Ellan Vannin football team

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Ellan Vannin
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AssociationManx International Football Alliance
Confederation ConIFA
Head coachChris Bass
Captain Frank Jones
Most caps Frank Jones (30)
Top scorerFrank Jones
Calum Morrissey (11)
Home stadium The Bowl
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First colours
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Second colours
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First international
Flag of the Isle of Man.svg  Ellan Vannin 10–0 Monaco  Flag of Monaco.svg
(Douglas, Isle of Man; 6 April 2014)
Biggest win
Flag of the Isle of Man.svg  Ellan Vannin 14–0 Chagos Islands  Flag of CSSC.svg
(Douglas, Isle of Man; 13 August 2017)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Occitania (with star).svg  Occitania 5–1 Ellan Vannin  Flag of the Isle of Man.svg
(Toulouse, France; 30 December 2014)
ConIFA World Football Cup
Appearances2 (first in 2014 )
Best resultWinners(2014)

The Ellan Vannin Football Team is a football team that represents the Isle of Man. It is not affiliated with FIFA or UEFA, and therefore cannot compete for the FIFA World Cup or in the UEFA European Championship.

Contents

Unlike the Isle of Man official football team which selects players who play in for clubs in the Manx league regardless of nationality, the Ellan Vannin team selects those of Manx nationality no matter where they are based.

They competed first at the ConIFA World Football Cup in 2014, where they won their group and became runners-up to the County of Nice. [1]

History

Ellan Vannin - Felvidek - Debrecen, 2015.06.21 Ellan Vannin - Felvidek - Debrecen, 2015.06.21 (15).JPG
Ellan Vannin – Felvidék – Debrecen, 2015.06.21

Formation and early games

Formed in 2013, the Ellan Vannin team was created by the newly formed Manx International Football Alliance (MIFA) in order to enter ConIFA and compete at the ConIFA World Football Cup. As opposed to the official Isle of Man team (run by the Isle of Man FA), which is composed entirely of Isle of Man Football League players – regardless of nationality, Ellan Vannin will allow only those with Manx ties to play for them, in line with FIFA eligibility rules.

Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the MIFA and Isle of Man FA, intended to set out a working relationship between the two organisations, the MIFA announced that the first international to be played by Ellan Vannin would be a home game against Monaco on 6 April 2014, to be played at The Bowl in Douglas. [2] Ellan Vannin won their first international 10–0. [3]

Entry into ConIFA and 2014 ConIFA World Cup

Ellan Vannin were invited to participate in the first ConIFA World Football Cup in Sápmi, in 2014. Despite being a previously unknown quantity, they reached the final of the inaugural tournament, losing on penalties to County of Nice despite winning 4–2 over them in the Group Stage thanks to a Calum Morrissey hattrick.

2015 ConIFA European Cup and 2016 ConIFA World Cup

While the Isle of Man were originally set to host the 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup in June 2015, logistical problems eventually led to the tournament being moved to Székely Land. [4] Here, despite defeat to Padania in the Group Stage, they still achieved a semi-final place where they were again defeated by County of Nice. A penalty win over Felvidék in the play-off saw them finish third. The next year, Ellan Vannin were set to appear in the 2016 ConIFA World Football Cup, but withdrew after being advised by the British Home Office not to travel to Abkhazia, where the tournament was to be held.

2017 European Football Cup, 2018 World Football Cup and Expulsion

The team returned to ConIFA activity in 2017 for the 2017 ConIFA European Football Cup in Northern Cyprus, finishing 6th. However, the team qualified for the 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup to be held in London (hosted by Barawa). In late 2017 it was announced that they would become the first opponents of the new Yorkshire national football team on January 28, 2018. After Yorkshire's membership to ConIFA was confirmed at the beginning of January, it meant that it would become an officially sanctioned friendly that would provide qualification points for future competitions. In May that year they took part in the 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup in London. However, after being knocked out by Barawa in the group stage, the MIFA protested at their opponents' alleged use of an ineligible player. After the other competing clubs voted to reject their appeal, Ellan Vannin withdrew from the tournament, and following a number of accusations made by the MIFA on social media against ConIFA, they were provisionally expelled from the organisation on 7 June 2018. Ellan Vannin were reinstated as full members at ConIFA's 2019 AGM in January 2019.

Fixtures and Results

2014

6 April 2014Friendly Ellan Vannin Flag of the Isle of Man.svg 10–0Flag of Monaco.svg  Monaco Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund
Attendance: The Bowl, Douglas
1 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup Ellan Vannin Flag of the Isle of Man.svg 3–2Flag of Artsakh.svg  Artsakh Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund
19:00 Ciaran McNulty Soccerball shade.svg41'
Antony Moore Soccerball shade.svg88'
Frank Jones Soccerball shade.svg90'
Mihran Manasyan Soccerball shade.svg27', 31'
30 December 2014Friendly Occitania  Flag of Occitania (with star).svg5–4 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Ellan Vannin Toulouse

2015

30 May 2015 (2015-05-30)Niamh Challenge Cup Ellan Vannin Flag of the Isle of Man.svg 8–1Panjab football flag.png  Panjab The Bowl, Douglas
15:00 BST Sean Quaye Soccerball shade.svg11', 37'
Ciaran McNulty Soccerball shade.svg15'
Conor Doyle Soccerball shade.svg44'
Frank Jones Soccerball shade.svg50', 55'
Furo Davies Soccerball shade.svg67'
Liam Doyle Soccerball shade.svg75'
? Soccerball shade.svg28'Referee: Andrew Lodge (Isle of Man)
31 May 2015 (2015-05-31)Niamh Challenge Cup Final Felvidék Felvidek (Upper Hungary) football flag.png 1–3 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Ellan Vannin The Bowl, Douglas
17:30 BST Attila Dálnoky Soccerball shade.svg72' Report Ciaran McNulty Soccerball shade.svg20'
Sam Caine Soccerball shade.svg25'
Conor Doyle Soccerball shade.svg88'
18 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup Romani people Roma flag.svg 1–3 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Ellan Vannin Stadion Oláh Gábor Út, Debrecen
16:00Irhas Soccerball shade.svg29' Report Sharkey Soccerball shade.svg11'
Jones Soccerball shade.svg49'
Bass Soccerball shade.svg55'
19 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup Padania  Flag of Padania.svg1–0 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Ellan Vannin Stadion Oláh Gábor Út, Debrecen
15:00Prandelli Soccerball shade.svg
20 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup County of Nice  Flag of the County of Nice.svg3–1 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Ellan Vannin
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Jones Soccerball shade.svg
21 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup Ellan Vannin Flag of the Isle of Man.svg 1–1
(5–3 p)
Felvidek (Upper Hungary) football flag.png Felvidék
13:00Bass Soccerball shade.svgMagyar Soccerball shade.svg

2017

12 August 2017 (2017-08-12)Niamh Challenge Cup Ellan Vannin Flag of the Isle of Man.svg 6–2Flag of Ogaden National Liberation Front(2).svg  Barawa London
13 August 2017 (2017-08-13)Niamh Challenge Cup Ellan Vannin Flag of the Isle of Man.svg 14–0Flag of CSSC.svg  Chagos Islands London

2018

28 January 2018 Friendly Yorkshire  Yorkshire Flag.png1–1Flag of the Isle of Man.svg  Ellan Vannin Fitzwilliam, England
15:30 GMT Coduri Soccerball shade.svg54'Davies Soccerball shade.svg48'Stadium: Yorkshire NuBuilds Stadium
Attendance: 627
Referee: Steve Lynch
29 April 2018 Friendly Ellan Vannin  Flag of the Isle of Man.svg2–1Panjab football flag.png  Panjab Sandbach, England
Gale Soccerball shade.svg22'
Simpson Soccerball shade.svg72'
Report Soccerball shade.svg90'Stadium: Sandbach Community Football Centre
31 May 2018 2018 ConIFA WFC Group A Ellan Vannin  Flag of the Isle of Man.svg4–1Flag placeholder.svg  Cascadia Sutton, England
12:00 BSTWhitley Soccerball shade.svg15'
Jones Soccerball shade.svg41'
Caine Soccerball shade.svg62'
McVey Soccerball shade.svg70'
Report Doughty Soccerball shade.svg18'Stadium: Gander Green Lane
2 June 2018 2018 ConIFA WFC Group A Ellan Vannin  Flag of the Isle of Man.svg2–0Bicolor flag of Tamil Eelam.svg  Tamil Eelam Carshalton, England
14:00 BSTWhitley Soccerball shade.svg47'
Caine Soccerball shade.svg57'
Report Stadium: Colston Avenue
Attendance: 276
Referee: Guastafierro Mario
3 June 2018 2018 ConIFA WFC Group A Barawa  Flag of Ogaden National Liberation Front(2).svg2–0Flag of the Isle of Man.svg  Ellan Vannin Haringey, England
14:00 BSTBettamer Soccerball shade.svg40'
Ismail Soccerball shade.svg56'
Report Stadium: Coles Park

Personalities of Ellan Vannin's football team

Squad

The following players were called up to the 22 man squad for the 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup to commence on 31 May 2018. [5] Caps and goals correct as of 3 June 2018 after the game against Flag of Ogaden National Liberation Front(2).svg  Barawa .

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Andy Perry (1982-05-19) 19 May 1982 (age 41)140 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
251 GK Dean Kearns (1993-06-17) 17 June 1993 (age 30)50 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Rushen United

142 DF Jack McVey (1991-01-13) 13 January 1991 (age 32)213 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
22 DF Sam Caine (1988-05-26) 26 May 1988 (age 35)184 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
42 DF Sean Quaye (1984-08-19) 19 August 1984 (age 39)173 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
172 DF Cameron Lee (1993-08-22) 22 August 1993 (age 30)30 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians
152 DF Darren Cain (1988-04-02) 2 April 1988 (age 35)20 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians
72 DF Tom Callister (1994-03-28) 28 March 1994 (age 29)10 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians
242 DF Andrew Burkitt (2000-08-03) 3 August 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Laxey

83 MF Frank Jones (captain) (1987-10-22) 22 October 1987 (age 36)3017 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
113 MF Joey Morling (1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 (age 26)123 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
183 MF Dan Bell (1986-01-26) 26 January 1986 (age 37)102 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Peel
213 MF Mike Williams (1994-08-19) 19 August 1994 (age 29)73 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Rushen United
53 MF Daniel Simpson (1995-07-28) 28 July 1995 (age 28)72 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians
103 MF Alex Holden (1996-01-12) 12 January 1996 (age 27)63 Flag of England.svg Bottesford Town
33 MF Joel Ibañez (2000-10-02) 2 October 2000 (age 23)40 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
63 MF Joey Quayle (1999-03-04) 4 March 1999 (age 24)40 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
223 MF Brodie Patience (1998-02-07) 7 February 1998 (age 25)20 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians
123 MF Ryan Burns (1994-03-18) 18 March 1994 (age 29)10 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians

94 FW Ciaran McNultey (1987-07-01) 1 July 1987 (age 36)138 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
164 FW Stephen Whitley (1995-02-20) 20 February 1995 (age 28)95 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians
204 FW Furo Davies (1988-12-21) 21 December 1988 (age 34)86 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges
234 FW Sean Doyle (1994-07-11) 11 July 1994 (age 29)73 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians

Recent callups

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
DF Séamus Sharkey (1990-05-11) 11 May 1990 (age 33)92 Ulster Banner.svg Glenavon 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup WD
DF Julian Ringham (1984-06-03) 3 June 1984 (age 39)50 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Georges 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup WD
DF Conor Doyle (1990-02-16) 16 February 1990 (age 33)71 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Elite FC Dubai 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup PRE
DF Thomas Smith (1997-10-23) 23 October 1997 (age 26)30 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Corinthians 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup PRE
DF Sam Ingham (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 (age 32)10 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Johns United 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup PRE

MF Lee Gale (1991-08-06) 6 August 1991 (age 32)45 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Peel 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup WD
MF Stephen Riding (1988-04-30) 30 April 1988 (age 35)50 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Rushen United 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup PRE
MF Rhys Oates (1995-06-17) 17 June 1995 (age 28)40 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Johns United 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup PRE

FW Stephen Priestnal (1984-01-04) 4 January 1984 (age 39)00 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg St Mary's 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup PRE

Managers

ManagerPeriodPlayedWonDrawnLostWin %
1Lee Dixon2014–201513733053.8
2 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Alan Rogers20165302060.0
3 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Christopher Bass Snr2017–201812723058.3
Totals30175856.66

Presidents of the Manx International Football Alliance

NamePériod
1 Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Malcolm Blackburn2014–?

Competitive Record

ConIFA World Cup

YearRoundPositionGPWDLGSGA
Sami flag.svg 2014 Final2nd5320126
Flag of the Republic of Abkhazia.svg 2016 Did not qualify
Flag of Ogaden National Liberation Front(2).svg 2018 Group Stage16th320163
Flag of North Macedonia.svg 2020 Did not qualify

ConIFA European Cup

YearRoundPositionGPWDLGSGA
Flag of Szekely Land.svg 2015 Semi Final3rd411256
Flag of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.svg 2017 Group Stage6th411268
Flag of Artsakh.svg 2019 Did not qualify
Flag of the County of Nice.svg 2022 Did not qualify

Notes

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