27th February 2008
Edward Redwood scored a belter as North West beat London to win the inaugural MLF Regional Championship at Madejski Stadium, Reading.
The big ginger striker scored a 30-yarder which had no chance for Mikki.
Simon Herding made some wonder stops for NW, the blond shotstopper saving from London pair Ian Parker and Kevin Simms.
But North West held on for the victory to clinch the first ever RC.
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Adidas F50.8 - Redwood v Big Sugar
adidas' MLF poster boy Edward Redwood races against 'the fastest van in the world' - the Big Sugar.
Music by
Clint Mansell - Lux Aeterna
My Chemical Romance - Give 'Em Hell, Kid
Music by
Clint Mansell - Lux Aeterna
My Chemical Romance - Give 'Em Hell, Kid
Strickland: We Have The Biggest Chance Than Anyone Else
London United captain Mark Strickland has put the agony of the Canon Cup final out of his mind as is now focusing on the MLF, CSA England Cup and CSA Champions League titles.
Strickland, 24, was seen crashing to the ground in tears at the final whistle of Sunday's final after the East Anglia Knights scored two stoppage time goals to win 2-1.
But the ex-Real Birmingham defender said: "That's out of my memory now."
"We've got bigger silverware to get this season. But to lose like that like we did on Sunday was heartbreaking."
"But we've got to hold our heads high and look forward to the future."
United open up their MLF title defence against Glasgow FC on March 30.
And Strickland says the Boys in Black have the biggest chance than anyone else.
"We've got the biggest chance to win the MLF title than anyone else," said the Smethwick-born central defender.
"I feel that I've joined the biggest club in the world. We've got massive superstars in Neil Boyle, Craig Cohen, Edward Redwood, Simon Herding, Kevin Warhurst, Ian Parker, Lionel Nunez, Rodrigo Santos, I could go on forever...."
"We won the MLF Cup last year before I joined us, and I'm confident that we can retain it with me!"
Strickland is also confident about winning the CSA Champions League.
"We got the Phoenix Heat coming to HMV Park, we drew with them in Arizona, but I'm confident that we can progress to the next round and perhaps win the whole competition!"
He's also looking to be the first man to win back-to-back CSA England Cups with two different teams.
"I won it last year when I was still at Real (Birmingham)," he said.
"It'll be nice to win it twice in a row with two different clubs!"
Strickland, 24, was seen crashing to the ground in tears at the final whistle of Sunday's final after the East Anglia Knights scored two stoppage time goals to win 2-1.
But the ex-Real Birmingham defender said: "That's out of my memory now."
"We've got bigger silverware to get this season. But to lose like that like we did on Sunday was heartbreaking."
"But we've got to hold our heads high and look forward to the future."
United open up their MLF title defence against Glasgow FC on March 30.
And Strickland says the Boys in Black have the biggest chance than anyone else.
"We've got the biggest chance to win the MLF title than anyone else," said the Smethwick-born central defender.
"I feel that I've joined the biggest club in the world. We've got massive superstars in Neil Boyle, Craig Cohen, Edward Redwood, Simon Herding, Kevin Warhurst, Ian Parker, Lionel Nunez, Rodrigo Santos, I could go on forever...."
"We won the MLF Cup last year before I joined us, and I'm confident that we can retain it with me!"
Strickland is also confident about winning the CSA Champions League.
"We got the Phoenix Heat coming to HMV Park, we drew with them in Arizona, but I'm confident that we can progress to the next round and perhaps win the whole competition!"
He's also looking to be the first man to win back-to-back CSA England Cups with two different teams.
"I won it last year when I was still at Real (Birmingham)," he said.
"It'll be nice to win it twice in a row with two different clubs!"
Sunday, 24 February 2008
Canon Cup Final: Knights stun United
The East Anglia Knights clinched a stunning last minute comeback to hand London United a second consecutive defeat in a Canon Cup final, in arguably one of the - if not THE - greatest MLF Knockout Cup finals, and to clinch their first trophy in their 12 month history.
At the first game ever played at Pirates Park, the new home of the Bristol Pirates, United took the lead through Ian Parker, who was making his début in for the Boys in Black.
The former Middlesbrough Monsters man latched onto a brilliant Kevin Warhurst cross before slashing the ball past Knights keeper Mehdi Kaziri after 24 minutes.
United had some chances where it could have been 2-0, including an overhead kick from Edward Redwood, playing left winger, which smacked the crossbar.
The Knights had their first shot on target after 71 minutes, Austrian Peter Pfertzl, a half-time sub for the unimpressive Pole in Marcin Kristianski, shooting straight at Simon Herding.
Right until the end, the Knights never really looked like getting back into the game, and United fans were already singing when Danny Basingstoke took a stoppage time corner which even Kaziri came up for. A few Knights fans were already heading for the exits. Even the trophy was on its way with black and red ribbons around it. But little did the United fans know that the game was far from over.
Basingstoke whipped in a corner which fell to Kaziri but it was cleared by John Macdonald before Hugo Watson took a shot which seem to go well wide before Brian Nixon tapped it into the goal. Players in white all had their hands claiming he was offside, but little did they know, he was inches on.
The fans who were leaving returned as soon as when they heard the roar from the Knights crowd.
And there was still time as Nixon's cross came off Mark Strickland for another corner. 'Baz' swung it in again, which fell to Nixon before unselfishly passing for Hugo Watson who tapped it home, sending the Knights players, staff and fans into ecstasy, while the United players, staff and fans suddenly felt agony.
Ex-United striker Watson himself could not believe his eyes, while United skipper Strickland looked completely shell-shocked.
United defenders Mark Strickland and John Macdonald had a right cry from the final whistle to long after they received their losers medals, as they clearly felt robbed and victory was stolen from them right at the last second, while triumphant captain Adam Gaffney ran the full length of the pitch as he celebrated the first title he ever won.
Striker Edward Redwood, on the winning side last year for FC London, now found himself on the losing end for London United, as he too burst into tears after jumping up and down the year previously. He was consoled by Strickland, who like it says above, also had tears streaming down his eyes.
Also on that FCL winners last year on the LUFC losers this year were: Simon Herding, Dean Whitley (who did not play), Kevin Warhurst, Lionel Nunez and Neil Boyle. United boss Bobby Hutchinson was the manager of FC London at the time.
The agony felt by the London United players can only be compared to Bayern Munich's after losing the 1999 European Cup final to Manchester United.
Like the game today, Bayern were leading 1-0 approaching the end of the game. But Man Utd scored two last-ditch goals, to break the hearts of Bayern in the cruelest way possible.
Interestingly enough, no United player from the 2007 final was involved in this year's final, as they have somewhat most of them have either been traded, retired or was an unused substitute/reserve.
It was Adam Gaffney who lifted the Canon Cup trophy aloft for the underdogs, with blue and red ribbons around it, when minutes before the end, it was looking like Mark Strickland who was to do the honour, with black and red ribbons.
It was the first British competition that the Knights' Swedish manager Niklas Erlingmark ever won.
East Anglia Knights: Kaziri; Easton, Davies, Gaffney, Skinner; Basingstoke, Preston, Kristianski (Pfertzl 46), Smith; Nixon, Brickman (Watson 81).
Subs Not Used: Goodfield, Hartmann, James.
Booked: Kristianski, Pferzl.
Goals: Nixon 90, Watson 90.
London United: Herding; Mitchell, Macdonald, Strickland, Turpijn (Reid 87); Parker, Warhurst, Croussant (Cohen 81), Redwood; Boyle, Nunez.
Subs Not Used: Da Silva, Sammy Stockwell, Adam Stockwell.
Booked: Redwood, Strickland, Macdonald, Mitchell.
Goals: Parker 24.
Canon Man of the Match: Hugo Watson (East Anglia Knights).
At the first game ever played at Pirates Park, the new home of the Bristol Pirates, United took the lead through Ian Parker, who was making his début in for the Boys in Black.
The former Middlesbrough Monsters man latched onto a brilliant Kevin Warhurst cross before slashing the ball past Knights keeper Mehdi Kaziri after 24 minutes.
United had some chances where it could have been 2-0, including an overhead kick from Edward Redwood, playing left winger, which smacked the crossbar.
The Knights had their first shot on target after 71 minutes, Austrian Peter Pfertzl, a half-time sub for the unimpressive Pole in Marcin Kristianski, shooting straight at Simon Herding.
Right until the end, the Knights never really looked like getting back into the game, and United fans were already singing when Danny Basingstoke took a stoppage time corner which even Kaziri came up for. A few Knights fans were already heading for the exits. Even the trophy was on its way with black and red ribbons around it. But little did the United fans know that the game was far from over.
Basingstoke whipped in a corner which fell to Kaziri but it was cleared by John Macdonald before Hugo Watson took a shot which seem to go well wide before Brian Nixon tapped it into the goal. Players in white all had their hands claiming he was offside, but little did they know, he was inches on.
The fans who were leaving returned as soon as when they heard the roar from the Knights crowd.
And there was still time as Nixon's cross came off Mark Strickland for another corner. 'Baz' swung it in again, which fell to Nixon before unselfishly passing for Hugo Watson who tapped it home, sending the Knights players, staff and fans into ecstasy, while the United players, staff and fans suddenly felt agony.
Ex-United striker Watson himself could not believe his eyes, while United skipper Strickland looked completely shell-shocked.
United defenders Mark Strickland and John Macdonald had a right cry from the final whistle to long after they received their losers medals, as they clearly felt robbed and victory was stolen from them right at the last second, while triumphant captain Adam Gaffney ran the full length of the pitch as he celebrated the first title he ever won.
Striker Edward Redwood, on the winning side last year for FC London, now found himself on the losing end for London United, as he too burst into tears after jumping up and down the year previously. He was consoled by Strickland, who like it says above, also had tears streaming down his eyes.
Also on that FCL winners last year on the LUFC losers this year were: Simon Herding, Dean Whitley (who did not play), Kevin Warhurst, Lionel Nunez and Neil Boyle. United boss Bobby Hutchinson was the manager of FC London at the time.
The agony felt by the London United players can only be compared to Bayern Munich's after losing the 1999 European Cup final to Manchester United.
Like the game today, Bayern were leading 1-0 approaching the end of the game. But Man Utd scored two last-ditch goals, to break the hearts of Bayern in the cruelest way possible.
Interestingly enough, no United player from the 2007 final was involved in this year's final, as they have somewhat most of them have either been traded, retired or was an unused substitute/reserve.
It was Adam Gaffney who lifted the Canon Cup trophy aloft for the underdogs, with blue and red ribbons around it, when minutes before the end, it was looking like Mark Strickland who was to do the honour, with black and red ribbons.
It was the first British competition that the Knights' Swedish manager Niklas Erlingmark ever won.
East Anglia Knights: Kaziri; Easton, Davies, Gaffney, Skinner; Basingstoke, Preston, Kristianski (Pfertzl 46), Smith; Nixon, Brickman (Watson 81).
Subs Not Used: Goodfield, Hartmann, James.
Booked: Kristianski, Pferzl.
Goals: Nixon 90, Watson 90.
London United: Herding; Mitchell, Macdonald, Strickland, Turpijn (Reid 87); Parker, Warhurst, Croussant (Cohen 81), Redwood; Boyle, Nunez.
Subs Not Used: Da Silva, Sammy Stockwell, Adam Stockwell.
Booked: Redwood, Strickland, Macdonald, Mitchell.
Goals: Parker 24.
Canon Man of the Match: Hugo Watson (East Anglia Knights).
Saturday, 23 February 2008
MLFRC: North West meet London in Final
The North West All-Stars will meet the London All-Stars in the final of the inaugural Regional Championships at Reading's Madejski Stadium on Wednesday 27 February.
North West made it to the final after beating the Midlands 3-2, while London beat North East 2-1.
Key Players
North West
Edward Redwood: The London United attacker is brilliant. His seven goals make him the leading scorer in the tournament.
David Wright: The Bristol Pirates striker has been in unbelievable form having scored four goals. He and Redwood have made a fearsome strike partnership.
Simon Herding: The London United 'keeper has been brilliant in this tournament. London XI might have a hard time on Wednesday if he retains his form.
London
Ian Parker: The London United midfielder has been in sensational form throughout the whole of the RC. Expect him to shine on Wednesday.
Kevin Simms: The Manchester Magic midfielder has been brilliant. His swinging crosses have led to six goals.
Umit Kubilay: The FC London right back is on fire when it comes to set pieces. His three goals in the tournament have all come from free-kicks.
The Coaches
North West - Brian Cotterill
The Lancastrian has done his tactics correctly. The Bristol Pirates gaffer looks like he'll stick to his best formation - the 4-4-2.
London - Don Crosby
The tactician from Essex loves to play 4-4-2 as well. The Edinburgh Eagles manager has also done well for his club after the sacking of Gordon Brennan last September.
Other Information
North West will play in dark green shirts with gold trim, white shorts and dark green socks. London will wear white shirts with black trim, black shorts with white trim and white socks. Both kits will be made by Adidas.
North West made it to the final after beating the Midlands 3-2, while London beat North East 2-1.
Key Players
North West
Edward Redwood: The London United attacker is brilliant. His seven goals make him the leading scorer in the tournament.
David Wright: The Bristol Pirates striker has been in unbelievable form having scored four goals. He and Redwood have made a fearsome strike partnership.
Simon Herding: The London United 'keeper has been brilliant in this tournament. London XI might have a hard time on Wednesday if he retains his form.
London
Ian Parker: The London United midfielder has been in sensational form throughout the whole of the RC. Expect him to shine on Wednesday.
Kevin Simms: The Manchester Magic midfielder has been brilliant. His swinging crosses have led to six goals.
Umit Kubilay: The FC London right back is on fire when it comes to set pieces. His three goals in the tournament have all come from free-kicks.
The Coaches
North West - Brian Cotterill
The Lancastrian has done his tactics correctly. The Bristol Pirates gaffer looks like he'll stick to his best formation - the 4-4-2.
London - Don Crosby
The tactician from Essex loves to play 4-4-2 as well. The Edinburgh Eagles manager has also done well for his club after the sacking of Gordon Brennan last September.
Other Information
North West will play in dark green shirts with gold trim, white shorts and dark green socks. London will wear white shirts with black trim, black shorts with white trim and white socks. Both kits will be made by Adidas.
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
Nike Ad with Krzysti and Simovic
Nike football ad with FC London striker Karlo 'Special K' Krzystofski and Manchester Magic defender Goran 'Simmo' Simovic.
Monday, 11 February 2008
Another MLF Adidas Ad
adidas have done a sequel of the MLF on a rooftop advert.
In Order of Appearance:
Kevin Warhurst (London United)
Umit Kubilay (FC London)
Craig Cohen (London United)
Craig Wisniewski (FC London)
Lionel Nunez (London United)
Neil Boyle (London United)
Lionel Nunez again (on the billboard)
Songs:
Intro - Bad Boys - Puff Daddy ft. Mase
Rooftop scene - Lose Yourself - Eminem
In Order of Appearance:
Kevin Warhurst (London United)
Umit Kubilay (FC London)
Craig Cohen (London United)
Craig Wisniewski (FC London)
Lionel Nunez (London United)
Neil Boyle (London United)
Lionel Nunez again (on the billboard)
Songs:
Intro - Bad Boys - Puff Daddy ft. Mase
Rooftop scene - Lose Yourself - Eminem
Sunday, 10 February 2008
MLF Boots 2008
Today, we're listing some of the latest boots, ready for action in MLF season 2008, ready for some of the top Major League Footballers.
adidas adiPURE
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas Adipure. These boots look like old school Adidas boots from the glory days of the '70's and '80s. Expect the likes of Craig Cohen and James Douglas to don these for the upcoming season.
To be worn by: Craig Cohen (London United), Neil Crandall (Middlesbrough Monsters), James Douglas (FC London), Simon Herding (London United), Nick Preston (East Anglia Knights), Steven Tweedy (Newcastle Geordies), Ümit Kubilay (FC London).
adidas F50.8
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas F50.8. Adidas began the F50 series in 2004. It was designed for quick players, like wingers and superfit full-backs. Since the second edition in 2006, the Tunit, the boot can just come as an upper and then seperately sold studs could be tuned in to the sole of the upper - hence the name 'Tunit'. This is the fourth edition - the F50.8 - released in early 2008.
To be worn by: Neil Boyle (London United), Kevin Brickman (East Anglia Knights), Billy Burnheart (Bristol Pirates), Jesper Christiansen (Nottingham Fire), Craig Cohen (London United), Liam Cole (Newcastle Geordies), Andrew Cezza Corne (Manchester Magic), Cristiano Costa (London United), Angelo Di Marco (Real Birmingham), Matthew Flansky (Middlesbrough Monsters), Simon Herding (London United), Gary McManus (Manchester Magic), Nick Milanese (Leeds Lightning), Lionel Nunez (London United), Joey Pedersen (Manchester Magic), Edward Redwood (London United), Erik Redwood (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Ashton Reid (London United), Chris Rhodes (FC London), Rodrigo Santos (London United), Simon Stewart (Real Birmingham), Ümit Kubilay (FC London), Clint van den Bergh (Ajax London).
adidas Predator Powerswerve
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas Predator Powerswerve. This is it - this is Adidas's ninth Predator since the series launched in 1994. One of the world's most famous boots is set to be donned by some of the league's best players such as CSA World Player of the Year Edward Redwood, Zvonimir Markovic and Neil Boyle.
To be worn by: Steve Berry (Dublin Druids), Craig Borchers (Edinburgh Eagles), Neil Boyle (London United), Shane Campbell (Middlesbrough Monsters), Craig Cohen (London United), Liam Cole (Newcastle Geordies), Andrew Cezza Corne (Manchester Magic), Jason Dellafiore (Real Birmingham), James Douglas (FC London), Adam Ferguson (Leeds Lightning), Barry Freeman (Middlesbrough Monsters), Bradley Hatfield (FC London), Simon Herding (London United), Gary McManus (Manchester Magic), Zvonimir Markovic (Manchester Magic), Scott MacRae (Glasgow FC), Adam Miller (Bristol Pirates), Kevin Nunez (Middlesbrough Monsters), Lionel Nunez (London United), Andrew Powell (Manchester Magic), Nick Preston (East Anglia Knights), Edward Redwood (London United), Erik Redwood (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Ashton Reid (London United), Riko (Glasgow FC), Ryan Roberts (Real Birmingham), Gary Rogers-Davies (Reading Ruckus), Dougie Strickland (Bristol Pirates), Riikku Tellänen (Nottingham Fire), Dayve Tomlinson (East Anglia Knights), Steven Tweedy (Newcastle Geordies), Tim van den Bergh (Middlesbrough Monsters), Kevin Warhurst (London United), Alex Wijnkamp (Bristol Pirates), Craig Wisniewski (FC London), David Wright (Bristol Pirates), César Würns-Herrera (Reading Ruckus).
Asics Lethal DS
Overview: Asics are virtually unknown in most MLF circles, but London Utd rookie John Macdonald has signed a £3m three-year-deal with the Japanese company.
To be worn by: John Macdonald (London United), Daisuke Makayano (Glasgow FC).
Joma Numero 10
Overview: Joma are new in MLF circles, but they've recently signed one of the greatest defenders in the league right now - Mark 'Big Dog' Strickland.
To be worn by: John Bengtsson (Glasgow FC), Juan Pablo González (Ajax London), Mark Strickland (London United)
Nike Air Legend
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. Now Real Birmingham boss Mike Barry was the one of Nike's first MLF stars, and his son Adam - who plays under his dad - will don these Air Legend boots in '08.
To be worn by: Adam Barry (Real Birmingham), Christian Jones (Cardiff Dragons), Karlo Krzystofski (FC London), Jason Potterfield (Cardiff Dragons), Daniele Rivera (Leeds Lightning).
Nike Mercurial Vapor SL
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. The likes of Welsh winger Christian Jones, Belgian playmaker Jean Croussant and Canadian stalwart striker Colin Petrovsky will don these revolutionary new Mercurial Vapors.
To be worn by: Jean Croussant (London United), Christian Jones (Cardiff Dragons), Michael Matsson (Middlesbrough Monsters), Ricardo Miller (Reading Ruckus), Colin Petrovsky (Glasgow FC).
Nike Total 90 Laser
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. The likes of Krzysti will don these Total 90 Lasers in MLF competition.
To be worn by: Magnus Andersson (Glasgow FC), Daniel Edmundsson (FC London), Eddy Eriksson (Edinburgh Eagles), Brian Gordon (Sheffield Strikers), Bob Harry (FC London), Günther Hessler (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Karlo Krzystofski (FC London), Igor Kuljman (Middlesbrough Monsters), Richard O'Brien (Leeds Lightning), Goran Simovic (Manchester Magic), Adam Stockwell (London United), Ante Topic (Sheffield Strikers), Darren Watkinson (Middlesbrough Monsters), Edward Wilson (Manchester Magic).
Puma King Exec
Overview: Along with the likes of the Adidas Predator, the Puma King is one of the most famous football boots in the world. The likes of Cruyff, Maradona and Pelé wore Kings in the FIFA World Cups in the '70s and '80s. The likes of Ian Parker and Rafa Sanchez follow in their footsteps for MLF '08.
To be worn by: Mehdi Kaziri (East Anglia Knights), Ian Parker (London United), Rafael Sánchez (FC London).
Puma V1.08
Overview: German giants Puma's famous logo appears on the boots of the likes of Ian Parker. 'Prime Time' himself will don these V1.08's in 2008. These boots are designed for the quick player.
To be worn by: Peter Elkins (Ajax London), Ian Parker (London United), Stefan Shanahan (Reading Ruckus), Phillip van der Vuuren (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Marco Würns-Rios (Reading Ruckus).
Puma V-Konstrukt II
Overview: The likes of Ian Parker and Quique Sánchez will don these new Puma boots for 2008. The V-Konstrukt II gives you comfort and is designed for any power player.
To be worn by: Giuseppe Guillacci (Sheffield Strikers), Martin Machler (FC London), Ian Parker (London United), Quique Sánchez (Middlesbrough Monsters), Stephen Wilkins (Manchester Magic).
RBK Sprintfit Pro
Overview: Reebok, recently rebranded as RBK, start new beginnings after being purchased by German giants Adidas. The Bolton-based company's famous logo appears on the boots of Rookies of the Year Kevin Simms (2004) and Brian Nixon (2007) as well as a few other names which are mentioned below.
To be worn by: Martijn Beerendonk (FC London), Brian Nixon (East Anglia Knights), Kevin Simms (Manchester Magic).
Umbro X-Boot Destroyer
Overview: Umbro are popular in the MLF industry, with the likes of Hugo Watson donning the famous diamond on their shoes. CSA Defender of the Year Mark Strickland also wore Umbro boots until he signed for Joma earlier this year.
To be worn by: Craig Bothwell (Sheffield Strikers), Adam Gaffney (East Anglia Knights), John Jeffries (Glasgow FC), Juan Trujillo (FC London), Tommy Smith (East Anglia Knights), Hugo Watson (East Anglia Knights).
adidas adiPURE
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas Adipure. These boots look like old school Adidas boots from the glory days of the '70's and '80s. Expect the likes of Craig Cohen and James Douglas to don these for the upcoming season.
To be worn by: Craig Cohen (London United), Neil Crandall (Middlesbrough Monsters), James Douglas (FC London), Simon Herding (London United), Nick Preston (East Anglia Knights), Steven Tweedy (Newcastle Geordies), Ümit Kubilay (FC London).
adidas F50.8
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas F50.8. Adidas began the F50 series in 2004. It was designed for quick players, like wingers and superfit full-backs. Since the second edition in 2006, the Tunit, the boot can just come as an upper and then seperately sold studs could be tuned in to the sole of the upper - hence the name 'Tunit'. This is the fourth edition - the F50.8 - released in early 2008.
To be worn by: Neil Boyle (London United), Kevin Brickman (East Anglia Knights), Billy Burnheart (Bristol Pirates), Jesper Christiansen (Nottingham Fire), Craig Cohen (London United), Liam Cole (Newcastle Geordies), Andrew Cezza Corne (Manchester Magic), Cristiano Costa (London United), Angelo Di Marco (Real Birmingham), Matthew Flansky (Middlesbrough Monsters), Simon Herding (London United), Gary McManus (Manchester Magic), Nick Milanese (Leeds Lightning), Lionel Nunez (London United), Joey Pedersen (Manchester Magic), Edward Redwood (London United), Erik Redwood (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Ashton Reid (London United), Chris Rhodes (FC London), Rodrigo Santos (London United), Simon Stewart (Real Birmingham), Ümit Kubilay (FC London), Clint van den Bergh (Ajax London).
adidas Predator Powerswerve
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas Predator Powerswerve. This is it - this is Adidas's ninth Predator since the series launched in 1994. One of the world's most famous boots is set to be donned by some of the league's best players such as CSA World Player of the Year Edward Redwood, Zvonimir Markovic and Neil Boyle.
To be worn by: Steve Berry (Dublin Druids), Craig Borchers (Edinburgh Eagles), Neil Boyle (London United), Shane Campbell (Middlesbrough Monsters), Craig Cohen (London United), Liam Cole (Newcastle Geordies), Andrew Cezza Corne (Manchester Magic), Jason Dellafiore (Real Birmingham), James Douglas (FC London), Adam Ferguson (Leeds Lightning), Barry Freeman (Middlesbrough Monsters), Bradley Hatfield (FC London), Simon Herding (London United), Gary McManus (Manchester Magic), Zvonimir Markovic (Manchester Magic), Scott MacRae (Glasgow FC), Adam Miller (Bristol Pirates), Kevin Nunez (Middlesbrough Monsters), Lionel Nunez (London United), Andrew Powell (Manchester Magic), Nick Preston (East Anglia Knights), Edward Redwood (London United), Erik Redwood (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Ashton Reid (London United), Riko (Glasgow FC), Ryan Roberts (Real Birmingham), Gary Rogers-Davies (Reading Ruckus), Dougie Strickland (Bristol Pirates), Riikku Tellänen (Nottingham Fire), Dayve Tomlinson (East Anglia Knights), Steven Tweedy (Newcastle Geordies), Tim van den Bergh (Middlesbrough Monsters), Kevin Warhurst (London United), Alex Wijnkamp (Bristol Pirates), Craig Wisniewski (FC London), David Wright (Bristol Pirates), César Würns-Herrera (Reading Ruckus).
Asics Lethal DS
Overview: Asics are virtually unknown in most MLF circles, but London Utd rookie John Macdonald has signed a £3m three-year-deal with the Japanese company.
To be worn by: John Macdonald (London United), Daisuke Makayano (Glasgow FC).
Joma Numero 10
Overview: Joma are new in MLF circles, but they've recently signed one of the greatest defenders in the league right now - Mark 'Big Dog' Strickland.
To be worn by: John Bengtsson (Glasgow FC), Juan Pablo González (Ajax London), Mark Strickland (London United)
Nike Air Legend
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. Now Real Birmingham boss Mike Barry was the one of Nike's first MLF stars, and his son Adam - who plays under his dad - will don these Air Legend boots in '08.
To be worn by: Adam Barry (Real Birmingham), Christian Jones (Cardiff Dragons), Karlo Krzystofski (FC London), Jason Potterfield (Cardiff Dragons), Daniele Rivera (Leeds Lightning).
Nike Mercurial Vapor SL
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. The likes of Welsh winger Christian Jones, Belgian playmaker Jean Croussant and Canadian stalwart striker Colin Petrovsky will don these revolutionary new Mercurial Vapors.
To be worn by: Jean Croussant (London United), Christian Jones (Cardiff Dragons), Michael Matsson (Middlesbrough Monsters), Ricardo Miller (Reading Ruckus), Colin Petrovsky (Glasgow FC).
Nike Total 90 Laser
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. The likes of Krzysti will don these Total 90 Lasers in MLF competition.
To be worn by: Magnus Andersson (Glasgow FC), Daniel Edmundsson (FC London), Eddy Eriksson (Edinburgh Eagles), Brian Gordon (Sheffield Strikers), Bob Harry (FC London), Günther Hessler (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Karlo Krzystofski (FC London), Igor Kuljman (Middlesbrough Monsters), Richard O'Brien (Leeds Lightning), Goran Simovic (Manchester Magic), Adam Stockwell (London United), Ante Topic (Sheffield Strikers), Darren Watkinson (Middlesbrough Monsters), Edward Wilson (Manchester Magic).
Puma King Exec
Overview: Along with the likes of the Adidas Predator, the Puma King is one of the most famous football boots in the world. The likes of Cruyff, Maradona and Pelé wore Kings in the FIFA World Cups in the '70s and '80s. The likes of Ian Parker and Rafa Sanchez follow in their footsteps for MLF '08.
To be worn by: Mehdi Kaziri (East Anglia Knights), Ian Parker (London United), Rafael Sánchez (FC London).
Puma V1.08
Overview: German giants Puma's famous logo appears on the boots of the likes of Ian Parker. 'Prime Time' himself will don these V1.08's in 2008. These boots are designed for the quick player.
To be worn by: Peter Elkins (Ajax London), Ian Parker (London United), Stefan Shanahan (Reading Ruckus), Phillip van der Vuuren (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Marco Würns-Rios (Reading Ruckus).
Puma V-Konstrukt II
Overview: The likes of Ian Parker and Quique Sánchez will don these new Puma boots for 2008. The V-Konstrukt II gives you comfort and is designed for any power player.
To be worn by: Giuseppe Guillacci (Sheffield Strikers), Martin Machler (FC London), Ian Parker (London United), Quique Sánchez (Middlesbrough Monsters), Stephen Wilkins (Manchester Magic).
RBK Sprintfit Pro
Overview: Reebok, recently rebranded as RBK, start new beginnings after being purchased by German giants Adidas. The Bolton-based company's famous logo appears on the boots of Rookies of the Year Kevin Simms (2004) and Brian Nixon (2007) as well as a few other names which are mentioned below.
To be worn by: Martijn Beerendonk (FC London), Brian Nixon (East Anglia Knights), Kevin Simms (Manchester Magic).
Umbro X-Boot Destroyer
Overview: Umbro are popular in the MLF industry, with the likes of Hugo Watson donning the famous diamond on their shoes. CSA Defender of the Year Mark Strickland also wore Umbro boots until he signed for Joma earlier this year.
To be worn by: Craig Bothwell (Sheffield Strikers), Adam Gaffney (East Anglia Knights), John Jeffries (Glasgow FC), Juan Trujillo (FC London), Tommy Smith (East Anglia Knights), Hugo Watson (East Anglia Knights).
MLF Adidas Ad
adidas have launched this spectacular advert.
In Order of Appearance:
James Douglas (FC London)
Ashton Reid (London United)
Steven Tweedy (Newcastle Geordies)
Simon Herding (London United)
Zvonimir Markovic (Manchester Magic)
Edward Redwood (London United)
Songs:
Intro - Bad Boys - Puff Daddy ft. Mase
Rooftop scene - Lose Yourself - Eminem
In Order of Appearance:
James Douglas (FC London)
Ashton Reid (London United)
Steven Tweedy (Newcastle Geordies)
Simon Herding (London United)
Zvonimir Markovic (Manchester Magic)
Edward Redwood (London United)
Songs:
Intro - Bad Boys - Puff Daddy ft. Mase
Rooftop scene - Lose Yourself - Eminem
Friday, 8 February 2008
Ajax London snap up Elkins
Ajax London have completed the signing of giant striker Peter Elkins from MLF Europe's Lyon Roar.
The 6'8" England CSA international, 25, has struggled in France after joining them from Merseyside Revolution in August 2007.
"Elky's exactly what we need up front now that we've lost Danny Doblado," said coach Martin de Welt. "He's big, strong, unbeatable in the air and he brings colour to our attack."
The 6'8" England CSA international, 25, has struggled in France after joining them from Merseyside Revolution in August 2007.
"Elky's exactly what we need up front now that we've lost Danny Doblado," said coach Martin de Welt. "He's big, strong, unbeatable in the air and he brings colour to our attack."
Ruckus complete Zak signing
MLF new boys the Reading Ruckus have snapped up ex-England CSA striker Zak McKracken from MLF International's Tokyo Tornados.
McKracken, 27, has struggled to settle in Japan following his move from Manchester Magic.
And the blond hitman says he felt homesick.
"I'm happy and relieved to back in England," he said. "This is a great challenge for me to play in Reading for the newly-formed Ruckus."
Zak retired from internationals following the 2006 CSA World Cup.
McKracken, 27, has struggled to settle in Japan following his move from Manchester Magic.
And the blond hitman says he felt homesick.
"I'm happy and relieved to back in England," he said. "This is a great challenge for me to play in Reading for the newly-formed Ruckus."
Zak retired from internationals following the 2006 CSA World Cup.
MLF considers overseas matches
Major League Football officials are considering staging some matches abroad in the near future.
The UK-based competition has been a hit throughout the world and could be staging some overseas fixtures after the CSA Champions League successfully experimented with the idea last autumn.
A few CCL games in October were held in Los Angeles, Sydney, Rome, Paris and Tokyo.
"It would be good for the fans abroad to see MLF in their own backyard," said MLF commissioner Ron Gardner. "It would also be nice for us to give them something back."
However, many fans and managers have been against the idea.
"I don't get it," said Sheffield Strikers manager Harry Davies. "What's the point of going abroad just to play some MLF?"
However, London United boss Bobby Hutchinson was for the idea.
"I like it," said Hutch. "We'd love it if we were playing a competitive MLF match against FC London under the LA sun."
The UK-based competition has been a hit throughout the world and could be staging some overseas fixtures after the CSA Champions League successfully experimented with the idea last autumn.
A few CCL games in October were held in Los Angeles, Sydney, Rome, Paris and Tokyo.
"It would be good for the fans abroad to see MLF in their own backyard," said MLF commissioner Ron Gardner. "It would also be nice for us to give them something back."
However, many fans and managers have been against the idea.
"I don't get it," said Sheffield Strikers manager Harry Davies. "What's the point of going abroad just to play some MLF?"
However, London United boss Bobby Hutchinson was for the idea.
"I like it," said Hutch. "We'd love it if we were playing a competitive MLF match against FC London under the LA sun."
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
MLF First Kick '08 revealed
New boys Reading Ruckus will start their new beginnings with a Friday night home opener against MLF Cup finalists Manchester Magic.
Frank Allan's side boast big name players like Julio Marconi and Stefan Shanahan.
Meanwhile MLF Champions London United start their title defence against the newly-renamed Glasgow FC that Sunday.
Onto a busy Saturday - the Middlesbrough Monsters travel to Newcastle to face the Geordies, East Anglia Knights entertain the Leeds Lightning and FC London are at Nottingham Fire.
Ajax London travel to Sheffield to take on the Strikers, while newly-relocated Bristol Pirates host the Cardiff Dragons.
The Merseyside Mighty Mice host the Eagles of Edinburgh and expansion boys Dublin Druids travel to Birmingham to take on Real.
Friday 28 March 2007
Reading Ruckus vs. Manchester Magic
Saturday 29 March 2007
Bristol Pirates vs. Cardiff Dragons
East Anglia Knights vs. Leeds Lightning
Merseyside Mighty Mice vs. Edinburgh Eagles
Newcastle Geordies vs. Middlesbrough Monsters
Nottingham Fire vs. FC London
Real Birmingham vs. Dublin Druids
Sheffield Strikers vs. Ajax London
Sunday 30 March 2007
London United vs. Glasgow FC
Frank Allan's side boast big name players like Julio Marconi and Stefan Shanahan.
Meanwhile MLF Champions London United start their title defence against the newly-renamed Glasgow FC that Sunday.
Onto a busy Saturday - the Middlesbrough Monsters travel to Newcastle to face the Geordies, East Anglia Knights entertain the Leeds Lightning and FC London are at Nottingham Fire.
Ajax London travel to Sheffield to take on the Strikers, while newly-relocated Bristol Pirates host the Cardiff Dragons.
The Merseyside Mighty Mice host the Eagles of Edinburgh and expansion boys Dublin Druids travel to Birmingham to take on Real.
Friday 28 March 2007
Reading Ruckus vs. Manchester Magic
Saturday 29 March 2007
Bristol Pirates vs. Cardiff Dragons
East Anglia Knights vs. Leeds Lightning
Merseyside Mighty Mice vs. Edinburgh Eagles
Newcastle Geordies vs. Middlesbrough Monsters
Nottingham Fire vs. FC London
Real Birmingham vs. Dublin Druids
Sheffield Strikers vs. Ajax London
Sunday 30 March 2007
London United vs. Glasgow FC
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Ian Parker Factfile
Full Name: Ian Parker
Nickname(s): Prime Time, IP
Date of Birth: 10 August 1986
Place of Birth: Camden, London, England
Position(s): Central Midfielder, Winger
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Hair Colour: Reddish brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Team: London United
Favourite Team(s): Chelsea & London United
Favourite Player(s): Gianfranco Zola & Federico Castellini
Favourite Food: Chips
Favourite Destination: Italy
Favourite Actor: Jim Carey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: Dream Team
Favourite Match to Watch: MLF Cup '97
Favourite Match to Play: Milan Madness 6-0 Berlin Blast, I was the hat-trick hero!
Ian Parker is considered as one of the most exciting young midfield prospects in England. He rose his way up from the ranks of E-League side London City, and made his debut in March 2006 against Harchester United. In the first stage of 2006-07, he was used sparingly, so they loaned him to MLF Europe side Milan Madness in January 2007. Parker made two CSA Champions League appearances against his greatest nemesis, FC London, scoring against them in both legs of the semi-final, but it didn't prove to be enough as FCL won 5-4 on goal difference. Ian Parker was apart of the England CSA MegaCup winning squad, but did not actually get playing time. Parker then returned back to City after the summer, but not before he played in the MLF Europe vs. MLF World Challenge Wembley match on 22 July 2007, winning the MVP honours. The midfielder started the first game on the 2007-08 E-League season again Western Villa, but was sold to Middlesbrough Monsters just a few days later, after making a £7m bid for him, and City found it impossible to turn down. Prime Time, as he likes to be called because of his ability to play so well in evening matches, immediately became an fan favourite with the Monsters fans and his 'pinball' free-kick against East Anglia Knights was named the goal of the year. However, this dreamland was not last forever for the Monsters fans. After a stellar season, he was traded to his boyhood heroes London United at the end of the season. Known for his long bangs, he was a co-recipient of The New Goal's Fringe of the Year award shared with now-current United teammate Edward Redwood.
Nickname(s): Prime Time, IP
Date of Birth: 10 August 1986
Place of Birth: Camden, London, England
Position(s): Central Midfielder, Winger
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Hair Colour: Reddish brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Team: London United
Favourite Team(s): Chelsea & London United
Favourite Player(s): Gianfranco Zola & Federico Castellini
Favourite Food: Chips
Favourite Destination: Italy
Favourite Actor: Jim Carey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: Dream Team
Favourite Match to Watch: MLF Cup '97
Favourite Match to Play: Milan Madness 6-0 Berlin Blast, I was the hat-trick hero!
Ian Parker is considered as one of the most exciting young midfield prospects in England. He rose his way up from the ranks of E-League side London City, and made his debut in March 2006 against Harchester United. In the first stage of 2006-07, he was used sparingly, so they loaned him to MLF Europe side Milan Madness in January 2007. Parker made two CSA Champions League appearances against his greatest nemesis, FC London, scoring against them in both legs of the semi-final, but it didn't prove to be enough as FCL won 5-4 on goal difference. Ian Parker was apart of the England CSA MegaCup winning squad, but did not actually get playing time. Parker then returned back to City after the summer, but not before he played in the MLF Europe vs. MLF World Challenge Wembley match on 22 July 2007, winning the MVP honours. The midfielder started the first game on the 2007-08 E-League season again Western Villa, but was sold to Middlesbrough Monsters just a few days later, after making a £7m bid for him, and City found it impossible to turn down. Prime Time, as he likes to be called because of his ability to play so well in evening matches, immediately became an fan favourite with the Monsters fans and his 'pinball' free-kick against East Anglia Knights was named the goal of the year. However, this dreamland was not last forever for the Monsters fans. After a stellar season, he was traded to his boyhood heroes London United at the end of the season. Known for his long bangs, he was a co-recipient of The New Goal's Fringe of the Year award shared with now-current United teammate Edward Redwood.
United complete Parker transaction
London United have today completed the signing of England CSA midfielder Ian Parker from the Middlesbrough Monsters.
The fee is understood to be around £18m.
Meanwhile, Romanian midfielder Gheorghe Pancu has been moved in the other direction.
"I'm excited to join a club I supported as a boy," said Parker. "I'm excited to be apart of this great organization."
'Prime Time' cost the Monsters £7m in August 2007 after a tenure with Milan Madness of MLF Europe. He made 17 stars in 24 appearances for the club.
The fee is understood to be around £18m.
Meanwhile, Romanian midfielder Gheorghe Pancu has been moved in the other direction.
"I'm excited to join a club I supported as a boy," said Parker. "I'm excited to be apart of this great organization."
'Prime Time' cost the Monsters £7m in August 2007 after a tenure with Milan Madness of MLF Europe. He made 17 stars in 24 appearances for the club.
Edward Redwood Factfile
Full Name: Edward Paul Redwood
Nickname(s): Redsy, Eddo
Date of Birth: 1 October 1985
Place of Birth: Birkenhead, England
Position(s): Attacking Midfielder, Striker
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 87 kg
Hair Colour: Ginger
Eye Colour: Blue
Team: London United
Favourite Team: Everton
Favourite Player: Duncan Ferguson
Favourite Food: Burger or Pizza
Favourite Destination: Florida
Favourite Actor: Jim Carrey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: Dragonball Z
Favourite Artist: Metallica
Favourite Song: King Nothing by Metallica
Favourite Match to Watch: When Everton always beat Liverpool!
Favourite Match to Play: The 2006 CSA World Cup Final, the crowning moment in my career. But the 2006 CSA Champions League Final wasn't bad either
Favourite Goal You've Ever Scored: When I ran six or seven Cardiff Crew players and finished it off
Motto: Do what you wanna do. Be who you wanna be. You are what you are.
Neil Boyle Factfile
Full Name: Neil John Raymond George Boyle
Nickname(s): Boylo
Date of Birth: 10 June 1985
Place of Birth: Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Position(s): Striker
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 87 kg
Hair Colour: Blond (naturally brown)
Eye Colour: Brown
Team: London United
Favourite Team: Manchester United & Celtic
Favourite Player: George Best
Favourite Food: Pizza
Favourite Destination: L.A.
Favourite Actor: Jim Carey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: MLF on TOTV
Favourite Artist: Metallica
Favourite Song: Some Kind of Monster
Favourite Match to Watch: Northern Ireland 1-0 England, 2005
Favourite Match to Play: FC London 5-0 Leeds Fusion, the day I scored all five goals!
Nickname(s): Boylo
Date of Birth: 10 June 1985
Place of Birth: Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Position(s): Striker
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 87 kg
Hair Colour: Blond (naturally brown)
Eye Colour: Brown
Team: London United
Favourite Team: Manchester United & Celtic
Favourite Player: George Best
Favourite Food: Pizza
Favourite Destination: L.A.
Favourite Actor: Jim Carey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: MLF on TOTV
Favourite Artist: Metallica
Favourite Song: Some Kind of Monster
Favourite Match to Watch: Northern Ireland 1-0 England, 2005
Favourite Match to Play: FC London 5-0 Leeds Fusion, the day I scored all five goals!
Kevin Warhurst Factfile
Full Name: Kevin John Warhurst
Nickname(s): Wazza
Date of Birth: 11 November 1981
Place of Birth: Huddersfield, England
Position(s): Central Midfielder
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 85 kg
Hair Colour: Light brown/dirty blond
Eye Colour: Greenish blue
Team: London United
Favourite Team: Huddersfield Town
Favourite Player: David Beckham, apparently
Favourite Food: Pies
Favourite Destination: The Far East
Favourite Actor: Steve Martin
Favourite Movie: Father of the Bride
Favourite TV Show: Emmerdale
Favourite Artist: P. Diddy
Favourite Song: Party Like A Rockstar - The Shop Boys
Favourite Match to Watch: England 5-1 Germany, 2001
Favourite Match to Play: FC London 3-0 Real Brum, the day I scored a hat-trick!
Simon Herding Factfile
Full Name: Simon Pawel Herding
Nickname(s): Big Si
Date of Birth: 8 November 1981
Place of Birth: Manchester, England
Position(s): Goalkeeper, Striker
Height: 194 cm
Weight: 88 kg
Hair Colour: Platinum blond (naturally light brown)
Eye Colour: Blue
Team: London United
Favourite Team: Manchester City
Favourite Player: David Seaman
Favourite Food: Curry
Favourite Destination: France
Favourite Actor: Jim Carrey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: Coronation Street
Favourite Match to Watch: Where City always beat United!
Favourite Match to Play: FC London 4-0 MetroQuakes, 2006, I scored a brace - and I'm a 'keeper!
Craig Cohen "CRAICO" Factfile
Full Name: Craig Andrew Terrance Cohen
Nickname(s): CraiCo
Date of Birth: 17 July 1983
Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s): Central Midfielder, Winger
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Hair Colour: Dark brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Team: London United
Favourite Team: Newcastle United
Favourite Player: Alan Shearer
Favourite Food: Curry
Favourite Destination: Canada, the great outdoors
Favourite Actor: Jim Carey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: The Geordie Show
Favourite Match to Watch: Newcastle Utd 5-0 Man Utd, 1996-97 season
Favourite Match to Play: Geordies 6-0 Sheffield Strikers, 2007, I scored a hat-trick!
Ashton Reid Factfile
Full Name: Ashton Derrick Reid
Nickname(s): Ash, AR3
Date of Birth: 18 December 1988
Place of Birth: Islington, London, England
Position(s): Left Back, Left Winger
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Team: London United
Favourite Team: Arsenal
Favourite Player: Thierry Henry
Favourite Food: Pepperoni Pizza
Favourite Destination: Spain
Favourite Actor: Jim Carrey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: Buttoaks
Favourite Artist: 50 Cent
Favourite Song: Party Like a Rockstar - The Shop Boyz
Favourite Match: Arsenal 7-0 Everton, 2004-05 season
Nickname(s): Ash, AR3
Date of Birth: 18 December 1988
Place of Birth: Islington, London, England
Position(s): Left Back, Left Winger
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Team: London United
Favourite Team: Arsenal
Favourite Player: Thierry Henry
Favourite Food: Pepperoni Pizza
Favourite Destination: Spain
Favourite Actor: Jim Carrey
Favourite Movie: Bruce Almighty
Favourite TV Show: Buttoaks
Favourite Artist: 50 Cent
Favourite Song: Party Like a Rockstar - The Shop Boyz
Favourite Match: Arsenal 7-0 Everton, 2004-05 season
Steven Tweedy Factfile
Full Name: Steven James Tweedy
Nickname(s): Big Stevie, Stevie T, The Tweedster
Date of Birth: 18 June 1987
Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s): Centre Back, Right Back
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 81 kg
Team: Newcastle Geordies
Favourite Team: Newcastle United
Favourite Player: Alan Shearer
Favourite Food: Pasta
Favourite Destination: Italy
Favourite Actor: Tom Cruise
Favourite Movie: Mission Impossible 2
Favourite TV Show: Desperate Asswipes
Favourite Match: Newcastle Utd 5-0 Man Utd, 1996-97 season
Nickname(s): Big Stevie, Stevie T, The Tweedster
Date of Birth: 18 June 1987
Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s): Centre Back, Right Back
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 81 kg
Team: Newcastle Geordies
Favourite Team: Newcastle United
Favourite Player: Alan Shearer
Favourite Food: Pasta
Favourite Destination: Italy
Favourite Actor: Tom Cruise
Favourite Movie: Mission Impossible 2
Favourite TV Show: Desperate Asswipes
Favourite Match: Newcastle Utd 5-0 Man Utd, 1996-97 season
MLF SuperDraft 2008
MLF SuperDraft 2008 - Saturday 12th January - 8pm Live on the TOTV Soccer Channel
Round 1
London United are on the clock first. By the way Newcastle Geordies skipped Round 1 so that United can get two first-round picks.
Round 2
With London Utd getting two picks in the first round, Newcastle G had the two picks in Round 2.
Round 1
London United are on the clock first. By the way Newcastle Geordies skipped Round 1 so that United can get two first-round picks.
- London United select defender John Macdonald from the CSA England Academy and the Regional League's Essex United.
- FC London select midfielder Chris Rhodes from the MLF2's Swansea Swans.
- Leeds Lightning select midfielder/striker Daniele Rivera from the CSA Italia Calcio Academia.
- Manchester Magic select midfielder Gary McManus from the CSA Scotland Academy and the Regional League of Scotland's Aberdeen Avengers.
- Cardiff Dragons select striker Jason Potterfield from MLF2's Wigan Comets.
- Bristol Pirates select striker Andrew Powell from CSA Australia Academy.
- Reading Ruckus select defender David Peters from Oxford University.
- Merseyside Mighty Mouses select midfielder/striker Erik Redwood from CSA England Academy and the Regional League's Liverpool Lions.
- Nottingham Fire select midfielder/striker Danijel van Rangeren from Amsterdam Attack of MLF Europe.
- Sheffield Strikers select defender Jamie Harrison from MLF2's Blackburn Bears.
- London United select defender Ashton Reid from the CSA England Academy and the Regional League's Surrey Supremos.
- Middlesbrough Monsters select defender Barry Freeman from MLF2's Portsmouth Power.
- Dublin Druids select goalkeeper Bryan Anderson from MLF2's Wolverines.
- Real Birmingham select striker Jason Dellafiore from USPL's Phoenix Heat.
- Ajax London select defender Juan Pablo Gonzalez from MLF Europe's Barcelona Bullfighters.
- Glasgow FC select midfielder Riko from MLF Europe's Amsterdam Attack.
- Edinburgh Eagles select defender Pedrinho from MLF Europe's Munich Maniax.
- East Anglia Knights select defender Iain Skinner from the Moscow Monsters of MLF Europe.
Round 2
With London Utd getting two picks in the first round, Newcastle G had the two picks in Round 2.
- Newcastle Geordies select midfielder Kevin Cohen from Generation adidas.
- FC London select striker Bob Harry from the Regional League's Northumberland Tigers.
- Ajax London select midfielder James Bruce from the Regional League's Essex United.
- East Anglia Knights select midfielder Nick Preston from the Regional League's Surrey Supremos.
- Glasgow FC select midfielder Daisuke Makayano from MLF International's Tokyo Tornados.
- Manchester Magic select striker Jason Wright from MLF2's Blackburn Bears.
- Sheffield Strikers select defender Brian Gordon from MLF2's Bradford Bees.
- Middlesbrough Monsters select defender Timmy Frankston from from the CSA England Academy.
- Dublin Druids select defender Andy Accrington from the Regional League's Bolton Bulls.
- Bristol Pirates select defender Dougie Strickland from the MLF2's Wolverines.
- Newcastle Geordies select defender Steven Tweedy from the Regional League's Northumberland Tigers.
- Real Birmingham select striker Angelo Di Marco from MLF Europe's Turin Terror.
- Nottingham Fire select goalkeeper Matthew Arcadia from MLF2's Blackburn Bears.
- Edinburgh Eagles select defender Glen Watson from MLF2's Wigan Comets.
- Reading Ruckus select midfielder Danny Defranco from Generation adidas.
- Leeds Lightning select midfielder Adam Ferguson from MLF2's Wolverines.
- Merseyside Mighty Mouses select striker Gunther Hessler from MLF Europe's Berlin Blast.
- Cardiff Dragons select midfielder Glenn Roberts from MLF2's Swansea Swans.
Welcome to Major League Football
Welcome to the home of Major League Football on the internet.
Major League Football is the United Kingdom's top CSA Soccer league. It is administrated by CSA England, CSA Scotland, CSA Wales and CSA Ireland. It was intended to serve as a summer league, because the top professional European football leagues are played in the winter. It is also seen as a rebel league to the English Premier League. Major League Football has experimented with new rules, such as golden goal extra time and penalty shootouts in league play. It worked succesfully with the fans and crowds are now arriving in droves during the summer. It has 14 English teams (Ajax London, Bristol Pirates, East Anglia Knights, FC London, Leeds Lightning, London United, Manchester Magic, Merseyside Mighty Mouses, Middlesbrough Monsters, Newcastle Geordies, Nottingham Fire, Reading Ruckus, Real Birmingham and Sheffield Strikers), two Scottish teams (Edinburgh Eagles and Glasgow FC), one Welsh team (Cardiff Dragons), and one team from the Republic of Ireland (Dublin Druids). For 2008, the 18 teams will split into two conferences - North/East Conference and South/West Conference.
Current Teams
NORTHERN & EASTERN CONFERENCE
Northwestern Division
Glasgow FC
Manchester Magic
Merseyside Mighty Mouses
Northeastern Division
Edinburgh Eagles
Newcastle Geordies
Nottingham Fire
Yorkshire Division
Leeds Lightning
Middlesbrough Monsters
Sheffield Strikers
SOUTHERN & WESTERN CONFERENCE
Anglia Division
East Anglia Knights
Reading Ruckus
Real Birmingham
Celtic Division
Bristol Pirates*
Cardiff Dragons
Dublin Druids
* = Divisions were reorganized while Bristol Pirates were called Belfast Burn
London Division
Ajax London
FC London
London United
Major League Football is the United Kingdom's top CSA Soccer league. It is administrated by CSA England, CSA Scotland, CSA Wales and CSA Ireland. It was intended to serve as a summer league, because the top professional European football leagues are played in the winter. It is also seen as a rebel league to the English Premier League. Major League Football has experimented with new rules, such as golden goal extra time and penalty shootouts in league play. It worked succesfully with the fans and crowds are now arriving in droves during the summer. It has 14 English teams (Ajax London, Bristol Pirates, East Anglia Knights, FC London, Leeds Lightning, London United, Manchester Magic, Merseyside Mighty Mouses, Middlesbrough Monsters, Newcastle Geordies, Nottingham Fire, Reading Ruckus, Real Birmingham and Sheffield Strikers), two Scottish teams (Edinburgh Eagles and Glasgow FC), one Welsh team (Cardiff Dragons), and one team from the Republic of Ireland (Dublin Druids). For 2008, the 18 teams will split into two conferences - North/East Conference and South/West Conference.
Current Teams
NORTHERN & EASTERN CONFERENCE
Northwestern Division
Glasgow FC
Manchester Magic
Merseyside Mighty Mouses
Northeastern Division
Edinburgh Eagles
Newcastle Geordies
Nottingham Fire
Yorkshire Division
Leeds Lightning
Middlesbrough Monsters
Sheffield Strikers
SOUTHERN & WESTERN CONFERENCE
Anglia Division
East Anglia Knights
Reading Ruckus
Real Birmingham
Celtic Division
Bristol Pirates*
Cardiff Dragons
Dublin Druids
* = Divisions were reorganized while Bristol Pirates were called Belfast Burn
London Division
Ajax London
FC London
London United
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