stevegrant Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 We owe Watford's fans team a return match after they travelled down to us last season, this game has been pencilled in for Saturday 8th June. Venue and kick-off time are yet to be finalised, but it's likely to be a mid-morning kick-off. If you're interested in playing, please let me know. If you're a newbie, please let me know your age, preferred position(s) and vague standard.
Summers Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Well obviously its on the 8th June - I meant kick-off - #facepalm
ant Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Arse, was up for this but now realise I can't make the 8th. Will update if that changes.
Crab Lungs Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Would this be the perfect opportunity for a pre-WorldNet run out of Mr Crab Lungs Esq.... Hmmmm
The9 Posted 10 May, 2013 Posted 10 May, 2013 Would this be the perfect opportunity for a pre-WorldNet run out of Mr Crab Lungs Esq.... Hmmmm It would, but it would also be a good time to hone your "telling everyone you're playing then not turning up" technique, to get it from "World Class" to "All Time Great".
Dr Who? Posted 10 May, 2013 Posted 10 May, 2013 Yep, I am in, not far from me. Will be good. Presentations and medals I hope?
Dr Who? Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 Is this happening? Just over 3 weeks, and I am in serious training!
The9 Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 I've upgraded to a "yes" based on being slightly fitter than a few weeks ago, but the MRI results next week might completely put the mockers on it.
Smirking_Saint Posted 16 May, 2013 Posted 16 May, 2013 I've upgraded to a "yes" based on being slightly fitter than a few weeks ago, but the MRI results next week might completely put the mockers on it. Surely you are not going to join the ACL club a la me and Stevo aswell ? Im a two time member, and its not brilliant.
stevegrant Posted 17 May, 2013 Author Posted 17 May, 2013 I reckon we've got 7 on this thread (8 if Smirking_Saint confirms?) and a few more from the Facebook event I set up, so with a bit of a recruitment drive over the next couple of weeks we should be fine. I spoke to the guys at Watford at the weekend and they suggested they might even lay on some food for us after the game so it's not a case of having to travel up there, play the game and come straight back afterwards.
Dr Who? Posted 17 May, 2013 Posted 17 May, 2013 Hi Steve, Do you know where the match is happening. I know a few people that want to play, and I know that you would prefer Saints fans, but I know that I could get 5/6 players to join us, if you are ok with this?
The9 Posted 17 May, 2013 Posted 17 May, 2013 Surely you are not going to join the ACL club a la me and Stevo aswell ? Im a two time member, and its not brilliant. I'm already kinda in it, had a keyhole op in 2009, was good for about 18 months but then found I couldn't run without pain at pre-season last year and by February I couldn't run at all, the fact it's already as bad as it was beforehand is the current problem. Built the muscles up around it a little bit recently which has helped. I think I somehow managed to have my ACL, PCL, and knee meniscus ruined by one knee-high scissor tackle from behind (13 years ago). The op only trimmed a bit of tissue and ligament but I don't think they addressed the tweaky ACL at all, and I'm not even sure they did much with my PCL which was definitely a problem. I'll find out on Thursday.
stevegrant Posted 17 May, 2013 Author Posted 17 May, 2013 Hi Steve, Do you know where the match is happening. I know a few people that want to play, and I know that you would prefer Saints fans, but I know that I could get 5/6 players to join us, if you are ok with this? I haven't got any venue details just yet, other than it'll be in the Watford area. Because of the time of year, finding a venue that still has football pitches marked up is pretty tricky. In terms of extras, if they're Saints fans then by all means invite them along - ideally they should be registered to the forum as well. If not, I'd ask you to hold fire for the time being.
stevegrant Posted 23 May, 2013 Author Posted 23 May, 2013 Kick-off time is confirmed as 11.00, just waiting to hear back regarding the venue. Provisional squad list: Steve Grant, Scott Griffin, Chris Summers, Michael Fordham, Kevin Sim, Dave Mansell, Brad Smirk, Mick McIntyre, Matt Marchant, Dan Armstrong, Joe Menzies, Chris Knight, Andy Porter, Alex Griffiths, "proevosaints" (can I have your real name, please ) If anyone else is interested, please let me know asap. I want to get the squad finalised before I fly out to Brazil next Friday. And yes, that is a humble brag
saintchris23 Posted 23 May, 2013 Posted 23 May, 2013 I'm in if you need a centre half or forward. 32, live just around the corner, have played Hants Prem but not at that standard these days but can still play :-)
stevegrant Posted 24 May, 2013 Author Posted 24 May, 2013 Looking at that squad list, we could definitely do with more defenders
Summers Posted 24 May, 2013 Posted 24 May, 2013 Does this mean I'm Gk'ing for this game? Or would Scott go in goal? (Not a joke, serious comment as I know Scott doesn't like missing out on these games) I'm sure someone can protect his knee by taking goal kicks?
The9 Posted 24 May, 2013 Posted 24 May, 2013 (edited) Does this mean I'm Gk'ing for this game? Or would Scott go in goal? (Not a joke, serious comment as I know Scott doesn't like missing out on these games) I'm sure someone can protect his knee by taking goal kicks? Cheeky fooker. I'm not playing in goal, and my calf's much worse than my knee at the moment, so either it's fine, I'm there and able to play outfield, or I'm not there at all. Spazzed out my calf due to playing a six a side tournament and then 5-a-side a couple of hours later, but it feels more like a bad cramp than a muscle pull, though I couldn't walk at all on Tuesday, I'm almost back to normal now. FWIW, yesterday's MRI results found that there were no problems with my ACL or PCL any more (presumably fixed by the last op), but I do have a load of cartilage missing from the back of my kneecap which is why I keep getting stabbing pains, as the tendon can't run smoothly behind the knee. Also some cartilage missing from the top of the tibia. Getting a surgeon's opinion but looks like they're not going to need to operate, and step exercises to build up my quad will manage it as well as possible - which means I can play as much as I want as long as I don't go months on end without doing exercise like I did around Xmas, because then the knee loses supporting muscle and will hurt more. Edited 24 May, 2013 by The9
Griffo Posted 24 May, 2013 Posted 24 May, 2013 I'm going to show you all up. Well I would do, but I can't run anymore.
proevosaints Posted 27 May, 2013 Posted 27 May, 2013 My name is Tom Johnson... Positional wise I can play anywhere along the midfield
stevegrant Posted 28 May, 2013 Author Posted 28 May, 2013 Venue details are as follows, based on an 11.00 kick-off (please aim to get there by 10.30): Parmiters School High Elms Lane Garston WD25 0UU Important to note that this venue is a 3G SURFACE, so choose your footwear appropriately, please. Unfortunately because of the time of year, they have been unable to find any grass pitches. GK: Chris Summers DF: Matt Marchant, Dan Armstrong, Mick McIntyre, Joe Menzies, "saintchris23" MF: Michael Fordham, Kevin Sim, Dave Mansell, Chris Knight ("maybe" ), Tom Johnson FW: Steve Grant, Scott Griffin, Alex Griffiths FAO "Dr Who?", if you've got a couple of mates who fancy coming along, please feel free to invite them. Defenders are the main priority, I would say Also, can't remember what position you said you play, so I've put you in midfield for now, obviously if that's wrong please let me know!
Smirking_Saint Posted 28 May, 2013 Posted 28 May, 2013 Granty, Im gonna have to pull out, got to go to Jersey for a few weeks with work to sort some stuff out Sorry I will get round to letting you know about the tourney soon too
saintchris23 Posted 28 May, 2013 Posted 28 May, 2013 Cheers Steve. I can bring a full back along who would suit the subs bench?
The9 Posted 28 May, 2013 Posted 28 May, 2013 Rabbit has confirmed, inasmuch as he said "Padu ?" to me a few mins ago and offered to drive the Golf Cart up there. I'll find out at 5-a-side on Monday if I'm fit enough to play. Shotgun bagsie number 9, anyway.
The9 Posted 28 May, 2013 Posted 28 May, 2013 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm If you're coming too, I'll drive, as the Golf Cart does not have sufficient Lung capacity. You have to realise that unless you actually pitch up at my house with kit, we will assume you're not turning up.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 29 May, 2013 Posted 29 May, 2013 3G pitches are great, but a word of warning for everyone - had a pre-season friendly on one a few years back and I thought I could get away with wering moulded studs. It was a dry day and the next day I woke up with plantar fasciitis which took me two months to shift (and I think that was quick from what I read) so definitely going to wear fives boots for the game.
The9 Posted 29 May, 2013 Posted 29 May, 2013 3G pitches are great' date=' but a word of warning for everyone - had a pre-season friendly on one a few years back and I thought I could get away with wering moulded studs. It was a dry day and the next day I woke up with plantar fasciitis which took me two months to shift (and I think that was quick from what I read) so definitely going to wear fives boots for the game.[/quote'] I've played a few 90s in FG boots on 3G with no problems, will probably take both astro trainers and FGs just in case.
Dr Who? Posted 29 May, 2013 Posted 29 May, 2013 Venue details are as follows, based on an 11.00 kick-off (please aim to get there by 10.30): Parmiters School High Elms Lane Garston WD25 0UU Important to note that this venue is a 3G SURFACE, so choose your footwear appropriately, please. Unfortunately because of the time of year, they have been unable to find any grass pitches. GK: Chris Summers DF: Matt Marchant, Dan Armstrong, Mick McIntyre, Joe Menzies, "saintchris23" MF: Michael Fordham, Kevin Sim, Dave Mansell, Chris Knight ("maybe" ), Tom Johnson FW: Steve Grant, Scott Griffin, Alex Griffiths FAO "Dr Who?", if you've got a couple of mates who fancy coming along, please feel free to invite them. Defenders are the main priority, I would say Also, can't remember what position you said you play, so I've put you in midfield for now, obviously if that's wrong please let me know! Anywhere in midfield is fine by me. Passing being my strength, get the ball and give it to someone else ASAP, then rest. I will ask a couple of mates tomorrow, they will be up for it, if not busy.
stevegrant Posted 29 May, 2013 Author Posted 29 May, 2013 Cheers Steve. I can bring a full back along who would suit the subs bench? Yes please
stevegrant Posted 5 June, 2013 Author Posted 5 June, 2013 Squad update after a couple of withdrawals: GK: Chris Summers DF: Matt Marchant, Dan Armstrong, Mick McIntyre, Joe Menzies, Chris Bulpitt MF: Michael Fordham, Kevin Sim (+1/2?), Tom Johnson FW: Steve Grant, Scott Griffin, Alex Griffiths So potentially 15 if everyone shows up, that's about right I reckon. Also, if anyone fancies a weekend playing football in July (Friday 19th to Sunday 21st) in Preston, please let me know. We could do with a few more players for a tournament up there.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 5 June, 2013 Posted 5 June, 2013 Is there anything we need to bring other than boots and shinpads?
stevegrant Posted 5 June, 2013 Author Posted 5 June, 2013 You're responsible for your own drinks, etc, but other than that, I've got a full set of kit for everyone. We'll be doing the draw for WorldNET after the game, by the way
The9 Posted 5 June, 2013 Posted 5 June, 2013 Passed my "fitness test" on Monday (ish), in negotiations with Dan re: lift following Rabbit's shocking defection to "not going", the training I was going to tonight has just been cancelled, so the one opportunity to get injured beforehand has gone and it looks like I'm still intact. Huzzah! Shotgunning bagsy number 9 again just in case.
stevegrant Posted 5 June, 2013 Author Posted 5 June, 2013 FAO Chris and Tom, as you've only got Registered User status I can't PM you... are the email addresses you registered with active? If so, I'll drop you a line there...
The9 Posted 5 June, 2013 Posted 5 June, 2013 FAO Chris and Tom, as you've only got Registered User status I can't PM you... are the email addresses you registered with active? If so, I'll drop you a line there... Can you rig us some lower league southern clubs in the WorldNET group please Steve ? Exeter will do nicely, maybe Gillingham if they have a team. Try to avoid Arsenal Nigeria, especially if we're a bit short of players. And if we get Preston I'm going to kick Summers.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 5 June, 2013 Posted 5 June, 2013 Can you rig us some lower league southern clubs in the WorldNET group please Steve ? Exeter will do nicely, maybe Gillingham if they have a team. Try to avoid Arsenal Nigeria, especially if we're a bit short of players. And if we get Preston I'm going to kick Summers. I demand the festival of football that was the game against D&R.
stevegrant Posted 5 June, 2013 Author Posted 5 June, 2013 Can you rig us some lower league southern clubs in the WorldNET group please Steve ? Exeter will do nicely, maybe Gillingham if they have a team. Try to avoid Arsenal Nigeria, especially if we're a bit short of players. And if we get Preston I'm going to kick Summers. Teams currently entered: AFC Wimbledon (2 teams), Airdrie, Ayr, Barnsley, Bury (2 teams), Crystal Palace, Darlington, Doncaster, Halifax (2 teams), Hearts, Kidderminster, Livingston, Man City, Man United, Peterborough, Port Vale, Preston (2 teams), Runcorn, Southampton, St Johnstone, Stoke, Telford, Troon, West Ham, Wrexham.
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