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Boromir88 · 06-14-2011, 11:01 AM

LOTHLORIEN PRESS CONFERENCE
BoroLXXXVIII, Two Towers Network

Amid all the offseason speculations of where Feanor would be signing this year, not even Elrond could have forseen this. Well, that's not entirely true since it was TTN last year which reported rumors Feanor had wanted to go to Lothlorien, and only for a lock of her hair, but Galadriel rejected him. Needless to say though, we were still shocked when Feanor was seen arriving at 'The Stadium in Golden Woods' a few days ago. Galadriel invited local reporters up to her talan to answer questions with their most recent signee, Feanor.

Galadriel: First order of business I'd like to answer now, it is true Feanor has been signed to our squad for a lock of my hair. And with that answered, we can start taking other questions.

The Dreamflower Journal: Boro, writer for TTN, reported last year Feanor essentially came to you with the same offer and you turned him down. First, was that true? Second, if so, what changed your mind this year?

Galadriel: Personally I don't pay attention to what people write and say outside of my realm and I won't answer any questions about last year or my past relationship with Feanor. The important thing now is, I understand the fan discontent with Lothlorien's past performances, and I believe signing a striker of Feanor's caliber will address the reasons we haven't fared well in previous tournaments.

The Dreamflower Journal: Ok then, same question to Feanor.

Feanor: The Lady Galadriel is right, all that's important is the present. I will say that 1 of 2 desires in my life has been fulfilled and I believe I'm about to achieve the other one.

The Dreamflower Journal: Can you be more specific about your...desires?

Feanor: Ha you act like I'm full of secrets and surprises. My heart has always been known, just unlike most, I don't fear taking risks to get what I want. I've desired the Arda Cup trophy again since winning it for Formenos in 2008. I want to be the best, and everyone knows the one with the most trophies is the best.

Laurelindorenan Herald: So, by your standards would you say the White Lady of Gondolin is the best player in Arda?

Feanor: Without question I think you have to admit Aredhel is in the discussion. I played with her at Formenos in our championship year, and she is a highly skilled player, definitely one of the best. But the number of championships is only one measurement, I'm just saying it's hard to be viewed as the best if your one championship came several years ago. So every move I make is because I feel it gives me the best opportunity to win a 2nd title.

Laurelindorenan Herald: Let's question some of your moves since your champions in '08. You fielded a team in Hithlum in '09, and lost to Armenolos in the title match. Then in '10 you went to play with your mom and dad in Tuna, and got knocked out in the Round of 8. How do you hope to win a 2nd, when you've come to a team that hasn't made it passed the group phase in any of those years?

Feanor: Listen, in 2009 and 2010 we lost to the most balanced teams in the tournament. Armenolos and Gondolin respectively, who both wound up champions. In both those years, our defenses collapsed in the final minutes. Armenolos and Gondolin had the better defenses, and as you all saw, our failure has been conceding late goals. There's no way you're going to win the title when your defense gives up 2late goals to Ar Pharazon, and 1 late goal to Glorfindel. I came to Lothlorien because Galadriel has already set in place a solid defense, and has always been defensively oriented.

The Celebrant Courier: That's what I wanted to get to. You two have a storied and complicated history with eachother? How will your differing philosophies and clearly different personalities work together now, when they haven't before?

Galadriel: As I've already said I won't get into questions about our past. Feanor and I have the same desires, and our philosophies aren't so dramatically different. Our failures to achieve our goals, we've learned from. I haven't changed my focus on defense, this should be proved since our signings of Gandalf and Shadowfax, two top quality defenders and the return of Gimli, the best defensive-midfielder. However, as Feanor alluded to, you also need to score goals. We will still be focused on the defense, but in the past the inexperience of our strikers meant I'd have to put more MFs forward than what I was willing to commit to create more goals. The problem with pushing the MFs forward is then you lose a step defensively.

Signing Feanor allows for much more flexibility. He can create offense on his own, and will only be more dangerous with continued support from Legolas and Boromir II. Also, signing better defenders allows me the latitude to commit more MFs if needed to get goals, but not lose anything defensively, simly because Gandalf and Shadowfax are better defenders then we've had in the past.

Feanor: I believe I answered this previously, but yes, we've both learned from past mistakes. You can't have a defense which conceded late goals and expect to win the Arda Cup. And if you remember, who captained the defense with Hithlum in 2009? Ulmo. Who captained the defense with Tirion in 2010? Aule. The fact is, the Vala do not want to admit their own fault in banning me, and thus they will do whatever is within their powers to stop me from winning another title. I came to play for a team that fits my philosophy, desires what I desire, and doesn't have a Vala captaining the defense.

The Celebrant Courier: Are you saying Ulmo and Aule purposefully tanked their defensive responsibilities just to stick it to you?

Feanor: What have I said about not conceding late goals? And who conceded those goals late that cost me the match? I rest my case. Believe what you see or not, I won't trust the Valar ever again.

Galadriel: Well, on this, I have to disagree with, but the bottomline is, I have done everything in my powers to make Lothlorien a champion this year. My record speaks for itself, every game I come ready with a determination and expectation to win. And I want players, who game in and game out, play with the same determination and leave it all out on the pitch.

Now, that is all the time we have for questions, as there are a few practices we need to begin.

06-14-2011, 11:01 AM	#8
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	LOTHLORIEN PRESS CONFERENCE BoroLXXXVIII, Two Towers Network Amid all the offseason speculations of where Feanor would be signing this year, not even Elrond could have forseen this. Well, that's not entirely true since it was TTN last year which reported rumors Feanor had wanted to go to Lothlorien, and only for a lock of her hair, but Galadriel rejected him. Needless to say though, we were still shocked when Feanor was seen arriving at 'The Stadium in Golden Woods' a few days ago. Galadriel invited local reporters up to her talan to answer questions with their most recent signee, Feanor. Galadriel: First order of business I'd like to answer now, it is true Feanor has been signed to our squad for a lock of my hair. And with that answered, we can start taking other questions. The Dreamflower Journal: Boro, writer for TTN, reported last year Feanor essentially came to you with the same offer and you turned him down. First, was that true? Second, if so, what changed your mind this year? Galadriel: Personally I don't pay attention to what people write and say outside of my realm and I won't answer any questions about last year or my past relationship with Feanor. The important thing now is, I understand the fan discontent with Lothlorien's past performances, and I believe signing a striker of Feanor's caliber will address the reasons we haven't fared well in previous tournaments. The Dreamflower Journal: Ok then, same question to Feanor. Feanor: The Lady Galadriel is right, all that's important is the present. I will say that 1 of 2 desires in my life has been fulfilled and I believe I'm about to achieve the other one. The Dreamflower Journal: Can you be more specific about your...desires? Feanor: Ha you act like I'm full of secrets and surprises. My heart has always been known, just unlike most, I don't fear taking risks to get what I want. I've desired the Arda Cup trophy again since winning it for Formenos in 2008. I want to be the best, and everyone knows the one with the most trophies is the best. Laurelindorenan Herald: So, by your standards would you say the White Lady of Gondolin is the best player in Arda? Feanor: Without question I think you have to admit Aredhel is in the discussion. I played with her at Formenos in our championship year, and she is a highly skilled player, definitely one of the best. But the number of championships is only one measurement, I'm just saying it's hard to be viewed as the best if your one championship came several years ago. So every move I make is because I feel it gives me the best opportunity to win a 2nd title. Laurelindorenan Herald: Let's question some of your moves since your champions in '08. You fielded a team in Hithlum in '09, and lost to Armenolos in the title match. Then in '10 you went to play with your mom and dad in Tuna, and got knocked out in the Round of 8. How do you hope to win a 2nd, when you've come to a team that hasn't made it passed the group phase in any of those years? Feanor: Listen, in 2009 and 2010 we lost to the most balanced teams in the tournament. Armenolos and Gondolin respectively, who both wound up champions. In both those years, our defenses collapsed in the final minutes. Armenolos and Gondolin had the better defenses, and as you all saw, our failure has been conceding late goals. There's no way you're going to win the title when your defense gives up 2late goals to Ar Pharazon, and 1 late goal to Glorfindel. I came to Lothlorien because Galadriel has already set in place a solid defense, and has always been defensively oriented. The Celebrant Courier: That's what I wanted to get to. You two have a storied and complicated history with eachother? How will your differing philosophies and clearly different personalities work together now, when they haven't before? Galadriel: As I've already said I won't get into questions about our past. Feanor and I have the same desires, and our philosophies aren't so dramatically different. Our failures to achieve our goals, we've learned from. I haven't changed my focus on defense, this should be proved since our signings of Gandalf and Shadowfax, two top quality defenders and the return of Gimli, the best defensive-midfielder. However, as Feanor alluded to, you also need to score goals. We will still be focused on the defense, but in the past the inexperience of our strikers meant I'd have to put more MFs forward than what I was willing to commit to create more goals. The problem with pushing the MFs forward is then you lose a step defensively. Signing Feanor allows for much more flexibility. He can create offense on his own, and will only be more dangerous with continued support from Legolas and Boromir II. Also, signing better defenders allows me the latitude to commit more MFs if needed to get goals, but not lose anything defensively, simly because Gandalf and Shadowfax are better defenders then we've had in the past. Feanor: I believe I answered this previously, but yes, we've both learned from past mistakes. You can't have a defense which conceded late goals and expect to win the Arda Cup. And if you remember, who captained the defense with Hithlum in 2009? Ulmo. Who captained the defense with Tirion in 2010? Aule. The fact is, the Vala do not want to admit their own fault in banning me, and thus they will do whatever is within their powers to stop me from winning another title. I came to play for a team that fits my philosophy, desires what I desire, and doesn't have a Vala captaining the defense. The Celebrant Courier: Are you saying Ulmo and Aule purposefully tanked their defensive responsibilities just to stick it to you? Feanor: What have I said about not conceding late goals? And who conceded those goals late that cost me the match? I rest my case. Believe what you see or not, I won't trust the Valar ever again. Galadriel: Well, on this, I have to disagree with, but the bottomline is, I have done everything in my powers to make Lothlorien a champion this year. My record speaks for itself, every game I come ready with a determination and expectation to win. And I want players, who game in and game out, play with the same determination and leave it all out on the pitch. Now, that is all the time we have for questions, as there are a few practices we need to begin. __________________ Fenris Penguin Last edited by Boromir88; 06-14-2011 at 11:30 AM.