Hoover Vacuum Keeners
| Hoover Vacuum Keeners | ||
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| 225968, managed by Nyghtewynd | ||
| Location | Missouri, USA | |
| League: | V.87 | |
| Arena: | The Filter, (Capacity 45,001) | |
| Founded: | 2006 | |
Hoover Vacuum Keeners is an American football club from Missouri.
In the five years of its existence, it has won three Division VI titles and currently resides in Division V.
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History[edit]
Formation[edit]
The club currently known as the Hoover Vacuum Keeners came into existence during season 19 as the Ohio Apaches. The ten seasons of the Apaches saw no more achievement than a runner-up finish in season 22 and zero USA Cup wins.
Current management took over in 2006 in the midst of season 29, and with new leadership quickly began climbing the ranks of Division VI. In three short years of building, HVK topped the table of VI.511; but quickly took a step backwards due to a lack of team-building and a couple of unfortunate losses. Season 33 brought the first USA Cup win, but it took until the magical season 35, where HVK completed a perfect season and a promotion to Division V.
Unfortunately, HVK promoted into one of the toughest Division V leagues in the country, and they were quickly demoted after a sixth-place finish and a lost qualifying match. After embracing keeper training and bringing a new manager onto the club, HVK followed up two straight seasons of appearances in the third round of the USA Cup with a third Division VI title in season 38 by winning VI.177.
Again promoted into a very difficult Division V league, HVK found a way to stay up with a late-season push and a won qualifier to remain in V.87 last season, and currently resides in the top four during the current table.
Club Colours[edit]
Until the end of season 39 Stockwood Wanders played in the common green Hattrick stock kit. However the club decided that change was needed so ready for season 40 the club will be playing in a sky blue and white kit. These colours are ideally going to be the clubs primary colours.
Players[edit]
First Team Squad[edit]
As of December 31, 2009.
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Youth Acadamy[edit]
Stockwood Wanders Youth Acadamy is represented by the Gas Youth Squad (due to former name of Bristol Rovers BAZ). The Gas Youth Squad have been playing in the League of Gentleboys which the league is currently in its 9th season. However due to cost cutting within the club the Gas Youth Squad will no longer be part of Stockwood Wanders. No players from the youth acadamy have made a major impact when being promoted into the first team setup leaving them either to be sold or fired.
At the end of season 40 the club decided to depart with the Gas Youth Squad due to financial issues.
Club Captains[edit]
As of December 31, 2009. Players in bold still play for Stockwood Wanders.
| Position | Player | Seasons | Notes | |
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GK | Lee Badham | 33 | First captain |
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MF | Chandler Austin | 34 | |
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MF | Jan Torsvik | 35 - 40 | Longest serving captain |
Player Records[edit]
Most Appearances[edit]
As of December 31, 2009. Players in bold still play for Stockwood Wanders.
| Position | Player | Appearances | |
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FW | Ivan Bakočević | 138 |
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MF | Arnaud Bernard | 128 |
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DF | Steve Gilmurray | 127 |
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MF | Jan Torsvik | 126 |
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MF | Isidoro Arcenegui | 125 |
Stadium[edit]
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| Location | Bristol, England | |||
| Opened | August 24, 2009 | |||
| Tenants | Stockwood Wanders (2009 - Present) | |||
| Capacity | 16,400 | |||
Until recently Stockwood Wanders were playing at the City of Bristol stadium which was a council owned stadium located in Brislington, Bristol aprox 2 miles away from Stockwood. This was because there wasn't any league standard stadiums in the suburban area of Stockwood. The plans to build a all seater stadium in Stockwood were submitted to the council in 2007 which were accepted. Construction work was finished in 2009 and was announced that the stadium will be ready to be used for season 40. The stadium was named Scotland Lane as this is the road that runs beside the stadium. The stadium holds 16,400 which can be expanded if nessesary. When the season 40 campaign kicks of it will be the first time that Stockwood Wanders will play in Stockwood since formation.
Rivalries[edit]
Due to geographical reasons Stockwood Wanders have 2 rivals.
The first club is Whitchurch United. The club is based 1 mile down the road from Stockwood. The clubs have met 2 times since existance in which there has been a total of 4 injuries and 6 yellow cards. The matches are well known to be very physical. Both of these matches were played at Yeoman Cottage, Whitchurch where each team have won. There has been a total of 9 goals within these 2 matches. Despite not being in the same league the match is well known for trouble despite the small crowd numbers.
The second club is rob's boys 08. This club is also based in Whitchurch but is just a bit further away from Yeoman Cottage. The club plays at rob's boys 08, Whitchurch where both clubs have met 4 times since existance. rob's boys 08 are yet to beat Stockwood Wanders as the club has been beaten twice and drawn twice. This club is also not in the same league as Stockwood Wanders but that does not mean it is a friendly game as each team are eager to win.
Club Honors[edit]
League Positions[edit]
| Season | Series | Position | Pts | Cup | Notes | |
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| 33 | VI.716 | 8th | 10 | as The Zulu Warriors | ||
| 34 | VII.158 | 1st | 40 | 1st | as Bristol Rovers Baz | |
| 35 | VI.765 | 4th | 24 | 1st | ||
| 36 | VI.765 | 3rd | 26 | 3rd | ||
| 37 | VI.765 | 4th | 28 | 2nd | ||
| 38 | VI.765 | 5th | 20 | 3rd | as Stockwood Wanders | |
| 39 | VI.765 | 5th | 20 | 2nd | ||
| 40 | VI.765 | 4th | 28 | 2nd | ||
| 41 | VI.765 |
Awards[edit]
Series VII.158 Season 34 Champions
