Yokohama F. Marinos Team and Manager News

Appoints...

The MARINOS fans were shocked and head over heels at the capture of experienced and serial winner manager THUMBS UP. The manager gave a very brief statement after arriving in Japan and his words were, “Lets Win”. THUMBS UP took an unusual transfer policy whereby he did not go for world renowned players but at the same time got some experienced internationals to see his project through. The players brought in will continue with the manager's style of playing – attack, attack and attack!

Here are the players brought in at The MARINOS…

SCHWEINSTEIGER: Experienced and world cup champion who will marshal the play from midfield. With words going around that he will retire soon and that could see the club handed double the value as compensation.

STINDL: Forward who has been in great form recently and will spearhead the attack.

DE VRIJ: Brought in after getting outbid on Van Dijk. In a separate GW the manager was not pleased with his performance but is sure he has improved since.

BRADY: Freekick specialist and has been a great buy for TU in many game worlds. TU always goes for Brady, ALWAYS!!

LAPADULA: Never played under TU and it remains to be seen how he fits into the plan.

MATT RITCHIE: Was surprised to get him unchallenged and is a sure riser for this upcoming review. Can play across all the attacking positions and the word is he will get a free roll to showcase his abundant talent.

BASA: Got him on a free and though his age is a concern his rating vastly improves a very weak MARINOS defense lineup.

IRAIZOZ: TU was looking for a GK rated 87-89 at the cheapest. Nothing else to add.

CANNAVARO: Another experienced defender that will fight for his place with BASA to feature along side DE VRIJ. Won the bid by a cheeky 1k.

PASQUEL: A higher rated and cheap alternative to the feeble left sided defense. TU worked with him in a GW and was pleased enough to go for him once more. Another bid won by 1k.

MOUKOUDI: One for the future!

PIZARRO (Sevilla): A good player in a good team with reasonable price tag. Though his form has been good and has been playing regularly IRL, the team's form means he might be restricted to just +1.

BEHRAMI: Bought him after his impressive form for Watford in TFF where he played 6 scored 2 and assisted 1. Partington, if he fails its on you.

FAJR: Needed a versatile player who can play in middle of the park and if needed on the wings too. The best possible option financially.

KNOCKEART: Paid over the CV when we could have easily got him at CV. Nevertheless a fine accusation and a rise in the review awaits him.

GOMEZ (on loan): Will be played on the right side of the defense.

MARTINA (on loan): Will fight with GOMEZ to make the right hand side his own.

UNDER (on loan): Wanted to place a bid for him but by mistake made a loan offer. Before I knew it the bid was accepted (within 5 mins). A good player and has the knack of scoring important goals for TU in MLS33333.

MARINOS first league match is an away trip to big shot div 1 team Al Halil in Saudia Arabia. Anymore transfers need to be done before the 1st match since we will lose a huge amount in salaries after it went from 243k to a staggering 687k. LETS GO THE MARINOS !!!!!