Now: Profiles
Player Profiles 2003/2004 Season.
Manager:
Jamie Anderson
The 'Gaffer', former player and Mc Laughlins
Legend, Jamie has been involved with the club since near enough
day one.
As a player he owned the center-back position and was formidable presence during the 90s. He was one of the teams dead ball specialists and most famously introduced the sliding tackle to German football.
He has seen the highs and lows with the team and have played with or managed over 200 players during his time. In his spare time he is a proud member of the "Tartan Army" and is known to pull on the kilt now and again.
The 'Gaffer', former player and Mc Laughlins
Legend, Jamie has been involved with the club since near enough
day one.As a player he owned the center-back position and was formidable presence during the 90s. He was one of the teams dead ball specialists and most famously introduced the sliding tackle to German football.
He has seen the highs and lows with the team and have played with or managed over 200 players during his time. In his spare time he is a proud member of the "Tartan Army" and is known to pull on the kilt now and again.
Aballea,
Christian
Christain is
Mc Laughlins French midfielder. Typically he is excellent on the
ball and has a good turn of pace. He has been known to score the
odd free kick and is one of the gentlemen of the team.
Aretxabala, Iker
AIker
Aretxabala is our Spanish player who arrived last December taking over
the job, flat, car, mobile phone of Ingo who has moved back to
Spain. Plays in midfield but his job sends him all over northern
and eastern Europe so like many other players he cannot play very
often. Derives from the Basque country as you can tell of his
accent and doesn't mind a drink or two.
Asiimwe, Francis
Midfielder who hails all the way from Uganda. Francis joined the team in the last half of the year and has been a good addition to the squad. Possesses a great touch and is a really stylish player. Famous for turning up at Mc Laughlins for his first game and having a pint of Guinness before we went. Only good players can do this.
Buchanen, Gordon
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"Gorddy" is one of the longest serving members of the team having played with the team for years and is the captain of the team. One of the regulars in the team who can operate at the back or in midfield. Dependable and hardworking he also weighs in with his fair share of goals. Recognised as one of the best players ever to play for Mc Laughlins, Gorddy is a vital part of the team.
Butcher, Zac
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Zac is one of the new members of the team and made his debut in the second half of this season, unfortunately after one appearance he picked up an injury and has not been able to play since. He can be regularly found in Mc Laughlins after the game and promises to make a big impact next season.
Camara, Ousman
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Ousman is the teams top goalscorer and has a prolific record in the league and cup. He has a great touch for a big man and his pace has scared most defenses this season. He possesses great natural ability and he should be playing at a higher level. Holds the record of scoring more goals for Mc Laughlins than any other player. The big man will leave the team shortly and he will be difficult to replace.
Cole, Del
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Mc Laughlins version of "Vinny Jones" Del is a dependable no-nonsence defender. Operates at center-half and is strong in the tackle and a great organiser at the back. Del is also known to have a collection of souvenir red cards at home, he likes to collect three or four every season.
Dagdag, Rachid
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Rachid has been in the team for about a year and a half but hasn't been able to play for a while. Rachid is of Tunisian parents but born in France. He likes to play in midfield but unfortunately due to an abundance of players in this position he has not been able to command a regular place. Probably better in defense but it is not his favorite position on the field.
Donegan, Paul
Paul is
probably one of the fittest members of the
team. He is a ninety minute player who gives everything he has in
each game. Possesses a great touch and is a good distributor of
the ball. Due to work commitments Paul will not be able to play
next session, he will be sorely missed on and off the field.
Fallah, Khalil
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Tunisian striker, Khalil is a very skillful player who has a great turn of pace. Capable of scoring goals from anywhere on the pitch. One of the leading members of the Mc Laughlins after match drinking session, in other words likes a beer.
Glendenning, Mark
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In our desperate search for a goalkeeper I was fooled by Mark who while I was talking to him in the Pub one told me he was a goalkeeper. "Brilliant" I said "we need a goalkeeper for the pub team". I'll be there for the next match" he replied.
The result was a disaster. He turned up for our cup match and although the score was still 0-0 at half time the match ended up after the team playing very well and mark letting in 6 or seven soft goals in a 6-8 defeat after extra time. Mark never ever played for Mc Laughlin's again.
Hegarty, Gavin
Gavin, is another one of
the Irish lads who joined in the club during the second half of the
season. A midfielder who has put in most of his appearances at
the back, he wins his fair share and is comfortable on the ball.
Jones, Robert
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Rob Jones is a long serving player. He has played for Mclaughlins' for about 6-7 years. Started of as a striker but we soon found out that he is allot better in the back four. He has recently become a Daddy, this in addition to his work commitments means that he cannot play for us as often as he would like anymore. Still he was in the team when Mc Laughlin's were struggling (the same goes for Nigel, Gordon and myself). Has probably put in over 200 appearances for Mc Laughlin's and he is also the organizer of Tuesdays training sessions as it goes somehow through his works QVC.
Kelly, Peter
Pete is
another one of the regulars in the squad and for good reason. He
is one of Mc Laughlins utility players and can basically play anywhere
in the defense of midfield. He is composed on the ball and never
lets the team down on the pitch or in the pub.
Markey, Frank
Frankie is
another member of the Scottish contingent. Operates mainly from
full back but has been known to be seen flying down the right flank now
and again. A good lad to have on the team, he is one of the
people to keep the team calm when the pressure is on.
Meyer, Nne
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A young German lad born in Kenya. Maybe the best barmen in the pub certainly the tallest. Injured himself in a match last October and is only now getting back to fitness. Likes to play at the back and is getting ready for another season.
Monaghan, Steve
Steve is our
Yorkshire representative and hails all the way from Leeds. A
real old fashioned goalscorer with a great eye for goal. Always
in a position to take the ball and is great at bringing other players
into the game. Good for a goal any game. With the exception
of Ousman, one
of the leading goal scorers this season.
Reid, Nigel
Nigel is
another of the Mc Laughlins Legends. Nigel has been regularly
heard saying that he cant play ninety minutes any longer, but he is one
of the fittest players on the team, who else does 50 press ups before a
game. "Nig" is a left sided player who is strong in the
tackle and likes to get up and down the wing. One of the leaders
of the team and always looking for a win.
Riordan, Dave
Dave is a very skilful winger from
Dublin. Possesses excellent close control and is a good
distributor of the ball. Probably did not get as much of the ball
as he would have liked this season but is always a threat on either
wing.
Seery, Phil
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The John Motson of Dusseldorf, Phil is out raving reporter who's job has not allowed him to play as much as he would have liked this year. A solid center-half and knows how to tackle. Has been missed during the second half of the session.
Shodra, Bujar
Bujar or Bulli as he prefers to be called comes
from Kosovo. Since joining the team in December he usually plays
center half(another one). He is great in the air and strong in
the tackle. Bulli studys here and will be finished in 2-3
years. Seldom in the pub but his English is good or better than
my Albanian.
Stuart, Alastair
Ally Stuart is a tall Scottish lad who likes to
play in defense. One of the boys from the army base living in
Düsseldorf. Has to make frequent trips back to Scotland and
due to this has not yet quite broken in to the team yet. Another
one of our nononsense defenders.
Tholel, Hardwich
Hardy, what can we
say? Hardy is Mc Laughlins goalkeeper, right-back, left back,
midfielder, who is in charge or making sure everyone turns up for the
game on time and the person, who likes to socialize into the early
hours, who organized this website and the pictures. Hardy is the
type of person every team needs, he helps ensure the team is organized
and is a committed player on the field. He will play in any
position to help the team win. One other thing, Hardy is not the
most "referee friendly" player ever,,,,,,he could write a book about
getting booked and being sent off :-).
Touré, Seydou
Our second French
speaking African. Seydou is from Sengal and is studying in
Düsseldorf. Good right sided payer who has lots of skill and has
an
eye for goal. Doesn't drink, smoke or see women. His English is not too
good or he's hiding it from us. Hope he'll be around for a while.
Urbanek, Peter
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Peter is our Austrian representative. A strong and determined full-back who never lets you down. A regular in the team for most of the season but due to work commitments missed the last few games of the season
Weil, Stefan
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Another German who is able to play in many positions including striker, center half and goalkeeper. Rather a quiet lad but he likes a drink now and again. A very busy Vodafone employee and unfortunately rarely time to play now.
Christain is
Mc Laughlins French midfielder. Typically he is excellent on the
ball and has a good turn of pace. He has been known to score the
odd free kick and is one of the gentlemen of the team.Aretxabala, Iker
AIker
Aretxabala is our Spanish player who arrived last December taking over
the job, flat, car, mobile phone of Ingo who has moved back to
Spain. Plays in midfield but his job sends him all over northern
and eastern Europe so like many other players he cannot play very
often. Derives from the Basque country as you can tell of his
accent and doesn't mind a drink or two. Asiimwe, Francis
Midfielder who hails all the way from Uganda. Francis joined the team in the last half of the year and has been a good addition to the squad. Possesses a great touch and is a really stylish player. Famous for turning up at Mc Laughlins for his first game and having a pint of Guinness before we went. Only good players can do this.
Buchanen, Gordon
<<no picture available>>
"Gorddy" is one of the longest serving members of the team having played with the team for years and is the captain of the team. One of the regulars in the team who can operate at the back or in midfield. Dependable and hardworking he also weighs in with his fair share of goals. Recognised as one of the best players ever to play for Mc Laughlins, Gorddy is a vital part of the team.
Butcher, Zac
<<no picture available>>
Zac is one of the new members of the team and made his debut in the second half of this season, unfortunately after one appearance he picked up an injury and has not been able to play since. He can be regularly found in Mc Laughlins after the game and promises to make a big impact next season.
Camara, Ousman
<<no picture available>>
Ousman is the teams top goalscorer and has a prolific record in the league and cup. He has a great touch for a big man and his pace has scared most defenses this season. He possesses great natural ability and he should be playing at a higher level. Holds the record of scoring more goals for Mc Laughlins than any other player. The big man will leave the team shortly and he will be difficult to replace.
Cole, Del
<<no picture available>>
Mc Laughlins version of "Vinny Jones" Del is a dependable no-nonsence defender. Operates at center-half and is strong in the tackle and a great organiser at the back. Del is also known to have a collection of souvenir red cards at home, he likes to collect three or four every season.
Dagdag, Rachid
<<no picture available>>
Rachid has been in the team for about a year and a half but hasn't been able to play for a while. Rachid is of Tunisian parents but born in France. He likes to play in midfield but unfortunately due to an abundance of players in this position he has not been able to command a regular place. Probably better in defense but it is not his favorite position on the field.
Donegan, Paul
Paul is
probably one of the fittest members of the
team. He is a ninety minute player who gives everything he has in
each game. Possesses a great touch and is a good distributor of
the ball. Due to work commitments Paul will not be able to play
next session, he will be sorely missed on and off the field.Fallah, Khalil
<<no picture available>>
Tunisian striker, Khalil is a very skillful player who has a great turn of pace. Capable of scoring goals from anywhere on the pitch. One of the leading members of the Mc Laughlins after match drinking session, in other words likes a beer.
Glendenning, Mark
<<no picture available>>
In our desperate search for a goalkeeper I was fooled by Mark who while I was talking to him in the Pub one told me he was a goalkeeper. "Brilliant" I said "we need a goalkeeper for the pub team". I'll be there for the next match" he replied.
The result was a disaster. He turned up for our cup match and although the score was still 0-0 at half time the match ended up after the team playing very well and mark letting in 6 or seven soft goals in a 6-8 defeat after extra time. Mark never ever played for Mc Laughlin's again.
Hegarty, Gavin
Gavin, is another one of
the Irish lads who joined in the club during the second half of the
season. A midfielder who has put in most of his appearances at
the back, he wins his fair share and is comfortable on the ball.Jones, Robert
<<no picture available>>
Rob Jones is a long serving player. He has played for Mclaughlins' for about 6-7 years. Started of as a striker but we soon found out that he is allot better in the back four. He has recently become a Daddy, this in addition to his work commitments means that he cannot play for us as often as he would like anymore. Still he was in the team when Mc Laughlin's were struggling (the same goes for Nigel, Gordon and myself). Has probably put in over 200 appearances for Mc Laughlin's and he is also the organizer of Tuesdays training sessions as it goes somehow through his works QVC.
Kelly, Peter
Pete is
another one of the regulars in the squad and for good reason. He
is one of Mc Laughlins utility players and can basically play anywhere
in the defense of midfield. He is composed on the ball and never
lets the team down on the pitch or in the pub.Markey, Frank
Frankie is
another member of the Scottish contingent. Operates mainly from
full back but has been known to be seen flying down the right flank now
and again. A good lad to have on the team, he is one of the
people to keep the team calm when the pressure is on.Meyer, Nne
<<no picture available>>
A young German lad born in Kenya. Maybe the best barmen in the pub certainly the tallest. Injured himself in a match last October and is only now getting back to fitness. Likes to play at the back and is getting ready for another season.
Monaghan, Steve
Steve is our
Yorkshire representative and hails all the way from Leeds. A
real old fashioned goalscorer with a great eye for goal. Always
in a position to take the ball and is great at bringing other players
into the game. Good for a goal any game. With the exception
of Ousman, oneof the leading goal scorers this season.
Reid, Nigel
Nigel is
another of the Mc Laughlins Legends. Nigel has been regularly
heard saying that he cant play ninety minutes any longer, but he is one
of the fittest players on the team, who else does 50 press ups before a
game. "Nig" is a left sided player who is strong in the
tackle and likes to get up and down the wing. One of the leaders
of the team and always looking for a win.Riordan, Dave
Dave is a very skilful winger from
Dublin. Possesses excellent close control and is a good
distributor of the ball. Probably did not get as much of the ball
as he would have liked this season but is always a threat on either
wing.Seery, Phil
<<no picture available>>
The John Motson of Dusseldorf, Phil is out raving reporter who's job has not allowed him to play as much as he would have liked this year. A solid center-half and knows how to tackle. Has been missed during the second half of the session.
Shodra, Bujar
Bujar or Bulli as he prefers to be called comes
from Kosovo. Since joining the team in December he usually plays
center half(another one). He is great in the air and strong in
the tackle. Bulli studys here and will be finished in 2-3
years. Seldom in the pub but his English is good or better than
my Albanian.Stuart, Alastair
Ally Stuart is a tall Scottish lad who likes to
play in defense. One of the boys from the army base living in
Düsseldorf. Has to make frequent trips back to Scotland and
due to this has not yet quite broken in to the team yet. Another
one of our nononsense defenders.Tholel, Hardwich
Hardy, what can we
say? Hardy is Mc Laughlins goalkeeper, right-back, left back,
midfielder, who is in charge or making sure everyone turns up for the
game on time and the person, who likes to socialize into the early
hours, who organized this website and the pictures. Hardy is the
type of person every team needs, he helps ensure the team is organized
and is a committed player on the field. He will play in any
position to help the team win. One other thing, Hardy is not the
most "referee friendly" player ever,,,,,,he could write a book about
getting booked and being sent off :-).Touré, Seydou
Our second French
speaking African. Seydou is from Sengal and is studying in
Düsseldorf. Good right sided payer who has lots of skill and has
an
eye for goal. Doesn't drink, smoke or see women. His English is not too
good or he's hiding it from us. Hope he'll be around for a while.Urbanek, Peter
<<no picture available>>
Peter is our Austrian representative. A strong and determined full-back who never lets you down. A regular in the team for most of the season but due to work commitments missed the last few games of the season
Weil, Stefan
<<no picture available>>
Another German who is able to play in many positions including striker, center half and goalkeeper. Rather a quiet lad but he likes a drink now and again. A very busy Vodafone employee and unfortunately rarely time to play now.
Alan Smith
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Probably the most famous former/current team member. Certainly the oldest player at almost
50 to represent the club with unbelievable fitness.
Devastating finisher - patented the step over before being copied by Zinedine Zidane. Feisty Geordie who took issue with one or two refs in his time.
Cathil Murry
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Former McLaughlins bar manager who doubled as the team cat. Safe hands unless the previous night had been particularly heavy.
Terry Kiely
<<no picture available but call into Mc Laughlins and meet the man in person>>
Another reliable performer between the sticks with an unfortunate knack of breaking something (opponent or bones) each time he played. Has since retired to the safety of the McLaughlins bar
Willie Vassey
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Uncompromising Scottish left back who left his mark(s) on a number of promising right wingers.
Sean Gallacher
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Candidate for best player ever to wear the jersey. Midfield maestro with fearsome shot and tremendous fitness. Tall, athletic with similar ability as Paul Donegan - former captain of the team.
Tom Brady
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Possibly the most talented player of the 90's. Allegedly Liam Brady's nephew, this English midfielder's distribution and will to win was awesome. Somewhat poor disciplinary record due to a tremendous left hook. Only Mc Laughlins's player to have a joint rather than a cup of tea / orange at half time.
Neil X (surname Jamie ?)
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Left-sided Irish midfielder who could have graced the Premiership. Incredible pace plus tremendous ball skills. One of the ever present midfield unit (+ Brady/Buchanan/Gallacher) who guided us to the Cup Final in 1996.
Hugh Burden
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Long serving left sided player with a fine goal scoring record. Has since moved on to London.
Takayuki Ono
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One of the very few Japanese players to play for the team. His lack of height was
more than matched by a determination to win. Impressive Guinness consumption..