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Nogrod · 07-22-2013, 03:20 PM

A few clips from the pre-game press conferences in Menegroth and Erebor, brought to you by the AKM.

Group C @ Menegroth

The AKM: How do you see your chances in challenging the Hador House and fighting for the qualification?

Gandalf: You know, small feet may move the wheels of the world when the eyes of the great are elsewhere.

Túrin: With due respect Mr. Olorin, we’re not intending to look “elsewhere” during the game.

Gandalf: I grant you a mutual respect – but not if you continue making puny jokes. You know, a wizard is never wrong.

Túrin: Uhh…

The AKM: Wait a minute. Wasn’t it that a…

Tilion: Should we continue the press conference? I’m in no doubt my fellow-Maia here says exactly what he means – and you should have nothing to correct there. Right?

The Menegrother: Have you been able to annul the first round catastrophy – or will it effect your game today?

Túrin: I suggest you media people try it out yourselves whether losing 1-3 to Real Valinor is a catastrophy – or shall we just wait until your hometeam meets them? And to your hidden agenda behind the question… no, your team Doriath has no chance of qualifying, for unlike your team we’re intending to bash the Shire-Bree team into oblivion – and we’re not in the mood to play it lopsidedly against your team either even if many of your players are good friends and former protectors of many of ours.

Melian: Now hear, hear. Sure this is football and not something that might danger friendships or question good-will… and we accept the challenge our friend Túrin here gives as far as the game goes. But we will be defending our goal with the same determination Menegroth was defended the days gone by - even against him. And weren’t I strongly against gambling of any sorts, I’d be giving him an open bet here that we will not allow three goals for Real Valinor like they did – and I will predict they will have a lot tougher time with my old friend Olorin and his team he thinks they will.

The AKM: Good, well… Tilion, how’s your form personally? Is it true what some people say that you perform well immeadiately when you don’t have Arien around aka. that her presence muddles up with your concentration on the game?

Tilion: Daring can be a good quality but it can lead to trouble as well young man. Let’s separate Eru’s orders and my private life, shall we?

Group E @ Erebor

The AKM: So some say it will be your game of life and death against Wilderland. How do you comment?

Narvi: You can say that. But with Erebor and Wilderland having a draw I’d say everything’s open. If they both lose to Eriador then it’s a three-way competition – and we’re not looking forwards to be left aside from the competition.

www,mirkwoodweb.com: A must win for Mirkwood then?

Thranduil: Well, as we clearly were not able to conquer Erebor in a straight fight we need to pick them the indirect way – and I think we have experience of that. So maybe doing some battle with the western neighbours could help us beat them?

The AKM: So you count now to beat Misty Mountains with as big a difference possible?

Thranduil: What else?

The AKM: And so the same applies to you Thorin?

Thorin: Lord Oakenshield to you boy… But yes. Of course.

Erebor Chronicler: Are going to challlenge Eriador for a win or are you just preparing for a hedgehog-defence?

Thorin: Do I look like a coward?

Goblintown Inquisitor: Well, your former track-record kind of suggests you hide your head when in trouble…

Thorin: Team Erebor is feared for it’s attacking frenzy and colossally firm defences all over Arda. I could take the lead in the offence if required but my post in the team is to defend and that is what I’m going to do. Standing firm and not allowing anyone to pass is not “hiding your head”.

The AKM: But it means allowing three goals for your opponent like against Wilderland?

Gil-Galad: I think this press conference has ended. It has been duly disrespectful and unless you can show some journalists with better manners I’m not sure there will be one for the last round.

Imladris Enquierer: Lord Gil-Galad, just one question, if you please. It seems many media-outlets don’t think you’re as good as you were last year even if your budget is higher. Anything to comment on that?

Gil-Galad: You fight only when you have to. Now we’re off to concentrate on the evening’s games, thank you.

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Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Pre-game ”meet the press”, round 2, The AKM A few clips from the pre-game press conferences in Menegroth and Erebor, brought to you by the AKM. Group C @ Menegroth The AKM: How do you see your chances in challenging the Hador House and fighting for the qualification? Gandalf: You know, small feet may move the wheels of the world when the eyes of the great are elsewhere. Túrin: With due respect Mr. Olorin, we’re not intending to look “elsewhere” during the game. Gandalf: I grant you a mutual respect – but not if you continue making puny jokes. You know, a wizard is never wrong. Túrin: Uhh… The AKM: Wait a minute. Wasn’t it that a… Tilion: Should we continue the press conference? I’m in no doubt my fellow-Maia here says exactly what he means – and you should have nothing to correct there. Right? The Menegrother: Have you been able to annul the first round catastrophy – or will it effect your game today? Túrin: I suggest you media people try it out yourselves whether losing 1-3 to Real Valinor is a catastrophy – or shall we just wait until your hometeam meets them? And to your hidden agenda behind the question… no, your team Doriath has no chance of qualifying, for unlike your team we’re intending to bash the Shire-Bree team into oblivion – and we’re not in the mood to play it lopsidedly against your team either even if many of your players are good friends and former protectors of many of ours. Melian: Now hear, hear. Sure this is football and not something that might danger friendships or question good-will… and we accept the challenge our friend Túrin here gives as far as the game goes. But we will be defending our goal with the same determination Menegroth was defended the days gone by - even against him. And weren’t I strongly against gambling of any sorts, I’d be giving him an open bet here that we will not allow three goals for Real Valinor like they did – and I will predict they will have a lot tougher time with my old friend Olorin and his team he thinks they will. The AKM: Good, well… Tilion, how’s your form personally? Is it true what some people say that you perform well immeadiately when you don’t have Arien around aka. that her presence muddles up with your concentration on the game? Tilion: Daring can be a good quality but it can lead to trouble as well young man. Let’s separate Eru’s orders and my private life, shall we? Group E @ Erebor The AKM: So some say it will be your game of life and death against Wilderland. How do you comment? Narvi: You can say that. But with Erebor and Wilderland having a draw I’d say everything’s open. If they both lose to Eriador then it’s a three-way competition – and we’re not looking forwards to be left aside from the competition. www,mirkwoodweb.com: A must win for Mirkwood then? Thranduil: Well, as we clearly were not able to conquer Erebor in a straight fight we need to pick them the indirect way – and I think we have experience of that. So maybe doing some battle with the western neighbours could help us beat them? The AKM: So you count now to beat Misty Mountains with as big a difference possible? Thranduil: What else? The AKM: And so the same applies to you Thorin? Thorin: Lord Oakenshield to you boy… But yes. Of course. Erebor Chronicler: Are going to challlenge Eriador for a win or are you just preparing for a hedgehog-defence? Thorin: Do I look like a coward? Goblintown Inquisitor: Well, your former track-record kind of suggests you hide your head when in trouble… Thorin: Team Erebor is feared for it’s attacking frenzy and colossally firm defences all over Arda. I could take the lead in the offence if required but my post in the team is to defend and that is what I’m going to do. Standing firm and not allowing anyone to pass is not “hiding your head”. The AKM: But it means allowing three goals for your opponent like against Wilderland? Gil-Galad: I think this press conference has ended. It has been duly disrespectful and unless you can show some journalists with better manners I’m not sure there will be one for the last round. Imladris Enquierer: Lord Gil-Galad, just one question, if you please. It seems many media-outlets don’t think you’re as good as you were last year even if your budget is higher. Anything to comment on that? Gil-Galad: You fight only when you have to. Now we’re off to concentrate on the evening’s games, thank you. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet... Last edited by Nogrod; 07-22-2013 at 03:30 PM.