Occasionally I get an idea about assembling a team, but with a theme. I then throw out these challenges on Twitter to see if anyone can help me fill in the teamsheet for a first XI. Last week I was looking for a #RotundXI and got a good few names which I could assemble two teams. Will do that another time though.
Today the idea is more inline to what we are all about – a #FootieAndMusicXI.
I received some excellent suggestions from newfieldchris who runs the Saggar Makers Social Club, and from Fredorrarci who rules Sport Is A TV Show with an iron fist. Thanks chaps.
Below is a rundown of the first team, plus the subs – and a team manager.
The eccentric goalkeeper Arnold Layne who has put that drug thing behind him and is the first name on the list now.
| Pink Floyd – Arnold Layne |
The solid centre back Charlie Brown, who has a persecution complex and he thinks that the referees are always out to get him. Not good with free kicks.
| The Coasters – Charlie Brown |
Absolutely nothing is known about this player.
| Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros – Tony Adams |
One of the two Jonnie’s in the team, much to the delight of opposing fans. The veteran Johnny Thunder who has a distinguished career in the top flight.
| The Kinks – Johnny Thunder |
Partnering his namesake at the back is a tricky right back who’s good at getting up for the crosses, can be see floating into the box.
| Shelley Fabares – Johnny Angel |
The midfield enforcer and captain of the team. Do you feel lucky punk ?
| Gorillaz – Clint Eastwood |
The quick left sided midfielder, Kevin Carter sometimes joins in attack.
| Manic Street Preachers – Kevin Carter |
The tricky Italian winger who can play on the left or the right.
| The Auteurs – Lenny Valentino |
A product of the youth system, namesake son of the 60’s legend.
| The Jam – David Watts |
The right sided player who is absolutely blind as a bat and much to the annoyance of his boss, is constantly losing his contacts during matches.
| Weezer – Buddy Holly |
Ernold Same, a summer signing and the flying Dutch winger is just coming back from injury.
| Blur – Ernold Same |
– and the team coach… who some say walks like a woman and wears a bra…
[Subs Bench]
Three that are gathering splinters, probably make a change around 70 mins if it’s a stalemate:
» Jimmy Ray – Are You Jimmy Ray ? » The Replacements – Alex Chilton » David Bowie – Andy WarholJimmy Ray out of the wilderness, signed on a free but fans keep on asking… / The sturdy defender Alex Chilton, just off the treatment table. / The ever retiring reserve ‘keeper Andy Warhol.
[In The Stands]
There were a few others that didn’t make the squad and will have to play their football elsewhere…
You can find these and all the above selections via 6 Mirrors.
» If you are looking for a few names to form your own team. Try here.
If this was an actual team then it would be somebody like Bolton Wanderers. Don’t have a name for this XI. Suggestions below. Also if you’ve got a candidate that the F&M XI scouts should look at. Again leave a comment below.