LokedOut420 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 History: It all started on the first day of 1992. The first batch of genetically engineered footballers were born in a lab somewhere in the Djibouti desert. They were the first of 6 groups to be born over the next 6 months, and by the end of June there were 22 little footballers ready to explode onto the international scene in a short 16 years. The consortium behind the plan has also invested in two lower league clubs for the youngsters to hone their skills in England. The clubs selected have been revealed to be Cambridge City and Oxford City. Both of these clubs will be in the Southern League Premier Division, but will be heavy favourites for promotion in the upcoming season. Little is known about any of these young footballers, but we can exclusively reveal the line-ups for the two teams. Cambridge City GK - Richard Scrotington DR - Damballah DL - Mark Trevor DC - Marky Mark DC - Jack Browne DMC - Max Power AMC - James Salter AMC - Jenkins Gunnhead MR/AMR - Sercan Cali ML/AML - Lawrence Lazewski ST - Birdy da Costa Oxford City GK - Casii Uga Uga DR - Tyler Burrows DL - Jonathan DC - Brucie Bonus DC - Kalifa Quansah DMC - Scott Tysoe AMC - dafuge MR/AMR - Ihsaan Ahmed ML/AML - Mathias FC - Robert Blowcrapup ST - James Hulme The young Djiboutians will be making their international debuts early in the season, as they are set to host Malawi in September before travelling to Egypt a month later as they wrap up their World Cup Qualifying matches. It is already mathematically impossible for them to qualify at this point, so these games should be a good run-out for the new manager to get a feel for his team. These first two games will be posted in the next few hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spleen! Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Looking forward to watching Djibouti moving up the ranks to eventually dominate Africa. Hopefully I can get a big move as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 £5 a week at Oxford City is a luxurious start Looking forward to the first games, we are probably still too young to expect anything but hopefully we can get some good results! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walcott\'s Wonderkids Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Brucie Bonus looking good. Here's to both the teams getting promoted next season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottT! Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I wish I was worth £12K in real life! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-99 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 yeah its starting, good luck to both teams :), oxford city for the title . Go James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 The host for the Olympic Games has been decided The new Djibouti manager has selected his new captain and vice-captain Match 1 - September 5th, 2008 Djibouti vs Malawi - World Cup Qualifying (AFR) 2nd Round Group 12 Lineups We dictated the game from start to finish, with their only shot going several yards off target. dafuge had the first real chance of the game after getting the ball just outside the area from a poorly cleared corner, with his shot just clipping the top of the bar on its way over. The majority of our chances came from outside the area, with Max Power coming closest with a dipping shot that went just wide of the post in the second half. Post Match Analysis Overview/Match Stats Player Ratings Overall a solid performance, but we really should have put one of our chances away. Considering they won the corresponding fixture 8-1, I would say this was a successful debut. Things are only going to get tougher though, as we are set to travel to Egypt in a month's time. Season Update Cambridge City - They made a promising start in preseason, putting together 3 wins and a draw against decent competition. They were drawn against Boston United in the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying round. After a Lawrence Lazewski goal secured an away draw, they were unable to capitalize in the replay, losing 1-0. Oxford City - They put together two wins and a loss in preseason, including a 2-1 victory over rivals Oxford United. They fared better than their counterparts in the FA Cup, securing a 3-2 away win at Margate with goals from Blowcrapup, Tysoe and Hulme. They have been drawn at home in the 3rd Qualifying Round against Bognor Regis, but that game is scheduled one day after Djibouti meets Egypt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 A decent first appearance for Djibouti and 3 goals in 2 games for Oxford City, I would say Mathias has made a very good start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottT! Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Oxford City beating Oxford, making the international bench and a goal in the FA Cup. I'm happy with my start. Will be interesting to see if we can progress considering (I assume) all 11 players will be on international duty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy123 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Shame I didn't start the first international game. Glad to come off the bench though. And great to score in all the preseason games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 You've got the captain's armband and I wanted to save you for the tougher test against Egypt. That result will be posted in about 20-30 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ergio Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Solid performance by Cali in the Malawi game. First player in kms ran, 7.2 rating. Eagerly waiting the Egypt game Loked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Solid performance by Cali in the Malawi game. First player in kms ran, 7.2 rating. Eagerly waiting the Egypt game Loked. So you don't get your hopes up, he was one of the four unfortunate players that weren't selected for the game. It was a tough choice, but you will be starting the next game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenaltops Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Nice to see I started our first international match, can't believe we didn't score though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Match 2 - October 10th, 2008 Egypt vs Djibouti - World Cup Qualifying (AFR) 2nd Round Group 12 Lineups A solid first half performance saw us go into the half level, although Richard Scrotington had to make a couple of saves. We had a couple of chances as well, with Birdy da Costa and Scott Tysoe each forcing a save after some good team play. We came close with around 20 minutes to go, after a Max Power giveaway was turned into a counter-attack by some good defending. We paid the price soon after, as Amr Zaki took advantage of a lapse of concentration at the back to get in behind the defence from a long kick by the goalkeeper. We almost conceded again after the prime example of why I wish you could select different indirect free kick takers when you have a goalkeeper set to take your free kicks happened, but fortunately Tyler Burrows came through in magnificent style. That led to a great chance to peg them back when Scott Tysoe played Birdy da Costa in, but unfortunately the captain's nerves appear to have got to him. Definately not a horrible result, but we really needed to create more chances with the possession that we had. Things are looking really good right now though, but we have a long break before our next game to get through. Post Match Analysis Overview/Match Stats Player Ratings We don't have any games scheduled for 2009 yet, but I will be trying to fill the calendar with friendlies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy123 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I failed you We've got something to build on, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenaltops Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Bah, still no wins (or goals) for the national team! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 A decent result against Egypt, after all they are arguably the best side in Africa! Nice to see I got 25 minutes against them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Whilst disappointed at the results obtained, Damballah is delighted to have been the stand out performer in both matches so far, despite playing in different positions. The joys of versatility indeed. Enjoying the videos Loked, cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spleen! Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 First start for me, not a bad game. 1-0 is a good result against Egypt, and gives us something to build on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've managed to arrange some friendlies against some other African minnows, so the goals should start to roll in. I'll post a full list of the upcoming fixtures shortly, along with a midseason update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottT! Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Please that I seem to have been pretty involved against Egypt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ergio Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 So you don't get your hopes up, he was one of the four unfortunate players that weren't selected for the game. It was a tough choice, but you will be starting the next game. No problem at all Loked. What I mean was I was waiting for the update. The rotation is good for all of us Solid performance against the toughest (maybe) nation in Africa. With some goals and good football against the minor sides, we can, we will build on and never look back again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihsaan Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 First start against Egypt, ran the most (like Cali in the previous match) but had the lowest rating. Looks like it will be me against Cali for that right wing spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Season Update - December 31st, 2008 Cambridge City - They haven't played in any other cup games. Oxford City - They managed to sneak a 2-1 win in the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round, despite all of the Djiboutian youngsters being away at Egypt. The youngsters were back in the 4th Qualifying Round match against Fisher, rampaging to a 5-0 home victory, but they were dismantled in a 3-0 defeat to MK Dons in the 1st Round proper. Cambridge City FA Cup Run Oxford City FA Cup Run Cambridge City GK - Richard Scrotington DR - Damballah DL - Mark Trevor DC - Marky Mark DC - Jack Browne DMC - Max Power AMC - James Salter AMC - Jenkins Gunnhead MR/AMR - Sercan Cali ML/AML - Lawrence Lazewski ST - Birdy da Costa Oxford City GK - Casii Uga Uga DR - Tyler Burrows DL - Jonathan DC - Brucie Bonus DC - Kalifa Quansah DMC - Scott Tysoe AMC - dafuge MR/AMR - Ihsaan Ahmed ML/AML - Mathias FC - Robert Blowcrapup ST - James Hulme 2008 Djibouti Best Eleven 2009 Djibouti Fixtures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Some good performances by Mathias in the cup run with 1 assist and 1 goal, cant wait until next year when we rip the Blue Square South apart! Also looking forward to the many internationals in 2009! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartans5 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Looking good, and what people must remember for the national team is that we are only 16 and our attributes aren't as high as they will be in a couple years, I am ok with the fact we aren't scoring a ton of goals, but we have also only given up one, which is very good. I love the videos Loked, KUTGW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Really well done mate. It seems weird that all of my stats and positions point to me being a left sided player, But Oxford play me on the RIght...... Haven't done anything substantial as yet for the national team but I am sure my chance will come at somestage. KUTGW mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Haven't done anything substantial as yet for the national team but I am sure my chance will come at somestage. KUTGW mate! Not necessarily substantial, but you pulled off a nice overhead clearance against Egypt that I posted earlier which was pretty awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 YEah I saw that, But for my standards, That's nothing. I expect 3 assists, 4 Goal-line saves and at least 2 goals from myself each game, No excuses:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-99 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 yeah started first international, would of been good to get a goal but o well, now need get back in to the team. Good i noticed im in the international first 11 tho so should get some appearences hopefully Doing great for oxford 10 goals in 18 games looking great for the future, great cup run as well, first round being the aim and get a big team for sum cash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ergio Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 A 1 point rise in crossing equaled with a 1 point decrease in acceleration. Underperfoming in league for Cambridge to my expectations of around 7.00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 It appears that MarkTrevor has gotten himself banned, so competition at left back should be relatively non-existant now. It works out though, because he has been the weakest player thus far based on AvR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldkohmew Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 played first game and in best 11! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Match 3 - February 11th, 2009 Djibouti vs Gabon - Friendly Lineups It was a pretty frustrating first half as we failed to really take hold of the game, with Casii Uga forced to come up with a stellar save to keep things level going into half-time. Mathias forced a good save from their goalkeeper with our only shot on target after some good team play. We had a couple of excellent chances within a few minutes to take a first half lead, but neither dafuge or Birdy da Costa could get their header on target. We did have the ball in the net at one point, but Max Power's goal was ruled out for offside. After being told to go out and prove a point during the half time team talk, Birdy da Costa obliged with an excellent shot from outside the area two minutes after the restart. We had a great chance to double our lead through a quick counter-attack soon after, but Sercan Cali couldn't get his effort on target. We came good a few minutes later though, after Max Power put Lawrence Lazewski through with a great ball to double the lead. Max Power would have added another were it not for a good save from their goalkeeper, but Damballah opened his goal scoring account in style with a beautiful curling shot to finish things off. Post Match Analysis Overview/Match Stats Player Ratings I didn't make as many substitutions as I had planned, but the team was playing well and I didn't want to disrupt things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ergio Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Cracking performance by Cali. A solid 3-0 win against Gabon. Things are definitely looking good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Very happy with the way that one went, and Jonathan is looking brilliant, even though playing mainly left side when he is clearly a right side player, International average over 7...WooT. We really look good guys, letsd keep it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Played very well boys, Great effort. I like Birdy playing up front alone, Seems to do well there. KUTGW mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Match 4 - April 1st, 2009 Djibouti vs Burkina Faso - Friendly Lineups We took the lead inside 10 minutes after some good teamwork and a great shot from James Salter. Scott Tysoe doubled our lead from a free kick on 30 minutes, the first goal we have scored from a set piece. Tysoe added another near the end of the half, getting on the end of a well placed cross from Tyler Burrows. I made two changes to start the second half, with Richard Scrotington going into goal and Sercan Cali replacing James Salter. The scores remained level for the opening 15 minutes of the half, although Burkina Faso were dictating play and had most of the chances. I was planning on replacing James Hulme at the hour mark, but he finally got his goal after another good cross from Tyler Burrows. They had a few more shots that were just off target, but they never looked like scoring. Scott Tysoe was forced off due to injury, but he was well worth his man of the match award. Post Match Analysis Overview/Match Stats Player Ratings Great performances all across the board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 An 8.0 and two assists. Very happy with that, and I hope it will be enough to stay in the team for future games. KUTGW mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Very happy with 7.4 and an assist in my Natural DR position, my crossing is definitely a help laying on that Assist, go you good things, lets see the boys taking out all comers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinthiano Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Seem to be losing the battle for the AML position after some good performances by Lazewski, hopefully I can turn my form around! Great performances by Djibouti though, lets hope we can keep it up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottT! Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Two goals, MOM and an 8.6! No wonder it's obvious to FM that I'm in top form Hope I'm not injured for long, and I also hope our performances keep up as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Cool, i'm on key man watch already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihsaan Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Solid performance there, a 7.3. Nice little battle for the AMR spot going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Get in What a strike that was. Another two good performances to keep up my excellent 7.50 average at international level. I guess I'm being played mostly at right back at club level though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ergio Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 5.7 against Burkina Faso. There is ups and downs always. Djibouti going good. We'll have a good run of results with the friendlies in my opinion this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy123 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Chuffed to get a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenaltops Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 It's all looking good for our batch of home made wonderkids, let's see how we do at club level next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spleen! Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Didn't play in the first friendly, but made up for that with a 20 yard effort in the second for my first international goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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