September 2011
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One on One: Steven Garley
Some of you may be thinking, “Who is Steve Garley?” I thought exactly the same when he added me on Facebook and I inquired as to who he was introducing myself as an FCI player, aware that he was part of the SCL.
Garley holding what isn’t the World Cup Over 2000 Facebook messages later he has kept a similar character; the very first few set the stalkerish tone that Garley has...
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Tevez is "a good communicator".........
……………………..according to the stars.
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After claiming he was more than happy to come on during Manchester City’s clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday, Carlos Tevez might have felt a bit disgruntled when he saw that he’d been suspended for two weeks, without wages – a loss of earnings in the region of £500,000, a disgusting amount to earn...
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The Records of a Record Breaking Start, Breaks
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Last night Nigel Adkins would’ve been a happy man watching the Championship results roll in; Brighton lost after being 1-0 up, West Ham lost, Hull were held by Doncaster, and although Derby were trailing then to gain a point, Adkins would’ve taken that before-hand. However, Middlesbrough play tonight too and Adkins would have wanted to equal or better the Teesside club’s...
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"A Modern Manchester United" - Sir Alex
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Released today on the BBC Sport page, was an insightful interview with Sir Alex Ferguson by the sincere and frank talking Gordon Burns. Burns, the former host of the Krypton Factor, is leaving his post as presenter of North West Tonight and in parting the Northern Irish 69 year old was presented with a week’s worth of “perfect” interviews.
One of Burns’ selections was Sir Alex...
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One-on-One: Arthur Goddard
Arthur Goddard is pivotal to the running of FCI. As assistant manager and in effect, the club treasury, no doubt due to his accountancy skills, the smooth running of the club isn’t possible without Goddard. His 3rd full season in the SCL is back where it started, in Division Three, however this time round he is accomplished, proven and in a senior role, one he has relished.
In what will become a...
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Love Sex and Football
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The three entities have the miraculous ability to work in perfect harmony and most men live in the hope of one day finding the meticulous balance; however the three can work in a vicious circle, fight for dominance and lose you one or the other. Leicester supporting Kasabian are notorious for releasing what become football anthems, think Club Foot and Fire; yet I think when they...
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Willing Walcott or Worried Walcott?
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Theo Walcott burst on the scene, with blistering pace, in 2005 against Wolverhampton Wanderers on the opening day of the 2005/06 season for Southampton F.C. Since then the two entities have gone in very different directions. Walcott was sold to Arsenal and Southampton spent a couple of end to end seasons in The Championship. Walcott scored a hat-trick for England and Southampton...
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Anchovies Riding the Wave of Success
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By the time I had written my first article on FC Malaga, they had finished their dealings in the transfer window. Having made 13 signings in preparation for the 2011/12 campaign, pumping £60m into the playing staff investments, FC Malaga fans were hoping that their team could compete in La Liga for a taste of European football once more. Securing Dutch hit-man Ruud Van...
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Reeveling in Youth
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Last night’s 2-1 win over Preston North End in the Third Round of the Carling Cup, won with headed finishes by Hooiveld and Lallana, saw a first team debut handed out to 19-year old Ben Reeves another promising conveyor belt product of the Southampton Football academy.
The converted left back did not look out of place partnering Jonathon Forte upfront. Playing in an advanced...
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Saints Set for Sixteen?
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Being cooked alive on an over-capacity bus whilst wedged between an obese woman and a female O.A.P isn’t the best way to start a day. I was overwhelmed by one’s size and the other’s stench of Vaseline, Sudocreme and the faint, but imminent, threat of decay. Further adding to my depressing start to the day was bearing witness to several men dressed in suits, yet wearing white...
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"Complete Nonsense"
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Earlier today, BBC Sport posted an article on their football page shorter in length than any winning streak Arsenal have had this season – quite an achievement.
“Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists the club will not sack manager Arsene Wenger, despite their poor start to the season.
The Gunners have lost three of their opening five league games and lie 17th, one point...
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FCI seal Victory at Home
In the first round of the SCL Cup FC Independence drew fellow Division 3 team, Testwood, away from home. Testwood finished 3rd in Division 3 last season, so on paper they were the hardest team we could’ve drawn from our division. However, following a six star start to the season, beating Romsey Saints 6-0 at home, Testwood weren’t to fear and were disposed of by half time. The game finished 4-2...
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Fourtress St. Mary's
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Nigel Adkins has had a couple of big weeks on a personal level; since the first league game of the season, a 3-1 win over Leeds, Adkins has overseen his 50th competitive game in charge at St Mary’s, a 1-0 win over The Lions, and he’s had his first year anniversary of the reigns pass. Today the Birkenhead-born manager takes “one game at a time” when his Saints side takes on Europa...
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Fourmidable Independence
FCI have enjoyed a perfect start to the season with two wins from two. They haven’t lost since July now and that defeat came at the hands of relegated Division 1 side Locks Heath. Since the narrow 4-3 loss, FCI’s unbeaten run has stretched for 2 months extending into the league and the cup.
With a squad not only brimming number-wise but with confidence, neither the rain nor the no show of the...
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Square Pegs in Round Holes for Barca Defence
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FC Barcelona has become synonymous with success in Spanish football, European football and world football in recent years. The Spanish giants won 3 titles last season; La Liga, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup adding to their trophy haul, which now stands at 75. The three additions this year sees their total surpass El Classico rivals, Real Madrid’s.
Since...
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England's Slim Figure
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Last night hosted the remaining fixtures of the first round of the group stages of the UEFA Champions League. The competition is in its 57th year and has grown campaign after campaign, becoming the most viewed annual sporting event in the world - over 145 million viewers watched the 2011 Champions League Final in which Barcelona successfully became the first...
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Young Blood
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As a young football manager, managing a Saturday league team FC Independence, I am often questioned by people on why I am managing, shouldn’t one of the older players manage and nearly always asked on how we are doing. My answer of “We’re doing well and looking to win the league and compete for the Cup,” is normally met with surprise. But why, why in a day where you have young...
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Could Football Finally be "Coming Home"?
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England haven’t enjoyed international success for decades now; they’ve never won the upcoming European Championships and their last World Cup success was in 1966. 2012 could be the year that football comes home to England, well at least Great Britain. Next year will provide two opportunities for the nation to see some sort of silverware come home on the footballing...
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QPR vs Newcastle: Match Preview
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The recent fortunes of QPR and Newcastle haven’t been too dissimilar. Newcastle, however, have managed to perform on pitch. Off the pitch The Toon Army have witnessed, what must seem to them, a truly bizarre series of events fitting of a panto.
Firstly, Newcastle and Sports Direct £700m pound owner, Mike Ashley began the season hitting the headlines after larger than life photos...
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Foul Play
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Following on from Friday’s article, “Cubs set for Three Lions” it seems that firstly, Capello’s words to BBC indicates that it is to be so, and secondly one cap wonder, Kevin Davies isn’t happy about it.
During yesterday’s rampageous victory against Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok, Tom Cleverley and Patrice Evra fell victim to the biggest fouler in the Premier League – Bolton’s...
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Well Fourt Win
FCI have made a strong start to their first season in the SCL. Their opening game of the season, at King George VI, Winchester resulted in a 6-0 with Ryan Breen scoring their first ever competitive goal, and one that will be remembered for not only that landmark, but also for it’s sheer quality.
This week FCI are minus 5 players from last week’s team that won so comprehensively,...
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Cubs set for Three Lions
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Following the article on http://www.maycauseoffence.com on 23rd August, it looks set that my predictions will materialise. The article questioned England boss, Fabio Capello, and his intention to “win in Poland and Ukraine with a team based around Premier League non-starters and youth.” Published yesterday, in The Sun and BBCSport, articles have suggested Mr. Capello is to, as I...
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FCI Player Profiles: Part Four
Name: Jamie Ross
Nationality: English Date of Birth: 06/05/1974 Height: 6’3 Squad Number: 37 Position: Defender Jamie Ross joins FCI with recent experience of the SCL. Last season Ross was drafted into Lighthouse in the second half of the campaign and tightened up what was a leaky defence leading to wins against Victory Gospel and Leigh Park.
Ross’ calm head and strong defensive game has led...
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FCI Player Profiles: Part Three
Name: Mikey Hannides
Nationality: English/Cypriot Date of Birth: 08/04/1994 Height: 5’8 Squad Number: 11 Position: Central Midfielder
Mikey Hannides is the newest recruit to a newly formed team. Coming in to the squad with no preseason under his belt, Hannides had to impress his team mates if he was to break into the team.
Hannides did exactly that, coming off the bench to score a goal and...
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FCI Player Profiles: Part Two
Name: Tom Lewis Nationality: He claims he’s English, but he’s Welsh Date of Birth: 11/12/1993 Height: 6’3 Squad Number: 6 Position: Midfield Right/Centre
Tom Lewis joined FCI as a right back. However, with Dan Broadway already staking a claim for the position Lewis was left to try out for a number of other positions. Lewis featured at right midfield, striker and right back,...
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FCI Player Profiles: Part One
FCI Player Profiles
Name: Nathan Hussey Nationality: English Date of Birth: 19/05/1988 Height: 6’ 1” Squad Number: 1 Position: Goalkeeper
Nathan Hussey joined FCI, like every player this season, at the beginning of July, following the Club’s acceptance into the Solent Churches League.
Hussey brings the team a vocal presence only matched by veteran Mike Florit, and when he is on top of his...
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FC Independence Site
Following the successful formation of FC Independence over the 2011 summer, I am happy to announce the launch of the site at “http://fcindependence.tumblr.com/”.
Here you will be able to follow the ups and downs of FCI in their first season on competitive football. As previously mentioned, FCI will be competing in Division 3 of The SCL, as well as competing in the SCL Cup which is...
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Six of the Best
FC Independence had a strong preseason, especially considering their only recent formation under Jordan Florit and Arthur Goddard. With 4 preseason games of experience under their belt, and 3 of the games being played against tougher opposition than the quality of the league they are to play in, FCI were confident going into the first game.
Over the August games 20 players had featured for The...
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Saints Centre-back in Hospital after Attack
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Danny Seaborne was rushed to hospital in the early hours of this morning following Police being called to the Junk nightclub, London Road, at 02:51 after “a man” was found lying outside the licensed venue.
Inside the London Road club, which hosts Annie Mac later this month
The Mail Online reads that he was “beaten up outside...
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The Stupidity of the Summer Transfer Window
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With another August 31st past, so does another Summer Transfer Window for English football. Spending it away from home has become something of a tradition for me; most years I am on holiday when it comes about, frustratingly still in the country. The hideous disadvantage of being in the country but without easy internet access is that you hear snippets, you hear rumours, but you...
