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| 2. JUAN LUIS GARCIA age:32 transfer fee: �1.4m previous clubs: Vera Cruz total club appearances: 101 club goals: 5 season 5: 17 season 6: 12 goals: 1 season 7: 36 goals: 3 season 8: 27 goals : 0 season 9: 9 goals: 1 A crafty signing from abroad, Juan has proved to be a shrewd signing. He was known abroad for being a commander of the back 4 and that has been evident in his performances, as he has knitted the defence together with his presence. His transfer fee appears to be a snip as it would appear he is here to stay for the rest of his career. |
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| 6. STEVE BLACKBAND age:32 transfer fee: n/a previous clubs: none total club appearances: 336 club goals: 14 previous seasons: 182 goals: 4 season 5: 19 goals: 1 season 6: 34 goals: 2 season 7: 36 goals: 1 season 8: 31 goals: 3 season 9: 34 (12) goals: 3 The faithful workhorse at the back, Steve has been a rock in the defence for years. His commanding stats speak for themselves but only his below average speed prevents him from ever competing for a place on the best lists. Always a contender for man of the match, his appearances often make the defence perform better. His commitment and attitude will almost certainly lead to a future captaincy of the team from the best place to issue orders. |
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| 5. JOHN MCARTHUR age:23 transfer fee: �2.2m previous clubs: Victoria Park total club appearances: 58 club goals: 2 season 5: 4 goals: 0 season 6: 34 goals: 2 season 7: 14 (18) goals: 0 season 8 : 5 (17) goals :0 season 9: 1 (14) goals: 0 A fantastic signing from a lower division, John's acquisition got all the league talking. With his impressive stats and tender age, John definately looks like a future best lister - if it weren't for his low speed. This would appear to be the reason why many interested clubs did not pursue him harder. However, Oakwood were not put off by this fact, and put the club clise to the brink of bankruptcy to secure his services for the club. |
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| 3. AKINYEMI LAYLELE age:23 transfer fee: �2.6m previous clubs: ICA Ressies total club appearances: 146 club goals: 4 season 5: 11 goals: 1 season 6: 34 goals: 1 season 7: 36 goals: 1 season 8 : 31 goals: 1 season 9: 34 goals: 0 Another lively, young signing for a massive fee, Akinyemi has presented Oakwood with another solid block in defence. His tremendous athleticism allows him to move accross the field with authority and present a significant obstacle to opponents. His speed is also seen by some as to be a hindrance, but in time, this will be improved with extra training. With this in mind a best list place will arrive in years to come. |
| 18. RAOUL OSCAR de SANTIAGO age: 26 transfer fee: �3.6m previous clubs: Tampico Moskitos (foreign) total club appearances: 85 club goals: 2 season 7: 22 (2) goals: 0 season 8: 31 goals: 2 season 9: 32 (2) goals: 0 A tremendous new signing by Oakwood, this foreign find shows huge potential and has reached the best list this season. Having spent over a season with the club on trial before signing, he is hoping not to take too long to settle in. Defenately a massive acquisition for the club, he should be a valuable addition to the defence for many seasons to come. |
| 4. ANTONIO MENDOZA de las HE age: 24 transfer fee: �3m previous clubs: Ascuncion de Colon total club appearances: 30 club goals: 2 season 9:30 goals: 2 Another great signing when Oakwood were promoted to the Premier league. His attributes as a defender are not in question, and he arrives as a secret weapon as no one seems to have heard of him. He completes the imposing back line of defenders and should fit in well to the Premier League with Oakwood. |
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