An interesting phenomenon unfolded during the gigantic 12 hour booking of Shigaku. A few TML teams contacted the Footy Japan Headquarters saying they don't have enough players for the Shigaku weekend. Professor Ochiai explains that "with 12 TML games played on the Shigaku booking day, it means 24 teams have to put out a unique team with no overlapping players (unless those players are willing to play two TML games the same day). Thus with so many games on the same day, it...
Hibernian FC, TML’s most succesfull club, have joined the fray. They had a tough game against British Embassy that went down to the wire but Tomoitsu Kunii of Hibs made the difference between the two.
King George also got their first win of the season. They unfortunantely will not be winning their next game due to former TML manager, James Bates, joining them for the next match.
An exciting TML weekend once again. Nepal United scored on their first possesion with ten men against King George. Both of Shane FC's goals came from the leagues biggest divers. And FC Sagarmatha won their bottom of the league derby against Fussa FC.
This weeks Robert Walters Team of the Week goes to Hibernian FC. Like Nepal, Hibernian FC scored on their first possesion which set the tone for things to come. Hibs are in a tricky position in the standings. Kanto...
A boring FA Cup Final, a lovely Royal Wedding and 2 new Cup holders. What a Saturdays it was.
We broke from tradition this year as it was the Cup Final that kicked off first. Pumas were looking to go one better than last season by winning the Cup. BEFC were looking at giving their manager Ben the perfect send off before he hangs up his armband.
The game was very stop start with some heavy challenges coming in from the Embassy players. Pumas were...
It was all change for the Summer edition of our Soccer 7s. A new location, different sized goals and the 3 goal bonus point scrapped from the rules page.
With Cricket being played at YC&AC, the 7s moved to St Marys the home of Albion Old Boys. Leading up to the tournament the main worry was the different sized goals. A few possible ideas were sent to the Captains but we decided to change...
The busiest day of the Footy Japan season came and went without incident. The 3rd Edition of hosting the 2 tournaments in one day was a great success. The youngest competitors were aged 5 and the eldest were in their 50's. They played for the love of the game but also helped raise money for Refugees International Japan .
The morning started with 57 BFA kids plus teams from 3 International...