Football

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 04 Jul 2007, 00:28

Hey Peeps,

We played footy once before which must have been ages ago now. I put up a post a while back that had plenty interest but it didn't materialise.

So names down for another game! Say Sunday 5 August 10:00am?

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 04 Jul 2007, 09:37

I'll pass this on to my Epyleptics and let you know!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 04 Jul 2007, 11:49

I'll give it a go.

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 04 Jul 2007, 13:17

Had the same thought just the other day Robin. Would be happy to take part on the 5th. And if you only get 5 or 6 people I could try and put together an opposition of similar standard.

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 04 Jul 2007, 20:46

I'm not usually too with it at 10am on a sunday - but put me down for it and i'll try and take it easy on the saturday night!!

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 04 Jul 2007, 21:20

Thats 4 including my self, my Dad would play for us if needs be.

I wasnt sure if a Sat or a Sunday was best? I work part time on a Sunday afternoon for Tesco.com so earlier was better for me thats all.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 04 Jul 2007, 21:22

I hadn't spotted the date. I'm away at that time

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 09 Jul 2007, 00:02

Shall we stick a pin in this for now. And try get a later date in August sorted?

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 09 Jul 2007, 10:36

Might be best to avoid summer holidays but probably best to set a date asap. When I organised last year's I got up to 10 or so players and then they gradually called off as the date approached. If you track down that thread (Jan 2006) you can see who was up for it last time.

16th or 30th September would be good for me.

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 09 Jul 2007, 21:11

Thanks Gedge, early September is probably best!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 15 Jul 2007, 21:30

Count me in.

Zargonian · Post by **Zargonian** » 16 Jul 2007, 14:40

Count me in too, have the oxygen ready.

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 16 Jul 2007, 15:50

Right Mr Robin I reckon you've got a team there - yourself, Porty, PortyConvert, Bob, Zargonian. How about picking a date and I'll try to get some opposition. If you suddenly get 10 Porty people interested we can make it an all Porty affair.

The 16th and 30th September are best for me.

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 17 Jul 2007, 21:08

Lets go for the 16th of Sept then. Its best if its in the morning for me as I start my shift at 12:30 on a Sunday! Hope folk dont mind getting up for a game KO at 10am?

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 19 Jul 2007, 01:38

Robin! wrote:Lets go for the 16th of Sept then. Its best if its in the morning for me as I start my shift at 12:30 on a Sunday! Hope folk dont mind getting up for a game KO at 10am?

Usually the only thing that gets me out of bed at 10am on a sunday is a bacon buttie...... but i'll manage it for a game of footie!

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 11 Aug 2007, 04:40

Robin! wrote:Lets go for the 16th of Sept then. Its best if its in the morning for me as I start my shift at 12:30 on a Sunday! Hope folk dont mind getting up for a game KO at 10am?

Aww shoot - now i'm away between the 12th & 19th of Sept....... so sorry won't make that - but let me know if you reschedule.....

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 11 Aug 2007, 11:36

Robin, I'm still up for this. I've recently started playing on a Wednesday afternoon at Sighthill and really enjoy it. I'm not sure my game is improving but it sure beats going to the gym.

I would be interested in playing a regular game at Portobello if anyone else is interested. Maybe a Sunday morning? Nothing too serious, just a turn up and play basis. How about it?

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 14 Aug 2007, 19:32

Bob Jefferson wrote:I would be interested in playing a regular game at Portobello if anyone else is interested. Maybe a Sunday morning? Nothing too serious, just a turn up and play basis. How about it?

If we could get it off the ground, I would play every Sunday morning

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 14 Aug 2007, 20:16

Excellent, that makes 3 of us so far. We just need to find another 7 players - shouldn't be too difficult.

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 20 Aug 2007, 09:14

Bumped into Bob on Sunday and I think we ought to make a footballing date. Robin! hope you don't feel i'm stepping on your toes - you're welcome to take it on if you want!

We're going for Sunday 16th September at 11 (or 10.30 if needbe) at the Pitz in Portobello.

Robin!, Porty, PortyConvert, Bob, Zargonian have all declared their availability - any more? It would be good to have it all Portobello but I should be able to put together an opposition if necessary.

Confirm or express an interest here or by PM.

I have a card to book a pitch although I don't think a booking is necessary as it's pretty quiet Sunday morning.

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 20 Aug 2007, 11:39

Just to clarify that we're looking to have a one-off on Sunday 16th at the moment rather than pursuing Bob's idea of organising something on a regular basis.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 20 Aug 2007, 11:53

The 20th? You mean Sunday 16th?

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 20 Aug 2007, 16:32

Bob Jefferson wrote:The 20th? You mean Sunday 16th?

Of course I did!! I've editied accordingly.

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 27 Aug 2007, 13:44

Right - Robin! and I are going to do our best to make this happen. Sunday 16th September 11am at Portie Pitz.

I will try to get an opposition together so we just need 5 Portie people. Robin and Bob have already shown an interest so that's just 3 more.

Porty, PortyConvert, Zargonian - can you make it?

Anyone else? As I have said before it would be better if it could be all Portie.

Hear from you soon!!

Jamesie · Post by **Jamesie** » 27 Aug 2007, 17:05

Could make an appearance as a sub (even if I'm ex-Porty)

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 28 Aug 2007, 09:32

Brilliant Jamesie. I've just about assembled an opposition - come on Talk Porty people

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 29 Aug 2007, 20:42

Gedge wrote: Porty, PortyConvert, Zargonian - can you make it?

This is the one weekend of the year i'm going to be out of town - on hols i'm afraid - count me in for the next game!!!!

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 31 Aug 2007, 13:15

Now chums I'm off on holiday for a week and when I return I expect there to be at least 3 more people wanting to play football on the 16th. Please don't disappoint me.

gilo · Post by **gilo** » 31 Aug 2007, 14:24

Count me in

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 31 Aug 2007, 15:48

Good to have you back Gilo.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 02 Sep 2007, 19:10

I'm a tentative yes.

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 03 Sep 2007, 14:23

I'm in

Zargonian · Post by **Zargonian** » 06 Sep 2007, 11:05

Count me in too.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 08 Sep 2007, 19:21

Count me out.

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » 10 Sep 2007, 08:47

After extensive training and trials the following Talk Porty football team has been selected:

Robin!
Robin! Senior!
Zargonian
Gilo
Bob
Jamesie

They will be up against the so far undefeated (2 games in 3 years) VSO local group team.

If anyone else fancies a game, drop a line here. I'm sure some people will welcome the chance to have a rest during the game.

Congregate (it being a Sunday) outside the changing rooms at the Portie Pitz on Sunday at 10.50am.

I think the vso team will be playing in blue so Talk Porty can wear white (Porty T-shirts or others).