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Sir M's Excellent Power Rankings, 2014-2015

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Sir M

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Ok, the comprehensive rankings are still a week or two away, but let us get a bit reflective for now:

Some thoughts to ponder:

  • There are nine teams in VMSL Premier Masters, down from the traditional ten as no teams came up from Div One. Sapperton and Metro Ford, both traditionally strong, have been forced to amalgamate to survive.
  • Of the nine remaining teams, five are "ethnic'" based teams ie Romanian, Shaheen, PCOV, Columbus and Croatia, and Croatia was an amalgamation with (or some would say takeover of) 22 Ave Lions. It could be argued that PCOV is an amalgamation of PCOV and Sporting, and West Van is an amalgamation of West Van Trollers, Pegasus and Deep Cove Royals, albeit historic.
  • Currently, in Division One the top two teams are Vancouver United Westside Rangers and West Van Flying Horses. Just based on the VUWSR name, one would have to assume they are an amalgamation of at least two sides. Also in Division One are the West Side Originals. Unless Westside or West Van Masters Premier get sent down, which is not likely, VUWSR or the Horses (or the Originals for that matter) will not be eligible to be promoted. Further, based on recent history, Division One teams have turned down being promoted in any event.
  • Several traditionally powerful teams have folded or changed leagues: Surrey Rangers, Surrey United Fire Fighters, Vancouver Fire Fighters, Surrey United, Pegasus (West Van), Port Coquitlam etc. One might argue that Surrey Rangers became North Delta Rangers (kind of).
  • The North Shore Coaches League has gone from two divisions of six or eight to one of six or eight, and continues to shrink. The latest abdication from the NSCL is traditional powerhouse Norvan who went to VMSL Masters Division Three and have worked their way up to Division One, and currently sit mid-table.
  • I don't know that much about the FVSL but I do not believe they have not won a Provincial Cup since the Surrey Rangers days, circa 2007 or 2008.
I wonder if there is a trend here, and where things are going? I do know that VMSL Masters Premier is very competitive from top to bottom, but have we created a monster? It would be interesting to hear the FVSL's or other leagues' perspective on this.

PS: Top Five in the rankings currently:

1. Portuguese Club of Vancouver (VMSL)
2. Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite Castillians (VMSL)
3. North Delta SC Rangers (FVSL)
4. West Van FC (VMSL)
5. Coastal FC Peace Arch (FVSL)

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Good work Sir M. Re VUFC in div 1 - we could take promotion if earned as we are Vancouver United…although our core team is the Westside Rangers sprinkled with a few VUFC players. A couple came over last year and a couple more this year.
 

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No sir. The team is a Westside team throughout but was officially changed to VUFC so we can get a least a small club system going.
 

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Ha! Seems to be fairly healthy as the team is strong and we have bodies. Every year should be add 1 or 2 from the open team.
 

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Bollocks (and RF) who are the teams that should be in the rankings from the FVSL in your view?
 

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MBE:

Staff report that Delta United is also a team to be reckoned with.
I've not seen them yet this year but apparently a bunch of tree trunks that can play a physical game ala Firemen/Firefighter style.

And, the new entrants this year, Port Moody Rangers, for sure should be in the mix.
Plus, they have the best team name and uniforms.
 

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FVSL - North Delta Rangers, Coastal, PMO and Temple.

Temple had a rough start but they are solid. Coastal is improved. PMO is ??? We pumped them 5 buzz but then they go and beat Coastal and Delta United so who knows?

Any VISL squads in the rankings?
 

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Generally over the years Bollocks we have tried to get the VISL on board but that has never materialized until just before Provincial Cup. Something about logging road blockades at the Carmanah.

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Excellent

I forgot about Temple too - Sorry.
Their performances over the last couple of years deserves mention in this prestigious list.

If you're feeling sympathetic and up to stroking a few egos, Surrey United also? :D
They're back in the top flight this year and their best starting 11 could handle themselves against a lot of teams.
 

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Hmmm...it looks like #1 PCOV and #2 Poco lost on the weekend. Columbus, Westside, Romanian and (wait for it)....SHAHEEN with victories. BYE once again could not get a point (what is with these guys)?

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All right, after several weeks of analysis, not to mention evaluation, staff are now prepared to debut the inaugural comprehensive, and atypically cosmopolitan version of Sir M's Excellent Power Rankings 2014-2015. So here we go:

1. Poco Euro-Rite Castillians (VMSL). The reigning BC Champs are rounding into form after a disappointing showing in the Western Canadians. A former FVSL side that has carried on the FVSL tradition of having a long team name. Currently third place in VMSL Premier.
2. Portuguese Club of Vancouver M A (VMSL). Another team with a long name, but that is because they are from Portugal. A recent 2-0 hiccup drops them from #1 in the rankings. Currently topping the VMSL Premier table.
3. Delta United (FVSL). A refreshingly short name for this side which tops the FVSL table. A tough opponent for anyone.
4. North Delta SC Rangers (FVSL). The Provincial Cup runners up are one point adrift of arch rival Delta United, albeit with one in hand. But enough about their storied self stimulation practices.
5. Romanian FC M (VMSL). This upstart side are scoring goals and currently find themselves in second spot in VMSL Premier. Not a particularly attractive side, unless one is into nose hair.
6. West Van FC M (VMSL). An inconsistent side thus far this year, this team is still looking for its first trophy since the 2011 Western Canadians. A recent home loss drops them. Currently fourth spot in VMSL Premier.
7. Columbus FC M A (VMSL). A team with a history of multiple Provincial championships, Columbus, despite their name, ironically, are not fond of travel. Coming off a hard fought draw with Westside on the weekend. Currently in fifth spot in VMSL Premier.
8. Westside FC M A (VMSL). Westside is as difficult a team when they are at home to play against as any. Possibly due to the fact that this West Side's home park is in the Downtown Eastside for some reason. Currently sixth in VMSL Premier.
9. Coastal FC Peace Arch (FVSL). Long name, great results. Currently in third spot in FVSL Premier.
10. SFC Temple United A (FVSL). Temple has some explosive players and are known for serving up some explosive fare at post-game festivities. Currently fourth spot in FVSL Premier.
11. Croatia SC M A (VMSL). The current defending VMSL Premier Champs are slowly coming out of a bit of a sophomore funk, having defeated West Van 2-1 on Sunday. Currently seventh spot in VMSL.
12. PMO Rangers FC (FVSL). Staff do not know much about this side but do note they are another team called Rangers, and that they have really nice uniforms. Currently fifth in FVSL Premier.
13. Roma (NSCL).
While other teams from other leagues tend to like the multi word team titles, the North Shore teams like to keep things concise. Roma, known for developing several VMSL players, sit top of the table in the seven team NSCL and are thus far unbeaten.
14. Vancouver United Rangers (VMSL Div 1). Yet another Rangers team, this side is dominating VMSL Div 1 and are five points clear of the second place Flying Horses in VMSL Div 1, having defeated the second place side 3-0 on the weekend.
15. Surrey United (FVSL). This handsome side, one with a storied rankings history, are back in the top tier of FVSL Masters, a division they dominated in their glorious past. Currently in sixth spot.
16. Coastal FC Alumni (FVSL Div 1). Top of the table in FVSL Div 1, this is an aged yet wise, skilled and somewhat chubby side.
17. Howe Sound (NSCL). This is a big strong team with a penchant for tight short shorts. Currently second place in VMSL.
18. Nordic (VMSL). Tied on points with Howe Sound, this long time NSCL bridesmaid is currently third in the table.
19. Nextlevel Rapids (FVSL Div 1). Excellent name. Second place in FVSL Div.1.
20. Poco FC Dominion (FVSL). This is a side not called Rangers. Currently seventh in FVSL.

So there you have it. Good luck to all rankings eligible teams this week.

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[QUOTE
7. Columbus FC M A (VMSL). A team with a history of multiple Provincial championships, Columbus, despite their name, ironically, are not fond of travel.
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Classic! Well done.
 

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SFC Temple United A (FVSL). Temple has some explosive players and are known for serving up some explosive fare at post-game festivities. Currently fourth spot in FVSL Premier.
 

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An interesting recent post from the VMSL Division 1 thread by Old Fart (nice name) :rolleyes::

"Wow bandcamp we both only had one right. Will have to do better this week...Should be interesting week now that everyone has seen each other..I recall first week with four ties to start year off, cant see that this week....congrats on making Sir M top 20 you guys should be higher than Roma in Coaches League I think ...picks coming soon"

Thoughts on this?

Sir M
 
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