The History of the
Original Super Soccer League
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With SSL2001 roll of honour
This History was mainly written by Shawn Grace for the original SSL site.
The Super Soccer League (SSL) was the brain child of Shawn Grace.
He had played in a few other leagues that used ESMS and after being made aware that there were lots of budding managers waiting to be able to manage their own team, he got to work on the new SSL.
After about two weeks learning all about how the game was run and getting all the new managers in place, he set to work on what was to be his first web site.
Once he was happy with the web site, it was time to launch the SSL,the first weeks games were played on March 29th 2000.
At the end of season three it had become apparent that some teams were getting to big for the SSL. New managers that would come into the SSL would not stay long because of this problem.
So Shawn had to do something about this before it was to late.
After a lot of resetting and things not going to plan Shawn came to the conclusion that he did not want to run the SSL anymore.
Just as the SSL seemed to have died in stepped its savior.
Gary Brown had been a manager in the SSL from the start, he felt that it would not be right for the SSL to die.
He revamped the league structure from three divisions of 12 teams down to two divisions of 12 teams, he also got rid of some of the old managers that did not send in their team sheets.
SSL2001 started on the 6th October 2001.
PAST WINNERS
Season One
Premiership :- OSLO VIKINGS managed by Shawn Grace.
First Division :- BALTIMORE EAGLES managed by Dave McLaughlin.
SSL Cup :- DUBLIN SHEISSKICKERS managed by Rory Dowling.
Season Two
Premiership :- BARCELONA DRAGONS managed by Jordi Gallifa.
First Division :- SANTA CRUZ managed by Douglas Pires.
Second Division:- LONDON JAZZ managed by Andy Dawkins.
SSL Cup :- OSLO VIKINGS managed by Shawn Grace.
Season Three
Premiership :- SANTA CRUZ managed by Douglas Pires.
First Division :- LONDON JAZZ managed by Andy Dawkins.
Second Division:- COPENHAGEN KINGS managed by Jan Jensen.
SSL Cup :- SANTA CRUZ managed by DOUGLAS PIRES.
In SSL2001:
Season 4.
Premiership:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Ian Fox.
First Division:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Dylan Aimers.
SSL2001 Cup:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Ian Fox.
SSL2001 League Cup:-HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Ian Fox.
Season 5.
Premiership:- DUBLIN SHEISSKICKERS managed by Rory Dowling.
First Division:- GRAFTON BUSHRANGERS:- Managed by Graham Creed.
SSL2001 Cup:- CHASE TERRACE CHEETAHS managed by Josh Allen.
SSL2001 League Cup:- LES DIEUS DU MONDE managed by Saahil.
Season 6.
Premiership:- COPENHAGEN KINGS managed by Jan Jensen.
First Division:- CHORLEY COUGARS managed by John Johnson.
SSL2001 Cup:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Ian Fox.
SSL2001 League Cup:- LES DIEUS DU MONDE managed by Saahil.
PFA CUP:- COPENHAGEN KINGS managed by Jan Jensen.
Season 7.
Premiership:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Ian Fox.
First Division:- CHROME WUPPERTAL managed by Muir Walker.
Second Division:- SANDRINGHAM ZEBRAS managed by Simon Aimers
SSL2001 Cup:- FEATHERSTONE COLLIERIES managed by Martin Ledgard.
SSL2001 Trophy:- FEATHERSTONE ROVERS managed by Paul Gibbins.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Burntwood Youth managed by Rob Allen.
Season 8.
Premiership:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Ian Fox.
First Division:- COPENHAGEN KINGS managed by Wayne Laundon.
Second Division:- PERTHBARCA managed by Mikey Campbell.
SSL2001 Cup:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Ian Fox.
SSL2001 Trophy:- COPENHAGEN KINGS managed by Wayne Laundon.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Grafton Youth managed by Graham Creed.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Les Dieus Youth managed by Marcelo Salton Schleder.
Season 9.
Premiership:- DUBLIN SHEISSKICKERS managed by Rory Dowling.
First Division:- TANGERINE TERRORS managed by Craig Bennett.
Second Division:- JO'BURG SCORPIONS managed by Pete Spall
SSL2001 Cup:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Dylan Aimers.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Burntwood Youth managed by Rob Allen.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Dursley Youth managed by Mike Cattigan.
Season 10.
Premiership:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Dylan Aimers.
First Division:- NEW YORK LIBERTY managed by Andy McGrae.
Second Division:- CHASE TERRACE CHEETAHS managed by Josh Allen.
SSL2001 Cup:- TANGERINE TERRORS managed by Craig Bennett.
PFA CUP:- LES DIEUS DU MONDE managed by Marcelo Salton Schleder.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Les Dieus Youth managed by Marcelo Salton Schleder.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Les Dieus Youth managed by Marcelo Salton Schleder.
2004 WORLD CUP:- AUSTRALIA managed by Aidan Kiely
Season 11.
Premiership:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Ian Fox.
First Division:- MIDDLETOWN STEELERS managed by Steve Freeze.
Second Division:- BURNTWOOD ROVERS managed by Rob Allen.
SSL2001 Cup:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Dylan Aimers.
JUS CUP:- DUBLIN SHEISSKICKERS managed by Rory Dowling.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Burntwood Youth managed by Rob Allen.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Burntwood Youth managed by Rob Allen.
Season 12.
Premiership:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Dylan Aimers.
First Division:- NEW YORK LIBERTY managed by Andy McGrae.
Second Division:- SUPERMARKET UNITED managed by Tom Bown.
SSL2001 Cup:- DURSLEY HAWKS managed by Mike Cattigan
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Copenhagen Youth managed by Steven Melville.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Middletown Youth managed by Steve Freeze.
2005 WORLD CUP:- ENGLAND managed by Neil Kirby.
Season 13.
Premiership:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Dylan Aimers.
First Division:- MIDDLETOWN STEELERS managed by Steve Freeze.
Second Division:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Paul Paton.
SSL2001 Cup:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Dylan Aimers.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Burntwood Youth managed by Rob Allen.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Boyos Youth managed by Ieuan James.
Season 14.
Premiership:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Dylan Aimers.
First Division:- SCUMDOWN FC managed by Neil Kirby.
Second Division:- JO'BURG SCORPIONS managed by Pete Spall.
SSL2001 Cup:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
PFA cup:- MIDDLETOWN STEELERS managed by Steve Freeze.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Burntwood Youth managed by Rob Allen.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Modular Youth managed by Dylan Aimers.
2006 WORLD CUP:- AUSTRALIA managed by Andrew Drake
Season 15.
Premiership:-. DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Paul Paton.
First Division:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Peter Norton.
Second Division:- GRAFTON BUSHRANGERS managed by Wayne Laundon.
SSL2001 Cup:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Steve Hickling.
PFA Cup:- LES DIEUS DU MONDE managed by Tony McCleary.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Boyos Youth managed by Ieuan James.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Baggies Youth managed by Gareth James.
Season 16.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- COPENHAGEN KINGS managed by Steven Melville.
Second Division:- BACKYARD BULLIES managed by Tim Allen.
SSL2001 Cup:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Boyos Youth managed by Ieuan James.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Middletown Youth managed by Steve Freeze.
2007 WORLD CUP:- AUSTRALIA managed by Steve Hickling.
Season 17.
Premiership:- DUBLIN SHEISSKICKERS managed by Rory Dowling.
First Division:- NEWTOWN PENGUINS managed by Aidan Campbell.
Second Division:- JUDITHINIIKOS managed by Andrew Drake.
SSL2001 Cup:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Steve Hickling.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Baggies Youth managed by Gareth James.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Newcastle Youth managed by Dave Lucas.
Season 18.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Steve Hickling.
Second Division:- FEATHERSTONE ROVERS managed by Paul Gibbins.
SSL2001 Cup:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
PFA CL:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Peter Norton.
PFA CUP:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
JUS CUP:- GRAFTON BUSHRANGERS managed by Dave Phillips.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Featherstone Rovers Youth managed by Paul Gibbins.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Featherstone Rovers Youth managed by Paul Gibbins.
2008 WORLD CUP:- ENGLAND managed by Matias Finkelstein.
Season 19.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Scott Matthews.
Second Division:- VILLAGE VULCANS managed by Scott Thoms.
SSL2001 Cup:- COPENHAGEN KINGS managed by Steven Melville.
PFA CL:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Boyos Youth managed by Ieuan James.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Boyos Youth managed by Ieuan James.
Season 20.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- SHURDINGTON AFC managed by Rich Allen.
Second Division:- CALIFORNIA CRUSADERS managed by Matias Finkelstein.
SSL2001 Cup:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
PFA CL:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Peter Norton.
PFA CUP:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Steve Hickling.
JUS CUP:- MIDDLETOWN STEELERS managed by Aidan Campbell.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Copenhagen Youth managed by Steven Melville.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Scumdown Youth managed by Derek Purvis.
Season 21.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- FEATHERSTONE ROVERS managed by Paul Gibbins.
Second Division:- MANCHESTER REDS managed by Paulo Wagner.
SSL2001 Cup:- FEATHERSTONE ROVERS managed by Paul Gibbins.
JUS CUP:- FEATHERSTONE ROVERS managed by Paul Gibbins.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Supermarket Youth managed by Tom Bown.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Caucasian Youth managed by Giorgi Dzneladze.
2010 WORLD CUP:- GERMANY managed by Paulo Wagner.
Season 22.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- MANCHESTER REDS managed by Paulo Wagner.
Second Division:- GLASGOW STRANGERS managed by [Name deleted].
SSL2001 Cup:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Vulcans Youth managed by Scott Thoms.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Vulcans Youth managed by Scott Thoms.
Season 23.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- GLASGOW STRANGERS managed by [Name deleted].
Second Division:- CASTLEFORD TOWN managed by Wayne Moore.
SSL2001 Cup:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Copenhagen Youth managed by Steven Melville.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Burntwood Youth managed by Isaiah Lebron.
2011 WORLD CUP:- NORTHERN IRELAND managed by Stewart Stanfield.
Season 24.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- JUDITHINIIKOS managed by Andrew Drake.
Second Division:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Peter Norton.
SSL2001 Cup:- LES DIEUS DU MONDE managed by David Hanna.
PFA CL:- BAGGIES FC managed by Gareth James.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Boyos Youth managed by Ieuan James.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Boyos Youth managed by Ieuan James.
Season 25.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Aidan Campbell.
First Division:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Peter Norton.
Second Division:- BECKENHAM TOWN FC managed by Darren Humphris.
SSL2001 Cup:- FEATHERSTONE ROVERS managed by Paul Gibbins.
PFA CL:- BAGGIES FC managed by Aidan Campbell.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Burntwood Youth managed by Isaiah Lebron.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Huracan Youth managed by Mike Mcleod .
2012 WORLD CUP:- FRANCE managed by Tom Bown.
Season 26.
Premiership:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
First Division:- JUDITHINIIKOS managed by Andrew Drake.
Second Division:- MINCERS FC managed by Johnny Walker.
SSL2001 Cup:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Peter Norton.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Copenhagen Youth managed by Pete Spall.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Featherstone Rovers Youth managed by Paul Gibbins.
Season 27.
Premiership:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Peter Norton.
First Division:- SHURDINGTON AFC managed by Neil Kirby.
Second Division:- NEWTOWN PENGUINS managed by Tony Jones.
SSL2001 Cup:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Derry Youth managed by Gareth James.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Llama Youth managed by Dave Phillips.
2013 WORLD CUP:- GREECE managed by Dave Hull.
Season 28.
Premiership:- BAGGIES FC managed by Aidan Campbell.
First Division:- MINCERS FC managed by Johnny Walker.
Second Division:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Mike Mcleod.
SSL2001 Cup:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Boston Youth managed by Peter Norton.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Derry Youth managed by Gareth James.
PFA CL:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Peter Norton.
Season 29.
Premiership:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Peter Norton.
First Division:- VILLAGE VULCANS managed by Scott Thoms.
Second Division:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Gareth James.
SSL2001 Cup:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Peter Norton.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Boston Youth managed by Peter Norton.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Terrors Youth managed by Ian Clark.
2014 WORLD CUP:- PORTUGAL managed by Gareth James.
Season 30.
Premiership:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Mike Mcleod.
First Division:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Gareth James.
Second Division:- LES DIEUS DU MONDE managed by David Hanna.
SSL2001 Cup:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Mike Mcleod.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Boston Youth managed by Mike Mcleod.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Derry Youth managed by Gareth James.
Season 31.
Premiership:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Mike Mcleod.
First Division:- MIDDLETOWN STEELERS managed by Levi Stephen.
Second Division:- MODULAR UNITED managed by Johnny Walker [Caretaker].
SSL2001 Cup:- BURNTWOOD ROVERS managed by Isaiah Lebron.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Terrors Youth managed by Ian Clark.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Baggies Youth managed by Aidan Campbell.
2015 WORLD CUP:- SCOTLAND managed by Adrian Hull.
Season 32.
Premiership:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
First Division:- FEATHERSTONE ROVERS managed by Paul Gibbins.
Second Division:- SHURDINGTON AFC managed by Matias Finkelstein.
SSL2001 Cup:- BURNTWOOD ROVERS managed by Isaiah Lebron.
YOUTH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:- Derry Youth managed by Gareth James.
YOUTH CUP WINNERS:- Boston Youth managed by Mike Mcleod.
Season 33.
Premiership:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Gareth James.
First Division:- MIDLAND FC managed by Mark Bradley.
Second Division:- ONTARIO MAPLE HAWKS managed by Diane Babyn.
SSL2001 Cup:- MINCERS FC managed by Johnny Walker.
Youth Champions:- LLAMA YOUTH managed by Dave Phillips.
Season 34.
Premiership:- COOGEE CONVICTS managed by Steve Talbot.
First Division:- BECKENHAM TOWN managed by Darren Humphris.
Second Division:- WASHINGTON SPORTS managed by Simon Brown.
SSL2001 Cup:- COOGEE CONVICTS managed by Steve Talbot.
Youth Champions:- BYKER GROVE YOUTH managed by Aidan Campbell.
Season 35.
Premiership:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Peter Norton.
First Division:- WASHINGTON SPORTS managed by Simon Brown.
Second Division:- DUBLIN SHEISSKICKERS managed by Derek Purvis.
SSL2001 Cup:- MIDDLETOWN STEELERS managed by Levi Stephen.
Youth Champions:- GREAT PRESTON YOUTH managed by Simon Marsh.
Season 36.
Premiership:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Peter Norton.
First Division:- AC LARNE managed by Chris Vaulks.
Second Division:- MINCERS FC managed by David Gerrard.
SSL2001 Cup:- CHURCHILL SNOW BEARS managed by Ian Clark.
Youth Champions:- DERRY PATRIOTS YOUTH managed by Peter Norton.
Season 37.
Premiership:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Peter Norton.
First Division:- LUDLOW PENGUINS managed by Tony Mccleary.
Second Division:-GINNINDERRA WILDCATS managed byTrevor May.
SSL2001 Cup:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
Youth Champions:- CHURCHILL YOUTH managed by Ian Clark.
Season 38.
Premiership:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
First Division:- ONTARIO MAPLE HAWKS managed by Diane Babyn.
Second Division:- ASBO ALL STARS managed byJohn Stephens.
SSL2001 Cup:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
Youth Champions:- CHURCHILL YOUTH managed by Ian Clark.
Season 39.
Premiership:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Peter Norton.
First Division:- LOKOMOTIVE SPARTAK managed by Ray Wallace.
Second Division:- MANCHESTER REDS managed by Paulo Wagner.
SSL2001 Cup:- HURACAN RHYTHM managed by Alfredo Gandarlo.
Youth Champions:- CHURCHILL YOUTH managed by Ian Clark.
Season 40.
Premiership:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Dave Phillips.
First Division:- ONTARIO MAPLE HAWKS managed by Diane Babyn.
Second Division:- MINCERS FC managed by David Gerrard.
SSL2001 Cup:- GREAT PRESTON AFC managed by Simon Marsh.
Youth Champions:- CHURCHILL YOUTH managed by Ian Clark.
The SSL cup was renamed "The Dave Phillips Memorial Cup"
as a tribute to this long term and successful manager who passed away in December 2019.
Season 41.
Premiership:- DERRY PATRIOTS managed by Peter Norton.
First Division:- MIDDLETOWN STEELERS managed by Levi Stephen.
Second Division:- ASBO ALL STARS managed byJohn Stephens.
Dave Phillips Memorial Cup:- CHURCHILL SNOW BEARS managed by Matias Finkelstein.
Youth Champions:- BAGGIES YOUTH managed by Neil Rowley.
Season 42.
Premiership:- GREAT PRESTON AFC managed by Simon Marsh.
First Division:- CASTLEFORD TOWN managed by Matthew White
Second Division:- BOSTON BLACK SOX managed by Garysean Wilson.
Dave Phillips Memorial Cup:- GREAT PRESTON AFC managed by Simon Marsh.
Youth Champions:- DERRY PATRIOTS YOUTH managed by Peter Norton.
Season 43.
Premiership:- RED STAR LLAMA managed by Aidan Campbell.
First Division:- MIDLAND FC managed by Mark Bradley.
Second Division:- LUDLOW PENGUINS managed by Hamza Siddiqui.
Dave Phillips Memorial Cup:- GREAT PRESTON AFC managed by Simon Marsh.
Youth Champions:- GREAT PRESTON YOUTH managed by Simon Marsh.
Season 44.
Premiership:- MIDLAND FC managed by Mark Bradley.
First Division:- FV SCHWARZWALD 12 managed by Adam Gowers.
Second Division:- NEWTOWN PENGUINS managed by Tony Jones.
Dave Phillips Memorial Cup:- BYKER GROVE BEAVERS managed by Steve Nettleship.
Youth Champions:- BYKER GROVE YOUTH managed by Steve Nettleship.
Season 45.
Premiership:- BYKER GROVE BEAVERS managed by Steve Nettleship.
First Division:- NEWTOWN PENGUINS managed by Tony Jones.
Second Division:- DUBLIN SHEISSKICKERS managed by Dan Sellers.
Dave Phillips Memorial Cup:- CHURCHILL SNOW BEARS managed by Matias Finkelstein.
Youth Champions:- BYKER GROVE YOUTH managed by Steve Nettleship.
Season 46.
Premiership:- GREAT PRESTON AFC managed by Simon Marsh.
First Division:- RIPON ROWELS managed by Jonathan Cussons.
Second Division:- BUTETOWN ROVERS managed by Dan Thompson.
Dave Phillips Memorial Cup:- GREAT PRESTON AFC managed by Simon Marsh.
Youth Champions:- SHIELDFIELD YOUTH managed by Dan Sellers [Caretaker].
Season 47.
Premiership:- BYKER GROVE BEAVERS managed by Steve Nettleship.
First Division:-HOLCOMBE HOTSHOTS managed by Adrian Hull.
Second Division:- MANCHESTER REDS managed by Paulo Wagner.
Dave Phillips Memorial Cup:- RIPON ROWELS managed by Jonathan Cussons.
Youth Champions:- BYKER GROVE YOUTH managed by Steve Nettleship.
Season 48.
Premiership:- GREAT PRESTON AFC managed by Simon Marsh.
First Division:- LES DIEUS DU MONDE managed by David Hanna.
Second Division:- MIDDLETOWN STEELERS managed by Chris Taylor.
Dave Phillips Memorial Cup:- GREAT PRESTON AFC managed by Simon Marsh.
Joint Youth Champions:- BYKER GROVE YOUTH managed by Steve Nettleship.
& LES DIEUS DU MONDE YOUTH managed by David Hanna.