Arda Cup Football 2011 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

the phantom · 08-18-2011, 03:44 PM

Our MESPN reporters managed to get some quotes from various finals participants over the past couple days. Here they are for your reading pleasure.

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MESPN: Hey, Ancalagon- congrats on beating Pelori.
Ancalagon: Thanks. We really wanted that one.
MESPN: What was your favorite thing in or about the match?
Ancalagon: I love that my various relations got to see it. Most places won't let dragons watch, but with this magic hill here they found a nice perch where they could view the whole thing.
MESPN: Have you thought about next year yet?
Ancalagon: Not really, but no need. I can't see any reason why things would need to change for me.
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MESPN: Thuringwethil, I'm with MESPN- nice playing.
Thuringwethil: Thanks. I was rather fabulous, wasn't I?
MESPN: What did it mean to you to beat Pelori?
Thuringwethil: It wasn't nearly so important to me as Morgoth, Ancalagon, Ungoliant, and the Balrogs. I've always been more about the smaller battles in Beleriand than the grand scale conflict.
MESPN: Does that mean you may look for a team that better fits you next year?
Thuringwethil: I'm not set on it, but leaning that direction. All the training and bunking in Angband is a bit claustrophobic for me. I'd prefer someplace where I can stretch my wings more often.
MESPN: All right, we wish you luck.
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MESPN: Manwe, MESPN here. Any words to your supporters?
Manwe: Events unfolded as we knew they would.
MESPN: Okay- any changes for next year?
Manwe: Indeed, yes. I have foreseen that entire teams will be scattered, and new teams will emerge, and that there will be no games played in the Blessed Realm.
MESPN: So, you don't plan to have a team next year?
Manwe: That is not what I said.
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MESPN: Excuse me, Namo! MESPN, here-
Namo: Yes, I knew you'd show up.
MESPN: Well right. Could you clarify some statements from your captain, Manwe?
Namo: I can only confirm everything he has said.
MESPN: Well, what about Pelori's roster then? Will you bring back the same team?
Namo: No. No team is safe from this off-season. I have divined that we will lose at least a third of our team.
MESPN: Any names?
Namo: Important ones.
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MESPN: Hey, NogWolf, do you have any final words about the tournament?
NogWolf: We fell short, I'm sorry to say. But we had a great run.
MESPN: Your squad has been solid every year. What's the secret?
NogWolf: Good team spirit, strategy, and experience together. And of course this year our new and improved Werewolf forms.
MESPN: There have been rumors that you will not be allowed to compete in these forms again, as they have been judged unnatural and too stiff a competitive advantage.
NogWolf: What happens will happen. No matter what we'll be back competing to the fullest.
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MESPN: Hey, Thingol!
Elwe: Hello! Splendid tournament, wasn't it?
MESPN: Yes, you guys were fantastic.
Elwe: We had a diverse soup of strengths and talents, and everyone was committed to hard work and team play. So naturally we did well. That's what it takes!
MESPN: So- greatest team of all time?
Elwe: Oh, I can't say that definitively. The dawn of time Utumno and Valinor squads were rather strong. And during my lifetime Angband had a couple amazing teams, as did Mithrim, Gondolin, and Nargothrond. And of course that Union of Maedhros team was spectacular. But I think we could give anyone a fight.
MESPN: So, is it a repeat next year?
Elwe: We'd love to, but we're hearing there is going to be a major reformation next year with salary crackdowns. If the rumors are true I'm not certain we can keep this team together.
MESPN: Well then, better enjoy this one to the fullest then?
Elwe: Absolutely! I'll be partying all month!
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MESPN: Turin, MESPN news. Was this your best season ever?
Turin: It was very good, but I'm not certain if it eclipsed Arda Cup XXXVII with Nargothrond. But this team might be better.
MESPN: Elwe spoke of salary difficulties next year. Have you heard about that?
Turin: Yes, yes, it's too bad, but something needed to be done to even things out competitively, so I'll just roll with it.
MESPN: Any idea about where you'll be next season?
Turin: Well, I am a bit homesick, so I'll certainly be looking for a chance to go back to the north if the offer is right. But if Doriath pays me best, I might just stay here.
MESPN: What about your dad?
Turin: Well yes, if he sticks around I'll be more likely to. We've talked about it and we'd love to play together again, wherever we end up.
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08-18-2011, 03:44 PM	#27
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Finalist exit interviews.... Our MESPN reporters managed to get some quotes from various finals participants over the past couple days. Here they are for your reading pleasure. ********** MESPN: Hey, Ancalagon- congrats on beating Pelori. Ancalagon: Thanks. We really wanted that one. MESPN: What was your favorite thing in or about the match? Ancalagon: I love that my various relations got to see it. Most places won't let dragons watch, but with this magic hill here they found a nice perch where they could view the whole thing. MESPN: Have you thought about next year yet? Ancalagon: Not really, but no need. I can't see any reason why things would need to change for me. ******** ******** MESPN: Thuringwethil, I'm with MESPN- nice playing. Thuringwethil: Thanks. I was rather fabulous, wasn't I? MESPN: What did it mean to you to beat Pelori? Thuringwethil: It wasn't nearly so important to me as Morgoth, Ancalagon, Ungoliant, and the Balrogs. I've always been more about the smaller battles in Beleriand than the grand scale conflict. MESPN: Does that mean you may look for a team that better fits you next year? Thuringwethil: I'm not set on it, but leaning that direction. All the training and bunking in Angband is a bit claustrophobic for me. I'd prefer someplace where I can stretch my wings more often. MESPN: All right, we wish you luck. ******** ******** MESPN: Manwe, MESPN here. Any words to your supporters? Manwe: Events unfolded as we knew they would. MESPN: Okay- any changes for next year? Manwe: Indeed, yes. I have foreseen that entire teams will be scattered, and new teams will emerge, and that there will be no games played in the Blessed Realm. MESPN: So, you don't plan to have a team next year? Manwe: That is not what I said. ******** ******** MESPN: Excuse me, Namo! MESPN, here- Namo: Yes, I knew you'd show up. MESPN: Well right. Could you clarify some statements from your captain, Manwe? Namo: I can only confirm everything he has said. MESPN: Well, what about Pelori's roster then? Will you bring back the same team? Namo: No. No team is safe from this off-season. I have divined that we will lose at least a third of our team. MESPN: Any names? Namo: Important ones. ******** ******** MESPN: Hey, NogWolf, do you have any final words about the tournament? NogWolf: We fell short, I'm sorry to say. But we had a great run. MESPN: Your squad has been solid every year. What's the secret? NogWolf: Good team spirit, strategy, and experience together. And of course this year our new and improved Werewolf forms. MESPN: There have been rumors that you will not be allowed to compete in these forms again, as they have been judged unnatural and too stiff a competitive advantage. NogWolf: What happens will happen. No matter what we'll be back competing to the fullest. ******** ******** MESPN: Hey, Thingol! Elwe: Hello! Splendid tournament, wasn't it? MESPN: Yes, you guys were fantastic. Elwe: We had a diverse soup of strengths and talents, and everyone was committed to hard work and team play. So naturally we did well. That's what it takes! MESPN: So- greatest team of all time? Elwe: Oh, I can't say that definitively. The dawn of time Utumno and Valinor squads were rather strong. And during my lifetime Angband had a couple amazing teams, as did Mithrim, Gondolin, and Nargothrond. And of course that Union of Maedhros team was spectacular. But I think we could give anyone a fight. MESPN: So, is it a repeat next year? Elwe: We'd love to, but we're hearing there is going to be a major reformation next year with salary crackdowns. If the rumors are true I'm not certain we can keep this team together. MESPN: Well then, better enjoy this one to the fullest then? Elwe: Absolutely! I'll be partying all month! ******** ******** MESPN: Turin, MESPN news. Was this your best season ever? Turin: It was very good, but I'm not certain if it eclipsed Arda Cup XXXVII with Nargothrond. But this team might be better. MESPN: Elwe spoke of salary difficulties next year. Have you heard about that? Turin: Yes, yes, it's too bad, but something needed to be done to even things out competitively, so I'll just roll with it. MESPN: Any idea about where you'll be next season? Turin: Well, I am a bit homesick, so I'll certainly be looking for a chance to go back to the north if the offer is right. But if Doriath pays me best, I might just stay here. MESPN: What about your dad? Turin: Well yes, if he sticks around I'll be more likely to. We've talked about it and we'd love to play together again, wherever we end up. ******** ******** __________________ the phantom** has posted. This thread is now important.