CLASSICS FC - 2019/2020

PLAYING SQUAD

Gary Lineker: "Trevor Brooking is in the Sapporo Bowl. What's it like, Trevor?"
Trevor Brooking: "It's a bowl shape, Gary."

Squad Number 1 - Jason Clegg Jason is another product of the successful Overwaitie Academy feeder team at the Classics. Affectionately known as Jethrine, due to his intellectual ability to perceive and retain knowledge, his goal is to out-do Jethro.

Squad Number 2 - Jeff Dickson Jeff has joined the squad for the 2017/18 season after a successful loan spell. He is returning to a playing career after a long spell coaching at the youth and college level. His most notable achievement is coaching his girl's team to three consecutive provincial championships. Although early in his career with the Classics, he is currently on pace to match his scoring tally with an equal number of cards.

Squad Number 3 - Jimmy Butler Jim played for the Richmond Olympics, Club Ireland and various Richmond Select teams including the Richmond Rockets. Notable players that he has played with/against included Randy Samuels (Captain of Team Canada), Ted Hamilton, Chris Cheudin (both ex-pros) and Dave Moore. Jim was originally a product of the Classics Youth Academy who matured into a campaigned forward with an amazing record of more than a goal every game. Jimmy had a break through injury but came back to action for the 2017/18 season and is now the all-time leading goalscorer for the team.

Squad Number 4 - Randy Hosler Randy sells himself as well as homes and buns. He admitted that joy is of paramount importance to everything so why does he watch the Seattle Seahawks (some American football game)? He'll learn when he grows up.

Squad Number 5 - Dave Moore Dave is the General Manager of the club and began his career in England with Glodwick Athletic. He then played for Queen Street Congs. in the Oldham Sunday School League. After several years of retirement he was enticed back to the game when he signed for Parkside in the Oldham Sunday League. His first stint of management was when he jointly took over Netherhey FC with Phil Stevenson. In 1990 Dave moved back to Canada to return to Semiahmoo for whom he played one season in 1987/88 when they were an over 30's team. Dave's highlights include scoring one of the goals in a shock 4-1 OSL shield win over favourites Cannon Street Rangers and playing on Boundary Park, home of his beloved Oldham Athletic. The holder of many club records; his feats include the most own goals conceded and the most penalties conceded - both are in double figures!

Squad Number 6 - Pat Rohla Pat coached his 'soccer' at Trinity Western University and now has a side line of supplying black market animals to unsuspecting team-mates and foreign investors. Pat now has in excess of 100 games for the Classics.

Squad Number 7 - Alan Massender Is renown for receiving naive young calves and innocent kids from his unnamed peddler friend of a team- mate. The errant receiver denies all allegience to such activities but video surveilance has conclusive evidence that he, and his supplier, have in fact indulged in underhanded abuse to unsuspecting, and previously innocent, wildlife. Also known as the Black Adder, the Scotsman has had his zipper removed from his kilt so that the sheep won't hear him approach.

Squad Number 8 - Jerry Szakun Recruited last season for his profound knowledge of Polish 'krankers' Jerry has slotted well into the team. With blistering pace, he should notch quite a few goals as he settles ino the rhythm.

Squad Number 9 - Gordie Macklin Gordie underwent some torrid medical times of late but still came out smiling. After half a season out through injury he returned with renewed vigour and some venom, so much so that he went overboard with decisions that went against him. Although totally out of character, Gordie tried to maintain his decorum but tended to lose it at the important times. He likes stirring it!

Squad Number 10 - David Breen David is another prospect from the Overwaitea youth policy who decided to make his comeback to football after a long lay-off. The club has high aspirations for the player as he is quite tall and wears a silly hat.

Squad Number 11 - Gene Crowley Gene is Irish! he has played over 100 games for the club and has red hair!

Squad Number 12 - Daryl Lawrie Daryl cuts down trees as well as defenders. He applied for a job advertised for 'tree fellerers' with a colleague but had to withdraw from the interview as he said, "There are only two of us!"

Squad Number 13 - Mike Deeley Mike came to the team last season with a wealth of experience. A strong, versatile player who should pound the goals in when he is established into the team.

Squad Number 14 - Larry Thorlakson Larry has been with the team since 1996 but has taken a few breaks along the way - seems like he's been here forever! A dedicated team man who can be called upon to play in any position. He took the 2018/19 season off but is now back as a regular.

Squad Number 15 - Steve Palmer Steve is an unassuming player who slots in anywhere he is asked. A useful addition with his versatility although he has suffered through injury all season.

Squad Number 16 - Lorenzo Arcari Twin brother of Chris which confuses the team no end! If you are not sure, Lorenzo is a firefighter and Chris is a player who likes to run up and down with his squirter.

Squad Number 17 - Jim Eden Jim retired as Team Coach in 2017 after holding the role, on and off, since he came to the club in 1992. He held the all time leading goalscoring record with 141 goals for the club until it was beaten this season. "I came to Canada in 1974 and signed for Wesburn in the Pacific Coast League. After several seasons, moved to North Delta and became player/coach for North Delta United in the Fraser Valley Premier League. Retired for about 5 years and then found my real calling by playing with this team. Highlights of career are winning and losing with the best bunch of guys that play this game and to have held the leading scorer of all time for the Classics was the icing on the cake."

Squad Number 18 - Brian Griffiths Brian is another player who has worked his way through the the youth ranks. He is now an established player who puts lots of energy into his play and a bright future is expected from this youngster.

Squad Number 19 - Larry Thorlakson Larry retired from the game twice but was enticed back although he now finds the electrifying pace difficult to handle. The club physio pieced him back together with the use of duct tape and he never looked back. He has now returned to his best form and has made more than 300 appearances for the club.

Squad Number 20 - Chris Arcari Chris originally made his debut for the Classics back in the summer of 1996 when his hat-trick helped the Classics to a 4-2 win over Stingers #2. His return to the team has been a welcome addition and he now has over 70 goals in more than 200 appearances.

Squad Number 21 - Warren Crowley Warren has made over 150 appearances with a strike rate of almost a goal every three games. It seems like he has been with the team forever but has suffered through injury all season!

Squad Number 22 - Wayne Ferguson Another recent pick up from local rivals Aldergrove over 60s. Wayne has good possessional skills, lots of stamina and possesses the knack of notching the odd crucial goal or two.

Squad Number 23 - Pat O'Krane Pat is a powerful player with a nose for finding the net, although his shots can, at times, be erratic. He loves referees and is often seen wooing them throught the games.

Squad Number 24 - Willie Dixon After making several guest appearances for the Classics in tournaments, Willie has recently signed a permanent contract in a transfer from Britannia FC. He is a versatile player with a knack of finding the net in important games.