Jack Dawe Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 We all know the measure of a footballer is how many Tomlins you can do. Forget all the stats and this objective/subjective new-fangled scouting tosh. Keepie uppies tells you all you need to know. And frankly, if you can't do more than Tomlin managed Saturday (a pretty poor effort, Lee. Keep trying though, bud) then you aren't going to make it. In my prime, I was in the hundreds but I've just been out in the garden and managed a respectable eight (8) only interrupted by a bloody ginger cat looking to do one behind my Forsythia shrub, so it needed chasing off. Still, that's better than Lee on Saturday (and he had less distractions). I'll be back out later (after elevenses) to get up into double figures. I reckon I could do more than a few on here, definitely more than @spudski () or @Robbored and maybe more than @Major Isewater, @Dollymarie or @BigTone too. How many can you do - can you manage more than Lee Tomlin on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I can keep it up for hours on end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 The silly season has arrived early........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, Robbored said: The silly season has arrived early........ That'll be none then RR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: The silly season has arrived early........ At least we`ve got the Euros. It could be like this until August otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Is this the decider for the prediction league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 24 minutes ago, BigTone said: I can keep it up for hours on end Aye , They blue pills work wonders. so i've heard ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 27 minutes ago, BigTone said: I can keep it up for hours on end In the garden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 21 minutes ago, Fodbarmyarmy said: That'll be none then RR? It won't be long before a "where do you sit?" thread............ffs....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, Robbored said: It won't be long before a "where do you sit?" thread............ffs....... Where do you sit in the keepie uppie stakes, Robbo? Down in the relegation zone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Jack Dawe said: Where do you sit in the keepie uppie stakes, Robbo? Down in the relegation zone?? I haven't done "keepie uppies" in 25 years ever since I stopped playing. I did used to be able to transfer the ball from foot to foot whilst lying on my back for of showing off. I definitely couldn't to it now tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 47 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Aye , They blue pills work wonders. so i've heard ... And stops you rolling out if bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I can do 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I can just about manage 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 3 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Aye , They blue pills work wonders. so i've heard ... Never needed them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 3 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: In the garden? Garden, bus stop, Waitrose, where ever required I can perform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Keepy Uppies........I think I stored them next to my skateboard in the garage......right next to my VHS video player and Pannini Football 89 album.......in short......no longer any good a this skill..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 5 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: We all know the measure of a footballer is how many Tomlins you can do. Forget all the stats and this objective/subjective new-fangled scouting tosh. Keepie uppies tells you all you need to know. And frankly, if you can't do more than Tomlin managed Saturday (a pretty poor effort, Lee. Keep trying though, bud) then you aren't going to make it. In my prime, I was in the hundreds but I've just been out in the garden and managed a respectable eight (8) only interrupted by a bloody ginger cat looking to do one behind my Forsythia shrub, so it needed chasing off. Still, that's better than Lee on Saturday (and he had less distractions). I'll be back out later (after elevenses) to get up into double figures. I reckon I could do more than a few on here, definitely more than @spudski () or @Robbored and maybe more than @Major Isewater, @Dollymarie or @BigTone too. How many can you do - can you manage more than Lee Tomlin on Saturday? Get yourself one of these. Improved my game and I can now do 20 .. http://iamfootballcrazy.co.uk/shop/uncategorized/kickmaster-close-football-control-shoot-pass-trainer-soccer-skills-practice-set/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Who is this Tomlins of whom you speak? And how do we know he can keep it up...Perhaps he should be running for US President particularly if his hands are big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Seven was my record in my prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I reckon I can do 30 or 35 ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven arms Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I'll do 50-60 probably more comes down to fitness in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 19 minutes ago, Craven arms said: I'll do 50-60 probably more comes down to fitness in the end. Precisely, and I think you need to bulk up a bit, although you also look like you're carrying a bit more timber than before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 3 hours ago, BigTone said: Never needed them Ah yes , i've heard ' small ' men don't have that problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Ah yes , i've heard ' small ' men don't have that problem. Bitchy !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 58 minutes ago, BigTone said: Bitchy !! Oops , touched a nerve . I thought you were ' Big ' Tone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Oops , touched a nerve . I thought you were ' Big ' Tone . Indeed I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 22 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: We all know the measure of a footballer is how many Tomlins you can do. Forget all the stats and this objective/subjective new-fangled scouting tosh. Keepie uppies tells you all you need to know. And frankly, if you can't do more than Tomlin managed Saturday (a pretty poor effort, Lee. Keep trying though, bud) then you aren't going to make it. In my prime, I was in the hundreds but I've just been out in the garden and managed a respectable eight (8) only interrupted by a bloody ginger cat looking to do one behind my Forsythia shrub, so it needed chasing off. Still, that's better than Lee on Saturday (and he had less distractions). I'll be back out later (after elevenses) to get up into double figures. I reckon I could do more than a few on here, definitely more than @spudski () or @Robbored and maybe more than @Major Isewater, @Dollymarie or @BigTone too. How many can you do - can you manage more than Lee Tomlin on Saturday? I'll raise your 8 with 76...my best effort yesterday JD...although I did embarrass myself doing a cruyff turn and falling flat on my face! Can do way more bouncing a golf ball on the face of my Sand wedge nowadays :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 3, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 So instead of the Ice bucket challenge - perhaps this summer is all about the Lee Tomlin Keepie uppie challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 23 hours ago, Robbored said: I haven't done "keepie uppies" in 25 years ever since I stopped playing. I did used to be able to transfer the ball from foot to foot whilst lying on my back for of showing off. I definitely couldn't to it now tho... You shouldn't have a problem now, as your balls get lower and lower as you get older! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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