall, but Mendoza reaches it and turns it out.

The corner comes in from Pattitolli and the ball is met by the head of Jarrell. The header beats Mendoza, but not the bar.

60' - Andreas picks up the ball about 40 yards out and sends a long ball in the direction of van Hooven. he beats Black to the header to knock down for Webster. Webster bursts into the area only to be clattered by Korsten.

van Hooven steps up and tries to place the penalty, but Joel saves.

The corner comes in from Schultz, but is headed clear by Thompson.

62' - The first subsitution of the night as Muom makes way for the Welshman Jones.

63' - Jones has an immediate impact as he battles del Cosa for the ball and that forces the Italian into a mistake which lets in Webster. He draws out Joel but then cuts back to van Hooven who slots home. London North 2 - 1 FC Reading

68' - FC Reading respond by attacking down the flank with DC Thompson. The American takes the ball past Thomas and slides the ball acorss the afec of goal. Jarrell slides in late, but sends the ball wide.

76' - Black brings down a charging Ximeines quite badly. the London winging gets up and confronts the Reading defender. Wong and jones run in to calm it down. Korsten, Rica, Omar, Andreas and Valley arrive to seperate everybody, but there is a scuffle and Omar is clearly seen punchng Valley. More players charge in and the situation is dealt with well by the referee who books Black for the tackle, Ximeines for the reaction. He then produces a straight red card for the already yellow-carded Omar.

80' - London now sense that the cup is theirs to win and take the game to Reading. Xiemines, now booed by the Reading fans with every touch, takes the ball to Wong. He then crosses and van Hooven connects, but his shot just skims wide of the far-post.

83' - London continue the pressure as jones, 40 yards out, lofts a ball over the top to vam Hooven who meets the ball with a volley. Its hits the post and rolls clear.

88' - Reading are relived of the pressure as they managed to pass out of defence via Korsten, Wong, Rica, Thompson and Jarrell.

90' - Fourth offical indicates 1 added minute.

90'+1' - Reading launch a last-ditch attack. Thompson runs down the wing, cuts inside floats a cross intowards Jarrell. His volley is caught confidently by Mendoza to huge cheers from the Londn crowd.

FULL-TMIE!

JFL Cup Final result: London North 2 - 1 FC Reading

[Dingbat]

Cup Final Reaction: Highlight of my management career. Best game I've seen all season and we thoroughly deserved this today. I'd like to thank all the fans, all my players and staff, and the board. I'd also like to confirm that I was approached by FC Mersey regarding their vacant managerial position, and that I have turned down the contract offered in favour of staying here at London North. We can improve on this and perhaps retain it too. Thank you.

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London North
JFL Cup Champions