The many faces of Jeff Cunningham

One of the Crew's prodigal sons, Jeff Cunningham has returned home. Signing a few days ago with the club to a multi-year deal that will undoubtedly see him break not only the Crew scoring record but that of Major League Soccer as well. Over on the Columbus Crew offical website they have a lovely story and a lovely picture of our boy Jefro. But seeing how Jeff is a many of many faces, (and lately many clubs) I figured It'd be worth posting several more pictures of the soon to be record breaking striker so we here in the Capital City can get acquainted with our favorite love him or hate him striker.


Here's Jeff back in the good old days and one of his many attempts at unpowered human flight


Jefro looking thrilled as can be up in Toronto; a club known for their goal scoring prowess.


Jeff using his superman like powers of freeze breath. He was given a second yellow and 3 match ban for use of superpowers.


Here he is upon viewing the "crowds" for the FCD playoff game



Cunny seen excitedly recounting a fishing
tale

-Ultra

Propaganda: Be Massive

We've all seen the posters, "Keep Calm and Carry On". The prototypical English attitude that was meant to be plastered all over the streets of the UK had their island been invaded by the Nazis. Thankfully we're under no threat of an invasion here in Ohio but we can still enjoy some good old fashioned propaganda plastered all over our Computer Screens. So this off season when you start freaking out about how few players we have on roster, or who will step up to lead the team just remember; Keep Call and Be Massive.


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-Ultra

Propaganda: Skyline

Columbus is a beautiful city full of great people and interesting places. At every Crew game "Columbus 'til I Die" is sung, usually on more than one occasion though out the match. So to honor the fair city we all know and love here's a new piece of desktop propaganda, enjoy.


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-Ultra

CSU Labor

The Columbus Crew Supporters Union stands and works hard every game that the Massive club involves itself in. Be it at home, on the road or in the bar the men and women of the CSU give it their all. So in show of solidarity if you will I came up with this poster based off an old Union Labor poster from "back in the day". Keep up the good work CSU and everyone else, don't forget, when you're at a Crew game Look for the Union label!


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-Ultra

Propaganda: Droid Wallpapers

Everyone's got a smart phone theses days it seems, so to make the background of your new favorite gizmos more Massive here is a selection of new/redone wallpapers. They're done to a 900x854 resolution as per a request over over on Bigsoccer.com. If theirs a different resolution that is preferable/better feel free to let me know down in the comments section and I can update what I have when I get the chance.













-Ultra

Propaganda: Team Honors

Rather than honoring any specific player this piece of crew related propaganda honors the whole team. Currently holding Five nice shiny bits of hardware the Columbus Crew sit only behind DC, LA and Shitcago in the race to have the fullest trophy case in MLS. With any luck I'll have to update this image at the end of the season.


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-Ultra

Back to Work

The Massive club is getting back to work today. After a nice, and a bit too long, winter break it was finally time or the boys to get back to practice at the SuperKick indoor facilities. The Crew's two picks from the supplemental draft and international Sebastian Miranda were not present for the first practice but Last year's pick Kwaku Nyamekye ,who missed last season, was in attendance. Given the expanded roster size and Front office's familiarity with Nyamekye from training with him last year expect to see him as a permanent part of the roster this season.

Other notes, the Crew re-signed under used midfielder Leandre Griffit this week as well.

As of this moment here is the way the 2011 roster is shaping up:

Senior Roster: 18 to 20. 14/20 filled.
#. Position. Player, Nationality, Age, DOB, Roster Notes, '10 Salary Base/Guar.
1. GK William Hesmer, USA, 29, 11-23-81, $125k/$136k
2. GK Andy Gruenebaum, USA, 28, 12-30-82, $40k/$40k
3. D Chad Marshall, USA, 26, 8-22-84, $250k/$320,000
4. D Andy Iro, England, 26, 11-26-84, Green Card, $52,360/$71,110
5. D Sebastian Miranda, 30, 8-26-80, Chile, ???
6. D Kwaku Nyamekye, Switzerland, 23, 10-4-87, $???/$???, (2010 Draft Pick)
7. D/M Danny O'Rourke, USA, 27, 5-31-83, $110k/$122,500
8. M Eddie Gaven, USA, 24, 10-25-86, $190,575/$190,575
9. M Robbie Rogers, USA, 23, 5-12-87, $115k/$115k
10. M Emmanuel Ekpo, Nigeria, 23, 12-20-87, Green Card, $155k/$177,250
11. M Leandre Griffit, France, 26, 5/21/84, International, ???/???
12. F/M Emilio Renteria, Venezuela, 26, 10-9-84, International, $108k/$109,875
13. F Andres Mendoza, Peru, 32, 4-26-78, International, $216k/$240,833.33
14. F Tom Heinemann, USA, 23, 4-23-87, ??/?? (Could be Exempt/Under 24 Roster)
15-20. Open

Salary Cap Exempt Roster: 4 of 4 (any age).
1. M Dilaver Duka, USA, 21, 9-15-89, Gen. Adidas, $80k/$213k
2. D Shaun Francis, Jamaica, 24, 10-2-86, Internt'l, $40k/$40k
3. M Kevin Burns, USA, 25, 3-26-85, $40k/$40k
4. D/M Josh Williams, USA, 22, 4-18-88, $40k/$40k

Under Roster, Salary exempt, including Home Grown Players: 0 of 6
1. D/M Rich Balchan, USA, 21, 1-18-89 (Indiana). First round Superdraft.
2. F Justin Meram, USA, 22, 12-4-88 (Michigan). First round Superdraft.
3. M Cole Grossman, USA, 21, 4-10-89 (Duke). Second round Superdraft.
4. M Bernardo Anor, Venezuela, 22, 5-24-88, (South Florida), Third round Superdraft.
5. M/D Ben Sippola, USA, 21, 7-13-89, (Butler), Supplemental 2nd round
6. M/F Andy Adlard, USA, 22, 8-7-88, (Inidana), Supplemental 3rd round

Big thanks to "TrueCrew" of bigsoccer.com for putting that list together.

-Ultra