The Mavericks have been robbed of the league title by the Central Bedfordshire Bobcats sparking outrage and high emotion at the Estadion Da Luz. The large fan base that the Mavericks have was out in force to show support for their team (see below) which embarked on the road to Wembley last Wednesday.
The Mavs were determined to bounce back against Barking College and boldly chose to use their familiar 'no position' style of football.
This means that all 10 outfield players can play wherever they want with no responsibility for marking, running back to defend or tackling. At one point the Mavericks played the unusual formation of 4 at the back, no midfield with 6 up front....
The usually reliable Horlock and Young abandoned the center circle like to Polish builders looking for work in England, and were never seen again! The first half began with a bang and The Mavs raced in to a 3-0 lead courtesy of a Steve Earle Header which he celebrated with skipper Hollywood (pictured below)
Goals from the skipper and JH saw the game over as a contest even though troubled goalkeeper Ibrahim fumbled twice to give the opposition a sniff, two second half goals saw the Mavs to a comfortable 5-2 win and into the next round. Of greater concern is the fitness of Mavericks legend 'Mutated Mad Mango' who picked up a calf injury on the way to the game, it is thought to have occurred because of his cramped transport arrangements (see below)
Many of Mangos teammates were concerned about his decision to 'Bulk Up' in recent weeks feeling it will slow the speedster down, many are laying the blame at the door of Former Russian power lifter Graham Webbavich who has taken Mango under his wing. Perhaps the greatest concern is that Maverick players are now constantly being used for promotional work outside of the game, Mango himself was seen posing for his new sponsors (Arab muscle) outside the ground on Wednesday having ruled himself out of the game. (See picture). As you can see the development in Mangos physique is alarming in only 2 hours....
Mango is not the only one taking his eye of the ball, Ben Young has just signed a 6 figure sum with Clinton Cards to promote their goods, early images have already been leaked to the press.
Mangos popularity has grown away from the game in recent time due to his outstanding performances and goal scoring feats, this was evident in the support he has received since one of his shoes was stolen at Princes Park.
It is thought that team mate Ibrahim was the culprit, driven out of jealously for Mangos recent shoe sponsorship. Either way the protest held at the Pizza Mens weekend concert in support for the lead singer was an emotional affair. (see below)
Mango even had to arrive in a specially manufactured bullet proof Dominoes motorbike and sidecar, which has been designed for deliveries in Thamesmead.
Hopefully the great man will be back in action for the next fixture to help the Mavericks to move one step closer to cup success.
Go the Mavs!
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