Post by sandbachhatter on Dec 5, 2016 10:23:59 GMT
Morning chaps.
Some fine work from Dudley this week, who got his entry over - with photos - nice and early, so over to the big man....
Greetings from the highest castle in all the Midlands and welcome to week B. Who will feature in this weeks selection?
Well the rejected shortlist included Bekerum Arsenal F.C. and Bekerum Chelsea F.C. Both of the Ghanaian league and who share a stadium. Far too similar (and inbred).
Benfica Luanda and Benfica Lubango were equally rejected on grounds of similar similarity.
I didn't think the Argentinian side Belgrano would go down too well.
Black Leopards, Black Mambos and Black Rhinos were far too similar for me to bother differentiating for you.
So who did make my short list of weird and wonderful? Burnley (definitely no link to the earlier mentioned inbred-ness) and Birmingham City were obviously considered but only met half of the criteria...
First of all I would like to take you to the wonders of Uzbekistan and...
FK Buxoro
Formed in 1960 and working their way through 5 name changes, they are three time Uzbek semi final losers.
They gloriously finished second in the league in 1984. And won the second division title the season after being relegated in 2009. Playing in all blue home kits they had better hope to never draw Crystal Palace in the Euro competitions as their change kit is all red.
They also like to change their logo.
Of their current squad of 32, 31 are of Uzbek heritage and the one outsider is Vadim Cemîrtan born in the wonderfully named Moldovian town of Bender.
If you don't believe me feel free to call them to check on +998 (65) 223 3644
Next up for your delectation is...
Blooming FC
of Bolivia. Full name of Club Social, Cultural y Deportivo Blooming. So much more than a club (mes que un club as one might say)
Home games are played in the 38,000 capacity Tahuichi stadium. A wonderful bowl of a ground built in 1939. Think the roof might need a bit of work though.
Their home kit is similar to county's from the early eighties. (Don't mention the war, I did once earlier but I think I got away with it)
They are based in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. And have a major rivalry with Oriente Petrolero their derby is called the clásico cruceño (Classic Holy Cross)
Originally set up in 1946 after the first club set up by a group of friends called 'blue sky' dissembled. They found inspiration from the profusion of youth in the city (still one of Bolivia's fastest expanding cities) this led to the name Blooming to represent the flourishing future.
After finishing runners up in 1982 and 1983 they won the first division in 1984. The following year they entered the Copa Libertadores and in the group stages against Venezuelan side Deportivo Italia, Juan Carlos Sánchez scored 6 in an 8-0 thrashing. Still a record to this day.
In 1994 whilst beating their big rivals 5-0 a pitch invasion by Oriente fans led to the game being abandoned for two days and then finished behind closed doors.
One of their famous ex players was the great Mario Kempes.
Final selection for the week of B is....
Bangkok Glass
mainly because their name made me snort out loud.
Formed a mere ten years ago in 2006, and based in the Thai capital, the Glass Rabbits (from Bangcock) play their home games at the 13,000 capacity Leo Stadium.
The photo only shows two stands as there are only two stands...
Beginning in the fourth tier of Thai football in 2006 by 2009 they were in the top flight. (having bought the franchise of another club to 'qualify'). MK Dons anyone?
Despite fielding a team of trialists and fourth division players they went on a twelve match unbeaten run during their first season. They have had an English born manager, Phil Stubbins, who left after 5 months.
Their top scorer last season was a Costa Rican called Ariel Rodriguez with 19 goals. This season has been suspended after the death of the Thai king.
So it is over to you now.
Will you go for the Uzbeki underdogs, Bolivian big boys or the Thai treachery?
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