(Morristown, NJ)- Michael Cheatham, or "Boo Boo" as he is affectionately known by teammates, friends, managers and Continental supporters, is a new player in the 1776 mix. He came to the club in late November and managed one appearance before the NJSL winter break commenced.
Since then Cheatham has been hard at work improving his footballing skills and his standing on Manager Vinton's First-Team. He's found a regular spot on the Morristown lineup card quite quickly as a right winger.
Cheatham has been a bright spot on the 0-3 indoor side and recently scored his first Continental goal, earlier this week in a 4-1 loss to Thorlabs.
Cheatham seemed upbeat but unsatisfied with the personal achivement after netting Morristown's lone twine tickler vs Thoblabs saying,"Next the goal is to win. I will take the team to the next level! I'll do everything I can for the team. I want the tables to turn for MT76 in the spring!"
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
76 Falls 4-1
(Randolph,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 AFC fell to Thorlabs 4-1 at Indoor Sports Pavalion in Randolph Tuesday night.
The Continentals surrendered 2 early goals and trailed until the 35 minute remaining mark when Mike "Boo Boo" Cheatham converted a rebound off a Dan Clayton penalty which was one of many key saves by the Thorlabs keeper. Newly appointed assistant manager Ryan Deighan set up the penalty with a delightful through pass.
Morristown seemed to take control of the action shortly before the Cheatham tally, Brady McDonald, in his Continental return had several scoring chances sail just wide, it was his first time playing left winger.
Deighan, Dylan Bauer, Mike Pollock, Marco Carvallaro and Russell Bauer, in his first full match at Fullback and Mark Basso ,as he returned to man Morristown's net, kept 1776 in the match.
The 1776 attack just couldn't convert on a multitude of scoring chances, but on the plus side the Continentals produced plenty of action around the Thorlabs net.
The Continentals surrendered 2 early goals and trailed until the 35 minute remaining mark when Mike "Boo Boo" Cheatham converted a rebound off a Dan Clayton penalty which was one of many key saves by the Thorlabs keeper. Newly appointed assistant manager Ryan Deighan set up the penalty with a delightful through pass.
Morristown seemed to take control of the action shortly before the Cheatham tally, Brady McDonald, in his Continental return had several scoring chances sail just wide, it was his first time playing left winger.
Deighan, Dylan Bauer, Mike Pollock, Marco Carvallaro and Russell Bauer, in his first full match at Fullback and Mark Basso ,as he returned to man Morristown's net, kept 1776 in the match.
The 1776 attack just couldn't convert on a multitude of scoring chances, but on the plus side the Continentals produced plenty of action around the Thorlabs net.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Russell Bauer Sits Down For A One On One
Q: In the game last week you played fullback for the first time in your Continental career, explain your initial feeling on that?
"The one thing that my coaches taught me in track was that being a good leader requires one to put his interests behind what is best for the team. In track that often meant I had to run 4 races in a meet. For the Continentals, that means I have to drop back to help our struggling defense."
Q:Will you miss spending all your time on the attack?
"Obviously I loved being a winger. You can probably ask any player and he would say he loves being on the attack. Attackers see all the goals and glory. You would have to find a lad with a few screws loose to say he loves defending; or maybe someone prone to violence, in certain situations. But the truth is, at this stage of my career, I want to see more wins and if playing defense can help the team reach that goal I would do my damnedest to keep us competitive at the back."
Q:There has been a lot of talk this season of playing "Total Football", does that have anything to do with a willingness to move closer towards your defending goal?
"I really have no objection to seeing myself in the back 4 or 5 because I share manager Vinton's vision of achieving Total Football, a popular ideology in world football which sees all players playing in a free-flowing style across the entire field. In this system, defenders and attackers are interchangeable, depending on where one finds himself on the pitch at any given moment and where he is relative to the ball. Really, I should never have to be 'just a defender.' It takes a very profound understanding of the game which the manager is trying to instill in the squad, and though it takes time and fitness, we're seeing a lot of progress in our indoor season."
Q:As a leader of the club are there any current weaknesses you would like to see filled going into the spring?
"The necessity to fill positions also exists, since my brother Dylan (our starting left back) is leaving for the Navy before the NJSL resumes, and former defensive all-star Louie C. is leaving to pursue NCAA interests."
Q:Final Question, As a player who wore the Continental Armband many matches in the fall, how fo you see yourself as a developing leader of the club?
"Although Clayton wears the armband, the Board and manager have entrusted me with an important leadership role on the team along with Clayton and veteran Deighan. I've worked hard to earn the respect of my teammates and I want to do what is best for the squad as a leader and one of eleven. Moving to a new position is a new adventure for me, but being a leader is all about doing what's best for the team."
"The one thing that my coaches taught me in track was that being a good leader requires one to put his interests behind what is best for the team. In track that often meant I had to run 4 races in a meet. For the Continentals, that means I have to drop back to help our struggling defense."
Q:Will you miss spending all your time on the attack?
"Obviously I loved being a winger. You can probably ask any player and he would say he loves being on the attack. Attackers see all the goals and glory. You would have to find a lad with a few screws loose to say he loves defending; or maybe someone prone to violence, in certain situations. But the truth is, at this stage of my career, I want to see more wins and if playing defense can help the team reach that goal I would do my damnedest to keep us competitive at the back."
Q:There has been a lot of talk this season of playing "Total Football", does that have anything to do with a willingness to move closer towards your defending goal?
"I really have no objection to seeing myself in the back 4 or 5 because I share manager Vinton's vision of achieving Total Football, a popular ideology in world football which sees all players playing in a free-flowing style across the entire field. In this system, defenders and attackers are interchangeable, depending on where one finds himself on the pitch at any given moment and where he is relative to the ball. Really, I should never have to be 'just a defender.' It takes a very profound understanding of the game which the manager is trying to instill in the squad, and though it takes time and fitness, we're seeing a lot of progress in our indoor season."
Q:As a leader of the club are there any current weaknesses you would like to see filled going into the spring?
"The necessity to fill positions also exists, since my brother Dylan (our starting left back) is leaving for the Navy before the NJSL resumes, and former defensive all-star Louie C. is leaving to pursue NCAA interests."
Q:Final Question, As a player who wore the Continental Armband many matches in the fall, how fo you see yourself as a developing leader of the club?
"Although Clayton wears the armband, the Board and manager have entrusted me with an important leadership role on the team along with Clayton and veteran Deighan. I've worked hard to earn the respect of my teammates and I want to do what is best for the squad as a leader and one of eleven. Moving to a new position is a new adventure for me, but being a leader is all about doing what's best for the team."
NJSL Playoffs Not Out Of Reach
(Morristown,NJ)- Although The Morristown 1776 had a rough fall half of their NJSL fixture list they still have 10 games left before the NJSL Playoffs begin right after Memorial Day.
Their first scheduled spring game is March 29th vs Maiwand FC, a club that twice cancelled fixtures vs The Continentals, the first of which was initally ruled a Maiwand forfeit by the league,for which Morristown was awarded 3 points, only to be reversed to a reschedule later.
Although Morristown currently sits last in the NJSL New Jersey Division, the heavly loaded fixture list this spring allows Morristown the chance to make a run.
Considering sweeping changes that appear to be brewing in The 1776 Clubhouse, with expanded practice schedules,tactics, scouting and recruitment. 1776 looks like a parlay, long shot bettors dream for the spring half of the NJSL season.
Their first scheduled spring game is March 29th vs Maiwand FC, a club that twice cancelled fixtures vs The Continentals, the first of which was initally ruled a Maiwand forfeit by the league,for which Morristown was awarded 3 points, only to be reversed to a reschedule later.
Although Morristown currently sits last in the NJSL New Jersey Division, the heavly loaded fixture list this spring allows Morristown the chance to make a run.
Considering sweeping changes that appear to be brewing in The 1776 Clubhouse, with expanded practice schedules,tactics, scouting and recruitment. 1776 looks like a parlay, long shot bettors dream for the spring half of the NJSL season.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Manager Vinton Calls For Commitment To Winning
(Morristown,NJ)- 1776 Manager Ryan Vinton held a press conference today calling on his team to "commit to winning".
The Morristown 1776 AFC has endured a trying few months without a victory. Vinton, who also serves as Chairman of the Board of The Club has raised his firing as manager at several board meeting only to have his resolution shot down by other board members.
"I appreciate the support the board has shown me, myself not withstanding," said Vinton today, "but I think this spring is truly my last shot at managing the club, and I plan on giving it everything I have, I'm f***ing sick and tired of losing, it has to stop now. I can't do it by myself, I need the full dedication of my players."
Vinton went on to outline his plan; The club continues their NJSL season after it's winter recess March 29th with a home match vs Maiwand FC. "I plan on holding spring training leading up to the Maiwand match. The Week of Monday March 23rd will see the team training Mon-Thurs, in an almost double session fashion. The week before will will hold practice Wednesday and Thursday (18th,19th). We will have a friendly Sunday the 22th vs a yet unnamed opponent, and cap off spring training with a dinner at Tavern Off The Green, Fri March 27th."
"This club have been together for a while and it's time we put the tactics into practice on the pitch, I need all my players to commit to this Spring Training Program."
In all Vinton set 8 training sessions in March leading up to the NJSL season; Wed 3/4,Wed 3/11, Wed 3/18,Thurs 3/19 all at 8pm. The Sun 3/22 Friendly, And the week of 3/23-3/26 with training starting at 6pm, sites are TBD.
Please Download New Club Toolbar
(Morristown,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 AFC annouced today a new fundraising effort for the club. It is a small internet search tool or "toolbar" you download and put at the top of your browser.
This club toolbar, a partnership between the club and a fundraising company called BenefitBar will allow the club to raise money, up to 10 cents per search, every time you perform a simple internet search.
Show your Morristown 1776 pride and help support a good cause, as well as making your searches easier with a Google search right on your browser header.
Click Here For More Info
The Following is a message from BenefitBar:
It has arrived…
IT IS AS SIMPLE AS CLICKING ON THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD OUR CUSTOMIZED TOOLBAR
Click here for The Morristown 1776 AFC Benefit Bar
By using the Yahoo search engine that is conveniently located on our toolbar you are helping us raise dollars for our Organization. The same search information you receive using your current search engine. Every time you click on a sponsored link (anything listed in the shaded area with bullet points or anything listed on the right side of the page) you are raising money, 10 cents a click on a sponsored link for our Organization…..NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
Performing searches every day on something you are interested in and clicking on sponsored links, because those links help you with the information you are looking for, will help us reach our goals faster! It’s that EASY!
What are you waiting for? Click on the link above to download our Toolbar and start helping us raise money. If you have any questions or special support needs do not hesitate to contact BenefitBar (our partner in this way to generate revenue … support@benefitbar.com)
We are proud to have you as a Supporter! We hope you are equally proud to have our toolbar on your computer. Please feel free to share this toolbar with your friends and family so they can help your organization fund its needs.
We are so excited to share with you our Personally Customized Toolbar. It will serve as a new way to generate revenue.
With this Toolbar we will raise much needed funds without you writing a check or selling a product!
This Toolbar will not replace your existing toolbar. The features on the Toolbar are all designed to help us raise funds in a non-intrusive way. Also, it is designed to make your life on the internet easier. THERE IS NO COST TO YOU. There are no pop-ups, adware, spyware or tracking and we also respect the user’s privacy. It is easy to download…just click on the link below.
On Behalf of Fundit
I can assure you that The Fundit Team will support you with any questions and assist you with the planning and execution of distributing your toolbar.
Good Luck and best of everything as you use of this technology.
Regards
EJ
Eric J Spirtas
National / International Director
Fundit a division of Benefitbar
This club toolbar, a partnership between the club and a fundraising company called BenefitBar will allow the club to raise money, up to 10 cents per search, every time you perform a simple internet search.
Show your Morristown 1776 pride and help support a good cause, as well as making your searches easier with a Google search right on your browser header.
Click Here For More Info
The Following is a message from BenefitBar:
It has arrived…
IT IS AS SIMPLE AS CLICKING ON THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD OUR CUSTOMIZED TOOLBAR
Click here for The Morristown 1776 AFC Benefit Bar
By using the Yahoo search engine that is conveniently located on our toolbar you are helping us raise dollars for our Organization. The same search information you receive using your current search engine. Every time you click on a sponsored link (anything listed in the shaded area with bullet points or anything listed on the right side of the page) you are raising money, 10 cents a click on a sponsored link for our Organization…..NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
Performing searches every day on something you are interested in and clicking on sponsored links, because those links help you with the information you are looking for, will help us reach our goals faster! It’s that EASY!
What are you waiting for? Click on the link above to download our Toolbar and start helping us raise money. If you have any questions or special support needs do not hesitate to contact BenefitBar (our partner in this way to generate revenue … support@benefitbar.com)
We are proud to have you as a Supporter! We hope you are equally proud to have our toolbar on your computer. Please feel free to share this toolbar with your friends and family so they can help your organization fund its needs.
We are so excited to share with you our Personally Customized Toolbar. It will serve as a new way to generate revenue.
With this Toolbar we will raise much needed funds without you writing a check or selling a product!
This Toolbar will not replace your existing toolbar. The features on the Toolbar are all designed to help us raise funds in a non-intrusive way. Also, it is designed to make your life on the internet easier. THERE IS NO COST TO YOU. There are no pop-ups, adware, spyware or tracking and we also respect the user’s privacy. It is easy to download…just click on the link below.
On Behalf of Fundit
I can assure you that The Fundit Team will support you with any questions and assist you with the planning and execution of distributing your toolbar.
Good Luck and best of everything as you use of this technology.
Regards
EJ
Eric J Spirtas
National / International Director
Fundit a division of Benefitbar
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