tomsmith1989 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 No way. As if we drew. I know who'll be the happier of the Treasure Islands. I had a massive 6 shots, but only found the target twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 International News: 2013 Gold Cup Group Draw Following the recent international derby between the Southern and Northern Treasure Islands, all eyes turned towards the draw for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup. NTI had not been invited for the 2009 or 2011 editions but both were hopeful that their recent progress to the final phase of World Cup Qualifying and climb up the World Rankings would see them included. STI, on the other hand, were looking for a return to the competition they had reached the quarter finals of two years previously. STI got the good news they had been expecting as they were drawn in Group A. Mexico will provide tough opponents but the Southerners will be confident of handling Guatemala and Panama and progressing to the knockout rounds. Their joy was complemented by the feeling of getting one up on their rivals as NTI were once again snubbed and left out of the competition altogether. Reports of bigwigs from the STIFA meeting the heads of CONCACAF on luxury yatchs in the Cove Bay Marina and handing over lavish presents at the time of the rivals recent match immediately surfaced in the Northern press but are, as of yet, unproven. The draw in full: Group A Guatemala Mexico Panama Southern Treasure Islands Group B Belize Honduras Jamaica U.S.A. Group C Canada Costa Rica Netherlands Antilles Trinidad & Tobago The action kicks off on Wednesday 17th July when Guatemala play STI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Sorry for the delay in getting to the big match and the lack of video highlights but I'm still away and struggling with a primitive internet connection. No fear though as I'll be back home by Thursday and then we can get cracking with the rest of the updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoopy D Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 A draw and no game time for Philippens Going back to the Gold Cup though so hopefully he gets a chance there + no NTI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 A draw! Cant complain with that, we deserved to lose! Kind of an anti climax though! KUTGW mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcats Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 They can't even beat us when they are at home and we have 10 men! Gutted Gonzalez got taken off after 2 minutes mind, guess it makes sense though kutgw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 a draw? that sucks STI >>>> NTI regardless though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergtaur Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 2nd best player on the pitch for the home side, and the assist on our goal. Sad we couldn't hold it though, but that's football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well played mcbob, kutgw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazTheDoood Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Draw, and on the bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 STI really should have got the job done :( Pleased with my effort, did pretty well on the left flank! KUTGW DodgeeD! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 a draw? that sucks STI >>>> NTI regardless though. What he said We should also be able to do very well in the CONCACAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Ian~ Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 A draw is perhaps an anticlimatic result, but it will a rematch in the future even bigger and even more important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldkohmew Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 great draw. NTI will be well rested... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitehead.10 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 KUTGW DD, shame I didnt get too play against the STI Scum lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 KUTGW DD, shame I didnt get too play against the STI Scum lol STI Scum ayye?? You've got a lot to learn young man....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Good news - I'm back home and with full internet access once more! I'll have an update ready for you tomorrow. Had a couple of ideas while I was away. In order to take a closer look at what the players are doing at their clubs, I thought I could either choose a 'Treasure Islands Player of the Month' and focus on any special performances or, in order to reward the regular posters, choose a couple of players from each nation to track in detail each season. What do you think? And as for FM10 - competition editor! Time to make a Treasure Islands league me thinks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcats Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Cannot wait for FM10 now just for the Treasure Island league:) And the idea about covering each player for a month i really like but it might become time consuming so its up to you whether you can think you can spare those extra minutes writing the updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'll have to see what the editor is like but I'm thinking along the lines of a 'Create your club' kind of sign up with rival teams from both sides of the Islands in it (possibly regional North/south leagues for the second tier if that's do-able). Could be purely a sign up or a challenge... Anyway, just an idea for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie15 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Sounds like an interesting concept DodgeeD. I like the idea of picking a player of the month (fat chance of it ever being Van Der Cook!) as it will add a bit of spice to the sign-up. Keep up the good work mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
az09456 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 sounds good DD. KUTGW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Make my debut with a 7.1 rating, not bad KUTGW and I'm looking forward to the 2010 idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartans5 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 It was a good draw, hopefully the next match will be a victory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-forever Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I would definitely prefer a player of the month thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PluckaDuck Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Either way is good DD, though i'd prefer it not to be a Player of the Month, as I'd have next to no chance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 The player of the month sounds interesting DodgeeD Go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 The player of the month thing sounds great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Player of the month sounds good to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmith1989 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I too like the player of the month idea, and the idea you've had for FM10 sounds brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 I'll start a player of the month feature at the next possible point then. It won't necessarily be the best performer over the month but could be a player who reached a milestone, made a big transfer, scored a last minute goal to knock Chelsea out of the Champions League at the semi final stage, something like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcats Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 lmao please let that be me:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Mini Transfer Update Once again, our friends in Bulgaria provide us with a little addition to the transfer news. Shortly after the STI-NTI game, Ondrej Hasek decided life in Sofia wasn't for him and so, he boarded a plane not for the Bulgarian capital but for Switzerland having agreed a 300k switch from CSKA Sofia to Neuchatel Xamax. That move marks the third time in his career that Hasek has left a club just a few months after joining. It must be those signing on fees. Squad news for the March/April qualifiers coming later on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergtaur Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Ondrej Hasek... citizen of the globe and trying to see it all before his footballing days are done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Squads Announced For Next Round of Qualifiers Both the Northern and Southern Treasure Islands have named their squads for the World Cup Qualifiers to be played on March 30th and April 3rd. NTI, who are home to Jamaica first, welcome back James Alomond after the keeper recovered from injury. However, they are without Juan Alvaro Brown, suspended for two matches after his sending off in the STI game. Jack Browne and Benat Fernandez Iglesias are also left out of the squad due to suspension as they picked up yellow cards in the same game. That means some inexperienced regens are included, which will stretch the Northerners a little, especially when they face Mexico. NTI Squad: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STI are still missing Rufio van Pieters but name an unchanged squad as they gear up for a tricky trip to Honduras to face the Gold Cup holders and a tough home tie against the U.S.A. STI Squad: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie15 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Nice to see Van Der Cook still making the squad! DD, was just wondering if he's seeing much game time at Tottenham, or is he likely to be looking for a new club soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
az09456 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 toscani still in the squad n__n slightly curious as to who he is wanted by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitehead.10 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 kutgw dd, looks like i'm still the 'ugly' neville of the group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambleten Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Barkley gets the assist in the 1-1 draw \o/ probably a fair result, especially with us down to 10 men. its a pity about not being considered for the Gold Cup, but thats football. oh, and player of the month sounds good to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 DD, which club(s) is(are) interested in Kroeger Jnr? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 In the squad \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-forever Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Still not making the squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldkohmew Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 hope we can play well and dont get yellows for the next match... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton162 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 NTI ftw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-forever Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'm off to Barcelona in 10 hours and won't be back before friday and I don't know if I'll be able to get internet access. Just so you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Sorry for the lack of updates this weekend but I had the house to myself, no guests, visitors or kids for the first time in 6 weeks so I sat down and actually played FM for the first time in ages. Good fun it was too. World Cup Qualifiers and end of season to be covered this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitehead.10 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Don't worry about it DD, everyones allowed a weekend off every now and again Btw i'm on holiday from tonight so I may not be on for a at least 10 days but i may be able to get onto the net ent sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldkohmew Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 have a good holiday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 NTI Beat Jamaica With Some Help From Tobago | STI Made To Work Hard In Honduras Northern Treasure Islands v. Jamaica Date: 30.03.2013 Competition: World Cup Quals (NAM), 3rd Phase Venue: Capital City Stadium, Capital City Previous Meeting: - NTI Form: WLWWD | World Ranking: 103rd Jamaica Form: DWLLL| World Ranking: 87th NTI Line-up (4-4-2): Almond; Jonathan, Hamilton, Hawkini, Lazewski;Bojangles, Flash, Barkley, McBob Jnr. ©; Gonzalez JR, Tobago Subs: Harrow, Hurst, McNally, Barron, Hendrie, Tner, Gray Match Report: The Northerners entered this game knowing a win was needed, especially with a big match against Mexico looming. Although their opponents sat higher in the world rankings, NTI approached the game with confidence and it showed in their performance as they dominated most of the game. They had their shooting boots on too with 10 shots on target giving the Jamaican keeper a busy afternoon. Alex Barkley and Pablo Gonzalez JR found themselves in several good positions but were unlucky to be denied their goals. The solitary goal fell to the debutant Trevor Tobago, who scored with his only effort of the match, a low drive into the bottom corner following a great run and cross from Bojangles. Tobago’s joy was somehwat tempered in the second half as he fell and damged his elbow, meaning he will miss the game against Mexico. Jamaica rarely threatened with NTI’s defence solid and in the end, NTI won 3 vital points. Final Score: NTI 1, Jamaica 0 | NTI Player Ratings & Stats Man of the Match: Martin Bojabgles (7.5) Attendance: 86,115 Milestones: - Trevor Tobago made his debut and scored his first goal for NTI. - Lawrence Lazewski and Tom Hamilton picked up their 20th caps. - Hawkini made his 15th appearance for NTI. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honduras. v. Southern Treasure Islands Date: 30.03.2013 Competition: World Cup Quals (NAM), 3rd Phase Venue: Francisco Morazan, San Pedro Sula Previous Meeting: Honduras 3, STI 1 (WCQ 2nd Phase Group 2, 15.10.2008) Honduras Form: DDWWD| World Ranking: 30th STI Form: WWDLD| World Ranking: 80th STI Line-up (4-4-2): Blackbeard; Castagnoli, Stigarakis, Toscani, Cardiovascular; Hart Jnr, Smith, James II ©, Gingerbread Jnr; Dodgson, Philippens Subs: Brookes, Hasek, Puckett, Burrows, Kroeger Jnr., Smith, van der Cook Match Report: STI faced a tricky away tie to Honduras, who are the reigning Gold Cup Champions after all. Their previous visit here over 4 years ago had been an unhappy one and memories of that game would have come flooding back to the Southerners as they soon fond themselves a goal down as Hendry Thomas fired in a long range effort on 15 minutes. STI had a great chance to level the game just before the half hour mark as Loic Philippens was hauled down in the box and a penalty was given. Captain James II steped up but he hit it too close to the keeper, who saved with ease. It seemed that STI’s chance to get a result had gone when Castro doubled the home side’s lead just 3 minutes later with a header. STI did not let their heads drop however and they pulled a goal back very quickly. Gingerbread Jnr made it, chasing down an overhit cross from Hart Jnr before pulling the ball back to the edge of the area where James II was on hand to make amends for his ealier miss with a well-placed strike. In the second half, STI really took the game to Honduras but were guilty of missing some golden opportunities, with Dodgson and Philippens particularly wasteful. It seemed that if another goal was coming, it would be STI’s and that proved to be the case as a quick STI break allowed Burrows to set up Kroeger Jnr. The shot was saved but the rebound fell to Hart Jnr, who played the ball into an empty net and saved a point for his team. Final Score: Honduras 2, STI 2 | STI Player Ratings & Stats Man of the Match: Paul Hart Jnr (7.8) Attendance: 21,975 Milestones: - Captain Gingerbread Jnr picked up his 30th cap. - Cardiovascular made his 25th international appearance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Result: Mexico 3, U.S.A. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton162 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 20 NTI Caps for Hamilton and his aerial dominance continues in a comfortable 1-0 win whilst STI draw Couldn't get much better tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Not a bad result but that's what you get for leaving Kroeger Jnr on the bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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