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Ellan Vannin football team

Ellan Vannin football team

Unofficial national football team representing the Isle of Man

Not to be confused with Isle of Man official football team or F.C. Isle of Man.

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 Championship.

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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

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 Friendly Ellan Vannin Isle of Man 10–0  Monaco Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund
Attendance: The Bowl, Douglas
1 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup Ellan Vannin Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man 1–1
(4–2 p)		  Kurdistan Region Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund
19:00 Seamus Sharkey 80' Khaled Mushir 23'
Penalties
Ciaran McNulty soccer ball with check mark
Calum Morrissey soccer ball with check mark
Chris Bass Jr soccer ball with check mark
Jack McVey soccer ball with check mark		 soccer ball with red X Khaled Mushir
soccer ball with red X Sherzad Mohammed
soccer ball with check mark Younis Shakour
soccer ball with check mark Ahmed Salar
6 June 2014 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup Arameans Suryoye  1–4 Isle of Man 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)		 Isle of Man Ellan Vannin Jämtkraft Arena, Östersund
13:00 Report
Penalties
Gilles Noto soccer ball with check mark
Baptiste Delfino soccer ball with check mark
Loic Malitini soccer ball with check mark
Frank Delerue soccer ball with check mark
Hichem Ferreri soccer ball with check mark		 Ciaran McNulty soccer ball with check mark
Calum Morrisey soccer ball with check mark
Chris Bass soccer ball with red X
Jack McVey soccer ball with check mark
30 December 2014 Friendly Occitania  5–4 Isle of Man Ellan Vannin Toulouse

2015

30 May 2015 (2015-05-30) Niamh Challenge Cup Ellan Vannin Isle of Man 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'		 ? 28' Referee: Andrew Lodge (Isle of Man)
31 May 2015 (2015-05-31) Niamh Challenge Cup Final Felvidék 1–3 Isle of Man 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 Romani people 1–3 Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man Ellan Vannin Stadion Oláh Gábor Út, Debrecen
15:00 Prandelli
20 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup County of Nice  3–1 Isle of Man Ellan Vannin
15:00 Delerue
Floridi
Girand 		Jones
21 June 2015 2015 ConIFA European Football Cup Ellan Vannin Isle of Man 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'
12 August 2017 (2017-08-12) Niamh Challenge Cup Ellan Vannin Isle of Man 6–2  Barawa London
13 August 2017 (2017-08-13) Niamh Challenge Cup Ellan Vannin Isle of Man 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.

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Competitive Record

ConIFA World Cup

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ConIFA European Cup

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Notes

    References

    1. [1]
      "Ellan Vannin". CONIFA. 23 September 2013.
    2. [2]
      "Ellan Vannin announce Monaco friendly". Non-FIFA Football Updates. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
    3. [3]
      "Ellan Vannin thrash Monaco 10–0 on international debut". BBC News. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
    4. [4]
      "Island to host ConIFA Euros". IOM Today. 6 August 2014. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
    5. [5]
      WFC 2018 Team Squads CONIFA.
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