Mike Bloomberg insists Haroldeans have nothing to lose as they bid to become the first MJSL team to win the Peter Morrison Trophy in more than 25 years, when they travel to Hertfordshire to tackle Maccabi London Lions White on Sunday.
May 2, 2018 14:42
The Merseysiders secured the first part of a possible quadruple by lifting the Harold Feldman Trophy - with a 6-0 drubbing of South Manchester Sports Club 2nd - but they head south as underdogs.
Boss Bloomberg commented: “It’s our first national cup final and we plan to enjoy it, whatever the outcome.
“I wasn’t confident going into semi-finals, but the lads surpassed themselves. I’m aware of the quality the Lions possess but we really have nothing to lose. We’ll do the best we can and see what happens. We’re proud to be representing the MJSL who are right behind us.”
WHEN SUNDAY COMES - SPECIAL CUP FINAL EDITION
The Lions reached the final after beating highly-fancied Manchester Maccabi 1st in the last four, although match-winner Max Kyte will miss the big match after suffering an injury to his ACL ligament.
Centre-half Alex Taylor is suspended while Ollie Craig, Sam Hamerton, Andrei Grayson and player-manager James Gershfield are other absentees.
Captain Paul Harris looks set to miss out through injury for Haroldeans, along with Adam Taylor who is unavailable due to work commitments. Maxim Green returns from suspension.
SQUADS:
LIONS (from): Jordan Sharafian, Richard Gold, Sam Hamerton, Eshed Rahav, Max Hassell, Alex Taylor, Jamie Jackson, Will Beresford, Ben Lampert, Max Misrahi, Austin Lipman, Adam Arnold, Tyler Smith, Jack Mattey, Josh Shack, James Gold, Adam Burchell, Jamie Cohen, Akiva Levin, Max Kyte. Manager: Ryan Springer, Asst-manager: Sam Arghebant
HAROLDEANS (from): Jared Clein,Steve Rubin, Adam Cross, Adam Taylor, Ben Kersh, Sean Cooper, Max Benmayor, Paul Harris, Zack Goldsmith, Adam Boyars, Max Barnett, Maxim Green, Jack Bookey, Eden Harris, Adam Shiffman, Bobby Fishel, Jordan Brookes, Taylor Moss. Manager: Mike Bloomberg. Chairman: Fraser Saville
Venue - Kings Langley FC, Hempstead Rd, Kings Langley WD4 8BS, KO - 2.30pm
JC star man: Max Misrahi (Lions)
DC Prediction: Lions 3 Haroldeans 1
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