MAEGLIN PLANS ANGBAND TRANSFER
Exclusive scoop by Anguirel
Friends of Gondolin FC midfielder Lomion Eolion, known as "Maeglin Sharpboot" to his fans, say that the star is dissatisfied with his captain Turgon's tactics and is contemplating a switch to Angband United.
Salgant, a close friend of the half-Sindar star, told me: "Lomion's really dissatisfied with the way Turgon and his pet Tuor hug all the glory for themselves.
"While Tuor is put in offensive midfield, Turgon makes Lomion hang back and defend. He was even fielded as left defence in the recent match against Gondor.
"Lomion sees this as a real waste of his potential. He knows he's a natural striker, and Morgoth up at Angband has promised to allow him to exploit his talents to their fullest as a centre forward.
"Lomion wants to stress that this a professional disagreement with no personal ramifications."
Among Gondolin players and fans reactions were less sympathetic. "He's just a jealous traitor," Tuor, Maeglin's main rival, is on record as saying. "He's bitter because my bird doesn't like him." Followers of Gondolin chanted "Mangle Maeglin! Mangle Maeglin!"
"Maeglin" enjoyed a better season than any other Gondolin player last year in the Nirnaeth Championship, but since being replaced as offensive midfielder by Tuor he has yet to score. The transfer will be agreed on before the upcoming, keenly awaited Angband-Gondolin match. Angband United are reportedly paying a vast sum of 800 elven captives to get "Sharpboot" onside.
Today's Fixtures - The Odds And Evens
Game 1 - Mordor vs. Moria
I predict that this match will be a hard fought battle, an all out war, many cardings, few goals and a few deaths wouldn't surprise me at all. I believe it would be in the best intrests of Boromir88 to call in sick today. In the end Mordor will outplay Moria and end their lucky spree.
Predicted Result - Win for Mordor
Game 2 - Rivendell vs. Arnor
Arnor seem to be a strong team and so far have played rather well. A 3-3 Draw against the Shire and a 1-0 win over Vinyamar. Rivendell on the other hand has one a match and a lost a match. If we go by figures Arnor have the advantage, a tie game is all they need to qualify and thats what I see happening.
Predicted Result - Draw
Game 3 - Valmar vs. Woodhall
Valmar needs to win by about three goals to qualify. I can see them winning but not scoring three goals, definately not. I expect a Valmar win and their exit from the World Cup.
Predicted Result - Win for Valmar
Game 4 - Mirkwood vs. Ephel Brandir
Mirkwood has been in solid form so far but Ephel Brandir have been no slouches either. This will be a close match and I believe it will be a draw unless Brandir concede a free kick, in which case Legolas will score the winner.
Predicted Result - Draw
Game 5 - Belegost vs. Bree
Winner advances in this match-up, something tells me Bree don't stand even a remote chance of winning today. Belegost will win and head on to the Quarter-Final's.
Predicted Result - Win for Belegost
Game 6 - Tol-In-Gauroth vs. Doriath
Both teams qualify no matter what the result. As with the Mirkwood/Ephel Brandir match up a free kick could decide this match. How ever if Gauroth play a slow and easy game they'll win easy.
Predicted Result - Win for Tol-In-Gauroth
Game 7 - Fangorn vs. Crickhollow
Apparently if Crickhollow wins a lot of confusing things happen so I'd hope that Fangorn win, in fact I'm certain they will. Crickhollow may have beaten Lorien but Lorien lost to everyone, well except Alqualondë and the only way they qualify is if Crickhollow lose by three goals.
Predicted Result - Win for Fangorn
game 8 - Gondolin vs. Angband
We're not even in the knockout stages and we've already got a huge match on our hands, with very high stakes. Gondolin vs. Angband, winner qualifies. A draw means Angband goes through on goal difference. I believe Gondolin has what it takes but since Tuor swapped teams and Melkor returned early after a succesful appeal to the Middle-Earth Football Federation, the odds are heavily against Gondolin.
Predicted Result - Win for Angband
Tournament Happenings
Injuries -
Barliman Butterbur (Bree) will be out indefinately due to a hamstring injury.
Cards -
Bill Ferny (Bree) recieved a red card and 1 match suspension.
Most Promising Player - Ugluk (Isengard) played an excellent match and scored three superb goals, its a pity his team didn't qualify and we won't get to see more playing from this bright young forward. The competition for the Golden Boots would have been more intense with him but I guess thats how the lembas crumbles.
Most Impressive Team - Nargothrond played a really good match to earn themselves a qualification spot. Beating Erebor 3-1 was just the start off the tournament as per captain Finrod Felagund. Let us see who they end up facing in the next round. I believe they can make it all the way and have definately a lot to offer.
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I'm sorry that MEFD wasn't so good today. I just got one submission and real life has been too messy for me to do any writing of my own but things will get better once we reach the K.O. And since I now have my cam back, expect video highlights as well. 
And another thing the K.O Stages will take some time to start because my next two exams need a lot of studying for. 