Player Profile #11

DAVE

aka Dave Abricossow
aka Dave Abo
aka Dave Abbondanzieri
aka Midfield Maestro

Nationality: New Zealand/Argentina/Thorndon/Te Puke

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, The Rebel Alliance fought an epic battle against the evil Republic, in what was commonly known as The Star Wars. The Rebel Alliance had a light sabre-wielding hero called Luke Skywalker who led them to many victories.

In a parallel universe, The Sam FC fought an epic battle against some indoor soccer teams in The Victoria Indoor Soccer League. They had a cricket bat-wielding hero called Dave Abo who led them to many wins.

Dave Abo was one of the more recent additions to The Sam FC having joined them in mid 2006 from New World Thorndon United. His capture ended a very long drawn out transfer in which negotiations between the clubs were slow and seemingly endless.
Dave Abo was originally on loan from NWT Utd and appeared for The Sam in Summer Soccer but acquiring him permanently took a lot of time.

However he has turned out to be one of The Sams best pieces of business.

Dave Abo is the engine room of The Sam FC, dictating the pace of the game from the centre of the court with his unmatchable passing and vision. His presence gives The Sam confidence and that has shown in recent statistics showing The Sam's victories coinciding with Daves presence.
He has aggression and strength making him a superb defender, and is a player who always plays with 120%. He has no equals in The Sam FC, not even TheSam who described Abo as 'Pele from The Bay'

The midfield marshall also has an eye for goal and is leading goal-scorer for The Sam this year.

Such is Dave Abos influence that The Sam FC have extended his contract while he is also favourite to win The Sam Player of The Year.

Dave Abo is also a keen cricket player who in his spare time likes long walks on the beach, braiding his hair and bagging groceries.