Playing at the Lane

[HolmesfieldBlade]

Haven't played for 3 years, fitness level average. What's the ages of people playing?

I'm 22, my cousin of 18 is playing also

 

[blackydog]

I'm 55 next year, don't know about anyone else but they did state that it is 16 a side as many may not be able to play 90 minutes. As for fitness I improved on my rather lethargic 28mins for 5k quite considerably. Did a 26 minutes 5k after and now got it down to 24mins 16 secs. Not too shabby for a 54 yo.

 

[blackydog]

Unbelievably unfit, trying to get upto scratch before the game however.

Will be quality

Are you playing for home or away S11?

 

[Kryten]

I'm 55 next year, don't know about anyone else but they did state that it is 16 a side as many may not be able to play 90 minutes. As for fitness I improved on my rather lethargic 28mins for 5k quite considerably. Did a 26 minutes 5k after and now got it down to 24mins 16 secs. Not too shabby for a 54 yo.

Watch out lads this ones a ringer, 8 minute miles at 54 yo, yeah this guy ain't know pie n peas sort....he's gonna nutmeg ya, fly past ya and still wave his bus pass in yer face!!!!!!

 

[blackydog]

Watch out lads this ones a ringer, 8 minute miles at 54 yo, yeah this guy ain't know pie n peas sort....he's gonna nutmeg ya, fly past ya and still wave his bus pass in yer face!!!!!!

I think you will find it is 7 mins 51 secs per mile.

 

[blackydog]

Now down to 8 tickets left.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Yeah, so am I, but I played there loads of times and no-one noticed.

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So how many awards did Pinchy win as a player earning coin?

I forgot, please remind me.

 

[HolmesfieldBlade]

Are you playing for home or away S11?

Think I'm on the home side.

 

[blackydog]

Think I'm on the home side.

S11 did you play at goals today? I don't know everyone yet, which one were you?

 

[HolmesfieldBlade]

S11 did you play at goals today? I don't know everyone yet, which one were you?

I didn't y unfortunately because I need some new kit, will be able to attend next week.

 

[blackydog]

If anyone was hanging back from participating, thinking this may not go ahead (there are still 8 away tickets left). I have just had my instructions for the day come through on e-mail.
And just a reminder
"Players will get to enter the stadium via the players entrance, change in the home/away changing rooms, step out to the pitch from the players tunnel and be involved in the 90 minute game"

 

[blackydog]

Unbelievably unfit, trying to get upto scratch before the game however.

Will be quality

Don't worry, you get a cup of tea at half time! (not kidding)

 

[jamie_blade]

Confirmation received, looking forward to what should be a great day. Right, who is on the home team and who is on the away team? I'm on the away team.

 

[blackydog]

Home. Tell me you're not in your 20's please.

 

[jamie_blade]

Home. Tell me you're not in your 20's please.

Unfortunately so. Midway to 30 if that sounds slightly better?

 

[blackydog]

Right, you're gonna get an early kick then.

 

[blackydog]

My company are sponsoring the match/kits etc and couple of us shall be taking part.

For a good cause!

S11 do players get to keep the kits as souvenirs?

 

[blackydog]

I'd definitely be interested but I won't know until after the closing date if i'm free because I work shifts.

If I wanted to join after the closing date & there were still places would it be possible?

MTB, I have the organiser's contact number which I can PM you if you want to check with her.

 

[McGrath]

Right, you're gonna get an early kick then.

Sounds like you're on my team.

What position are you?

I'm an ugly centre half hoping to model my game on Chris Morgan

 

[blackydog]

Sounds like you're on my team.

What position are you?

I'm an ugly centre half hoping to model my game on Chris Morgan

I said I would play anyway except defence, I can find space when going forward and i'm quite lively (for my age) but not so good covering others doing it.

 

[lingsbord]

Yeah, so am I, but I played there loads of times and no-one noticed.

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99.997314% of Blades did notice, but you and your pals knew we were all blind

 

[blackydog]

1 week to go 7 places remaining.

 

[Darlington82]

Really looking forward to this. Will be a great day out for a great cause. Click on the original link and you know you will want to run out of that tunnel.

 

[blackydog]

Still 7 tickets remaining. Tried to coax a couple today at Goals to join up.

 

[HolmesfieldBlade]

If anyone was hanging back from participating, thinking this may not go ahead (there are still 8 away tickets left). I have just had my instructions for the day come through on e-mail.
And just a reminder
"Players will get to enter the stadium via the players entrance, change in the home/away changing rooms, step out to the pitch from the players tunnel and be involved in the 90 minute game"

Could you please forward me that email? Never received.

 

[blackydog]

Could you please forward me that email? Never received.

If you haven't received your playing instructions you need to contact the organiser. I'll PM you the contact details.

 

[blackydog]

Been in touch with Kirstie, the organiser. We have 2 teams of 16 players, not everyone has gone via eventbrite, hence still showing 7 away places. It is going ahead.

 

[SRBlade]

I hope I can get a space for my old man then, as I've just ordered through eventbrite and let him know

 

[blackydog]

I hope I can get a space for my old man then, as I've just ordered through eventbrite and let him know

If you need Kirsties number PM me, although you should have it already with your playing instructions.

 

[HolmesfieldBlade]

If you haven't received your playing instructions you need to contact the organiser. I'll PM you the contact details.

We're sponsoring the kits etc. so never 'officially' signed up - probably why we never got emails. Thank you for your message though dude