London United defender John Macdonald has praised London Town defender Shane Macdonald for a superb performance in the BritLeague final.
John Macdonald was on the losing side for United, and he has praised brother Shane for outplaying him in the final at the CSA England Stadium.
"All credit to Shane," said John. "He's done very well at the back and sniffed out all our attacks."
"You know, I'm very gutted that we lost. No one likes losing. But well done Shane."
And Shane himself said: "I can't believe it. I didn't expect to play in the final, but I've scored the winning goal and I'm the man of the match! Unbelievable."
"I didn't single-handedly win the game for Town, all the eleven guys played their part and today we played like a real team."
"I'm chuffed to get the winner against United, although I supported them as a boy, and my bro John's playing for them. But from the second I scored the goal, I just wanted to let out my joy."
Town captain Daniel Perry also praised his fellow centre-back's performance.
"This boy is amazing. He's only turned 20, but he defends like a season pro," added Perry.
"Shaney's done well for the (England) Under-21's, and I'm backing him to get a senior cap in the near future."
And Town's Rookie of the Year John Carey was delighted with capping off his incredible season with a BritLeague winners' medal. Although the striker was slightly disappointed that he didn't get to score in the final, he pointed out that the win was partly thanks to Macdonald.
"I'm delighted that we're on top of the British football mountain," said Carey. "Shaney Mac, he was our star man tonight. I've known him for a few years now, back in my days as a Surrey Supremo, and this guy - if he keeps playing like that, he could very well go to the World Cup next year."
The 20-year-old striker Carey was also quizzed if he would be there in the Middle East come June.
"Oh for sure. If I keep playing the way I'm playing, if I don't get too many injuries, then for sure Mr. Garibaldi will put me in."
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Town clinch BritLeague glory
London Town won the BritLeague Final by a goal to nil against London United after a late header from unlikely hero Shane Macdonald.
James Douglas sent in a free-kick towards the head of Macdonald who beat his brother John at the near post.
Shane Macdonald wasn't expected to play, but an injury to Juanpa in the pre-game warm-up led to Macdonald getting the start.
And Macdonald played a superb defensive game, giving him the Man of the Match award. This made history as his brother John Macdonald won the award last year, making John and Shane the first brothers to win the BritLeague Final MVP back-to-back.
London Town won the BritLeague for the first time in their short history, having only been founded in 2005.
James Douglas sent in a free-kick towards the head of Macdonald who beat his brother John at the near post.
Shane Macdonald wasn't expected to play, but an injury to Juanpa in the pre-game warm-up led to Macdonald getting the start.
And Macdonald played a superb defensive game, giving him the Man of the Match award. This made history as his brother John Macdonald won the award last year, making John and Shane the first brothers to win the BritLeague Final MVP back-to-back.
London Town won the BritLeague for the first time in their short history, having only been founded in 2005.
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Stretford, Heany bring the Ruckus to St. Louis
Garry Stretford and Mick Heany were the starmen for South Coast Ruckus as they both netted braces in a 5-0 demolition of the St. Louis Shockwave at the Edward Jones Dome.
Martin King scored the other goal, with a speedy solo effort which left defenders tackling nothing but air.
The US Premiership side Shockwave were disappointing in the fact they only created one shot, in a largely one sided game with Ruckus incredibly having 75% of the possession.
Martin King scored the other goal, with a speedy solo effort which left defenders tackling nothing but air.
The US Premiership side Shockwave were disappointing in the fact they only created one shot, in a largely one sided game with Ruckus incredibly having 75% of the possession.
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Costa opens Real Brum account in Detroit
Cristiano Costa scored his first goal in a Real Birmingham shirt in an unconvincing 1-0 friendly win over Motown City Gunners at Detroit's Ford Field.
The Portuguese dribbled past many Gunners players rounding the keeper in a fine solo effort.
Town paint Atlanta blue courtesy of hometown hero
London Town thrashed Atlanta Hotshots 5-2 at an 80,000-strong crowd at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta with two goals from local boy Billy Bernhardt as the Blues prepare for the BritLeague's U.S. round.
USA striker Bernhardt - who was born and bred in Atlanta - scored two trademark 30-yard goals.
Teenage sensation John Carey followed it up with a trademark header, Bolivian Marco Trujillo scored a low shot and then Clint van den Bergh finished the score with a penalty.
But the Hotshots replied with a brace from Dan Burgerman.
Sunday, 5 July 2009
Aussie teen Cinoli off to FCL
Australian teenager Craig Cinoli has completed his transfer from Melbourne United to FC London today, in a deal believed to be £15m.
The 18-year-old caught the eye of many top BritLeague and ELF clubs, after impressing for his country in last month's MegaCup held in the Middle East.
And Cinoli is determined to help FC London turn around their recent misfortunes.
"I know the position that FC London are in, I'm here to sort it out," says Cinoli.
"This team belongs at the top of the table, not in the middle as is the case now."
The 18-year-old caught the eye of many top BritLeague and ELF clubs, after impressing for his country in last month's MegaCup held in the Middle East.
And Cinoli is determined to help FC London turn around their recent misfortunes.
"I know the position that FC London are in, I'm here to sort it out," says Cinoli.
"This team belongs at the top of the table, not in the middle as is the case now."
Town smash transfer record to sign Markovic
London Town have finally signed playmaker Zvonimir Markovic from Manchester Rockers for a CSA world record £60m, after months of trying to get the Croat.
Friday, 3 July 2009
Town snatch Romano
London Town continue their massive spending spree with the £20m signing of Rome Rage's Italian striker Andrea Romano.
The long-haired frontman, who celebrated his 23rd birthday last week, has caught the eye of many clubs after his 15 goals help the Rage get to the CSA Cup final last season.
The long-haired frontman, who celebrated his 23rd birthday last week, has caught the eye of many clubs after his 15 goals help the Rage get to the CSA Cup final last season.
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Douglas in shock Town move
England CSA midfielder James Douglas has completed his shock £20m move from FC London to city rivals London Town.
As part of the deal, Portugal CSA right-back Carlosinho will move to the FC London Stadium.
Douglas' move to Town has shocked the footballing world, but the 23-year-old has stated: "I didn't feel that I wanted enough there (at FC London)."
"I wanted a new contract, but their standards weren't high enough for me."
Douglas moved to FC London from Real Birmingham in August 2007.
But after a brilliant CSA Champions League campaign which saw FCL lose to London United in the final last year, Douglas failed to score until in this year's Champions League last 16 clash against Madrid Cosmos.
FCL missed out on Champions League qualification next season after getting knocked out in the quarter-finals of last season's BritLeague playoffs and getting knocked out in the quarter-finals of this year's Champions League to Manchester Rockers. This turned out to be Douglas's last appearance in the red-and-white hoops, as he handed in his transfer request less than 24 hours later.
As part of the deal, Portugal CSA right-back Carlosinho will move to the FC London Stadium.
Douglas' move to Town has shocked the footballing world, but the 23-year-old has stated: "I didn't feel that I wanted enough there (at FC London)."
"I wanted a new contract, but their standards weren't high enough for me."
Douglas moved to FC London from Real Birmingham in August 2007.
But after a brilliant CSA Champions League campaign which saw FCL lose to London United in the final last year, Douglas failed to score until in this year's Champions League last 16 clash against Madrid Cosmos.
FCL missed out on Champions League qualification next season after getting knocked out in the quarter-finals of last season's BritLeague playoffs and getting knocked out in the quarter-finals of this year's Champions League to Manchester Rockers. This turned out to be Douglas's last appearance in the red-and-white hoops, as he handed in his transfer request less than 24 hours later.
Friday, 6 March 2009
Clarke targets Champions League spot
London Town manager Ian Clarke says the priority this season is for the Blues to break in to the top four for the upcoming BritLeague season and clinch a spot for the 2010-11 CSA Champions League.
"Of course we want to get that Champions League spot," said Clarke.
"We've got a side good enough for qualification."
And skipper Dan Perry echoed his manager's statements.
"We've got a fantastic side - a side good enough for Champions League football," said the England defender.
"Players like Bricko (Kevin Brickman), Marek (Pozanek), Juanpa and of course myself know what it's like to taste Champions League football.
"And players like Clint (van den Bergh) and Kemal (Kubilay) are certainly good enough to play in such a big tournament."
Perry featured for his previous club Barnsworth in three Champions League campaigns in 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08, the Blues getting to the semi-finals in the latter.
"Of course we want to get that Champions League spot," said Clarke.
"We've got a side good enough for qualification."
And skipper Dan Perry echoed his manager's statements.
"We've got a fantastic side - a side good enough for Champions League football," said the England defender.
"Players like Bricko (Kevin Brickman), Marek (Pozanek), Juanpa and of course myself know what it's like to taste Champions League football.
"And players like Clint (van den Bergh) and Kemal (Kubilay) are certainly good enough to play in such a big tournament."
Perry featured for his previous club Barnsworth in three Champions League campaigns in 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08, the Blues getting to the semi-finals in the latter.
Saturday, 6 December 2008
Elkins seals move to Monsters
London Town striker Peter Elkins has agreed to move to the Monsters for an undisclosed fee.
England CSA international Elkins, who played for Town while they were still known as Ajax London, had a horrible season, having only scored three goals in 16 appearances.
It is Elkins' fifth club in six years. The 6'8" forward, the tallest striker in MLF/BritLeague history, started his BritLeague career at Belfast Burn in 2002, before moving to Merseyside in 2005. He then joined Euro League side Lyon Roar two years later, but did not last long in France, sending him to Ajax London in early 2008.
England CSA international Elkins, who played for Town while they were still known as Ajax London, had a horrible season, having only scored three goals in 16 appearances.
It is Elkins' fifth club in six years. The 6'8" forward, the tallest striker in MLF/BritLeague history, started his BritLeague career at Belfast Burn in 2002, before moving to Merseyside in 2005. He then joined Euro League side Lyon Roar two years later, but did not last long in France, sending him to Ajax London in early 2008.
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
MLF to become BritLeague for '09, plus more changes
Major League Football has announced that they will change its name to the BritLeague with immediate effect following that they don't want any confusion with the similarly named North American football (soccer) league called Major League Soccer.
"We want to be our own identity," said the BritLeague commisioner.
MLF2 is now to be known as BritLeague D (the Development League), MLF Europe will now be known as EuroLeague Football and MLF International will be called InterLeague.
Also many teams have changed their names. Manchester Magic will become Manchester Rockers because of Manchester's long history of indie music, Edinburgh Eagles will now be FC Edinburgh 2007, Dublin Druids (who were criticised for their name, they had no idea what druid meant at the time) will now be the Dublin Shamrocks, and Ajax London (who have ended their partnership with the Dutch team Ajax Amsterdam this year) will now become London Town.
Also the Middlesbrough Monsters have dropped the town name in favour of the Monsters Football Club, as they will move into their own stadium next year outside Middlesbrough after using Middlesbrough FC's Riverside Stadium for the past three years.
And finally, Reading Ruckus will move to Hampshire next year, after poor attendances at the Madejski Stadium. They will now be known as the South Coast Ruckus, however it is unknown whether they will use Southampton's St. Mary's or Portsmouth's Fratton Park as their main arena.
"We want to be our own identity," said the BritLeague commisioner.
MLF2 is now to be known as BritLeague D (the Development League), MLF Europe will now be known as EuroLeague Football and MLF International will be called InterLeague.
Also many teams have changed their names. Manchester Magic will become Manchester Rockers because of Manchester's long history of indie music, Edinburgh Eagles will now be FC Edinburgh 2007, Dublin Druids (who were criticised for their name, they had no idea what druid meant at the time) will now be the Dublin Shamrocks, and Ajax London (who have ended their partnership with the Dutch team Ajax Amsterdam this year) will now become London Town.
Also the Middlesbrough Monsters have dropped the town name in favour of the Monsters Football Club, as they will move into their own stadium next year outside Middlesbrough after using Middlesbrough FC's Riverside Stadium for the past three years.
And finally, Reading Ruckus will move to Hampshire next year, after poor attendances at the Madejski Stadium. They will now be known as the South Coast Ruckus, however it is unknown whether they will use Southampton's St. Mary's or Portsmouth's Fratton Park as their main arena.
Sunday, 16 November 2008
MLF Cup 2008: London United 3-1 Knights
Sunday 16th November - MLF Cup Final 2008
Wembley Stadium, London
London United defeated the East Anglia Knights 3-1 at Wembley in the MLF Cup final.
Adam Carter put the Knights in front after only six minutes.
But CraiCo, Rodrigo Santos and John Macdonald scored United's goals.
The MVP was rightly Macdonald as the recently named Rookie of the Year (the first rookie to win MLF Cup MVP) had a solid defensive game, as well as scoring a fine header to make it 3-1.
The two teams contested the last ever MLF Cup final as the league decided that the Winterman Trophy will go to the team who finish 1st in the regular season, as the schedule was as clogged up as it could ever be.
Wembley Stadium, London
London United defeated the East Anglia Knights 3-1 at Wembley in the MLF Cup final.
Adam Carter put the Knights in front after only six minutes.
But CraiCo, Rodrigo Santos and John Macdonald scored United's goals.
The MVP was rightly Macdonald as the recently named Rookie of the Year (the first rookie to win MLF Cup MVP) had a solid defensive game, as well as scoring a fine header to make it 3-1.
The two teams contested the last ever MLF Cup final as the league decided that the Winterman Trophy will go to the team who finish 1st in the regular season, as the schedule was as clogged up as it could ever be.
Saturday, 19 July 2008
Magic 0-2 London United
Saturday 19th July - MLF Round 18
Old Trafford, Manchester, England
Goals from new signing Joaozinho and Rodrigo Santos won the game for London United at Manchester Magic.
Old Trafford, Manchester, England
Goals from new signing Joaozinho and Rodrigo Santos won the game for London United at Manchester Magic.
Thursday, 3 July 2008
London United really want me - Tweedy
Newcastle Geordies defender Steven Tweedy has revealed that London United are reportedly interested in his services.
"Everyone knows I love the Geordies and want to commit my future here," he said.
"But London United are really interested in me."
"It's humbling to be linked with such a massive club, but it's all in the hands of my agent, and I can't really say any more."
"Everyone knows I love the Geordies and want to commit my future here," he said.
"But London United are really interested in me."
"It's humbling to be linked with such a massive club, but it's all in the hands of my agent, and I can't really say any more."
London United sign Cole from Geordies
London United have signed Newcastle Geordies left-back Liam Cole for £13m.
Ajax London smash transfer record to sign Perry
Ajax London have signed Barnsworth captain and England CSA defender Dan Perry for a club record £18m.
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Redwood not for sale - says United
London United have reiterated that striker Edward Redwood is not for sale, despite a growing attraction from a number of MLF, E-League and MLF Europe clubs after his impressive display for England at EuroCup 08.
"We will not accept any offers," said a statement.
MLF teams like FC London and Manchester Magic have an interest as well as E-League giants Dickenborough and Barnsworth as well as MLF Europe massive giants Madrid Cosmos.
"We will not accept any offers," said a statement.
MLF teams like FC London and Manchester Magic have an interest as well as E-League giants Dickenborough and Barnsworth as well as MLF Europe massive giants Madrid Cosmos.
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