Ellan Vannin football team

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 Championships.

Not to be confused with Isle of Man official football team or F.C. Isle of Man.
Ellan Vannin
AssociationManx International Football Alliance
ConfederationConIFA
Head coachChris Bass
CaptainFrank Jones
Most capsFrank Jones (28)
Top scorerFrank Jones (17)
Home stadiumThe Bowl
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
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
Appearances2 (first in 2014)
Best resultRunners-up (2014)

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 – 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 2014 FriendlyEllan Vannin 10–0 MonacoJämtkraft Arena, Östersund
Attendance: The Bowl, Douglas
1 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football CupEllan Vannin 3–2 ArtsakhJämtkraft Arena, Östersund
19:00 Ciaran McNulty  41'
Antony Moore  88'
Frank Jones  90'		 Mihran Manasyan  27', 31'
2 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football CupEllan Vannin 4–2 County of NiceJämtkraft 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 CupEllan Vannin 1–1
(4–2 p)		 Kurdistan RegionJämtkraft Arena, Östersund
19:00 Seamus Sharkey  80' Khaled Mushir  23'
Penalties
Ciaran McNulty
Calum Morrissey
Chris Bass Jr
Jack McVey 		Khaled Mushir
Sherzad Mohammed
Younis Shakour
Ahmed Salar
6 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football CupArameans Suryoye 1–4 Ellan VanninJämtkraft 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 CupCounty of Nice 0–0
(5–3 p)		 Ellan VanninJämtkraft Arena, Östersund
13:00 Report
Penalties
Gilles Noto
Baptiste Delfino
Loic Malitini
Frank Delerue
Hichem Ferreri 		Ciaran McNulty
Calum Morrisey
Chris Bass
Jack McVey
30 December 2014 FriendlyOccitania 5–4 Ellan VanninToulouse

2015
30 May 2015 (2015-05-30) Niamh Challenge CupEllan Vannin 8–1 PanjabThe 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'		 ?  28' Referee: Andrew Lodge (Isle of Man)
31 May 2015 (2015-05-31) Niamh Challenge Cup FinalFelvidék 1–3 Ellan VanninThe Bowl, Douglas
17:30 BST Attila Dálnoky  72' Report  20' Ciaran McNulty
 25' Sam Caine
 88' Conor Doyle
18 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football CupRomani people 1–3 Ellan VanninStadion Oláh Gábor Út, Debrecen
16:00 Irhas  29' Report  11' Sharkey
 49' Jones
 55' Bass
19 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football CupPadania 1–0 Ellan VanninStadion Oláh Gábor Út, Debrecen
15:00 Prandelli
20 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football CupCounty of Nice 3–1 Ellan Vannin
15:00 Delerue
Floridi
Girand		 Jones
21 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football CupEllan Vannin 1–1
(5–3 p)		 Felvidék
13:00 Bass Magyar

2017
5 June 2017 2017 ConIFA European Football CupPadania 1–0 Ellan VanninÜner Berkalp Stadium, Morphou
20:00 EEST Rota  70'
6 June 2017 2017 ConIFA European Football CupEllan Vannin 1–0 Upper HungaryÜner Berkalp Stadium, Morphou
20:00 EEST Bass  52'
7 June 2017 2017 ConIFA European Football CupEllan Vannin 2–4 Székely LandMete Adanır Stadium, Kyrenia
20:00 EEST McNultey  79', 86' Bajkó  13', 36', 69' (p), 75'
9 June 2017 2017 ConIFA European Football CupKárpátalja 3–3
(5–4 p)		 Ellan VanninÜner Berkalp Stadium, Morphou
20:00 EEST Kelly (o.g.)  2'
Fodor  30'
Kész  61'		 Cown  23'
Cannell  61'
Doyle  83'
12 August 2017 (2017-08-12) Niamh Challenge CupEllan Vannin 6–2 BarawaLondon
13 August 2017 (2017-08-13) Niamh Challenge CupEllan Vannin 14–0 Chagos IslandsLondon

2018
28 January 2018 FriendlyYorkshire 1–1 Ellan VanninFitzwilliam, England
15:30 GMT Coduri  54' Davies  48' Stadium: Yorkshire NuBuilds Stadium
Attendance: 627
Referee: Steve Lynch
29 April 2018 FriendlyEllan Vannin 2–1 PanjabSandbach, England
  • Gale  22'
  • Simpson  72'
 Report  90' Stadium: Sandbach Community Football Centre
31 May 2018 2018 ConIFA WFC Group AEllan Vannin 4–1 CascadiaSutton, 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 AEllan Vannin 2–0 Tamil EelamCarshalton, England
14:00 BST
  • Whitley  47'
  • Caine  57'
 Report Stadium: Colston Avenue
Attendance: 276
Referee: Guastafierro Mario
3 June 2018 2018 ConIFA WFC Group ABarawa 2–0 Ellan VanninHaringey, England
14:00 BST
  • Bettamer  40'
  • Ismail  56'
 Report Stadium: Coles Park

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 1GK Andy Perry (1982-05-19) 19 May 1982 14 0 St Georges
25 1GK Dean Kearns (1993-06-17) 17 June 1993 5 0 Rushen United
14 2DF Jack McVey (1991-01-13) 13 January 1991 21 3 St Georges
2 2DF Sam Caine (1988-05-26) 26 May 1988 18 4 St Georges
4 2DF Sean Quaye (1984-08-19) 19 August 1984 17 3 St Georges
17 2DF Cameron Lee (1993-08-22) 22 August 1993 3 0 Corinthians
15 2DF Darren Cain (1988-04-02) 2 April 1988 2 0 Corinthians
7 2DF Tom Callister (1994-03-28) 28 March 1994 1 0 Corinthians
24 2DF Andrew Burkitt (2000-08-03) 3 August 2000 0 0 Laxey
8 3MF Frank Jones (captain) (1987-10-22) 22 October 1987 30 17 St Georges
11 3MF Joey Morling (1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 12 3 St Georges
18 3MF Dan Bell (1986-01-26) 26 January 1986 10 2 Peel
21 3MF Mike Williams (1994-08-19) 19 August 1994 7 3 Rushen United
5 3MF Daniel Simpson (1995-07-28) 28 July 1995 7 2 Corinthians
10 3MF Alex Holden (1996-01-12) 12 January 1996 6 3 Bottesford Town
3 3MF Joel Ibañez (2000-10-02) 2 October 2000 4 0 St Georges
6 3MF Joey Quayle (1999-03-04) 4 March 1999 4 0 St Georges
22 3MF Brodie Patience (1998-02-07) 7 February 1998 2 0 Corinthians
12 3MF Ryan Burns (1994-03-18) 18 March 1994 1 0 Corinthians
9 4FW Ciaran McNultey (1987-07-01) 1 July 1987 13 8 St Georges
16 4FW Stephen Whitley (1995-02-20) 20 February 1995 9 5 Corinthians
20 4FW Furo Davies (1988-12-21) 21 December 1988 8 6 St Georges
23 4FW Sean Doyle (1994-07-11) 11 July 1994 7 3 Corinthians

Recent callups
Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
DF Séamus Sharkey (1990-05-11) 11 May 1990 9 2 Glenavon 2018 ConIFA World Football CupWD
DF Julian Ringham (1984-06-03) 3 June 1984 5 0 St Georges 2018 ConIFA World Football CupWD
DF Conor Doyle (1990-02-16) 16 February 1990 7 1 Elite FC Dubai 2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE
DF Thomas Smith (1997-10-23) 23 October 1997 3 0 Corinthians 2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE
DF Sam Ingham (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 1 0 St Johns United 2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE
MF Lee Gale (1991-08-06) 6 August 1991 4 5 Peel 2018 ConIFA World Football CupWD
MF Stephen Riding (1988-04-30) 30 April 1988 5 0 Rushen United 2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE
MF Rhys Oates (1995-06-17) 17 June 1995 4 0 St Johns United 2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE
FW Stephen Priestnal (1984-01-04) 4 January 1984 0 0 St Mary's 2018 ConIFA World Football CupPRE
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References
  1. "Ellan Vannin". CONIFA. September 23, 2013.
  2. "Ellan Vannin announce Monaco friendly". Non-FIFA Football Updates. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  3. "Ellan Vannin thrash Monaco 10–0 on international debut". BBC News. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  4. "Island to host ConIFA Euros". IOM Today. 6 August 2014. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  5. WFC 2018 Team Squads CONIFA.
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