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the phantom · 03-01-2012, 11:04 AM

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DOR-LOMIN- After a highly successful stint in Doriath, Turin and Hurin were both keen to return to their homeland for this year's Arda Cup, where the influential Hador House Holdings was quick off the mark, determining their investment strategy and making signings as quickly as possible.

Hador House purchased a small stake in both of the Beleriand teams (Inter and AC) and a slightly larger portion in Angfauglith, but the Dor-Lomin team is their focus, as they own it exclusively.

In order to attract a wider array of talent, they named their team Hithlum rather than Dor-Lomin. “This first year we think it’s likely we’ll be largely a home squad, but we’re looking at the future as well,” said Hador yesterday.

Why does Hador think it will mostly be very local talent? For starters, Beleg won’t be joining Turin. In the first days there was much talk of his impending signing- it was only logical. But soon it became evident that Beleg would be sticking with Doriath, for this Cup anyway.

And then the hot rumor was that Celegorm and Curufin would again be joining Hador, as he had helped get them their chance to play offense at last year’s Cup. But it just didn’t work out practically. Hador already had top-flight offensive talent in Hurin and Turin, not to mention the accompanying price tags.

To enter the bidding on the sons of Feanor would demand that other salaries be slashed, and even then the overall payroll of the team would probably end up too high. Hador House is powerful, but doesn’t have the cash to go head to head with the likes of Aule and Yavanna.

Hador House moved quickly in the wake of those failed signings and got other House members on board, including Nienor and Morwen. Also more than willing to sign were loyals such as Gethron and Grithnir, and of course faithful Sador.

According to Hador, the full squad will be ready to hit the practice field as soon as this Friday.

03-01-2012, 11:04 AM	#19
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	MESPN News The Phantom DOR-LOMIN- After a highly successful stint in Doriath, Turin and Hurin were both keen to return to their homeland for this year's Arda Cup, where the influential Hador House Holdings was quick off the mark, determining their investment strategy and making signings as quickly as possible. Hador House purchased a small stake in both of the Beleriand teams (Inter and AC) and a slightly larger portion in Angfauglith, but the Dor-Lomin team is their focus, as they own it exclusively. In order to attract a wider array of talent, they named their team Hithlum rather than Dor-Lomin. “This first year we think it’s likely we’ll be largely a home squad, but we’re looking at the future as well,” said Hador yesterday. Why does Hador think it will mostly be very local talent? For starters, Beleg won’t be joining Turin. In the first days there was much talk of his impending signing- it was only logical. But soon it became evident that Beleg would be sticking with Doriath, for this Cup anyway. And then the hot rumor was that Celegorm and Curufin would again be joining Hador, as he had helped get them their chance to play offense at last year’s Cup. But it just didn’t work out practically. Hador already had top-flight offensive talent in Hurin and Turin, not to mention the accompanying price tags. To enter the bidding on the sons of Feanor would demand that other salaries be slashed, and even then the overall payroll of the team would probably end up too high. Hador House is powerful, but doesn’t have the cash to go head to head with the likes of Aule and Yavanna. Hador House moved quickly in the wake of those failed signings and got other House members on board, including Nienor and Morwen. Also more than willing to sign were loyals such as Gethron and Grithnir, and of course faithful Sador. According to Hador, the full squad will be ready to hit the practice field as soon as this Friday. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.