Going into the weekend I had marked on my schedule that another Cup upset could be on the cards. Sala FC in the previous round had found that Nepal United were a tricky opponent, so Barbarians needed a professional performance if they wanted to progress into the FJ Cup Semi Final.
The first half saw Barbarians break the well organized defence once with a Naoya Unemura goal and they went into the second half knowing they needed to score more. On came Fred Delsaux...
In recent weeks I have heaped praise on the top teams in Division 1 & 2. It's now time to give Division 3 some of the limelight.
Guts SC have come along way since the Misato pitch days when teams would beat them every week and often scores would reach into double figures. On Sunday it was time to get some revenge back from those dark days as they scored 11...
It's only fitting that the first ever TML player profile should be the leagues founder Sid Lloyd. He has possibly clocked up the most TML apperances, injuries and has represented around half the teams who play in the league.
After winning a Manager of the Month Award in the Premier League a team usually ends up having a disastrous month. WIll we start seeing this trend happen after teams win the FJ TOTW? After winning last weeks award British Embassy were finally on the wrong end of a result! Musketeers FC are contenders for Promotion this season and after beating last weeks award winners they have claimed the prize this week. They won 3-2 by applying just enough pressure using their speedy...
22 weeks in and I think this was the toughest decision for me in terms of who should win this weeks FJ TOTW. Notable mentions should go to FC International for beating Swiss 4-1, Sala scoring 8 and Albion old Boys who scored 5 against FC Sagarmatha. However we have one team who has completed the perfect 10. 10 matches played and 10 victories. British Embassy have been defeating teams week in week out.
The points were won with their deadly forward line scoring all...
In the coming weeks we plan to interview current TML players, referees and the occasional TML legend about their experiences of playing football in Japan.
It would be great if you put yourself forward or a team mate to answer a few questions. Also if you want any particular questions asked then let me know.
In recent seasons Division 2 has always had a top team dominating the league and then the best of the rest battle it out for 2nd place. This season is no different.
BEFC
Panthers FC
FC International
Hibernian FC
Eastern Capital FC
Pumas FC
YeBoiz FC
Zion FC
Clash FC
Kanto Celts FC
FC Sagarmatha
SUNS FC
Sala FC
Lions FC
Brunello FC
YC&AC
Dutch FC
FC Nomade
BFC Tokyo
Guapo FC
King George FC
BEFC Lions
Fussa FC
Saitama JETS FC
Kilimanjaro FC
Jetro FC
Albion Old Boys FC
Shane FC
