Philip The Great
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Xpert11, eh?
I'd love to but...my leagues are filled up.
However, if you do want to play World Class championship football constantly - Liga Mundo is the way to go
We are in the same boat, all our x11 slots are filled. Bummer...
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I'd put you at 3 right now.
Don't forget that ALDM only really made a move towards the Big 3 in season two - because if you look at the Season 1 and 2 standings, most people would see Dahab as being one of the Big 3. As Dahab dropped into oblivion, that's when ALDM gained a foothold in the Top 3.
Actually, the more I think about it, the Big 3 really only became solidified as a group during last season.
From VolNation's perspective, ALDM had a strong squad in Season 1, but just couldn't put it together until Season 2. I, too, remember Dahab as really strong in Season 1, and Arcadia was dominant. I think the potential for there to have been a Big 4 was high until Dahab really dropped away.
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If VolNation was on the "other" side of the draw...
Now if Arcadia were on the "other" side of the draw...
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VolNation is a nation that was birthed from the competitive fires of sports competition, so it is no surprise that they are one of the elite of the sporting world on Planet Bob. With titles from the Ark Premier League and Liga Mundo and a 2nd place finish in the FIFOB World Cup, the VolNation ruling sports body has unanimously agreed that the Alliance Cup is worth nothing less than the very best that VolNation has to offer. Many of the names that you see in the lineup will be familiar with those in the FIFOB World Cup, as most of those players have held over from that stellar squad, and it is hoped that the mention of these VolNation greats on one club will strike fear into the hearts of all who enter the pitch to oppose them. I once again present the VolNation Mighty Volunteers National Team in their trademark orange and white:
GK: #1 Jeff Gallagher (Ark Premier) Age: 22
GK: #15 Oscar "The Penalty Killer" Sorgard (Liga Mundo) Age: 34
GK: #17 Freddy Batemen (VolNation Power) Age: 33
DEF: #3 Doug Breckin (Ark Premier) Age: 29
DEF: #13 Caleb Reichle (Ark Premier) Age: 23
DEF: #4 Carson Prince (VolNation Power) Age: 22
DEF: #5 Steve Meadows (Ark Premier) Age: 29
DEF: #23 Ross Stewart (Liga Mundo) Age: 29
DEF: #2 Red Moreno (Liga Mundo) Age: 25
DEF: #14 Al Holcomb (VolNation Power) Age 36
MID: #6 Duncan Stamford (Ark Premier) Age: 27
MID: #9 Mark Lara (VolNation Power) Age: 23
MID: #7 Damon Abdon (Ark Premier) Age: 29
MID: #16 Gottfrid Karlson (VolNation Power) Age: 33
MID: #8 Nathaniel Reichle (Ark Premier) Age: 26
MID: #18 Winston Woodward (VolNation Power) Age: 32
MID: #12 Joey Lehmann (Liga Mundo) Age: 33
MID: #26 Owen Gomez (VolNation Power) Age: 29
FW: #11 James "Moneyman" Turner (Ark Premier) Age: 27
FW: #19 "Sir Godfrey" Shearer (Ark Premier) Age: 28
FW: #22 Ian Robertson (Liga Mundo) Age: 26
FW: #10 John-Henry Carey (Ark Premier) Age: 21
FW: #19 Leo van Pelt (Liga Mundo) Age: 34
FW: #20 Chad Goodwin (Liga Mundo) Age: 26
FW: #30 Lucas Magro (VolNation Power) Age: 33
With VolNation leading keeper Barry Ackland sidelined by injury, VolNation will start the 1a keeper from the Ark Premier League, young phenom Jeff Gallagher. Joining him from Liga Mundo comes Oscar Sorgard, in whose goal penalty shots come to die. His streak of 5 saved penalty kicks was just recently broken, but will look to get the nod if penalties are in order. VolNation Power tri-pack of keepers sends a rep as the third keeper with the versatile keeper Freddy Bateman, sporting a 67% save percentage in Cup action.
The VolNation backline once again is anchored by the Ark fullback tandem of Doug Breckin and club legend Caleb Reichle, who have a collective 4 Ark Premier League MVP's. Joining them from the Ark is sweeper Steve Meadows, who whose lanky height is effectively used to keep opponents corner kicks away from the VolNation goal. Plugging the center of the VolNation line is the speedy Carson Prince and Al Holcomb from VolNation Power. The VolNation Liga Mundo club sends fullback Ross Stewart and as a late replacement for the injured World Cup sweeper Kurt Rich, they add right fullback Red Moreno, who has been having a stellar season for the Liga Mundo club.
VolNation brings back its potent midfield corps from the World Cup for the Alliance Cup. In what has been termed a "fantasy heavenly matchup", VolNation puts its two superstar midfielders on the field together with the legendary versatile long range bomber Duncan Stamford (35 goals, 51 assists) from the Ark paired with free kick artist center midfielder Mark Lara (36 goals, 40 assists) from VolNation Power. Also coming from the Ark is right midfielder Damon Abdon, a threat from any point on the field, and the lightning-quick Nathaniel Reichle in the center. VolNation Power, known for its tremendous depth and quickness in the midfield, also sends speedsters from the side in Gottfried Karlson and the dangerous Owen Gomez, and more speed in center midfielder Winston Woodward, who is a constant danger in the box. VolNation's Liga Mundo dominant midfield leader Joey Lehmann, known for his penalty kicking prowess, completes the VolNation midfield.
VolNation has always been known primarily for its forwards, and the 7 picked for this squad are a rogues gallery of feared goal scorers. Two of the three forwards from the Ark known as the "All-Vol Forwards", each of whom has won top scorer honors in the Ark Premier League are once again here: aerial specialist winger "Moneyman" Turner (54 goals, 20 assists), ranged marksman "Sir Godfrey" Shearer (52 goals, 17 assists), who is on a 2 goal-a-match pace this season, is in the center forward spot. Replacing the aging, but still brilliant striker Theodore Hiller is up-and-coming striker John-Henry Carey (14 goals, 4 assists), who looks to become the next "All-Vol Forward". Not to be outdone, the Liga Mundo squad sends its trio of superfast forwards to the World Cup. Led by the scourge of the Liga Mundo, winger Ian Robertson (49 goals, 23 assists), the blazing quick trio is rounded out by center forward Chad Goodwin (32 goals, 16 assists) and striker Leo van Pelt (18 goals, 10 assists). In an expected move by VolNation watchers, the final forward spot was given to the triple-threat VolNation Power veteran center forward Lucas Magro (44 goals, 11 assists). Magro's goal-scoring threat and his multi-dimensional specialties of speed, outside power and aerial is only matched in all VolNation by teammate Owen Gomez, and though not as highly skilled as fellow VolNation Power forwards Chet Larson and Gavin York, always can be counted on to score that pivotal big-match goal.
The VolNation Mighty Volunteers are projected to run a 4-3-3 with the following starting lineup:
GK: Gallagher
LB: Breckin
CB: Prince
RB: C. Reichle
SW: Meadows
RM: Stamford
CM: Lara
LM: Abdon
LW: Turner
CF: Shearer
RW: Robertson
but has been known to slip into a 3-4-3 to further press the attack, replacing Meadows with either Karlson or N. Reichle, both for the additional speed that they bring.
The Captain has once again been named as Doug Breckin, with assistant captain nods to Damon Abdon, Mark Lara and Ian Robertson.
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Great win, Arcadia. Just goes to show there can be no let-up in intensity, which we didn't do, as you simply beat the pants off of us! (Not literally...)
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VolNation particularly likes Hollowpoint and Darkwick, as both allow for the easy access of the fans that make up the VolNavy, a peculiar occurance often seen at Neyland Stadium where hundreds of small boats, houseboats, yachts, dirigibles, and pretty much anything else that floats converge on the stadium for public displays of VolNation fandom and serious partying!
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yeah, you are probably going to wait until next season(2/13) or before. We expect a huge incoming class of managers next season, so be ready!
New clubs can start joining two weeks before the end of the season, although I'm not currently looking at when the end of the season is...
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Sorry for the lateness, but the FIFOB runner-up's have arrived!
Nation: VolNation
Ruler: Philip The Great
Link: http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_d...ation_ID=124673
Alliance: NOAH (Nations Of Ascended Honor)
Style**: +4
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NOAH's looking forward to participating!
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For the record: Even though the Springboks are not part of the "Big Three", VolNation has very high respect for them as they seem to always take us out late in the season.
The A-game will be brought, but I am worrying about the toll of playing Arcadia another two more times and ALDM next up, in addition to trying to hold our own against the Springboks. Form is not where I would like it to be...
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Hearty congrats Dragonia! Your win is well earned!
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I lost in style, I actually let that goal in so that I would lose in style.
I screams to the goalkeeper, "LOOK IT'S A NAKED WOMAN!!" And he goes "Where?" And then the ball went in.
Don't believe that crap that VolNation split our defence open and did a glorious pass to score... =)
Oh, that scream was to your goaltender? We thought it was to our team, and that is why Robertson ran faster, to get a better look... at the goal!
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I also have the Volunteers...but in cup-play.
So I invite everyone to watch "Arcadia FC vs. VolNation Volunteers - the Original Rivalry"
I remember when I lost out in the Original Liga Mundo by 2 points, behind VolNation. Since then, I have never exacted revenge
But it's not about the revenge, it's about the red cards and injuries the other team is gonna get and of course...the football. *cough*yehright*cough*
=)
That has a ring to it: "The Origional Rivalry" or "The Origional"
Speaking of red cards, the ref is a 7,7 - go ahead, cheat and bruise... I need some more experience taking penalty kicks and planting free kicks in the back of nets.
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Da Hoondenstormen lead Arcadia FC to a magnificent win over our ORRPLE buddies!
Oh yeah, Da Hoondenstormen. What now, VolNation? What now? Yeah, can't beat our Da Hoondenstormen... even if you do beat us, you can't beat the pro-ness of the name!
I absolutely agree with you over the name. If it could strike fear in the hearts of VolNation players, it would. However, it just makes us more determined!
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Well I'm done like dinner.
Thank you Botha for putting this hockey tournament together, I'll be back should you elect to hold yet another one in the future.
However no more Alexander Daigle, P-L-E-A-S-E!!
Again thank you for all your efforts Botha, and good luck to those who made the playoffs.
My thoughts, as well, for you Botha and those advancing! Great job all, and we'll see you next time!
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Oh, #$%#.
* Arcadian gets ready for the 100-0 defeat
B)
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The fact is the Top Three teams are beyond dominant its damaging to the rest of the league.
Without expansion to the Primera, I see it being a constant 3-way battle for the top three spots. Then Transvaal and Estrella Roja will struggle to avoid the hovering spectre of relegation, although stealing enough upsets to keep them up (barely). I would not be surprised if both newly-promoted teams struggle.
VolNation has always kept a long term approach, even sacrificing some short-term gains to make sure all players have 100% match experience at the end of a season. The down side is that my players are getting older (over half of my mids and forwards are 30+). Thus, down the road a few seasons, we will have to collect and train some juniors, and we will struggle to stay as dominant as we are now. That, plus presumably the other clubs will be growing their talent, means that there will always be a waxing and a waning for even the Big Three. (We are seeing that in the Ark Premier League now)
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How do you know they didn't set their roster?
Not so hard. Just look at when they last logged on (2008-10-26), that should tell you everything.
BTW, I always look... Extra advantages can be gained...
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Well, with VolNation having every single person on their team over 7 skill... that may change.
And it'll also mean... the Catenaccio system for us =)
Not true... I do have 5 players level 6 and under...
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Oh, yeah!
Excellent show Arcadia! Much congrats!
This was a poor showing for VolNation. Must redouble our efforts in football....
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6-0 win to start the season. Satisfying at one level, but disappointed that Gumbo Gods didn't set their roster. At the Primera level, I guess I expect more...
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Wow, I got 8 players in the Xpert Eleven... awesome!
That's a great job, Mousey! That is reason for congrats!
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Only a few more games to right the ship...
C'mon boys, now's the time!
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Game's on, Gumbo Gods!
Season 4 Commencement
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Actually, I refer to it A LOT! Especially the part where they give relative values for players sold on the market. This has been an area that has been vastly underused by myself out of ignorance. The formation breakdowns are quite good, too. It is a 40 page read, so you'll want to give it some time.