tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31385796823452221282024-03-14T16:53:28.729+08:00The Cobbler Confederate<a href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183">(Fiction/Fantasy Football)Official Website for the Marikina United Faithful!
News and information regarding one of the most famous football clubs in Marikina City, Philippines are always available here first! Other Trophy Managers are also welcome to (re)discover tips, tricks, and pointers with Mar Queno, the one and only Sublime Supremo, on his own quest to become a better manager.</a>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-82619547861745904622009-02-01T22:00:00.002+08:002009-02-01T22:17:37.844+08:00MUFC on Skid Row<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SYWrVlNNLRI/AAAAAAAAANw/ijRfJopz9pI/s1600-h/standings.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SYWrVlNNLRI/AAAAAAAAANw/ijRfJopz9pI/s320/standings.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297828923924360466" /></a><br /><br />It seems that Marikina United has been performing worse than The Cobbler Confederate have hoped in this new year. Mar Queno confesses that this recent turn of events has left him more than a little baffled and a bit more worried. With 22 league matches left in the season, it is hoped that the team can find a way to regain their former glory.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />Whether or not they can manage to lift the cup this season depends on how well the Sublime Supremo can reformulate strategies to steer the club into winning form. This much is obvious and it is quite clearly shown in the manager's overflowing ashtray. His large kamagong desk is strewn with various performance reports and diagrams of various tactics, with the odd doodle or two on the side. A note on one of them clearly says 'bring whip to next match'...<br /><br />'I can't lie. I'm telling you I don't really understand it. The players are happy, their morale is high, we've been training harder than we ever have, we're just not getting the ball into the net. At this rate, we'll have a bunch of bummed out guys sulking in a dark bar before lunch for a team by the end of the week. We have to get our act together before the board gets any funny ideas. They've already pressed me to fire some good players, I don't want to have to lay off any more.'<br /><br />The Grey Goose on the table is half empty at the moment, or is it half full? For The Cobbler Confederate, I'm sure a change of perspective is in order, with or without the alcohol. <br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-73489550252795934102009-01-12T15:36:00.001+08:002009-01-12T15:38:23.462+08:00FK Socijala<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWrzR92nBTI/AAAAAAAAANo/Wc10N7xVuuI/s1600-h/fk+logo+1+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWrzR92nBTI/AAAAAAAAANo/Wc10N7xVuuI/s320/fk+logo+1+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290308202287007026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWrzRpfo-wI/AAAAAAAAANg/8z29VO93-Yk/s1600-h/fk+logo2+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWrzRpfo-wI/AAAAAAAAANg/8z29VO93-Yk/s320/fk+logo2+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290308196821957378" /></a><br />2 logos for FK Socijala, just the way you wanted them dude. =) sorry i didn't have the font you wanted, though.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />post<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-29493729055029660362009-01-09T01:04:00.002+08:002009-01-09T01:06:32.872+08:00So Far So Good<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWYyiHrT_JI/AAAAAAAAANY/MXWnoVECYYI/s1600-h/top+board3d.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWYyiHrT_JI/AAAAAAAAANY/MXWnoVECYYI/s320/top+board3d.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288970374150880402" /></a><br />As far as starts go, MUFC has one of the better ones this season.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />yeah.<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-21458019331513794092009-01-09T00:38:00.003+08:002009-01-09T01:01:39.115+08:00New New New<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWYsjHYnNLI/AAAAAAAAANQ/ZtgJCSxbKMc/s1600-h/top+board3c.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 291px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWYsjHYnNLI/AAAAAAAAANQ/ZtgJCSxbKMc/s320/top+board3c.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288963794182550706" /></a><br />New Season! New Kit! New Sponsor!<br /><br />Mar Queno toys with changing a winning formula.<br /><br />'Welcome to the new season.' This sober greeting from the Sublime Supremo followed The Dawn's performance at what has since been dubbed MarikinaStock, the 3 day celebration at Irineo Cruz Memorial Stadium. 'Forget what we've done so far, it doesn't matter anymore. That's why we had this party, to cap the magic that was the last season. To ensure that we do well in TM Season 14, we have to act like none of this ever happened! We have to be hungrier! We have to be fiercer! We have to be champions!' thunderous applause and approving remarks filled the early morning. In the end that is a beginning, here stands Marikina, United.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />After unveiling the new team kit which features the newest sponsor for MUFC, Firollo Tires (Obel remains a dedicated sponsor), the Sublime Supremo, Philippine football's answer to Joey Ramone, handed the microphone to team captain Mata as the squad each thanked fans and supporters profusely. While the players were rightfully giving thanks, MQ confided that the short pep talk was the Board of Trustees' idea. 'I don't want to get to the top division only to get kicked back down. When we get there, and we will, mark my words, I'm the one who's going to be doing the kicking down.' While I tried to get the picture of Edward Norton screaming 'put your mouth on the curb' out of my head, he continued 'The way I see it, it'll be another 2-3 seasons before we're going to be anywhere near ready for that particular challenge.' <br /><br />Ready or not, I hope that day comes.<br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com154tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-61750120894493886372009-01-09T00:00:00.004+08:002009-01-09T01:04:08.973+08:00Marikina United Finishes First!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWYlijOlS4I/AAAAAAAAANI/7IToiNBwYP4/s1600-h/top+board3b.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 259px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SWYlijOlS4I/AAAAAAAAANI/7IToiNBwYP4/s320/top+board3b.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288956087895411586" /></a><br />Fireworks over the hallowed Irineo Cruz Memorial Stadium marked the end of the last match of Trophy Manager Season 13. Dazzling colored lights in blazing patterns danced across the evening sky as the grounds crew rushed to transform the football pitch into a gigantic party venue. The Shoemakers had delivered, after all, and for the first time in Marikina history, they were champions.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />Season long dominance, dotted by injuries and crossed by bans, rewarded with a heavy silver trophy. Mar Queno, enigmatic manager of the club, is content, for now. He meets the players on the sidelines and shakes each of their hands, a special ground and pound for team captain Mata as well as for veteran playmaker Galarza. Everyone's smiling, even Lopez, the young striker, with tears rolling of his cheeks. Fans surround them in seconds, while the Sublime Supremo is literally swept off his feet by the squad, thrown in the air thrice, and dunked into the Rhinorade cooler. No wonder he was wearing a Bumro track suit.<br /><br />With the stage ready, KJWAN did soundchecks to kick off the festivities even as a MarketMan worthy buffet was laid out at different stations. To make a long story short (since I hardly remember much of it), it was food, drink, and rock and roll! Sex and drugs? I'm not sure if they were invited but they may have gate crashed at one point or another. ;)<br /><br />When the sun rose, Karl Roy was still in the middle of his set, and Rico Blanco was passed out cold. I caught MQ on the tails of his buzz, sipping a bloody mary and munching on some deviled eggs. Breakfast of champions aside, the man was still unbelievably soaked! Apparently, the party had also continued in the pool. He knew I wouldn't let him get back to partying without at least a comment to print so he said 'Let's talk about tomorrow tomorrow. I'm proud of what we've accomplished this season and we'll do our best to excel after promotion. However, it would also be undoubtedly risky for the club to rush into 1.1 in our current state.'<br /><br />With that, he lit his MonteCristo.<br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-84964438968222111962008-12-19T22:56:00.002+08:002008-12-19T22:59:46.845+08:00THfor joao over at th...<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />this shows draft picks with the same rank priorities:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUu2ZXwYqpI/AAAAAAAAANA/6WZrUtTjr7Q/s1600-h/th1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUu2ZXwYqpI/AAAAAAAAANA/6WZrUtTjr7Q/s320/th1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281515535011981970" /></a><br /><br />this is when i assigned new priorities to 2 draft picks:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUu2ZbPa1wI/AAAAAAAAAM4/LXme5wSgbx8/s1600-h/th2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUu2ZbPa1wI/AAAAAAAAAM4/LXme5wSgbx8/s320/th2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281515535947454210" /></a><br /><br />and this is the result:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUu2ZEsqWzI/AAAAAAAAAMw/uGgT0WpFeBo/s1600-h/th3.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUu2ZEsqWzI/AAAAAAAAAMw/uGgT0WpFeBo/s320/th3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281515529896090418" /></a><br /><br /><br />hope this helps you out a little. thanks!<br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-90943876801808703712008-12-17T16:02:00.007+08:002008-12-17T17:26:35.111+08:00Training Excel Sheet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcETXCMI/AAAAAAAAALo/ReJv_2IrzI0/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL8.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcETXCMI/AAAAAAAAALo/ReJv_2IrzI0/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL8.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280667857864558786" /></a><br /><br /><br />Now that there's a new training module out, I thought it would be a good idea to share an excel file with you guys to help you keep track of your squad. = )<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />after a training update, there will be 3 sets of data to consider. set A is the data on the excel sheet field/gk entry, marked previous training. set B is above set A, marked new training. set C is the training update on Trophy Manager (TM).<br /><br />first you have to copy set A to another location (any other location, for archiving. or you could delete it if you want). <br /><br />copy:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUi0QE4se7I/AAAAAAAAAMo/lNMUq2rDa9c/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL1A.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUi0QE4se7I/AAAAAAAAAMo/lNMUq2rDa9c/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL1A.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280668751374351282" /></a><br /><br />paste (and/or label):<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUi0PwrSUhI/AAAAAAAAAMg/P-xjuK8HzI8/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL1B.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUi0PwrSUhI/AAAAAAAAAMg/P-xjuK8HzI8/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL1B.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280668745949401618" /></a><br /><br />once that's done, you can proceed to copy set B and paste it to where set A was (yes, set B replaces set A)<br /><br />copy:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUi0P6RbiYI/AAAAAAAAAMY/DtXWGctNOPQ/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUi0P6RbiYI/AAAAAAAAAMY/DtXWGctNOPQ/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280668748525308290" /></a><br /><br /><br />paste:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUi0PozG8yI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/3bo6tREDoAM/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL3.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUi0PozG8yI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/3bo6tREDoAM/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280668743834727202" /></a><br /><br />next, you have to copy set c from TM.<br /><br />copy:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcldDdrI/AAAAAAAAAMI/sWETB0r5tVE/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL4.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcldDdrI/AAAAAAAAAMI/sWETB0r5tVE/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280667866763589298" /></a><br /><br /><br />paste special:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcUtZ3ZI/AAAAAAAAAMA/Vvh9F2iA3PM/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL5.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcUtZ3ZI/AAAAAAAAAMA/Vvh9F2iA3PM/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL5.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280667862268763538" /></a><br /><br /><br />text:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcd3UOTI/AAAAAAAAAL4/XtfxR7wcUcY/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL6.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcd3UOTI/AAAAAAAAAL4/XtfxR7wcUcY/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL6.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280667864726255922" /></a><br /><br />sometimes, when you select more cells than you need to paste to, an error message like this appears. just ignore it and click on OK. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcJ5E7LI/AAAAAAAAALw/7XCgR2spFRk/s1600-h/SQUAD+EXCEL7.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUizcJ5E7LI/AAAAAAAAALw/7XCgR2spFRk/s320/SQUAD+EXCEL7.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280667859364932786" /></a><br /><br />okay, here it is. i hope it helps. =)<br /><a href="http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/11/29/2204782/squad.xls" title="click to download squad.xls now"><br /> trophy manager squad training management excel spreadsheet (virus free!)<br /></a><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-55168517092306625162008-12-16T16:49:00.004+08:002008-12-16T17:56:12.947+08:00New Training Module Released!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUdtgEASHiI/AAAAAAAAALY/-PrGvmvh7ys/s1600-h/training1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUdtgEASHiI/AAAAAAAAALY/-PrGvmvh7ys/s400/training1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280309485713366562" /></a><br /><br /><br />It's here! The not-so-long awaited improved training module for Trophy Manager (for Pro and otherwise) has been released!<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />In the Trophy Manager universe, player development through training is essential for the success of your club. Whether you develop players to trade or to use in your own team is beside the point. Training is winning, plain and simple (if only real life were so simple, eh?).<br /><br />Basically, instead of having 5 training groups, you now have 6 (although a managers participation in training goalkeepers has been reduced to just getting a good gk training coach). For the 5 remaining training groups (you could use less, if you were so inclined), you select a coach and up to 6 training regimes (at least 1, again, the decision is up to you), and you plop your players into the box (which is a huge leap from the individual drop down dialog box of the previous iteration). Easy isn't it? Well, initially that's how it seems.<br /><br />The graphics are great, intuitively designed and full of color coded convenience for visual appeal and increased functionality. Coach and player stats are cleverly displayed on mouseover popups (gold and silver stars both displaying well for stats at 19 and 20 respectively). Toggle type button icons denoting the various training regimens are well portrayed and reflect a controlled, almost minimalist, feel. Various color and animation changes also help the user to know where to drag/drop the boxes representing the coaches/players, adding to the ease of use and shaving away some degrees from a learning curve that would have been MUCH steeper.<br /><br />Peeling away the superficial, the meat of the update to the training module is basically a shift of perspective. Previously, the ideal coach would be good at 2 or maybe 3 stats, providing excellent training (an arguable point to some, in light of the volunteer coach issue) at a relatively cheap salary rate. This has shifted, however, and a necessity for coaches with 3-4 (possibly more) exceptional stats has become evident. More well rounded coaches are needed, with higher salaries, sign on fees (2x weekly salary), and search fees. <br /><br />Just as the perspective has changed, coaches stats have changed dramatically, too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUdypAfFXdI/AAAAAAAAALg/Xrcq4b4h5VU/s1600-h/coaches.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 176px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SUdypAfFXdI/AAAAAAAAALg/Xrcq4b4h5VU/s400/coaches.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280315136945774034" /></a><br /><br />The new skills win (winger), tec (technique), and hea (heading) replaced the old skill mid (midfield). With these new stats to consider (and include in your search for coaches, i presume), it's clear that another change in perspective intended (as posted by Nielsen himself on the forums) is a greater degree of control for the managers regarding the development of their players. <br /><br />What do these coach skills do? Each skill represents a training regimen and how well the coach can administer it, on a scale of 20 (as most stats in Trophy Manager are). The exception (life would be a lot less interesting without exceptions, don't you think?) is the skill mot (motivation), which is usually the most important too (if you consider the old training requirements, whether this still holds true has yet to be elucidated) because it represents the degree to which your coach inspires and pushes the players training under him to excel. Freddie Roach, I think, would have a 20 for mot. <br /><br />The real debate, though (of which there are many swirling about in the forums as you read this), is what the impact of this new system will be on the actual skills of the players. Various computations and feats of mathematics (large and miniscule) have been postulated but, as of this writing, no exact/official formula (so to speak) has been given, especially regarding the random factor/coefficient. A new manual is forthcoming, at any rate, so an answer (which may or may not be what people are looking for or expecting) is definitely possibly in there. = )<br /><br />All things considered, I think this is exactly what TM needed, a big development to close the 13th season and the year. The timing may have been a little off but, I think the devs were just trying to stick to their word to get it out inside 2 weeks (and to have 6-7 training updates to evaluate the system before the start of next season). It seems a certain synergism is happening between Trophy Manager and Trophy Hockey and perhaps this will lead both communities to further heights. While cynics wonder how long it will be before they turn this into a Pro-only (paying member) feature, guys like me know that good things never really last and it's best not to ask. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-3006734132430481252008-12-08T12:30:00.003+08:002008-12-08T13:44:21.149+08:00Countdown Initiated<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/STysnd2_vvI/AAAAAAAAALQ/XbHDHiWtRC0/s1600-h/top+board3a.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/STysnd2_vvI/AAAAAAAAALQ/XbHDHiWtRC0/s400/top+board3a.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277282657401552626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/STysnPTgWWI/AAAAAAAAALI/yNjl6WmSyZQ/s1600-h/top+board3.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 101px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/STysnPTgWWI/AAAAAAAAALI/yNjl6WmSyZQ/s400/top+board3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277282653494597986" /></a><br /><br />Only ten games are left to determine the final league standings for TM Season 13. In Divison 3 Group 2, Marikina United FC struggle to maintain their hold on the top spot. Challenges from the top contenders Iligan Templars and Greenland Ville FC repeatedly forced the Sublime Supremo to push his squad over and above any limits they had, or thought they had. This overdrive of sorts has resulted in both injuries and burnouts, ace forward Fidel Lopez being one and star right back Emilio Lavandera another. The two have been sidelined for a majority of the remaining matches but will hopefully spell the difference in the final stretch. We have been granted an exclusive interview with Mar Queno just before the National Cup match tonight.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />Surprisingly, I was brought to The Spa, along E.Rodriguez Jr Ave. (aka Libis or C5 extension) where the ShoeMakers were apparently getting one or five knots rubbed out. MQ was having some coffee by the pool, fully dressed and grittily un-spa like in a somber gray Marc Jacobs. 'Board meeting', he half explained, half joked. Irony, it seems, is just another old friend for him.<br /><br />'I couldn't let Pido and Ems have all the fun, the others worked just as hard. That and I felt kinda bad for getting in their face about the last week's performance. I know that 2 draws and 2 losses would get any manager worked up but, they did their best and this is my conciliatory gesture. Besides, last night's match alone more than made up for any shortcomings, as I'm sure you agree!' He was right. If the squad had only won one game the entire season, last night's game, the Cobbler Confederate would still be proud. Come to think of it, the team hadn't played like that since the end of last season! 'If we keep that pace, like the whole world hung in the balance, win or lose, I'd be satisfied. Of course, I wouldn't mind lifting the cup at season's end, seeing that it's becoming more of a likelihood.' Flashing a grin that reminds you of the noonday sun dancing on the edge of a wakizashi, he sipped his espresso.<br /><br />5-nil. At home. Against the second seeded team in the league. The Sublime Supremo had reason to be proud. After the less than stellar showing of the past odd week, naysayers were doubtful whether the ShoeMakers could pull out of skid row long enough to stay in contention for the cup. Last night's result was redemption, retribution, and restitution rolled into a ni bin tsutsumi furoshiki of blue silk, with Johnny Blue inside. 'I still get excited about it, you know?' MQ quietly said, 'Especially that last goal from Delgado, that was the tabasco in the bloody mary (but Mama Sita's Pure Labuyo Sauce is tons hotter)! The match was put to bed much earlier but the cheeky old fart just had to get one off in stoppage! However, the real star was Cobo, in my eyes. Keeping a clean sheet for the nth time and against such a strong side, I have to give the guy a raise or something. Believe me, catching one of Lira's strikes is a feat of marvel in itself!' Biting into an ube muffin, his humility got the better of him and he kept whatever praise he had left to say about his players to himself. <br /><br />When I asked him about the large number of new youths he recruited, mostly foreigners, he seemed almost embarrassed. 'I thought I'd hold tryouts. Trying my hand out at scouting and developing a better understanding of youth talent. Come on, you hafta cut me some slack, it's not really my thing. Don't worry, I'll get the hang of it. Those boys aren't really so bad. They may not be a perfect fit for the team I envision Marikina United FC becoming but they'll definitely learn a thing or two with our training system and become productive members of successful sides elsewhere. At the very least, they'll learn how to make adobo.' Ah! That's certainly not a bad skill to learn! Not bad at all!<br /><br />The interview had to be cut short because of the board meeting MQ was requested to attend but, a continuation will be forthcoming. At The Spa, it seems like chances are good that we're going to get a happy ending.<br /><br /><br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-7047725871435957282008-12-08T11:47:00.004+08:002008-12-08T12:27:11.013+08:00Team Philippines Holds Out<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/STyiBP-iFYI/AAAAAAAAALA/L2GEaFRvo04/s1600-h/ntstandings2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 204px; height: 183px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/STyiBP-iFYI/AAAAAAAAALA/L2GEaFRvo04/s400/ntstandings2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277271005723760002" /></a><br />With the latest draw against Syria, the Azkals of the Team Philippines hold on to second place in the group. National Coach Taka has expressed some disappointment with the recent result but he still enjoys both the confidence and support of the country's managers. As the remaining matches play out, we hope to see the National Team earn a spot in the next stage of the road to the World Cup, whether as outright group leaders, should Oman falter, or as one of the top second places finishers (after a playoff with similarly placed nations from different groups).<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />We hope and we toil, that is the best we can do.<br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-42759906120523122862008-11-29T16:06:00.004+08:002008-11-29T20:39:44.827+08:00Counting Beansyou know how it's difficult to keep track of your money on Trophy Manager? well, i'm no financial manager or accountant but i think this excel file i've devised (triple checked virus free - Norton, McAfee, AVG) will make it much easier to see how much you make, what you spend on and what your facilities are like. i'll be working on more analytical aspects to help answer profitability questions. until then, see if you like this. intelligent suggestions/comments are always welcome. =)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/11/29/2204782/TM%24.xls" title="TM$.xls"><br /> TM$.xls - trophy manager financial excel spreadsheet (virus free!)<br /></a><br /><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />if only i could make this much money in real life... hahaha!<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-23913005186019621212008-11-27T03:14:00.004+08:002008-11-29T20:05:42.814+08:00last entry (for this series of logos, at least)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS2hlJSHv-I/AAAAAAAAAK4/Y-Z2RDo1v58/s1600-h/inter+contest+03NP.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS2hlJSHv-I/AAAAAAAAAK4/Y-Z2RDo1v58/s400/inter+contest+03NP.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273048398239875042" /></a><br />pimped and blinged! =)<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />i couldn't let the richest man in springfield step out in such a drab suit. now that he's more dapper, i decided to give him the italian serie a trophy as well. thanks to TM's master teamster, Thomas for the contest! it gave me an excuse to play around with graphics again. dude, if you prefer a different combination of the elements in this series, just post a comment here and i'll upload it asap.<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-64511812254888794192008-11-27T00:50:00.003+08:002008-11-29T20:34:05.204+08:00A Minor SetbackThe Cobbler Confederate were utterly stunned tonight at Irineo Cruz Memorial Stadium as The ShoeMakers suffered their first defeat in a league match for the season. It was at least a full minute before the flabbergasted fans regained their composure and showed the class of a city peerless in this country. They cheered enthusiastically for the local boys, Marikina United FC, as well as for their worthy opponents, Quikball FC, as the two squads shook hands, exchanged jerseys, and went back to the locker rooms. In a tremendous show of faith, club cheers and songs were performed as if a pitched battle for the World Cup was underway! Raised fists and proud, unbowed heads accompanied the final club hymn, thanksgiving for a fair battle and a guarantee to continue the fight. An outsider commented that it was a pity that the loss had to happen at a home match. A local replied that it was bound to happen, and they wouldn't have wanted it any other way. As the crowds start to leave, the sound system plays the Red Hot Chili Peppers' breakout hit, 'Under The Bridge'...<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />Which is exactly where I found Mar Queno, in a manner of speaking. The Sublime Supremo was in the conference room, replaying the game over and over and over again. An unlit MonteCristo was the only thing preventing the gnashing of his teeth. Aside from his right thumb which operated the remote, the man sat on the leather wingback virtually motionless, right leg crossed over his left knee, with nary a wrinkle on his three piece zegna. Even his scotch was untouched, the glass still firmly gripped in his left hand, perhaps his version of those little stressballs you're supposed to squeeze when you're agitated. <br /><br />Being so engrossed, he wasn't aware of my presence, or so I thought. 'Help yourself to some Suntory 18, there's ice in the bucket if you want some.' he said, still unmoving. As I prepared my whiskey and water, the clinking of the ice on the glass and the sloshing of the liquid seemed almost sacrilegous, unwelcome annoyances during a ritual. I've never been witness to the Sublime Supremo's post game analysis then again, I'd never enjoyed such an expensive drink. Fitting then, on this night of firsts.<br /><br />I was startled when MQ put the remote down and turned to face me. He managed a weary smile, a puzzling mix of understanding and relief. 'You've seen the 'how', I suppose you're wondering about the 'why'... possession wasn't the deciding factor and neither were scoring opportunities. I don't want to say that it was all luck, that would be disrespectful to Quikball FC. Raposo just had the best game of his career tonight, it was unfortunate that he was playing for the other team.' With the last phrase, he slowly sipped the Japanese elixir, clearly savoring the complex play of flavors that were developed since before some of his younger players were conceived. 'We thought we had prepared enough, knowing all there is to know about their squad and how they play. I still think we did everything we could have. It was clearly a hard fought match and, though I'm sure the lads are disappointed, no fingers need be pointed. There is no shame in a loss like this, only lessons to be learned, built upon, and used as fuel to drive us to greater heights!' Pouring another double, he continued, 'It was unrealistic to believe we would finish the season undefeated, despite what everyone else believed. At least, now that the pressure's off, we can more freely move forward and work harder to secure the league trophy. Dreaming is not for the faint hearted and even when dreams are met by a brutal reality, they do have their purposes.'<br /><br />So as the dream of a clean sweep fades into the dead of night, we all look forward to the rest of the season as it unfolds. A milestone, though not a pleasant one, has been reached and the next one will surely be cause for celebrations! Rest easy, dear reader, Marikina United FC still holds reign over the standings, and will fight unceasingly until they lift the silver trophy at season's end!<br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /><br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-29247578691605041752008-11-26T18:42:00.003+08:002008-11-29T20:07:53.659+08:00even more logos for the contest!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0pc8ExYqI/AAAAAAAAAKw/HIdm5MvAYPY/s1600-h/inter+contest+03H.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0pc8ExYqI/AAAAAAAAAKw/HIdm5MvAYPY/s400/inter+contest+03H.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272916315859935906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0pc0f_yUI/AAAAAAAAAKo/Lt6m_nWodu0/s1600-h/inter+contest+03I.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0pc0f_yUI/AAAAAAAAAKo/Lt6m_nWodu0/s400/inter+contest+03I.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272916313826642242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0pclF-TlI/AAAAAAAAAKg/LokSuy__MPQ/s1600-h/inter+contest+03J.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0pclF-TlI/AAAAAAAAAKg/LokSuy__MPQ/s400/inter+contest+03J.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272916309690961490" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />hehe... option paralysis...<br /><br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-79160470530754259112008-11-26T18:31:00.002+08:002008-11-29T20:01:18.089+08:00more logos for the contest!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0nLpImmHI/AAAAAAAAAKE/qezaC_KlQ0c/s1600-h/inter+contest+03K.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0nLpImmHI/AAAAAAAAAKE/qezaC_KlQ0c/s400/inter+contest+03K.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272913819694700658" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0nLUDBzoI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/_EqwhDZlZtU/s1600-h/inter+contest+03M.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0nLUDBzoI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/_EqwhDZlZtU/s400/inter+contest+03M.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272913814034173570" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0nKzA181I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/hk6SZ6EXWPk/s1600-h/inter+contest+03N.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SS0nKzA181I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/hk6SZ6EXWPk/s400/inter+contest+03N.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272913805166637906" /></a><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />hope i win! yeba! =)<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-78759758601275336382008-11-23T18:44:00.005+08:002008-11-29T20:26:25.102+08:00Logo Contest!!! Yeba!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSk1jQe7WQI/AAAAAAAAAJc/2c7L6JoAvA0/s1600-h/inter+contest+01.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSk1jQe7WQI/AAAAAAAAAJc/2c7L6JoAvA0/s400/inter+contest+01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271803718650255618" /></a><br /><br />first idea<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSk1jrodlrI/AAAAAAAAAJs/gEU6wPgdp6M/s1600-h/inter+contest+02B.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSk1jrodlrI/AAAAAAAAAJs/gEU6wPgdp6M/s400/inter+contest+02B.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271803725938005682" /></a><br /><br />second idea<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSk1jr3DJ_I/AAAAAAAAAJk/PMMrYDajZ_k/s1600-h/inter+contest+02.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSk1jr3DJ_I/AAAAAAAAAJk/PMMrYDajZ_k/s400/inter+contest+02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271803725999187954" /></a><br /><br />th - okay, second and a quarter idea? haha!<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />got my fingers crossed! xD<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-15583389668598654022008-11-21T22:26:00.003+08:002008-11-21T22:42:56.392+08:0017 Rounds InAt the season's halfway point, Marikina United Football Club clearly dominates the league.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSbFw5lawhI/AAAAAAAAAJU/eTahbY4n7dY/s1600-h/top+board2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 331px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSbFw5lawhI/AAAAAAAAAJU/eTahbY4n7dY/s400/top+board2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271117857765900818" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />Despite the well fought draw at Irineo Cruz Memorial Stadium against Valencia Daemon, the ShoeMakers were able to take their frustration on the road and where they promptly used the pent up rage as fuel with which they burned gavincheng45. Displaying determination to destroy tempered by sound defensive fundamentals, MUFC put the match to bed midway in the second half, a man up. <br /><br />Mar Queno, the Sublime Supremo could not be reached for comment. Apparently, he had undergone an orthodontic procedure to remove an impacted left mandibular molar earlier today. Things like that happen when you get long in the tooth, so we've heard. Perhaps an interview will be forthcoming in the coming days. In the meantime, The Cobbler Confederate are content with their hometown heroes' phenomenal performances. In Marikina, football-wise at least, things are as they should be.<br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-15816498865444990932008-11-19T00:33:00.004+08:002008-11-29T20:22:27.649+08:00The Road To The World CupBack to back wins for Team Philippines as the World Cup Qualifiers get under way! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSLw2kxOR8I/AAAAAAAAAJM/64paN1aV0pU/s1600-h/ntstandings1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 202px; height: 182px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSLw2kxOR8I/AAAAAAAAAJM/64paN1aV0pU/s400/ntstandings1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270039334350636994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSLw2Gd2oSI/AAAAAAAAAJE/bjWrL7E5Lh0/s1600-h/ntphihk.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 92px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSLw2Gd2oSI/AAAAAAAAAJE/bjWrL7E5Lh0/s400/ntphihk.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270039326216331554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSLw16ElgDI/AAAAAAAAAI8/X8DeapVhVPU/s1600-h/ntphisau.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 92px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SSLw16ElgDI/AAAAAAAAAI8/X8DeapVhVPU/s400/ntphisau.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270039322889125938" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />Thanks to Taka, manager of Green Archers and current coach of Team Philippines and to Josh, manager of Blue Wave FC and immediate past national coach, The Azkals have gotten off to a great start on our campaign towards the World Cup! Congratulations! We will stand behind you every step of the way (and lend a helping hand when you need it)! Keep up the great work!<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-16642547886123699312008-11-19T00:21:00.003+08:002008-11-29T20:28:43.962+08:00A Gauntlet Thrown DownGabriel Isagani reports from the Irineo Cruz Memorial Stadium to get Mar Queno's response to the resounding challenge issued by Saturnino Venta of Valencia Daemon.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />And picked up. <br /><br />The recent challenge from Valencia Daemon came as no surprise to The Cobbler Confederate, seeing as how The Shoemakers remain undefeated this season. It was only a matter of time before rival teams expressed their discomfort at the dominance displayed by Marikina United Football Club. I had the chance to discuss this with the Sublime Supremo this afternoon after a long day of training and he had this to say: <br /><br />'Them's fighting words, eh? I've been looking at the Demon Hunters squad and I'm sure they'll put up a fantastic effort. We look forward to meeting them on the pitch with their new manager Saturnino Venta. If the team performs half as well under him as they did under Kaizer Valencia we're in for a tough match indeed. Perhaps it's time to unleash the new formation we've been playing around with.. even old dogs like me sometimes have new tricks, after all. /wink' <br /><br />I then pressed him for his reaction regarding how the challenge was worded as some would say it bordered on the disrespectful and Mar Queno replied: <br /><br />'I don't see anything wrong with what he said. He just feels very strongly about his team, and rightly so! No player would do his best for a manager who's lukewarm. That would be the greatest disrespect to the team, to the fans, to the game. We're not children and a healthy amount of trash talking is acceptable, in my opinion. I appreciate the zeal of Mr. Venta, I even wish other managers would show such bravado! It makes the match more interesting, don't you think?' <br /><br />Popping a cooler open at the pitch side bench, MQ then handed me an almost too cold Cerveza Negra as he got one for himself. Sitting down and watching the cheerleaders practice, he offered me some Lapid's chicharon (pork crackling). I guess this is the proverbial calm before the storm. <br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-72245855657616975552008-11-19T00:17:00.003+08:002008-11-29T20:33:14.568+08:00Valencia Promise to Hold Marikina United ScorelessThe recent press release by Saturnino Venta, manager of mid-table club Valencia Daemon, contains a promise to keep the Shoemakers scoreless at the final whistle! We have reprinted this statement here in full.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />Marikina United has got a good game but all good things must come to an end Marikina United with a winning streak and only 3 games that ended in a draw. <br /><br />The players of Valencia Daemons have been their making the best teams in their respective groups last season grab their starting loss to them, but only to be denied by Lex Taliones the winning cup. Saturnino Venta has this to say "We denied Sweet 5 Star of a winning streak, We kick the ass of As Cebuano only to kick back by Lex Taliones last season. This season is different we have a new Manager a new strategy, this time we will get the cup." <br /><br />Shoemakers watch out the demon hunter are playing next...<br /><br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-23863872718591672242008-11-08T00:27:00.004+08:002008-11-29T20:35:30.896+08:00It's Official!Congratulations to Taka, manager of Green Archers, our new National Coach!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SRRs99S7n8I/AAAAAAAAAIc/vjNHDfY-Uc4/s1600-h/nt.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 298px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SRRs99S7n8I/AAAAAAAAAIc/vjNHDfY-Uc4/s400/nt.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265953675984740290" /></a><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />Good luck on your first match against Georgia! Make us proud!<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-90937512335760982942008-11-08T00:08:00.001+08:002008-11-08T00:13:21.597+08:00Up, Up, And Away!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SRRo-TqIE6I/AAAAAAAAAIU/nue-Y_oCdVM/s1600-h/round11.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SRRo-TqIE6I/AAAAAAAAAIU/nue-Y_oCdVM/s400/round11.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265949283941094306" /></a><br />It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Marikina United flying high!<br /><br />Don't take that to mean flight school lessons with Snoop Dogg, the ShoeMakers have been doing quite well in recent matches and they've set up camp at the top of the leaderboard. After 11 matches, the Sublime Supremo has chalked up a 9/2/0 tally with 29pts to date. No wonder the man's been about as chipper as a 16 year old on the morning after prom night!<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />A definite need for more clinical finishing is still evident despite the glowing standings but MQ has assured us that this is still being evaluated. Frustrations have forced a player who wasn't so happy about his playing time to request that he be released from his contract. With a handshake and a stiff drink, Ramon Vicioso was allowed to leave the squad (and his Obel Tiger) behind to join NK Alex. 'I hope he finds what he's looking for. Every time I played him, he just never wowed me, you know? Like he wasn't sure which way he was going.. perhaps he'll do better over there.' MQ said.<br /><br />The man had a San Miguel Cerveza Negra in his left hand, freshly chilled in a cooler of ice and water, which he wiped down with a small towel. Popping the cap, he sat down and told our little band of fans, reporters, and friends what he had been busy with lately. 'I've been researching almost daily, on top of actually managing the club to reach its current status. Luck may have played a huge role as I learned everything I could from mentors from here and abroad. Hopefully, the lessons I've picked up should help us strengthen MUFC to produce superlative results consistently for many seasons to come!' Pausing to pop a piece of tequila marinated grilled chicken into his mouth (bursting with cuervo, calamansi, pangasinan pink salt, sweet basil and labuyo!), he smiled and added, 'I even almost smoked a cigarette once or thrice.. but I didn't. Given the great difficulties I had when I was first starting to quit, I had no desire to repeat the mistakes I made in my youth. It doesn't say very much about us when we repeat mistakes, does it?'<br /><br />The evening went on with the usual banter, ribbing, and shooting the breeze full of holes. No more shop talk, though. I think he just wanted to touch base and give us a short update. After all, the standings at this point pretty much tell us what we need to know.<br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-76857785025015562912008-10-30T21:35:00.002+08:002008-10-30T21:46:47.670+08:00Who's It Going To Be?With the first official international matches already scheduled for this Saturday, the search for the next National Coach for Team Philippines intensifies!<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />As of press time, only one nominee has accepted and affirmed his candidacy, Taka of Green Archers. MAAP, Iloilo Hellcats and Iloilo YodePuga FC have also been nominated but have not confirmed yet (reports have stated that Iloilo YodePuga FC is currently in Boracay! ). Binmaley Fisher, former and best performing NC responsible for the 3rd place FITA World Cup finish of the National Team back in Season 6, has also expressed his intention to run for NC. <br /><br />Things are definitely getting more interesting as whoever takes on the job has a very short time to prepare for the NTQ match against Syria on Sunday (Saturday, Manila Time). Judging from the quality of the nominees (who all come from the First Division, Ang Liga), we have definitely better than good chances this season! We will keep you updated as new reports come in.<br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-38692522208004322972008-10-30T21:14:00.002+08:002008-10-30T21:31:23.567+08:00MQ Likes It On Top<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQmzhLeOppI/AAAAAAAAAIM/COY4qthlr60/s1600-h/top+board.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQmzhLeOppI/AAAAAAAAAIM/COY4qthlr60/s400/top+board.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262935022155769490" /></a><br /><br />It's been a week of eye opening firsts...<span class="fullpost"> <br /><br />After YUM w/ TLC unexpectedly lost to badmintonclub, Marikina United suddenly find themselves at the top of the 3.2 leaderboard by the slimmest of margins. This marks the first time the club has reached this spot since manager Mar Queno began his semi charmed career. While, the Sublime Supremo was unavailable for an interview (some issues to be dealt with regarding the renovations at Irineo Cruz Memorial Stadium, we've been told), he did leave this statement with his personal assistant, Linus, for us:<br /><br /> 'We are, of course, happy to be where we are right now. Regardless of outside events, we are at the top because we worked for it. I hope this little taste of success will further inspire the team to battle on to keep the pinnacle until season's end. I apologize for being inaccessible as of late, I'll surely more than make up for it soon. Ingat!'<br /><br />Well, then. On the up and up and loving every second of it! Can't say I blame him. I, for one, am looking forward to the next press conference. MQ has built up the reputation of being a most gracious host. Perhaps there is truth in the saying that 'You get as good as you give.'? Perhaps.<br /><br />Gabriel Isagani, Philippine Daily Star<br /><br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138579682345222128.post-92029915517857937892008-10-28T03:45:00.005+08:002008-11-29T20:34:44.599+08:00Trophy Manager PRO!!! The Second Return of the Comeback!!!'MORE!?!', you ask! OF COURSE!! <br /><br />The most useful features of TM PRO have already been covered, I think. These are the runners up, to my mind. =) Last post on this topic (unless PRO DIAMOND has more toys for me to review!).<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYc3vY5K9I/AAAAAAAAAHc/nQ0Gncd0DS0/s320/pro+cp.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261924958568262610" /></a><br /><br />With TM PRO, you now have the ability to compare players head to head on the same window with the difference of their stats color coded to see who's better. I know, this is pretty neat but I just saw this like a coupla minutes ago so.. better late than never? =)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYc4alDIJI/AAAAAAAAAHs/kAJQK-F43dQ/s320/pro+ch.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261924970161971346" /></a><br /><br />At your clubhouse, not only do you get the funky golden boot telling the world of your PRO status, you also get a wood paneled trophy case and 3d-ish trophies and plaques. Oh, that and the logo! Yeeeeeaaah!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYc3z3ZfYI/AAAAAAAAAHk/xXOlAZGPbhk/s320/pro+fl.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261924959769951618" /></a><br /><br />Friendly leagues let you compete for even more bragging rights and assert yourself among your peers! The great thing about this is you can set how you want the winner to be chosen (see the image for the interesting details)! Invite me anytime and I'll join if I'm free!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYc24ROEyI/AAAAAAAAAHU/KNdmWF0yCt8/s320/pro+totr.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261924943772128034" /></a><br /><br />Team of the Round forms a squad of eleven from the best performing players of the round and takes a snapshot of them on the pitch. Yup, bragging rights, baby..<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 193px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYc2QaOeWI/AAAAAAAAAHM/6aV7AJ1hoRQ/s320/pro+ul.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261924933072484706" /></a><br /><br />What else is there to say? Design and upload your club's crest or logo ASAP! While this is the first outward indication that you've gone PRO, it shouldn't be the last, if you catch my drift..<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 62px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYbg4mYNYI/AAAAAAAAAG8/olkQotgcnfA/s320/pro+history.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261923466392122754" /></a><br /><br />Sure, it's fun typing in a kilometric epic club history but this is official. You can't type that.. plus, there's another bonus feature, it gives a prediction of your final standings for the current season based on your most recent results. Magic 8ball, anyone?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 122px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYbgRiMLQI/AAAAAAAAAG0/HdDPIhRIMmg/s320/pro+nick.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261923455905574146" /></a><br /><br />Christen your fearless goalkeeper with nerves of steel and iron will... 'boobookittyf@%k'. lol. Up to you really but it costs 5 days of pro and you really can't use inappropriate words.. Sorry. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 143px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYbgX9L2yI/AAAAAAAAAGs/h5_ZzlneXE4/s320/pro+num.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261923457629412130" /></a><br /><br />I wore 10 when I was on the varsity team. Hehe.. only I was on the baseball team. Number them any way you like, 2 digits max I suppose...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trophymanager.com/index.php?ref=396183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 125px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BTj_bjDZpWU/SQYbgOY4wsI/AAAAAAAAAGk/OqYJA6ATo2Q/s320/pro+ccn.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261923455061246658" /></a><br /><br />Why would you change your club name? If you think of a reason, rest assured that this feature actually makes it possible for you to do so for a significant amount of PRO days. Ouch. <br /><br /><br />Well, that's the round up. Tune in again next time, I'll be around. =)<br /></span>siddharthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13951347440201578963noreply@blogger.com0