This is a weekly post devoted to following up on all the overseas-based footballers who have played for the Philippines. Like what the title stated, this is a recap of games of a team that has a Filipino in the lineup. And again, for him to be included in the tracking process, either he has to have capped for the Philippines or been named to the lineup as a reserve, or has been locked to or agreed to play for us (as with the case of the likes of Kevin Ingreso). So, if you are looking for David Alaba, Jonathan De Guzman and Alphonse Areola, you will not find him here (and in the case of Areola, not yet, anyway).
If you feel that there is a name missing on the list that you would like me to monitor as well, or even correct me on some things, you may do so by emailing me at john.paul.manahan@soccercentral.ph or by tweeting me @misterjpmanahan for anything. You may also write them on the comments page below. Again, do take note they have to qualify to the parameters set above. Major thanks to Wiking for the assist in detailing the info.
Cover photo from here.
Now onto the players:
Neil Etheridge - Fulham (Barclays Premier League)
Neil remains as the chief reserve GK to David Stockdale as they exit the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Everton. West Bromwich Albion on February 1 and Manchester City on February 4 are on tap for the Cottagers. Neil has indicated a possible opportunity to teach kids how to play his position during the offseason.
Kevin Ingreso - Hambruger SV (1. Bundesliga)
He did not see action in the Bundesliga, where his team beat Hertha Berlin 2-1 to move closer to mid-table with 22 points. He did however see action in the entire second half as a halftime replacement for Dennis Aogo in a test match against Rugenbergen. Bundesliga action resumes again with Bayern Munich coming on the February 4.
Stephan Schröck - SpVgg Greuther Fürth (2. Bundesliga)
Based from reports, the pain has subsided on Stephan's foot and as a result, he has been able to train, albeit not with the team in Turkey, but with the U-23s back in Germany. Hopefully, he would be ready in time for the resumption of 2. Bundesliga action on February 3 against Dynamo Dresden.
Roland Müller - MSV Duisburg (2. Bundesliga)
Roland played the 2nd half of their club friendly against Pandurii Targu Jiu. The score ended in a 3-2 defeat, but those three goals came in the first half. He did not play in their final club friendly against Borussia M'gladbach. 2. Bundesliga action resumes with FSV Frankfurt on February 3. It is hoped that he will be the goal keeper for the AFC Challenge Cup.
Denis Wolf - 1. FC Magdeburg (Regionalliga Nord)
Denis made himself known to us officially on the pitch in the Kia Rio Cup. He plays for 1. FC Madgeburg, a Regionalliga Nord club in the German football system. It's at the same tier as Manny Ott. After appearing the Kia Rio Cup, he managed to play in a club friendly against MSV 90 Preussen. He entered the match in the 60th minute, replacing Christopher Wright in what turned to be a goalless draw. His club will face Hertha BSC II on February 5 in resumption of league action.
Manny Ott - FC Ingolstadt II (Regionalliga Süd)
The division where he plays is on a winter break until March. However, he was in Madrid this past weekend to watch Real Madrid play against Real Zaragoza.
Patrick Hinrichsen - SV Darmstadt 98 II (VL Gr.Süd)
SV Darmstadt 98 II resumes action on February 26 against Spvgg.Neu-Isenburg.
Oliver Pötschke - BFC Preussen Berlin (Berlin-liga)
Oliver started in their 2-1 defeat to FC Hertha 03, with Marcel Berner coming in to replace him 81 minutes, still pegging them at 18th place with 13 points. They are to face Frohnauer SC on February 5.
Mark Drinkuth - DJK Agon 08 Dü-dorf (Bezirksliga Gruppe 1)
DJK Agon will resume action on February 26 against Genclerbirligi Opladen.
Ray Jonsson - Grindavik (Úrvalsdeild)
The Icelandic football season will resume in May 5, 2012.
Jerry Lucena - AGF (Danish Superliga)
Superliga action will not resume until March, so his club has scheduled club friendlies to get themselves ready for the second phase of the season, starting off with Fredericia on the 31st.
Dennis Cagara - Lyngby (Danish Superliga) ???
The defender's contract with the Danish club ended during the winter break of the Danish Superliga. He's currently trying out with 2. Bundesliga outfit FSV Frankfurt. so we wait if Dennis would be a fit to their plans. Still, National Team Manager Dan Palami has said that he is contact with him for possible availability for the AFC Challenge Cup.
Paul Mulders - ADO Den Haag (Eredivisie)
Paul was an unused substitute in the 2-0 defeat against NEC, although it needs to reminded that he just came off an injury. AZ Alkmaar is their next scheduled opponent, which will be on February 4. .
Jason de Jong - FC Dordecht '90 (youth)
Jason scored the lone goal in their 3-1 defeat against VVV Venlo's youth side. They are scheduled to face Jong NAC Breda on the 30th.
Jacques Van Bossche - Koninklijke Standaard Wetteren (Division II)
Jacques has been cleared by his club to play for the Philippines in the Hassanal Bolkiah Tournament, and will be flying in this February. Joining him will be Angelo Verheye and Jeff Christiaens, although he will not play as seen below. Meanwhile, in their 5-2 defeat to Oostende, he played the entire match.
Jeffrey Christiaens - Torhout 1992 KM (Division III Group A)
An ankle ligament injury will sideline Jeff for the next four weeks at the earliest. Said injury will force him to miss the Hassanal Bolkiah Tournament. His team will be facing Racing Waregem on February 5.
Chris Greatwich - Morris County Colonials (National Premier Soccer League)
It's still the offseason for Chris in the NPSL, whose season is scheduled to begin in earnest most likely in May. As of the moment, the latest items on the Sendong Charity Auction to be made available for bidding came from Chris. Check out the Kaholeros Facebook page for the mechanics.