Central Nova Table Football Association

The CNTFA is buzzing with activity as teams prepare for theupcoming season; potentially the biggest yet. With as many as 5 newly promoted clubs, and only one departing, theleague promises to be even more wide open.

PROMOTED SIDES

Confirmed clubs include new boys:  Wolfville based Mudville United, managed byLee Rogers; Salmon River Jaguars with manager Jacob Caven; and French Leaguepromoted side Beaubasin-Est TFC managed by Mark Doiron.   The Jaguars will be sporting the powerfulRaptor G2 bases and a pro keeper, so may be able to make a quick adjustment toleague play.  Mudville U and Beaubassin-Est,however, have yet to announce bases and keeper.

SOUTH SHORE TFC

Making a long overdue return to the CNTFA is respected sideSouth Shore TFC managed by Josh Meisner. Meisner’s tactical and meticulous approach result in a slow but solidbuildup to an attack, but will SSTFC be able to handle teams with a fastcounterattack?  South Shore have made theswitch to Raptor G2 bases so should have increased firepower and a strongerdefensive presence.  The keeper has beenthe subject of transfer speculation and is SSTFC are to make a serious run inthe league, they may need to bring in an upgrade in that position.

NEW SCOTLAND

Ryan MacDonald’s Highlanders have had to face injuryproblems in the past, forcing them to withdraw from season 2 midwaythrough.  This is the season they mayfinally break into the top 3.  NewScotland will need to address the sometimes pourous defence which has cost themmore than a few games.  The Highlandersplay an attractive possession style game, but have crumbled under pressure inthe past.  One sure remedy is theaddition of a proven keeper, acquired from Antrim in the off season.  New Scotland use Raptor G2 Bases.

Up next -  Sandy Hook TFC, White Lions, Antrim TFC, Carrickfergus Garrison.