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Team List & Profiles of Manchester Magic

EBL Division 1 Team

2009-10 Team List

Number	Name	Height	Position	Born
4	Ambokile Bell	5' 08"	Guard	British
5	Liam Johnson	6' 00''	Guard	British
6	Stefan Gill	5' 10''	Guard	British
7	Adam Slater	6' 05''	Forward	British
8	Nathan Schall	6' 05"	Forward	British
9	James Hagan	6' 04''	Guard	Irish
10	Lee Goldsbrough	6' 08''	Forward	British
11	Brandon Kimbrough	6' 02''	Guard	American
12	Tom Sutton	6' 04"	Guard	British
13	Yann Fansbender	6' 04''	Forward	Luxembourgian
14	Tom Pearson	6' 06"	Forward	British
15	David Watts	6' 08"	Forward	British
20	Josh Houghton	6' 02"'	Guard	British
21	Ciao Avona	6' 06"	Forward	Brazilian (Italian Passport Holder)

Coach:	Jeff Jones
Asst Coach:	Brian Dobson
Stats.	Matt Roberts
	& Barrie Cryer

Team List & Profiles of Manchester Magic

MAGIC PLAYER PROFILES

EBL Division 1 Team

2008-09 Team List

Number	Name	Height	Position
4	Ambokile Bell	5' 06''	Guard
5	Taner Adu	6' 02''	Guard
6	Stefan Gill	5' 08''	Guard
7	Adam Slater	6' 05''	Forward
8	John Linsley	6' 05''	Forward
9	Connor Gent	6' 04''	Forward
10	Aitor Estrada	6' 02''	Guard
11	Brandon Kimbrough	6' 02''	Guard
12	Adam Gerami	6' 08''	Forward
13	Steve Boonham	6' 09''	Forward
14	Nikolas Opacic	6' 05''	Guard
15	Tom Sutton	6' 05''	Forward



Coach:	Jeff Jones
Asst Coach:	Brian Dobson
Managers:	Farukh Hussain, Arif Hussain
Stats.	Matt Roberts, Barrie Cryer

MANCHESTER MAGIC PLAYER PROFILES 2008-09

NAME	Stefan Gill
NUMBER	6
HEIGHT	5’ 8”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	26.09.83
FROM	Manchester
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	Role:- Team Captain. Lead the team by example and make my teammates better Background:- Developed late, started playing seriously aged 16 with Graham Williams Achievements:- Won the treble with Magic last year Aims:- To improve as a basketball player, become a true point guard/leader and to win everything this year

NAME	Taner Adu
NUMBER	5
HEIGHT	6’ 3”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	22.2.84
FROM	London
PREVIOUS TEAM	Teesside Mohawks and University of New Olreans
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	My role this year is to provide scoring and assists, to concentrate on rebounding as our team lacks height this year. Also to be one of the team leaders MVP of the play off finals (EBL Div 1) 2008 Treble winner with the Magic My hopes are to win all four trophies this year.

NAME	Brandon Kimbrough
NUMBER	11
HEIGHT	6’ 02”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	16.11.84
FROM	Springfield Missouri USA
PREVIOUS TEAM	Drury University and Arkansas Impact
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I think my role with the team is to be a steady influence on the court and handle the ball. One of my greatest achievements was earning a scholarship to college to play basketball. My hopes for the season are to improve with every game and practice session as a team. I think if we do we will be happy at the end of the season

NAME	Aitor Estrada
NUMBER	10
HEIGHT	6’ 02”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	11.10.78
FROM	Madrid
PREVIOUS TEAM	Menesaianos “Hola”
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	Despite my appearance, I am actually a dentist. I’m an associate in dental surgery in Lytham St Annes with a special interest in endodontics and cosmetic dentistry. The last time I played in a National League team was eleven years ago in Spain before I went to University, but don’t worry, I will be back on top form in no time! I’ve bought the new Kerry Katona fitness DVD! I’m very proud to be playing with Manchester Magic, I’ve met lots of great people and want to do whatever I can to help the team success.

NAME	Adam Slater
NUMBER	7
HEIGHT	6’ 04”
POSITION	Forward
D. O. B	10.05.79
FROM	Blackburn
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I started playing basketball quite late inspired by my good friend Matt Hogarth. I have been with the Magic since 2001, and have enjoyed every minute of it enjoying many team achievements such as winning the treble last season. I am now starting to take steps into coaching by assisting with the Division 3 team’s training. I hope that we are as successful this year as we were last year.

NAME	Adam Gerami
NUMBER	12
HEIGHT	6’ 08”
POSITION	Forward
D. O. B	20.05.88
FROM	Stockport
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	To play hard and rebound, improve as a player and turn my weaknesses into strengths. I have represented England in the European Championships at Under 18’s level, and it is my hope that I can go on to play College Basketball in the USA

NAME	Jon Linsley
NUMBER	8
HEIGHT	6’ 05”
POSITION	Forward
D. O. B	19.11.75
FROM	Liverpool
PREVIOUS TEAM	Newi Nets
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	Garbage man, generally clean up after everybody and try not to get thrown out of the gym.

NAME	Connor Gent
NUMBER	9
HEIGHT	6’ 05”
POSITION	Small Forward
D. O. B	17.01.90
FROM	Oldham
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic Under 18’s
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I was a member of last season’s Under 18’s team that won both the National League and the National Cup. I want to improve my game, plus learn from the older players. I need to gain weight so I‘m not the skinny kid anymore.

NAME	Ambokile Bell
NUMBER	4
HEIGHT	5’ 06”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	21.06.1985
FROM	Manchester
PREVIOUS TEAM	Sheffield Arrows
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	My role with in the team is to come off the bench with energy, and help the team win by playing tough defence and hitting open shots.

NAME	Tom Sutton
NUMBER	15
HEIGHT	6’ 05”
POSITION	Forward
D. O. B	18.11.86
FROM	Clitheroe
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	A new player who has stepped up from the 2nd team. In a supporting role trying to learn and improve as much as possible at a higher level

NAME	Steve Boonham
NUMBER	13
HEIGHT	6’ 09”
POSITION	Centre
D. O. B	12.04.82
FROM	Llandudno
PREVIOUS TEAM	Plymouth Raiders
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I am a big guy, my job is to play hard, defend hard, rebound and score. I come from a seaside town in North Wales called Llandudno, and I played for my country as a Junior. My aim for the season is to just win everything

NAME	Nikolas Opacic
NUMBER	14
HEIGHT	6’ 05”
POSITION	Guard
D. O. B	05.07.90
FROM	Manchester
PREVIOUS TEAM	Manchester Magic Juniors and Mega Aqua Monta (Serbia)
PROFILE About 100 words or so on role within the team/background/ Notable achievements and hopes for the season	I am new to the team and bring reasonable height. I bring a bold Serbian element to the team as I have played for two years in Serbia I was a member of the Magic’s Under 16’s and Under 18’s that won the National League. I hope to win everything possible.

Team List & Profiles of Manchester Magic

MAGIC PLAYER PROFILES

EBL Division 1 Team

2007-08 Team List

Number	Name	Height	Position	Born
4	Orlan Jackman	6' 06''	Forward	British
5	Taner Adu	6' 02''	Guard	British
6	Stefan Gill	5' 10''	Guard	British
7	Adam Slater	6' 05''	Forward	British
8	Sean McKie	5' 09"	Guard	British
9	Steve Gayle	6' 01''	Guard	British
10	Duncan Ogilvie	6' 07''	Forward	British
11	Adam Gerami	6' 08''	Forward	British
12	Patrick Dwyer	6' 07''	Forward	USA
13	Steve Boonham	6' 08''	Centre	British
14	Jamaal Hilliard	6' 04''	Guard	USA
15	Andrew MacKay	6' 07''	Forward	Canada
20	Gavin Smith	6' 08''	Centre	British
21	Andre Rankine	6' 04"	Guard/Forward	British

Coach:	Jeff Jones
Asst Coach:	Brian Dobson
Stats.	Matt Roberts
	& Barrie Cryer

MANCHESTER MAGIC PLAYER PROFILES 2007-08

Player Name:	Duncan Ogilvie
Nickname:	D-DUB
Age:	28
Height:	6' 07"
Position:	Forward
Born:	Identity/Supremacy/Ulimatum - they'll pretty good (Bourne)
Nationality:	English
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	London Leopards
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Simpsons
Place You've Been:	Ibiza/China
Basketball Player:	Orlan Jackman
Animal:
TV Show:	Simpsons
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Womens Basketball
Musician:	Gentlemen
Time Of Year:	Summer
Basketball Memory:	England Senior Cup 1st
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. Doing masters degree
	2.
	3.

Player Name:	Steve Boonham
Nickname:	B
Age:	25
Height:	6' 09"
Position:	Centre/Forward
Born:	Bangor, Wales
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Plymouth Raiders
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Family Guy
Place You've Been:	Amsterdam
Basketball Player:	Kevin Garnett
Animal:	Shark
TV Show:	Heroes
Sport Other Than Basketball:	UFC
Musician:	Necro
Time Of Year:	Summer
Basketball Memory:	The Streetball Extreme Days
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. If you need private medical insurance...I'm your man!!
	2. I'm Welsh!!
	3. I do the best Arnie impression in the world

Player Name:	Jamaal Hilliard
Nickname:
Age:	23
Height:	6' 04"
Position:	Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Born:	10/09/1984
Nationality:	American
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Lafayette College Leopards Pennsylvania, USA
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Simpsons
Place You've Been:	The Bahamas
Basketball Player:	Kobe Bryant
Animal:	Dog
TV Show:	The Real World
Sport Other Than Basketball:	American Football
Musician:	Jay-Z
Time Of Year:	Summer
Basketball Memory:	Going to the nationals in Orlando, Florida as a youngster
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. I have 1 sibling (brother) playing college basketball
	2. Parents: Patricia and Thurston
	3. I love to go out and meet new people

Player Name:	Orlan Jackman
Nickname:	Rookie
Age:	19
Height:	6' 06"
Position:	Guard/Forward (2/3)
Born:	London, England
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Army & Navy Academy High School/GB U20
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Dragon Ball Z
Place You've Been:	LA
Basketball Player:	Vince Carter
Animal:
TV Show:	Everybody Hates Chris/MOTD
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Football
Musician:	Nas
Time Of Year:	Night Time
Basketball Memory:	Vince Carter NBA Dunk Contest
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. I used to live in LA
	2. I have toured Europe with the National Team
	3. I'm skilled in the fine arts

Player Name:	Patrick Dwyer
Nickname:	PaHy McPat Pat
Age:	23
Height:	6' 07"
Position:	Forward
Born:	Winchester, Tennessee
Nationality:	American
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Catholic University
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Family Guy
Place You've Been:	Prague, Czech Republic
Basketball Player:	Shannon Mertz
Animal:	Polar Bear
TV Show:	Sportscenter
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Golf
Musician:	Justin Timberlake
Time Of Year:	March Madness
Basketball Memory:	Going to the NCAA tournament
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. I majored in Business/Marketing
	2. I can quote any move ever created
	3. I once ate 100 hot wings in 30 minutes

Player Name:	Adam Slater
Nickname:	Tati
Age:	28
Height:	6' 04"
Position:	Small Forward
Born:	Blackburn
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Penwortham Pacers
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Family Guy
Place You've Been:	Tarifa (Southern Spain)
Basketball Player:	Eddie Jones
Animal:	Chimpanzee
TV Show:	Heroes
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Snowboarding
Musician:
Time Of Year:	Summer (with a cold beer)
Basketball Memory:	Winning the cup
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. I've been brained
	2. I can whipup a storm in the kitchen
	3.

Player Name:	Andrew Mackay
Nickname:	Canada
Age:	24
Height:	6' 07"
Position:	Forward
Born:	Canada
Nationality:	British/Canadian
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Wilfrid laurier University
Favourite -
Cartoon:	He-Man
Place You've Been:	St. Andrews, Scotland
Basketball Player:	Steve Nash
Animal:	Labrador - Dog
TV Show:	The Colbert report
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Golf
Musician:	Michael Franti
Time Of Year:	Summer
Basketball Memory:	Trip to 2006 Canaian University Final 10
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. I'm a golf professional in the summer
	2. I can play ice hockey but I don't live in a Igloo
	3. I love to coach

Player Name:	Taner Adu
Nickname:	"T"
Age:	23
Height:	6' 03"
Position:	Guard
Born:	London
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	University of New Orleans
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Pinky and the Brain
Place You've Been:	Los Angeles
Basketball Player:	Myself
Animal:	Cheater
TV Show:	Heroes/Match of the day
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Football
Musician:
Time Of Year:	Feb
Basketball Memory:	Hitting game winner in London Youth Games
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. I played semi-pro football for Grays Athletics
	2. I can play the triangle and tamberine at the same time
	3. I know Kung Fu (Wing Chung)

Player Name:	Steve Gayle
Nickname:
Age:
Height:	6' 01''
Position:	Guard
Born:
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:
Favourite -
Cartoon:
Place You've Been:
Basketball Player:
Animal:
TV Show:
Sport Other Than Basketball:
Musician:
Time Of Year:
Basketball Memory:
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1.
	2.
	3.

Player Name:	Stefan Gill
Nickname:
Age:	24
Height:	5' 10"
Position:	Guard
Born:	26/09/83
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Manchester Magic
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Boon Docks
Place You've Been:	Barbados
Basketball Player:	Chris Paul
Animal:	Taner Adu
TV Show:	Afro Samurai
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Golf
Musician:	Beres Hammond
Time Of Year:	Summer
Basketball Memory:	Every time I step on the court
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. I’m cute!
	2. I win every dunk contest I enter!
	3. I don’t drink alcohol

Player Name:	Adam Gerami
Nickname:
Age:
Height:	6' 08"
Position:	Forward
Born:
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:
Favourite -
Cartoon:
Place You've Been:
Basketball Player:
Animal:
TV Show:
Sport Other Than Basketball:
Musician:
Time Of Year:
Basketball Memory:
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1.
	2.
	3.

Player Name:	Andre Rankine
Nickname:	Dre
Age:	21
Height:	6' 05"
Position:	Forward/Guard
Born:	2/8/1986
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Sheffield Sharks
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Simpsons
Place You've Been:	Jamaica
Basketball Player:	Baron Davis
Animal:	Lion
TV Show:	Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Football
Musician:	Baroque era
Time Of Year:	Summer
Basketball Memory:
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. Support Arsenal
	2. Enjoy classical music
	3. Hate flying

Player Name:	Liam Johnson
Nickname:	L-Jo, Sideshow
Age:	18
Height:	6' 00"
Position:	Guard
Born:	27/8/1989
Nationality:	British
Last Team Played For Before Magic:	Magic Div 3, Magic U18
Favourite -
Cartoon:	Family
Place You've Been:	Portugal
Basketball Player:	Steve Nash
Animal:	Tiger…grrr
TV Show:	Two and a Half Men
Sport Other Than Basketball:	Football
Musician:	John Legend
Time Of Year:	Winter
Basketball Memory:	Game winner vs. Grenada
Three Things That Fans Might Want To Know About You?	1. My girlfriend is a Mystic
	2. I’m an Uncle
	3. I was in a steel band, ya know ma’an!

2006-07 Team List

Number	Name	Height	Position	Born
4	Geri Major	6' 03''	Guard	Hungary
5	John Cagianello	6' 03''	Guard	USA
6	Stefan Gill	5' 10''	Guard	England
7	Adam Slater	6' 05''	Forward	England
8	Steve Hastings	6' 06''	Forward	Australia
9	Michail Papadopoulos	6' 03''	Forward	Greece
10	Andrew Thomson	6' 09''	Forward	England
11	Matt Hogarth	6' 05''	Forward	England
12	Gavin Smith	6' 08''	Centre	England
13	Steve Boonham	6' 08''	Centre	England
14	Matt Miller	5' 11''	Guard	USA
15	Andrew MacKay	6' 07''	Forward	Canada

MANCHESTER MAGIC PLAYER PROFILES 2006-07

Player Name:	John Cagianello
Nickname:	Cag
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 03''
Age:	23
Nationality:	American
Favourite Movie:	Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Song:	Best of What's Around (Dave Matthews Band)
Favourite Animal:	Dog
Favourite Beverage:	Dr Pepper
Favourite Meal:	Mom's Ziti and Meatballs
Favourite Music:	Everything
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Golf
Favourite Quote:	"Nobody cares or remembers who came in second place"
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Health for my family and I
	2. To play in the NBA
	3. Successful future

Player Name:	Matt Miller
Nickname:	Matty
Position:	Point Guard
Height:	5' 10''
Age:	23
Nationality:	American
Favourite Movie:	ATL
Favourite Song:	Push It (Rick Ross)
Favourite Animal:	Dog
Favourite Beverage:	Fruit Punch
Favourite Meal:	Pizza
Favourite Music:	Hip Hop
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Basketball
Favourite Quote:	"Better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared"
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Win
	2. Win
	3. Win

Player Name:	Gergely Major
Nickname:	Geri
Position:	Guard/Forward
Height:	6' 02''
Age:	27
Nationality:	Hungarian
Favourite Movie:	Rocky
Favourite Song:	Salt Water from Chicane
Favourite Animal:	Dog
Favourite Beverage:	Beer
Favourite Meal:	Chicken Breasts
Favourite Music:	RnB, Dance
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Tennis
Favourite Quote:	"...."
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. For the Magic to win all games this season
	2. Happiness and health to all my family in Hungary and in England too
	3. Everybody could pronounce my name correctly

Player Name:	Andrew MacKay
Nickname:
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 07''
Age:	23
Nationality:	Canadian/British
Favourite Movie:	I know I'm not Alone Michael Franti Documentary
Favourite Song:	Tolerance - Michael Franti
Favourite Animal:	Dog -labrador
Favourite Beverage:	Gatorade lemonlime
Favourite Meal:	French Toast Breakfast
Favourite Music:	Hip Hop, Reggae
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Basketball & Golf
Favourite Quote:	"Just do it"
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. 20 more inches on my vertical jump
	2. World Peace
	3. Only need 2!!

Player Name:	Andrew Thomson
Nickname:	Tomo, aka Miguel
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 09''
Age:	22
Nationality:	English
Favourite Movie:	The Rock
Favourite Song:	Beautiful - Snoop Dogg
Favourite Animal:	Lion
Favourite Beverage:	White Russian
Favourite Meal:	Chicken Fillet Burger and Fries
Favourite Music:	RnB, Soul, Anything that takes my fancy
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Listening to classical music
Favourite Quote:	'I like to bathe in the waters of Lake Minatonka'
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Good health for me, my family and friends
	2. Live a happy and fulfilling life.
	3. Matt Miller to grow 4 more inches!

Player Name:	Steven Hastings
Nickname:	Pirate Steve
Position:	Guard/Forward
Height:	1.96m
Age:	22
Nationality:	Australian/British
Favourite Movie:	Snatch/The Usual Suspects
Favourite Song:	He Got Game - Public Enemy
Favourite Animal:	Tiger
Favourite Beverage:	West End Draught
Favourite Meal:	Thai Massaman Curry
Favourite Music:	G Love and the Special Sauce
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Surfing/Guitar
Favourite Quote:
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Hops like Stefan
	2.
	3.

Player Name:	Matt Hogarth
Nickname:
Position:	Guard/Forward
Height:	6' 05"
Age:	27
Nationality:	English
Favourite Movie:	Scarface
Favourite Song:	Suspicious Minds
Favourite Animal:	Alligator/Shark
Favourite Beverage:	Pineapple Juice
Favourite Meal:	Chinese
Favourite Music:	Anything
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Socialising
Favourite Quote:	"You ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight"
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. To be well paid
	2. See the world
	3. Everyone to enjoy themslves

Player Name:	Gavin Smith
Nickname:	G
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 08''
Age:	28
Nationality:	British
Favourite Movie:	Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Song:	None
Favourite Animal:	Dog
Favourite Beverage:	Mi ti
Favourite Meal:	Italian
Favourite Music:	R & B
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Jet ski
Favourite Quote:	"Don't do as I do, do as I say"
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Dreams to come true
	2. No pain
	3. Be happy

Player Name:	Steve Boonham
Nickname:	B
Position:	Centre/Forward
Height:	6' 09''
Age:	24
Nationality:	British
Favourite Movie:	Above the Rim
Favourite Song:	Too many to say!
Favourite Animal:	Shark
Favourite Beverage:	Vanilla Nurishment
Favourite Meal:	Fillet Steak Cantonese
Favourite Music:	Underground Hip Hop, Rock, Metal - anything that's good
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Playing ball
Favourite Quote:	" "
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. An injury-free season
	2. A 50" vertical jump
	3.

Player Name:	Michail Papadopoulos
Nickname:	Poppadom
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 03''
Age:	31
Nationality:	Greek
Favourite Movie:	Usual Suspects
Favourite Song:	Silence - Delerium
Favourite Animal:	Dog
Favourite Beverage:	Coke
Favourite Meal:	Pizza
Favourite Music:	Dance/Club
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Snowboarding
Favourite Quote:	" "
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. To dunk a basketball
	2.
	3.

NBL Division 1 Team

2005-06 Team List

Number	Name	Height	Position	Born
4	Sean McKie	5' 08''	Guard	England
5	Kenny Roberts	6' 00''	Guard	USA
6	Michalis Papadopoulos	6' 03''	Forward	Greece
7	Adam Slater	6' 04''	Forward	England
8	Del Herriman	6' 07''	Guard/Forward	England
9	Geri Major	6' 02''	Guard	Hungary
10	Troy Sledge	6' 04''	Guard/Forward	USA
11	Matt Hogarth	6' 05''	Guard/Forward	England
12	Matt Williams	6' 06''	Forward	England
13	Steve Towell	6' 05''	Guard	England
14	Gavin Smith	6' 08''	Forward	England
15	John Shaw	6' 06''	Forward	England
	James Anderson	6' 00''	Guard	Ireland
	Peter Nosewicz	6' 03''	Guard	Poland
Coach:	Jeff Jones
Asst Coach:	Brian Dobson
Stats.	Barrie Cryer

MANCHESTER MAGIC PLAYER PROFILES 2005-06

Player Name:	Sean McKie
Nickname:
Position:	Guard
Height:	5' 08''
Age:	32
Nationality:	British
Favourite Movie:	Boyz 'n' the Hood
Favourite Song:	Me Against the World
Favourite Animal:	Lion
Favourite Beverage:	Baccardi
Favourite Meal:	Chicken, Peas and Rice
Favourite Music:	Rap and Hip Hop
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Tennis
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	Good Health
	Enough Money to Live Comfortably
	A Nice Girl

Player Name:	Adam Slater
Nickname:	Tati
Position:	Small Forward
Height:	6' 4''
Age:	26
Nationality:	British
Favourite Movie:	Dazed and Confused
Favourite Song:	Marvin Gaye - I Want You
Favourite Animal:	Chimp
Favourite Beverage:	Gin & Tonic
Favourite Meal:	Curry
Favourite Music:	Soul, Disco and Hip Hop
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Snowboarding
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. World Peace
	2. Happy life
	3.Fun-filled life.

Player Name:	Aaron Roberts
Nickname:	Aussie XXXX
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 04''
Age:	23
Nationality:	Australian
Favourite Movie:	The Goonies
Favourite Song:	Cat Stevens - Peace Train
Favourite Animal:	Kangaroo
Favourite Beverage:	Coke on the Rocks
Favourite Meal:	Aussie BBQ
Favourite Music:	R & B
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Jet Skiing
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. My own island for family and friends to share.
	2. Unlimited supply of Tim Tams "Yummy Chocolate Biscuit".
	3. For me to put the team into double overtime by accident.

Player Name:	Matt Williams
Nickname:
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 06''
Age:	16
Nationality:	British
Favourite Movie:	Space Jam
Favourite Song:	Dolly Parton: 9 Hills
Favourite Animal:	Parrot
Favourite Beverage:	Milkshake
Favourite Meal:	Duck
Favourite Music:	RnB, Soul
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Basketball, Watching TV
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:

Player Name:	Delme Herriman
Nickname:	Cheeky
Position:	1 - 4
Height:	6' 06''
Age:	32
Nationality:	English
Favourite Movie:	Braveheart
Favourite Song:>	Feel it in the Air - Beanie Siegel
Favourite Animal:	Dog
Favourite Beverage:	Cold Pint
Favourite Meal:	Fried Chicken
Favourite Music:	R & B
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Relaxing on a beach
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Health
	2. Wealth
	3. Happiness

Player Name:	Matt Hogarth
Nickname:
Position:	Guard/Forward
Height:	6' 04.5''
Age:	26
Nationality:	English
Favourite Movie:	Scarface
Favourite Song:	When I'm 64 - Beatles
Favourite Animal:	Shark
Favourite Beverage:	Pineapple Juice
Favourite Meal:	Chinese (Special Chop Suey)
Favourite Music:	Country & Western
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Relaxing
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. To have hair like Aaron's.
	2. To be like Aaron.
	3. To have a jumpshot like Aaron's.

Player Name:	Stephen Towell
Nickname:	Steve
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 05''
Age:	18
Nationality:	British
Favourite Movie:	Scarface
Favourite Song:	Usher - My Way
Favourite Animal:	Blue Whale
Favourite Beverage:	X factor Gatorade
Favourite Meal:	My mum's Sunday dinner
Favourite Music:	R & B, Rap
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Swimming, Basketball
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Never miss shots.
	2. Endless supply of Powerade and dime bars when on the bench during Magic games.
	3. To be rich

Player Name:	John Shaw
Nickname:
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 07''
Age:
Nationality:	British
Favourite Movie:
Favourite Song:
Favourite Animal:
Favourite Beverage:
Favourite Meal:
Favourite Music:
Favourite Leisure Activity:
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1.

Player Name:	Gavin Smith
Nickname:	G
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 08''
Age:	27
Nationality:	British
Favourite Movie:	Young Guns
Favourite Song:	Hotel California (Eagles)
Favourite Animal:	Horse
Favourite Beverage:	Buttery Nipple
Favourite Meal:	Italian
Favourite Music:	R & B
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Gorge Walking
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Eternal health.
	2. Power of invisibility.
	3. A successful business.

Player Name:	Michail Papadopoulos
Nickname:	Mike
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 03''
Age:	30
Nationality:	Greek
Favourite Movie:	Usual suspects
Favourite Song:	Insomnia
Favourite Animal:	Shark
Favourite Beverage:	Coke
Favourite Meal:	Greek
Favourite Music:	House
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Snowboarding
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Dunk a basketball.

Player Name:	Troy Sledge
Nickname:	Sledge
Position:	Guard/Forward
Height:	6' 04''
Age:	24
Nationality:	American
Favourite Movie:	He got game
Favourite Song:	Motivation by TI
Favourite Animal:	Pitbull
Favourite Beverage:	Creamy Soda
Favourite Meal:	Oxtails, Peas, Rice
Favourite Music:	Motown
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Working with kids
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	Bring my dad back
	Never age
	Live on my own island

Player Name:	Kenny Roberts
Nickname:	Booney
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 00''
Age:	24
Nationality:	American
Favourite Movie:	Friday
Favourite Song:	Nothin but a G thang
Favourite Animal:	Dog
Favourite Beverage:	Strawberry Mikshake
Favourite Meal:	Fried Chicken
Favourite Music:	Hip Hop
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Watching TV, Going Out
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	Cure for Aids
	100 Million Dollars
	Go to Heaven

Player Name:	Gergely Major
Nickname:	Geri
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 03''
Age:	26
Nationality:	Hungarian
Favourite Movie:	Rocky
Favourite Song:	Chicane Salt Water
Favourite Animal:	Dog
Favourite Beverage:	Beer
Favourite Meal:	Chicken Breast
Favourite Music:	RnB
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Tennis
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	Health and Happiness to all my Family
	Unconditional Amount of Food
	Magic to Win All Games

Player Name:	Eliot Goren
Nickname:	E
Position:	Point Guard
Height:	6' 02''
Age:	22
Nationality:	American
Favourite Movie:	Training Day
Favourite Song:	Whigfield - Saturday Night
Favourite Animal:	Sasquatch
Favourite Beverage:	Fruit Punch
Favourite Meal:	Italian - Veal Parmigina
Favourite Music:	Rap, R & B
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Movies, Basketball
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:

Player Name:	Richard Martin
Nickname:	Willie
Position:	Guard/Forward
Height:	6' 06''
Age:	22
Nationality:	Scottish
Favourite Movie:	Pulp Fiction
Favourite Song:	I would do anything for love - Meat Loaf
Favourite Animal:	Giant Squid
Favourite Beverage:	Irn Bru
Favourite Meal:	I'm a nacho nacho man!
Favourite Music:	Power Ballads
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Swamp Snorkling
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. To be able to talk like a pirate.
	2. To have a pet parrot that never leaves my shoulder.
	3. To commandeer my very own pirate ship.

Player Name:	Wade Henninger
Nickname:	Big Honey
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 07''
Age:	23
Nationality:	American
Favourite Movie:	He Got Game
Favourite Song:	Summertime - Will Smith
Favourite Animal:	Dolphins
Favourite Beverage:	Milk
Favourite Meal:	Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Favourite Music:	Rap
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Hanging out with family and friends
3 Wishes from a 'MAGIC' genie:	1. Everyone to go to Church and know Jesus as their Savioiur.
	2. Infinite supply of money.
	3. World Peace.

MANCHESTER MAGIC PLAYER PROFILES 2004-05

Player Name:	Stefan Gill
Position:	Guard
Height:	5' 8''
Age:	21
Birthplace:	Manchester
Nationality:	British
Favourite Food:	Chicken (Caribbean food)
Favourite Drink:	Lucozade
Favourite TV Programme:	My Wife and Kids
Favourite Movie:	Roots/Scarface
Favourite Music:	Old Skool Jazz
Favourite NBA Team:	Denver
Favourite College Team:	UConn
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Go-Carting

Player Name:	Michael Willemse
Position:	Point Guard
Height:	6' 0''
Age:	19
Birthplace:	Delft, Holland
Nationality:	British/Dutch
Favourite Food:	Chicken Nuggets
Favourite Drink:	Lemon juice
Favourite TV Programme:	Tom Green Show
Favourite Movie:	Freddy Got Fingered
Favourite Music:	Relaxing Music
Favourite NBA Team:	None
Favourite College Team:	Duke
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Playstation

Player Name:	Terrell Ivory
Position:	Point Guard
Height:	6' 0''
Age:	23
Birthplace:	Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Nationality:	American
Favourite Food:	Barbecue Ribs
Favourite Drink:	Lemonade
Favourite TV Programme:	Cosby Show
Favourite Movie:	Gladiator
Favourite Music:	Maroon 5
Favourite NBA Team:	Charlotte Bobcats
Favourite College Team:	Davidson
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Playing Video Games

Player Name:	Andrew Lovedale
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 7''
Age:	19
Birthplace:	Nigeria
Nationality:	Nigerian
Favourite Food:	Yam and Owo
Favourite Drink:	Lucozade
Favourite TV Programme:	Weakest Link
Favourite Movie:	Comng to America
Favourite Music:	Gospel
Favourite NBA Team:	San Antonio
Favourite College Team:	Davidson
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Listening to Music and Playing Pool

Player Name:	Ben Eaves
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 7''
Age:	17
Birthplace:	Preston
Nationality:	English
Favourite Food:	Pizza
Favourite Drink:	Juice
Favourite TV Programme:	Pardon the Interruption
Favourite Movie:	Shawshank
Favourite Music:	RnB
Favourite NBA Team:	Pacers
Favourite College Team:	Wake Forest
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Basketball, Socialising

Player Name:	Matt Hogarth
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 5''
Age:	25
Birthplace:	Blackpool
Nationality:	British
Favourite Food:	Chinese
Favourite Drink:	Pineaple Juice
Favourite TV Programme:	Sopranos
Favourite Movie:	Scarface
Favourite Music:	Elvis
Favourite NBA Team:	Dallas
Favourite College Team:	North Carolina
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Swimming

Player Name:	Phillip Wait
Position:	Centre
Height:	7' 0''
Age:	17
Birthplace:	Stockport
Nationality:	English
Favourite Food:	Anything to do with Chicken
Favourite Drink:	Water
Favourite TV Programme:	Top Gear, QI
Favourite Movie:	Badboys
Favourite Music:	R & B
Favourite NBA Team:	LA Lakers
Favourite College Team:	Duke
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Mountain Biking, Computer Games

Player Name:	Steve Boonham
Position:	Centre/Forward
Height:	6' 8''
Age:	22
Birthplace:	Bangor, North Wales
Nationality:	British
Favourite Food:	Chinese
Favourite Drink:	Nurishment
Favourite TV Programme:	-
Favourite Movie:	Above the Rim
Favourite Music:	Hip Hop, R & B
Favourite NBA Team:	Lakers
Favourite College Team:	-
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Music

Name:	Jeff Jones
Position:	Coach
Height:	6' 3''
Age:	50
Birthplace:	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality:	British
Favourite Food:	Italian
Favourite Drink:	Guinness
Favourite TV Programme:	Cheers
Favourite Movie:	One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Favourite Music:	Any
Favourite NBA Team:	1994 Chicago Bulls
Favourite College Team:	1974 UCLA Bruins
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Basketball

Name:	Brian Dobson
Position:	Assistant Coach
Height:	6' 0''
Age:	64
Birthplace:	Manchester
Nationality:	English
Favourite Food:	Chinese
Favourite Drink:	-
Favourite TV Programme:	-
Favourite Movie:	-
Favourite Music:	-
Favourite NBA Team:	-
Favourite College Team:	-
Favourite Leisure Activity:	-

Name:	Farukh Hussain
Position:	Team Manager
Height:	5' 7''
Age:	16
Birthplace:	Manchester
Nationality:	Pakistani
Favourite Food:	Pizza
Favourite Drink:	Coke
Favourite TV Programme:	Friends
Favourite Movie:	The Matrix
Favourite Music:	R n B
Favourite NBA Team:	LA Lakers
Favourite College Team:	North Carolina
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Swimming

MANCHESTER MAGIC 2

Division 3 Men (North)

For 2004-05, the Magic 2 team will be selected for the following squad:

	Jay Warcup
	David Siddall
	Greg Michael
	Ambokile Bell
	Nigel Burgher
	Keith Howard
	Andy Lytollis
	Aaron Kay
	Semi Eboigbe
	Paul Middleton
	Ricky Crosby
	Neil Siddall
	Joe Sullivan
	Kieron Forsythe
	Keith Page
Coach:	Neil Bradley
Team Manager:	Tony Middleton

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Old Magic Player Profiles

Player Name:	John Shaw
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 07"
Age:	19
Birthplace:	Boston
Nationality:	English/Australian
Favourite Food:	Pizza
Favourite Drink:	Brain Danage
Favourite TV Programme:	Smack Down
Favourite Movie:	Road Trip
Favourite Music:	Underground/Rock
Favourite NBA Team:	Orlando
Favourite College Team:	Florida State
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Snooker

Player Name:	Callum Jones
Position:	Shooting Guard
Height:	6' 04"
Age:	17
Birthplace:	Manchester
Nationality:	English/American
Favourite Food:	Pizza, Kebabs
Favourite Drink:	Oasis (Summer Fruits)
Favourite TV Programme:	The Simpsons
Favourite Movie:	Hot Shots Part Deux
Favourite Music:	RnB/Hip-Hop
Favourite NBA Team:	Sacramento, Portland
Favourite College Team:	North Carolina
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Sleeping

Player Name:	Alex Hodgson
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 04''
Age:	24
Birthplace:	Oxford
Nationality:	English
Favourite Food:	Pizza
Favourite Drink:	Coke
Favourite TV Programme:	Seinfeld
Favourite Movie:	One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Favourite Music:	Hip Hop
Favourite NBA Team:	Dallas Mavericks,Sacramento Kings
Favourite College Team:	Cal Berkeley
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Taking Naps


Jeff Jones	Peter Minister	Brian Dobson
Head Coach	Asst. Coach	Asst. Coach & Manager

Player Name:	Wayne Mulgrave
Position:	Guard
Height:	6' 03"
Age:	31
Birthplace:
Nationality:	English
Favourite Food:	Anything
Favourite Drink:	Juice
Favourite TV Programme:	24 Hours
Favourite Movie:	Roots
Favourite Music:	Rap/Hip-Hop
Favourite NBA Team:	Portland
Favourite College Team:	Georgetown
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Playing with my kids

Player Name:	Alan Metcalfe
Position:	Centre
Height:	6' 09''
Age:	17
Birthplace:	St Helens Lancs.
Nationality:	English
Favourite Food:	Pimblets Pies
Favourite Drink:	Blackcurrant
Favourite TV Programme:	Can't Cook, Won't Cook
Favourite Movie:	Godfather 1,2, 3
Favourite Music:	Blues
Favourite NBA Team:
Favourite College Team:	Duke
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Fishing

Player Name:	Steven Gayle
Position:	Guard
Height:	5' 11''
Age:	22
Birthplace:	Manchester
Nationality:	British
Favourite Food:	KFC
Favourite Drink:	Water
Favourite TV Programme:	Top Gear
Favourite Movie:	John Q
Favourite Music:	R & B
Favourite NBA Team:	Lakers
Favourite College Team:
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Bowling

Player Name:	Haris Charalambous
Position:	Centre
Height:	6' 09"
Age:	18
Birthplace:	Manchester
Nationality:	British
Favourite Food:	Chicken
Favourite Drink:	Orange Lucozade
Favourite TV Programme:	Royle Family
Favourite Movie:	Casino
Favourite Music:	RnB/Hip-Hop
Favourite NBA Team:	Sacramento Kings
Favourite College Team:	Duke
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Music/Sleeping

Player Name:	Andrew Thompson
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 08"
Age:	18
Birthplace:	Crewe
Nationality:	English
Favourite Food:	KFC
Favourite Drink:	Red Bull
Favourite TV Programme:	Only Fools and Horses
Favourite Movie:	The Rock
Favourite Music:	RnB
Favourite NBA Team:	Lakers
Favourite College Team:	North Carolina
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Basketball

Player Name:	Jacob Molina
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 04"
Age:	24
Birthplace:	Barcelona
Nationality:	Catalan - Spanish
Favourite Food:	Pa amb tomaquet i embotits
Favourite Drink:	Orange Juice
Favourite TV Programme:	Friends. The Simpsons.
Favourite Movie:	Star Wars Trilogy. The Blow
Favourite Music:	Pearl Jam, Moby, Chemical Brothers
Favourite NBA Team:	Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings
Favourite College Team:
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Cinema. Going out with friends. Aquatic Sports

Player Name:	Sergio Lara-Bercial
Position:	Off-Guard
Height:	6' 0''
Age:	27
Birthplace:	Madrid
Nationality:	Spanish
Favourite Food:	Lente Jitas de Mama (Lentil Stew)
Favourite Drink:	A good rioja with my dad
Favourite TV Programme:	Who wants to be a Millionaire
Favourite Movie:	Leon
Favourite Music:	Classical/South American
Favourite NBA Team:	- (Estudiantes, Spain)
Favourite College Team:	Duke
Favourite Leisure Activity:	Poetry/Guitar

Player Name:	Adam Slater
Position:	Forward
Height:	6' 4''
Age:	25
Birthplace:	Blackburn
Nationality:	British
Favourite Food:	Curry
Favourite Drink:	Libby's Orange
Favourite TV Programme:	24
Favourite Movie:	GDazed and Confused
Favourite Music:	80s Funk
Favourite NBA Team:	Clippers
Favourite College Team:	North Carolina
Favourite Leisure Activity:	The Arts

MANCHESTER MAGIC 2

Division 2 Men (North)

For 2003-04, the Magic 2 team will be selected for the following squad:

	Jay Warcup
	David Siddall
	Adam Slater
	Craig Sim-Mutch
	Jack Minister
	Keith Howard
	Andy Lytollis
	Howard Barrett
	Harry Veysey
	Peter Roachford
	Adam Harrison
	Richard McNutt
	Iestyn Rees
	Marquelle Ward
Coach:	Neil Bradley
Team Manager:	Tony Middleton

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