We’ve had a quiet period over here on UKCSGO with a lot of work going on behind the scenes, including the launch of our UK County Championships and the securing of a number of tournament sponsors. During this down time, the UK CS:GO scene has undergone a bit of an overhaul, with numerous teams falling apart and others being formed from the remnants.
One purported reason for the break-up of ESL UK Championships winner Team XENEX has been laid down to the formation of an all new UK roster. Though nothing is confirmed, and the players themselves are reluctant to give comment, it has been rumoured that the UK’s newest skins betting website, EZSkins.com, will be ponying up to support an all UK side for upcoming events.
Dubbed as the “super team” of the UK, the side is supposedly to be led by Brandon “Weber” Weber, formerly of fm-eSports, leaving his remaining team mates with an unknown fate. Not only that, but the team is also alleged to contain Sam “RattlesnK” Gawn, formerly of Team XENEX, who has a wealth of history in the CS franchise and a reputation for being a pivotal player within a team. However, the duo have played alongside each other in a number of rosters in the past, and have on occasion had a clash of egos that has seen the demise of many talented sides.
It is said that Brandon has been able to hand pick his roster for the new team, fully supported with a minor salary and a promise of support, allowing him to attract the players that he desired. Should the rumours be true, his former fm-eSports team mate James “Kryptix” Affleck will be returning to competitive CS:GO after taking a brief stint out to focus on streaming, as well as Josh “mole” Rowley and Reece “Puls3” Marrs.
If this roster is true, then EZSkins.com will be boasting:
Brandon “Weber” Weber
Sam “RattlesnK” Gawn
James “Kryptix” Affleck
Josh “mole” Rowley
Reece “Puls3” Marrs
The consequences being that a number of UK sides have suffered crushing blows in order for the roster to form, however, if the ultimate goal is to field a UK side that could penetrate the European scene, then this may well be a good way to go.
