Marcus Hook FC

Discussion in 'Sons of Ben' started by Z010 Union, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Marcus Hook FC has been created by Sons of Ben, a supporters' group which has pledged to retain at least 75% control of the team’s ownership.

    The club was founded yesterday in a vote of the board. The supporters had various reasons for their dissatisfaction with the club, but the primary issue appeared to be the glacial pace of progress on the expansion front.

    Though the club is named Marcus Hook, it will play in South Chester just a mile from the proposed MLS ground. The home ground will be constructed behind the former church hall of St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church on land that abuts Amtrak’s Northeast Cooridor with proposed seating for 5,000 and the hall being renovated into offices and scoreboard stanchion at one end of the park. Andrew Dylan of Dewey, Pullda, Fastone, LLC has been secured as the project architect. Currently, the board is looking for 1,000 people to pledge financial support by the end of July and the group will go ahead with applying to play in the Frank’s Soda League South for the 2008-09 campaign.

    Chairman Dr. Jimmy Norton noted that, "Everyone knows we'd rather be supporting an MLS side, but many external voices have led to our decision, namely Futbolitico87 and his noted soccer brain." He continued on stating that the club would be done the right way from the bottom up and that no expense would be spared in order to get the team promoted through the league structure.

    Disclaimer - The above information is 100% false and created to show the silliness of Futbolitico's posts and boast that he has a soccer brain. Added at 11:40am
     
  2. CrazyUnionBox

    CrazyUnionBox Member

    Mar 14, 2007
    137 Seat 1
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is today tuesday? :)
     
  3. Cuchalain's Dog

    Cuchalain's Dog New Member

    Dec 13, 2007
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    What is this Soda league? Is it like an amatuer or minor league? If I support Marcus Hook FC do I detract from my support of the Chester team? I'm in south philly so anything down here is welcome.
     
  4. JamesTaylor

    JamesTaylor BigSoccer Supporter

    May 26, 2007
    Wilmington, DE
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'll have to tell my 85 year old neighbor about this. He was raised in 'The Hook' and has the Confederate Flag waving all year. He'll appreciate the good news. :rolleyes:
     
  5. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Frank's Soda League has a North and South Division, the winner of each get's promoted to the Quaker Oats League (who's winner gets promoted to the Ellio's Pizza Conference). The PDL is the step above that.

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  6. CrazyUnionBox

    CrazyUnionBox Member

    Mar 14, 2007
    137 Seat 1
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is the rumor true that they will be having an open try out for players? I hear that Steve from bayshore was going to come down and tryout. I think he would be a great addition to the team.
     
  7. ReneGoulet

    ReneGoulet New Member

    Aug 10, 2007
    I guess fake news is better than no news at all
     
  8. Cuchalain's Dog

    Cuchalain's Dog New Member

    Dec 13, 2007
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Did I just get had? Again?:D
     
  9. footyfan1

    footyfan1 BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 20, 2003
    San Antonio, Texas
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Being an Ex-Pat in love with the game who is originally from Philly, I got a great laugh out of this!

    Since I've lived in either Texas or Germany (mostly Germany) most of my adult life, I haven't been into MLS, but if we get a team, I will be then!!
     
  10. angryhugo

    angryhugo Member

    Aug 2, 2005
    Philly Phorever
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ... and Jack Jack would make a fine mascot
     
  11. ReneGoulet

    ReneGoulet New Member

    Aug 10, 2007
    Come 30-45 days, we may have all been had
     
  12. CrazyUnionBox

    CrazyUnionBox Member

    Mar 14, 2007
    137 Seat 1
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    I disagree :)

    I believe a big puggle mascot that has a face that can be punched numerous times would be a better choice for a mascot. :rolleyes:
     
  13. angryhugo

    angryhugo Member

    Aug 2, 2005
    Philly Phorever
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ooooooooo....a large gentleman in a bear suit could drive around the pitch in a Prius to really rev up the fans. He'd be quite suitable for punching, as well.
     
  14. footyfan1

    footyfan1 BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 20, 2003
    San Antonio, Texas
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I feel like I'm home again! LOL!! :D
     
  15. SoB Bolton

    SoB Bolton New Member

    Mar 25, 2007
    Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Dr. Jimmy Nordon is a pee-do-file. He got the HIV from sitting on the Dow Jones.
     
  16. angryhugo

    angryhugo Member

    Aug 2, 2005
    Philly Phorever
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Chichester native Ron Bennington is also rumored to be among the managerial candidates
     
  17. JamesTaylor

    JamesTaylor BigSoccer Supporter

    May 26, 2007
    Wilmington, DE
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Gary Heidnik will be the GK coach.
     
  18. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In the broadcast booth will be Harry Caray, Bob Murphy and Little Nicky.

    LINGER LONGERRRRRRRRRR
     
  19. CrazyUnionBox

    CrazyUnionBox Member

    Mar 14, 2007
    137 Seat 1
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Boardroom Jimmy says "Buy High and Sell Low" in regards to Marcus Hook FC investment options.
     
  20. SoB Bolton

    SoB Bolton New Member

    Mar 25, 2007
    Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Frederica Bimmel will handle public relations.

    DABBA UUNH!
     
  21. CrazyUnionBox

    CrazyUnionBox Member

    Mar 14, 2007
    137 Seat 1
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I can hear the Pat Battle cries of victory through out the stadium.
     
  22. angryhugo

    angryhugo Member

    Aug 2, 2005
    Philly Phorever
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bikini-tinis will be available at all concessions stands
     
  23. CrazyUnionBox

    CrazyUnionBox Member

    Mar 14, 2007
    137 Seat 1
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    Spuds Buckley will also be making his whacky appearances
     
  24. angryhugo

    angryhugo Member

    Aug 2, 2005
    Philly Phorever
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    "Of all the dramatic things I've ever seen, Shep Messing sitting in Jimmy Norton's box...."

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  25. SoB Bolton

    SoB Bolton New Member

    Mar 25, 2007
    Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We're going to have a java log-burning stove to cook with in the parking lot.

    BLAHDEEBLE DEEDEE
     

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