Inter Blades Legends @ WorldNet 24

[DannyB73]

Good afternoon fellow Blades. Just thought I'd share my Facebook post from yesterday seeing as it's Blades related. Not sure if any of you have heard of or remember the "Inter Blades" previously, but we used to basically be the supporters team of the Blades, playing in the IFA (Internet Football Association) which has been running since 1996. We'd play other supporters teams (usually of the "real" afternoon opposition where possible) on the morning of Blades matches. We folded many years ago after most of the lads got old, had families etc. however we made a comeback of sorts this year in the IFA's end of season "WorldNet" tournament (at Cantley Park, Donny... which made it a bit easier!). There is a "Vets" tournament that run's alongside the main tournament (Over 35s but 2 under 35s maximum can be on the pitch also), so we got a lot of the old guys back together and entered the "Inter Blades Legends" into the tournament.

The main reason I'm posting on here is that we're looking to maybe play a few (local) games (probably only every couple of months due to time constraints/legs! for most) in the run up to next summers WorldNet competition. So, if you're 35+ and can still "play a bit" and fancy getting involved at some point in the future, then get in touch with me and I can keep you updated or add you to our Facebook group etc.

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Great weekend spent with the Inter Blades Legends (over 35s Sheffield United supporters team) at the annual WorldNet competition. It's been a long while since we all played together (10+ years for most) but it didn't take 5 minutes for all the banter to start. As for the football, we had a slow start losing to eventual winners Hednesford Vets 3-1 in the opening group game. However, this was followed by a 4-2 win over the Barnsley All Stars and a 4-1 win over AFC Halifax Vets. That put us 2nd in the group and through to the 1/4 finals as "best second placed" team. The 1/4 final kicked of this morning against our old rivals (from much younger years

) the Internet Millers Vets. A penalty apiece in the first half, then we took the lead in the 2nd half and held it until the last kick of the game when they equalised. Sadly we bowed out, conceding a golden goal in extra time. A great couple of days though with some great lads

 

[brownblade]

Awesome. Let us know how you get on.

I'm too far away myself.

 

[Foxy]

So, if you're 35+ and can still "play a bit"

Fancy ruling Mousey out like that in three cruel words, after all the effort he’s put in so far.

 

[DannyB73]

He had a good tournament, but unfortunately mimicked a "real" Blades player and came off with an injury in the 1/4 final

 

[Bladeloyal]

Well done for getting it going again old two footed tackle might cheer you on from the sidelines ,well done Danny ,(owd interblades .Sean )

 

[DannyB73]

Would be good to see you mate... I'll post on here whenever we get something sorted (probably be a while whilst we recover ). Hope you're keeping well

 

[Bladeloyal]

Would be good to see you mate... I'll post on here whenever we get something sorted (probably be a while whilst we recover ). Hope you're keeping well

 

[SwissBlade]

Good afternoon fellow Blades. Just thought I'd share my Facebook post from yesterday seeing as it's Blades related. Not sure if any of you have heard of or remember the "Inter Blades" previously, but we used to basically be the supporters team of the Blades, playing in the IFA (Internet Football Association) which has been running since 1996. We'd play other supporters teams (usually of the "real" afternoon opposition where possible) on the morning of Blades matches. We folded many years ago after most of the lads got old, had families etc. however we made a comeback of sorts this year in the IFA's end of season "WorldNet" tournament (at Cantley Park, Donny... which made it a bit easier!). There is a "Vets" tournament that run's alongside the main tournament (Over 35s but 2 under 35s maximum can be on the pitch also), so we got a lot of the old guys back together and entered the "Inter Blades Legends" into the tournament.

The main reason I'm posting on here is that we're looking to maybe play a few (local) games (probably only every couple of months due to time constraints/legs! for most) in the run up to next summers WorldNet competition. So, if you're 35+ and can still "play a bit" and fancy getting involved at some point in the future, then get in touch with me and I can keep you updated or add you to our Facebook group etc.

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Great weekend spent with the Inter Blades Legends (over 35s Sheffield United supporters team) at the annual WorldNet competition. It's been a long while since we all played together (10+ years for most) but it didn't take 5 minutes for all the banter to start. As for the football, we had a slow start losing to eventual winners Hednesford Vets 3-1 in the opening group game. However, this was followed by a 4-2 win over the Barnsley All Stars and a 4-1 win over AFC Halifax Vets. That put us 2nd in the group and through to the 1/4 finals as "best second placed" team. The 1/4 final kicked of this morning against our old rivals (from much younger years

) the Internet Millers Vets. A penalty apiece in the first half, then we took the lead in the 2nd half and held it until the last kick of the game when they equalised. Sadly we bowed out, conceding a golden goal in extra time. A great couple of days though with some great lads

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Always wondered what happened to the Inter Blades, good to see it's been revived!

I played once, possibly twice going back 10 years ago, so if anyone has the time to support them, it's a good group to play amongst.

 

[Gimli]

Good afternoon fellow Blades. Just thought I'd share my Facebook post from yesterday seeing as it's Blades related. Not sure if any of you have heard of or remember the "Inter Blades" previously, but we used to basically be the supporters team of the Blades, playing in the IFA (Internet Football Association) which has been running since 1996. We'd play other supporters teams (usually of the "real" afternoon opposition where possible) on the morning of Blades matches. We folded many years ago after most of the lads got old, had families etc. however we made a comeback of sorts this year in the IFA's end of season "WorldNet" tournament (at Cantley Park, Donny... which made it a bit easier!). There is a "Vets" tournament that run's alongside the main tournament (Over 35s but 2 under 35s maximum can be on the pitch also), so we got a lot of the old guys back together and entered the "Inter Blades Legends" into the tournament.

The main reason I'm posting on here is that we're looking to maybe play a few (local) games (probably only every couple of months due to time constraints/legs! for most) in the run up to next summers WorldNet competition. So, if you're 35+ and can still "play a bit" and fancy getting involved at some point in the future, then get in touch with me and I can keep you updated or add you to our Facebook group etc.

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Great weekend spent with the Inter Blades Legends (over 35s Sheffield United supporters team) at the annual WorldNet competition. It's been a long while since we all played together (10+ years for most) but it didn't take 5 minutes for all the banter to start. As for the football, we had a slow start losing to eventual winners Hednesford Vets 3-1 in the opening group game. However, this was followed by a 4-2 win over the Barnsley All Stars and a 4-1 win over AFC Halifax Vets. That put us 2nd in the group and through to the 1/4 finals as "best second placed" team. The 1/4 final kicked of this morning against our old rivals (from much younger years

) the Internet Millers Vets. A penalty apiece in the first half, then we took the lead in the 2nd half and held it until the last kick of the game when they equalised. Sadly we bowed out, conceding a golden goal in extra time. A great couple of days though with some great lads

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Aye I’d be up for it if you need players - just the right (wrong) side of 35 (36) and still play pretty regularly, and even live quite close to Cantley Park

 

[DannyB73]

We have a Facebook group "Inter Blades Legends", if you're on Facebook send us a request and I'll let you in, as its one of the main methods used to keep in touch.

I'll post on here also though when we get a match organised if you're not on it

 

[DannyB73]

Link to the group below (happy for anyone to join even if it's just to see how we're doing rather than playing) :

Inter Blades Legends Facebook group.

 

[Inter_blade83]

Fancy ruling Mousey out like that in three cruel words, after all the effort he’s put in so far.

He tried bless him. His little legs couldn't last haha.

Mind you, we were dropping like flies during the QF match.

Loved being a part of it all again. Cheers Danny.