Oliver Pötschke & BFC Preussen: On the right track for the 2012-2013 season!

2012-2013 Season Report

Oliver sitting 2nd from left

Oliver Pötschke /BFC Preussen 1894 e.V./Landesliga Staffel II/Germany(7th tier)

You didn't forget about Oliver Pötschke did you? Oliver still plays in Berlin in the same team he was in last season, and yes it's true they were relegated. READ ( HERE ).

ROB GIER still a mainstay with Ascot United!

2012-2013 Season Report

Rob Gier/Ascot United/Uhlsport Hellenic Premier League/England(9th tier)

Azkal veteran defender Rob Gier is in the early stages of his teams season. Once again they are mid table and as unpredictable as ever.

THE AZKAL CURSE?

Picture credit to the owner.

Ok, ok, the title is a little over the top, but it got your attention. But if you're like me who scan through, spox, bundesliga and just about all the other team websites of our foreign based players, I couldn't help but notice a disturbing trend.

DENNIS CAGARA and Karlsruher SC: Struggling bigtime!

2012-2013 Season Report

Dennis Cagara/Karlsruher SC/3.Liga/Germany(3rd tier)

Things are unfolding very quickly for Dennis Cagara and his recently relegated club Karlsruher SC. Before the season, hope were high with the club of regaining their rightful position in the 2.Bundesliga, Germanys second tier football league.

Ray Jónsson, UMF GRINDAVÍK'S resurgent midfielder!

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Ray Anthony Jónsson/UMF Grindavík/Úrvalsdeild/Iceland(1st tier)

By the skin of its teeth Ray Jonsson's, Úrvalsdeild team UMF GRINDAVÍK was saved from relegation at the last game of the 2011 season. This season, time is running short and with 6 games left and nothing short of a miracle can prevent Ray's team from seeing Icelands 2nd tier "1.Deild" for the first time in 5 years.

JERRY LUCENA, versatile veteran presence for Esbjerg fB!

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Jerry Lucena/Esbjerg fB/SuperLiga/Denmark(1st tier)

Jerry Lucena and his newly promoted team are struggling to prove that they rightly belong to Denmarks premier football league.

To be fair there are two factors why the team is in last place. One, the offensive side lacks a scoring punch which was insufficiently addressed before the season. Second, the unfortunate injury situation of almost the entire defensive side roster. Through it all Jerry has been a steadying veteran presence on the pitch. He has been forced to play as a center back, a lone defensive midfield anchor and his customary center mid position. 

MANNY OTT gets more playing time & PAUL MULDERS missing in teams season debut

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Manny Ott/Ingolstadt 04 II/Regionalliga Bayern/Germany(4th tier)

The new season brought a two year contract for the 20yo Manny Ott and vastly more playing time with the team. 

Former Man City youth and A-League player turned coach, ALAN WILLIAMSON would like to coach for you!

In his favorite Man City jersey

Coach Alan Williamson wants to coach your team and he's got the credentials to back it up.

But first an introduction. Alan says that he is "in my fifties although super fit..." he is also married to a Filipina from Davao, the former Melody Fuentes Huyatid and they have a daughter. Because of this, he says that getting a visa would be no problem. He continues, saying that his favorite place is Cebu(and coaching there wouldn't be a bad thing at all) and that he loves Jollibee and Lechon, with moderation of course!  

An Azkal that never was... Michael "Mika" Ortelli

Name: Michael "Mika" Torrefranca Ortelli

DoB: March 2, 1989

Age: 23

Place of birth: Vénissieux, Lyon France

Height: 5'6"

Weight: 150lbs

Playing position: Right/Left Fullback; Right mid

Current club: AS Minguettes Vénissieux (5th tier)

Previous clubs: US Vénissieux, AS Saint Priest, AS Minguettes Vénissieux(5th tier), Lyon Duchère AS(4th tier)

"Mika" Ortelli, was a once promising soccer player and future Azkal. A youngster who was climbing his way up to the higher tier in the French leagues before a spate of injuries more than one year in duration derailed his football career in France and with the Azkals.  

MALVEN FRANCIS: Azkal dreamin' UFL playin' Canadian?

Malven D. Francis

DoB: Nov 7 1993

Nationality: Filipino/Canadian

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Height: 5'10

Dominant foot: Right

Positions: Prefers playing midfielder but can play the striker pos.

Meet Malven Francis a Canadian who happens to be of half Filipino and half Sri Lankan roots. He lives, breathes and eats football and there's nothing more he'd rather do than play in the UFL and with the Azkals U23 team.

DARIO DAKIC, ready to take on the UFL!

Dario Dakic

Midfielder

Age: 25 yo

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 176lbs.

Previous clubs: NIF Bosna, IF Sylvia, Assyrian IF Norrkoping, Smedby AIS

Highest level: Smedby AIS(2nd Tier)

Meet Dario Dakic friend and shadow of Phil-Swede player, and UFL hopeful, Wilbert Latoy . Dario has decide to follow his long time friend in a football adventure. And what more adventurous than going to an exotic new place to ply his trade than the Philippines. 

JUAN LUIS GUIRADO: el talismán

So why the Talisman you ask? Well sit back, relax and read on. 


Most Philippine footy fan see Juani as the friendly guy who's always got a smile even for the opponent. The guy who's ever steady on defense from the defensive midfield or at the left back position. The guy whose outlet passes few Azkals can match. Turns out, we've been short changing him all along. He's much more than that!