Ellan Vannin football team
Unofficial national football team representing the Isle of Man
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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 in the FIFA World Cup or in the UEFA European Championship.
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| Association | Manx International Football Alliance | |||
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| Confederation | ConIFA | |||
| Head coach | Chris Bass | |||
| Captain | Frank Jones | |||
| Most caps | Frank Jones (30) | |||
| Top scorer | Frank Jones Calum Morrissey (11) | |||
| Home stadium | The Bowl | |||
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| First international | ||||
 Ellan Vannin 10–0 Monaco  (Douglas, Isle of Man; 6 April 2014) | ||||
| Biggest win | ||||
Ellan Vannin 14–0 Chagos Islands  (Douglas, Isle of Man; 13 August 2017) | ||||
| Biggest defeat | ||||
 Occitania 5–1 Ellan Vannin (Toulouse, France; 30 December 2014) | ||||
| ConIFA World Football Cup | ||||
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2014) | |||
| Best result | Runners-up (2014) | |||
| ConIFA European Football Cup | ||||
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2015) | |||
| Best result | Third Place (2015) | |||
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
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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 was 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 the County of Nice. A penalty win over Felvidék in the play-off saw them finish third. The next year, Ellan Vannin was 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 28 January 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 2014 Friendly | Ellan Vannin | 10–0 | Monaco | Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund |
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Attendance: The Bowl, Douglas |
| 1 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup | Ellan Vannin | 3–2 |  Artsakh | Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund |
| 19:00 | Ciaran McNulty  41'Antony Moore 88'Frank Jones 90' |
Mihran Manasyan 27', 31' |
| 2 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup | Ellan Vannin | 4–2 |  County of Nice | Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund |
| 19:00 | Calum Morrissey 16', 31', 35' Daniel Bell 87' |
Frank Delerue 37' Malik Tchokounte 74' |
| 4 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup | Ellan Vannin | 1–1 (4–2 p) |  Kurdistan Region | Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund |
| 19:00 | Seamus Sharkey 80' |
Khaled Mushir 23' |
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| Penalties | ||||
Ciaran McNulty  Calum Morrissey Chris Bass Jr Jack McVey |
 Khaled Mushir Sherzad Mohammed Younis Shakour Ahmed Salar |
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| 6 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup | Arameans Suryoye  | 1–4 | Ellan Vannin | Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund |
| 19:00 | Rabi Mourad 9' |
Frank Jones 23' Jack McVey 60'Chris Bass Jr 70'Ciaran McNulty 72' |
| 8 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup | County of Nice | 0–0 (5–3 p) | Ellan Vannin | Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund |
| 13:00 | Report | |||
| Penalties | ||||
| Gilles Noto Baptiste Delfino Loic Malitini Frank Delerue Hichem Ferreri |
Ciaran McNulty Calum Morrisey Chris Bass Jack McVey |
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2015
| 30 May 2015 Niamh Challenge Cup | Ellan Vannin | 8–1 |  Panjab | The Bowl, Douglas |
| 15:00 BST | Sean Quaye 11', 37' Ciaran McNulty 15'Conor Doyle 44'Frank Jones 50', 55'Furo Davies 67'Liam Doyle 75' |
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Referee: Andrew Lodge (Isle of Man) |
| 31 May 2015 Niamh Challenge Cup Final | Felvidék _football_flag.png){kind=small} | 1–3 | Ellan Vannin | The Bowl, Douglas |
| 17:30 BST | Attila Dálnoky 72' |
Report | Ciaran McNulty 20' Sam Caine 25'Conor Doyle 88' |
| 18 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup | Romani people  | 1–3 | Ellan Vannin | Stadion Oláh Gábor Út, Debrecen |
| 16:00 | Irhas 29' |
Report | Sharkey 11' Jones 49'Bass 55' |
| 19 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup | Padania  | 1–0 | Ellan Vannin | Stadion Oláh Gábor Út, Debrecen |
| 15:00 | Prandelli |
| 20 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup | County of Nice | 3–1 | Ellan Vannin | |
| 15:00 | Delerue Floridi Girand |
Jones |
| 21 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup | Ellan Vannin | 1–1 (5–3 p) | Felvidék | |
| 13:00 | Bass |
Magyar |
2017
| 5 June 2017 2017 ConIFA European Football Cup | Padania | 1–0 | Ellan Vannin | Üner Berkalp Stadium, Morphou |
| 20:00 EEST | Rota 70' |
| 6 June 2017 2017 ConIFA European Football Cup | Ellan Vannin | 1–0 |  Felvidék | Üner Berkalp Stadium, Morphou |
| 20:00 EEST | Bass 52' |
| 7 June 2017 2017 ConIFA European Football Cup | Ellan Vannin | 2–4 |  Székely Land | Mete Adanır Stadium, Kyrenia |
| 20:00 EEST | McNultey 79', 86' |
Bajkó 13', 36', 69' (pen.), 75' |
| 9 June 2017 2017 ConIFA European Football Cup | Kárpátalja  | 3–3 (5–4 p) | Ellan Vannin | Üner Berkalp Stadium, Morphou |
| 20:00 EEST | Kelly  2' (o.g.) Fodor 30'Kész 61' |
Cown 23' Cannell 61'Doyle 83' |
| 13 August 2017 Niamh Challenge Cup | Ellan Vannin | 14–0 | Chagos Islands | London |
2018
| 28 January 2018 Friendly | Yorkshire  | 1–1 | Ellan Vannin | Fitzwilliam, England |
| 15:30 GMT | Coduri 54' |
Davies 48' |
Stadium: Yorkshire NuBuilds Stadium Attendance: 627 Referee: Steve Lynch |
| 29 April 2018 Friendly | Ellan Vannin | 2–1 | Panjab | Sandbach, England |
| Gale 22' Simpson 72' |
Report | 90' |
Stadium: Sandbach Community Football Centre |
| 31 May 2018 2018 ConIFA WFC Group A | Ellan Vannin | 4–1 |  Cascadia | Sutton, England |
| 12:00 BST | Whitley 15' Jones 41'Caine 62'McVey 70' |
Report | Doughty 18' |
Stadium: Gander Green Lane |
| 2 June 2018 2018 ConIFA WFC Group A | Ellan Vannin | 2–0 |  Tamil Eelam | Carshalton, England |
| 14:00 BST | Whitley 47' Caine 57' |
Report | Stadium: Colston Avenue Attendance: 276 Referee: Guastafierro Mario |
| 3 June 2018 2018 ConIFA WFC Group A | Barawa  | 2–0 | Ellan Vannin | Haringey, England |
| 14:00 BST | Bettamer 40' Ismail 56' |
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 Barawa.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Andy Perry | 19 May 1982 (aged 36) | 14 | 0 | Ramsey AFC |
| 25 | GK | Dean Kearns | 17 June 1993 (aged 24) | 5 | 0 | Rushen United |
| 14 | DF | Jack McVey | 13 January 1991 (aged 27) | 21 | 3 | St Georges |
| 2 | DF | Sam Caine | 26 May 1988 (aged 30) | 18 | 4 | St Georges |
| 4 | DF | Sean Quaye | 19 August 1984 (aged 33) | 17 | 3 | St Georges |
| 17 | DF | Cameron Lee | 22 August 1993 (aged 24) | 3 | 0 | Corinthians |
| 15 | DF | Darren Cain | 2 April 1988 (aged 30) | 2 | 0 | Corinthians |
| 7 | DF | Tom Callister | 28 March 1994 (aged 24) | 1 | 0 | Corinthians |
| 24 | DF | Andrew Burkitt | 3 August 2000 (aged 17) | 0 | 0 | Laxey |
| 8 | MF | Frank Jones (captain) | 22 October 1987 (aged 30) | 30 | 17 | St Georges |
| 11 | MF | Joey Morling | 3 January 1997 (aged 21) | 12 | 3 | St Georges |
| 18 | MF | Dan Bell | 26 January 1986 (aged 32) | 10 | 2 | Peel |
| 21 | MF | Mike Williams | 19 August 1994 (aged 23) | 7 | 3 | Rushen United |
| 5 | MF | Daniel Simpson | 28 July 1995 (aged 22) | 7 | 2 | Corinthians |
| 10 | MF | Alex Holden | 12 January 1996 (aged 22) | 6 | 3 |  Bottesford Town |
| 3 | MF | Joel Ibañez | 2 October 1993 (aged 24) | 4 | 0 | St Georges |
| 6 | MF | Joey Quayle | 4 March 1999 (aged 19) | 4 | 0 | St Georges |
| 22 | MF | Brodie Patience | 7 February 1998 (aged 20) | 2 | 0 | Corinthians |
| 12 | MF | Ryan Burns | 18 March 1994 (aged 24) | 1 | 0 | Corinthians |
| 9 | FW | Ciaran McNulty | 1 July 1987 (aged 30) | 13 | 8 | St Georges |
| 16 | FW | Stephen Whitley | 20 February 1995 (aged 23) | 9 | 5 | Corinthians |
| 20 | FW | Furo Davies | 21 December 1988 (aged 29) | 8 | 6 | St Georges |
| 23 | FW | Sean Doyle | 11 July 1994 (aged 23) | 7 | 3 | Corinthians |
Recent callups
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | Séamus Sharkey | 11 May 1990 | 9 | 2 |  Glenavon |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupWD |
| DF | Julian Ringham | 3 June 1984 (aged 33) | 5 | 0 | St Georges |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupWD |
| DF | Conor Doyle | 16 February 1990 | 7 | 1 |  Elite FC Dubai |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE |
| DF | Thomas Smith | 23 October 1997 | 3 | 0 | Corinthians |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE |
| DF | Sam Ingham | 21 August 1991 | 1 | 0 | St Johns United |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE |
| MF | Lee Gale | 6 August 1991 | 4 | 5 | Peel |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupWD |
| MF | Stephen Riding | 30 April 1988 | 5 | 0 | Rushen United |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE |
| MF | Rhys Oates | 17 June 1995 | 4 | 0 | St Johns United |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE |
| FW | Stephen Priestnal | 4 January 1984 | 0 | 0 | St Mary's |
2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE |
Managers
| N° | Manager | Period | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Dixon | 2014–2015 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53.8 |
| 2 | Alan Rogers |
2016 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 60.0 |
| 3 | Christopher Bass Snr |
2017–2018 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 58.3 |
| Totals | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 56.66 | ||
Presidents of the Manx International Football Alliance
| N° | Name | Périod |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Blackburn |
2014–? |
Competitive Record
ConIFA World Cup
† Ellan Vannin withdrew from the tournament after the group stage, their remaining knockout games were each given as walkovers.
ConIFA European Cup
Honours
Non-FIFA competitions
- CONIFA World Football Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2014
- CONIFA European Football Cup
- Third place (1): 2015