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=====The Libertines influence=====
=====The Libertines influence=====


Bobby's favourite band are The Libertines, an indie-punk band from [[London]], [[England]].  
Bobby's favourite band are [[The Libertines]], an indie-punk band from [[London]], [[England]].  


'''Albion Park'''
'''Albion Park'''


When the Ratpigs were formed in 2007 the chosen name for the club's arena was Albion Park, so named after The Libertines' song 'Albion.' The song was originally written and performed by the Libertines in their early days (it is also mythically the first song ever written by Pete Doherty) but did not appear on record until it was included in Doherty's post-Libertines band Babyshambles' debut album, 'Down in Albion.'
When the Ratpigs were formed in 2007 the chosen name for the club's arena was Albion Park, so named after The Libertines' song 'Albion.' The song was originally written and performed by the Libertines in their early days (it is also mythically the first song ever written by [[Pete Doherty]]) but did not appear on record until it was included in Doherty's post-Libertines band [[Babyshambles]]' debut album, 'Down in Albion.'


'''La Stade de John Hassall'''
'''La Stade de John Hassall'''


Upon Ratpigs' promotion to series VI in season 33 it was decided that a new stadium be built and the club officially moved region for a short time to [[London]]. The stadium was named after Libertines' bassist John Hassall, due to him being the least publically recognised member of the band. The club still play their home matches at the stadium today, which is now back in [[Teesside]] and has a capacity of 59,200.
Upon Ratpigs' promotion to series VI in season 33 it was decided that a new stadium be built and the club officially moved region for a short time to [[London]]. The stadium was named after Libertines' bassist [[John Hassall]], due to him being the least publically recognised member of the band. The club still play their home matches at the stadium today, which is now back in [[Teesside]] and has a capacity of 59,200.


'''Stylish kids in the Riot'''
'''Stylish kids in the Riot'''
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'''Billingham'''
'''Billingham'''


Billingham is bobby's hometown in [[Teesside]], [[England]] where he was raised and still lives today. This is reflected in the logo at its' very core as the basis of the logo is a coarse vandalism of the logo for chemical giant ICI, who once employed tens of thousands of employees on it's enormous industrial estate by the river Tees and Teesmouth. The letters "ICI" have been modified to read "FCR," the club's initials. The river Tees is also represented in the logo by the army green line below the "FCR" suffix, a tongue-in-cheek reference to the historic pollution problems associated with the river's location near such a high concentration of heavy industry.
[[Billingham]] is bobby's hometown in [[Teesside]], [[England]] where he was raised and still lives today. This is reflected in the logo at its' very core as the basis of the logo is a coarse vandalism of the logo for chemical giant [[ICI]], who once employed tens of thousands of employees on it's enormous industrial estate by the [[river Tees]] and [[Teesmouth]]]. The letters "ICI" have been modified to read "FCR," the club's initials. The river Tees is also represented in the logo by the army green line below the "FCR" suffix, a tongue-in-cheek reference to the historic pollution problems associated with the river's location near such a high concentration of heavy industry.


'''Lincoln'''
'''Lincoln'''


Bobby first moved to Lincoln, [[Lincolnshire]] as an undergraduate student at the University of Lincoln in 2003. After graduating with a BA (hons) in Media Production in 2006 he stayed at the university to study an MA in the same subject and was still doing so at the time he began playing Hattrick in 2007. Lincoln is reflected in the 'FCR' logo by the green circle which forms its' base. Like the River Tees reference, it is a tongue-in-cheek reference to a body of water, the Brayford Pool. The Brayford Pool is situated near the centre of Lincoln and the University, highly populated with (infamously aggressive) swans it was historically used as a docking ground for barges and trawlers which used the Foss Dyke navigation. The Brayford is a noticably green colour, which is reflected in the logo by the changing of the circle base colour which was originally blue in the "ICI" logo.
Bobby first moved to [[Lincoln]], [[Lincolnshire]] as an undergraduate student at the [[University of Lincoln]] in 2003. After graduating with a BA (hons) in Media Production in 2006 he stayed at the university to study an MA in the same subject and was still doing so at the time he began playing Hattrick in 2007. Lincoln is reflected in the 'FCR' logo by the green circle which forms its' base. Like the River Tees reference, it is a tongue-in-cheek reference to a body of water, the [[Brayford Pool]]. The Brayford Pool is situated near the centre of Lincoln and the University, highly populated with (infamously aggressive) swans it was historically used as a docking ground for canal boats which used the [[Foss Dyke navigation]]. The Brayford is a noticably green colour, which is reflected in the logo by the changing of the circle base colour which was originally blue in the "ICI" logo.
Bobby's time in Lincoln ended on a sour note in 2009, when he had to drop out of his MA degree. Bobby has not been back since and has been known to describe returning to Lincoln at some stage in the near future "akin to visiting (his) own grave."
Bobby's time in Lincoln ended on a sour note in 2009, when he had to drop out of his MA degree. Bobby has not been back since and has been known to describe returning to Lincoln at some stage in the near future "akin to visiting (his) own grave."


'''London'''
'''London'''


Perhaps overstated from the outset, bobby has spent a notable amount of his time since the formation of the Ratpigs in or near the capital without it ever being a permanent location. Once again, this is reflected in the logo by a tongue-in-cheek reference to water, with the lower line in the logo recoloured to reflect the brown colour of the River Thames.
Perhaps overstated from the outset, bobby has spent a notable amount of his time since the formation of the Ratpigs in or near the capital without it ever being a permanent location. Once again, this is reflected in the logo by a tongue-in-cheek reference to water, with the lower line in the logo recoloured to reflect the brown colour of the [[River Thames]].


=== Current playing squad ===
=== Current playing squad ===

Revision as of 22:44, 24 April 2011

FC 07 Ratpigs (956697)

Managed By:
bobbymkii
Location: Teesside,  England
Founded: 23-05-2007
Ground: La Stade de John Hassall (AKA the Stade Hass)
Capacity: 59,200
Youth Academy: England Ratpiglets (549265)
Fan Club: Stylish Kids in the Riot
Coach: Romania Panait "Panni" Vlad
Captain: England Andy Durrant
Vice-captain: England Andy Malone
Prize Shelf



Introduction

FC 07 Ratpigs are a team managed by bobbymkii. The team are from Teesside, England that was formed in 2007 and currently compete in IV.10 in England.

Etymology and Themes

There are a number of themes which run through various aspects of the naming of Ratpigs' stadium and fanclub etc. The name "Ratpigs" itself is based on a term that was thrown around during bobby's time as an A Level student amongst his peers. The term itself has no particular meaning and bobby couldn't think of anything else to name his team when it started.

The Libertines influence

Bobby's favourite band are The Libertines, an indie-punk band from London, England.

Albion Park

When the Ratpigs were formed in 2007 the chosen name for the club's arena was Albion Park, so named after The Libertines' song 'Albion.' The song was originally written and performed by the Libertines in their early days (it is also mythically the first song ever written by Pete Doherty) but did not appear on record until it was included in Doherty's post-Libertines band Babyshambles' debut album, 'Down in Albion.'

La Stade de John Hassall

Upon Ratpigs' promotion to series VI in season 33 it was decided that a new stadium be built and the club officially moved region for a short time to London. The stadium was named after Libertines' bassist John Hassall, due to him being the least publically recognised member of the band. The club still play their home matches at the stadium today, which is now back in Teesside and has a capacity of 59,200.

Stylish kids in the Riot

Based on lyrics from single 'Time for heroes;'

Did you see the stylish kids in the riot?/ shoveled up like muck they set the night on fire/ wombles bleed/ truncheons and shields/ you know I cherish you my love.

Billingham-Lincoln-London

Early in the Ratpigs' history their manager was seldom in one place long enough to decide on a permanent region for the team, which is reflected in these three locales being named below the club's logo and also influencing the logo itself. The club's logo was introduced in 2007 and has remained ever since.

Billingham

Billingham is bobby's hometown in Teesside, England where he was raised and still lives today. This is reflected in the logo at its' very core as the basis of the logo is a coarse vandalism of the logo for chemical giant ICI, who once employed tens of thousands of employees on it's enormous industrial estate by the river Tees and Teesmouth]. The letters "ICI" have been modified to read "FCR," the club's initials. The river Tees is also represented in the logo by the army green line below the "FCR" suffix, a tongue-in-cheek reference to the historic pollution problems associated with the river's location near such a high concentration of heavy industry.

Lincoln

Bobby first moved to Lincoln, Lincolnshire as an undergraduate student at the University of Lincoln in 2003. After graduating with a BA (hons) in Media Production in 2006 he stayed at the university to study an MA in the same subject and was still doing so at the time he began playing Hattrick in 2007. Lincoln is reflected in the 'FCR' logo by the green circle which forms its' base. Like the River Tees reference, it is a tongue-in-cheek reference to a body of water, the Brayford Pool. The Brayford Pool is situated near the centre of Lincoln and the University, highly populated with (infamously aggressive) swans it was historically used as a docking ground for canal boats which used the Foss Dyke navigation. The Brayford is a noticably green colour, which is reflected in the logo by the changing of the circle base colour which was originally blue in the "ICI" logo. Bobby's time in Lincoln ended on a sour note in 2009, when he had to drop out of his MA degree. Bobby has not been back since and has been known to describe returning to Lincoln at some stage in the near future "akin to visiting (his) own grave."

London

Perhaps overstated from the outset, bobby has spent a notable amount of his time since the formation of the Ratpigs in or near the capital without it ever being a permanent location. Once again, this is reflected in the logo by a tongue-in-cheek reference to water, with the lower line in the logo recoloured to reflect the brown colour of the River Thames.

Current playing squad

No. POS NAT Player Acquired Born Age Short Bio
13 GK Switzerland Pascal Glasson 27-03-2011 unknown, Schweiz 33 Experienced keeper bought for maiden series IV campaign
23 GK Denmark Anker Christensen 08-12-2007 unknown, Denmark 32 Long serving goalkeeper, now reserve
1 GK England Horace Harrington 23-05-2007 Teesside, England 33 Club original, and champion Newcastle Brown Ale drinker!
3 WB England Andrew Mullen 23-05-2007 Derbyshire, England 33 The club's first ever signing. holds the record for the most appearances for the club. Inaugural 100 club member. Inaugural Sir Bobby Robson/Wilf Mannion Award winner.
2 WB England Phil Bannatyen 15-07-2008(*) Teesside, England 27 Former academy player trained in defending and wing. Also a capable winger. 100 club member.
2 CD England Andy Malone 10-05-2010 unknown, England 32 Experienced CD and club vice captain
26 CD England Nick Hall 16-01-2008(*) Teesside, England 29 First academy player to be promoted to senior squad. 100 club member. Also plays as wingback.
5 CD England Tommy Trainer 28-03-2008(*) Teesside, England 29 Former academy player trained in defending. 100 club member.
8 WG England Drsalu "Salli" Nandyal 07-10-2009(*) Teesside, England 22 Former academy player trained in winger.
11 WG England Ken McCartney 25-05-2009(*) Teesside, England 23 Former academy player trained in winger. One of the club's most deadly homegrown weapons.
6 IM England Andy Durrant 25-11-2010 Worcestershire, England 26 Club captain and record transfer fee.
10 IM France Miguel Pinaud 22-03-2011 Bourgogne, France 27 One of few overseas players in the current squad. Free kick specialist.
39 IM England Neil Grant 18-02-2011(**) Teesside, England 21 Former academy player re-bought after being trained at another club.
7 IM Romania Panait "Panni" Vlad 30-09-2008 unknown, Romania 37 Became coach on 27-11-2010, winning promotion to series IV in season 44.
18 IM England Wilfred "Wilfy" Marks 04-04-2011(**) Teesside, England 25 Former academy player re-bought after being trained at another club. Also a capable winger.
21 FW England Christopher Young 29-08-2010(*) Teesside, England 19 Former academy player trained in scoring and passing. Youngest member of the playing squad.
16 WB England David Clancy 18-03-2010(*) Teesside, England 20 Former academy player trained in scoring and passing.
18 FW England Rudolph "Rudi" Hopper 29-04-2010(*) Teesside, England 20 Former academy player trained in scoring and passing.
9 FW England Steven Clarke 02-05-2010(*) Teesside, England 20 Former academy player trained in scoring and passing. Became a first team regular aged just 18, destined for greatness.

Notes (*) Denotes that this player joined the club prior to this date as a Youth Academy player (**) Denotes that this player joined the club prior to this date as a Youth Academy player and was also previously a senior squad member

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