Maccabi rivals ready for big KO
The new MGBSFL season gets under way on Sunday. Danny Caro gives his rundown and looks at which teams have strengthened and their hopes for the next nine months
PREMIER DIVISION
Competitions entered: MGBSFL, Cyril Anekstein, Peter Morrison Trophy and London FA Sunday Cup Hopes for the season: Pre-season has gone well as we adapt to the loss of leading marksman Reiss Mogilner. With the Premier Division so small this season, there are no weak teams so every game will be tough
Players in: Sam Lipton, James Doffman, Oliver Levy, Aaron Diamond, Alex Bowman
Key player departed: Reiss Mogilner One to watch: Marc Rister Manager: Joel Nathan
Captain: Rob Cohen, but Jordan Nathan will wear the armband until he returns
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What will your team bring to the league this season? Competitions entered: MGBSFL, Peter Morrison Trophy, Cyril Anekstein Cup
Hopes for the season: Last year the aim was to stay up and we managed to win Division One unbeaten. The key is really to have our regulars available every week
Players in: Eli Davila, the heartbeat of Bayern Mincha’s midfield, has joined. We’re also hoping to add Lorian Madanes. He can play both full-back positions, as well as on either wing or behind the striker, so would be a really useful addition. We’re also planning to bring in Jordan Sharifian and are on the lookout for a top goalkeeper who is available every week
Players out: No one has left. Avi Mocton has returned from America and will be a huge boost to the team. Having him alongside either Josh Wagner, Jonny Gahan or both is a prospect no striker is going to fancy
Ones to watch: David Leiwy, last season’s Division One player of the year, David Kirzneris, our young Lithuanian full-back, and goal-poacher Ben Shirbini
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We have the potential to push some of the better sides
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Hopes for the season: As a team, the only hope is to win some silverware. We would love the treble and have a strong enough squad to compete on all fronts Players in: Jonti Aremband, Jonny Kay and Charlie Kasler will be available occasionally, too, and there are potentially a couple more to come in Key players departed: We have kept the majority of the squad intact
One to watch: Player of the year Zac Lewis and Yehuda Korman—- you can pretty much choose anyone from the squad such is the talent
Manager: Jordan Sapler
Captain: Ari Last
Home ground: Hadley
Kit colours: All red
Team sponsor: CMC Markets
What will your team bring to the league this season? Good football, a great bunch of lads and one of the best pitches at this level
Competitions entered : MGBSFL, Peter Morrison Trophy, Cyril Anekstein Cup, London FA Cup
Hopes for the season: Everyone in the squad is aged under 23. What did Alan Hansen once say about kids?
Players in: We are a new team but you might find a few faces from Oakwood, Brady, Lions, and Raiders Ones to watch: The old guard who have been through the HMH academy — Adam Abadi, Jake Norton, Thomas Prais, Eli Wegrzyn and George Goldberg, plus some new arrivals from Nottingham University, including Sam Monjack and Alex Moss
Manager: Avi Goldberg
Home grounds: Powerleague Finchley Jonny Kay bring to the league this season? Competitions entered:
Hopes for the season: It’s never easy when two clubs merge and the merger between Los Blancos and Camden Park has been no exception. There has been so much to do and with players away on summer holidays, it’s been difficult to get to know 20 new players, with nearly 30 players expecting to be in the A-team squad. Under the circumstances, we have had a very good pre-season all things considered. We undoubtedly have a lot of talent and the future looks bright Ones to watch: Too many to mention but we have players all over the pitch who will thrill our supporters Manager: Stirling Kay
Home ground: Hertswood Academy Kit colour: Royal blue and white Sponsorships Khalatschi Bros
What will your team bring to the league? Organisation, exciting to watch going forwards and we’ll be hard to beat. I believe we could surprise a lot of people
Competitions entered: All the Jewish competitions as well as the Hertfordshire Senior Sunday County Cup Hopes for the season: Build a group of players who support one another on and off the pitch
Awaiting medicals
Adam Abadi and Ben Winters to HMH JYC
Ones to watch: Adam Arnold and
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What will your team bring to the league this season? We hope to be competitive and give each opponent a tough game
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Hope for the season: To challenge on all fronts. We know how tough it will be but we believe we have the squad to compete. The league will be even more competitive this year, especially with the addition of HMH. This can only be a good thing
Players in: Josh Bharier. We’re still working on other deals and are confident of getting some over the line but we’re staying quiet for now
Key players departed: Jake Norton and Thomas Prais to HMH
Ones to watch: Josh Cuby, Josh Bharier, Management set-up:
Dan Kristall and Dave Cohen will manage the first-team. Lee Collins will be first-team coach
Nicholas Breakspear
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What will your team bring to the league this season? A tough, competitive edge and quality all over the park. Physically strong with match-winners, we hope to be challenging on all fronts
DIVISION ONE
Competitions entered: MGBSFL, Cyril Anekstein, Peter Morrison Trophy Hopes for new season: To complete back-to-back promotions is the aim. However, this division is a massive step up from last year, with every team in the division possessing huge amounts of quality
Players in: So far we have made four additions, bringing in Ben Levene, Philippe Auret, Tomer Tricot and Daniel Jacob. We are hopeful of bringing in a couple more before the season starts
Key departures: Eli Davila has joined Faithold A. Aside from that, all core members of our squad have remained at the club
Ones to watch: Star striker Adam Ellis is still in our ranks and we expect another big season from him, despite his desire to play at right-back. Ex-JFS captain Ben Levene gives us huge quality in midfield with his play-making abilities, while Philippe Auret will be looking to hit 15-20 league goals Managers: Alon Pinhas and Daniel
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Hopes for the season: Pre-season has gone very well and we’ve been playing some really attractive football. The aim is to have the title in the bag by February and we can then focus on reaching a cup final Players in: Harrison Grant and Arron Rosen, both quality additions
Key players departed: We’ve lost Pierce Prince, our consistent rightback, has moved to LA
Ones to watch: Ryan Cole – Division One top-scorer, mark my words Manager: Aaron Dias
Captain: Bradley Gayer
Home ground: Seven Kings High
Kit colours: What will your team bring to the league this season? Goals, banter and just like we did to Mill Hill Dons last year, we’ll be serving up a nice big slice of humble pie to North London Galaxy and Jewdinese
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Hopes for the season: It’s an exciting time for everyone involved with the club. The decision to go straight into Division One was based on the fact we have a young and very talented squad which can compete with any team in any of the three divisions. Promotion is the aim and we believe we have a great squad, and with the quality in the league being very high, we are looking forward to testing ourselves Players in: Scott Oldstein, Arron Goldberg, Billy Lee, Brad Lander, James Van Straten, Josh Platt, Jack Balsam and Sam Stern
Key players departed: Ashley Lawrence, Ollie Brill and Harry Marks Ones to watch: We could list the entire squad but to single a few out, skipper Adam Gold, Billy Lee and Ben Berrick
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What will your team bring to the league this season? Our attacking style of play will hopefully take the league by storm. Off the pitch, we will provide you with great content on social media as well as giving you a great looking kit to admire
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Hopes for the season: League title Either of the cups would be a bonus. Worst-case scenario is promotion Ones to watch: Jack Mattey, Jake Rinsler, James Belchak and Dan Brennan
Managers: Luke Lewis, Jess Alexander and Jake Rinsler
Home ground: Ark Elvin Academy Kit colours: Navy
Sponsor: Gavsy Media
What will you bring to the league this season: We’re the new boys people want to beat. It’s as simple as that. Teams may not like us but we bring an excellent calibre of football, constant battles and charisma to the league. Welcome to the jungle!