bcfcredandwhite Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 ... has anyone ever PLAYED the beautiful game? i played left mid for a local team in the Wiltshire league but I didn’t start until my 30s due to family commitments. Nowadays (I’m 51) my 11-a-side day’s are restricted to the odd friendly - including one this weekend in fact I still play 5-a-side twice a week though - plus 2 gym visits per week - so I can work off my excessive appetite for beer!! anyone else played or still playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I won the Premier League on FIFA05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Played at a piss poor level on the right wing for many years. Ankles turned to poppadoms so barely play any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Yep - played for over thirty years, played at Deepdale and Upton Park, once fouled Howard Pritchard and I was awarded the free kick....he swore at me, the rotter! Played with and against Julian Dicks from a young age, boy he had a serious shot on him! Tried to mark Gerry Sweeney very unsuccessfully on another occasion, how fit was/is that bloke?! Hit an absolute pearler in the first minute of another game, thought ‘that’s going in’ as soon as I hit it, until an unknown Steve Phillips plucked it out of the air as easily as picking an apple from a tree... Right, I’ll just bend down to pick up all those names I’ve dropped...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Red Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I was a cocaine and snakebite fuelled right back in a couple of Clapham Common Sunday League pub sides (Bedford Arms, Waggon & Horses) in the 80’s. No one got past me without a fight, which I usually lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted January 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Yep - played for over thirty years, played at Deepdale and Upton Park, once fouled Howard Pritchard and I was awarded the free kick....he swore at me, the rotter! Played with and against Julian Dicks from a young age, boy he had a serious shot on him! Tried to mark Gerry Sweeney very unsuccessfully on another occasion, how fit was/is that bloke?! Hit an absolute pearler in the first minute of another game, thought ‘that’s going in’ as soon as I hit, until an unknown Steve Phillips plucked it out of the air as easily as picking an apple from a tree... Right, I’ll just bend down to pick up all those names I’ve dropped...! Respect to you mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Nope. I`m just crap at every sport I`ve ever tried and am pretty comfortable with that TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Respect to you mate!! Cheers, but @Davefevs can trump me....he played at a very decent level.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I always cum first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I once got to the final of the Clifton United U11's tournament as captain, apart from that my footballing career hasn't really taken off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: Played at a piss poor level on the right wing for many years. Ankles turned to poppadoms so barely play any more. Your popadom ankles would go well with my chocolate knees. 8 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Yep - played for over thirty years, played at Deepdale and Upton Park, once fouled Howard Pritchard and I was awarded the free kick....he swore at me, the rotter! Played with and against Julian Dicks from a young age, boy he had a serious shot on him! Tried to mark Gerry Sweeney very unsuccessfully on another occasion, how fit was/is that bloke?! Hit an absolute pearler in the first minute of another game, thought ‘that’s going in’ as soon as I hit it, until an unknown Steve Phillips plucked it out of the air as easily as picking an apple from a tree... Right, I’ll just bend down to pick up all those names I’ve dropped...! Played at Roots Hall and The Bescot. 2 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Cheers, but @Davefevs can trump me....he played at a very decent level.... Not sure Sunday Regional Three with you counts mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Not sure Sunday Regional Three with you counts mate That was the end mate, not the glorious start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Played league footy in Bristol from the age of 6/7 onwards having spells with Hanham Athletic, Deerswood, before my transfer to Stapleton U-16 around 1997. We famously put the Rovers YTS crew out on their ass, on our way to winning the Swindon 6's tournament in 1998. Popped up around a few teams at Screwfix level before calling it a day around 19/20 when I went to Uni. Moved to London, then ruptured my ACL playing for a Sheffield Wednesday supporters team (don't ask). I now only play 5 a side in East London once a week to a reasonable standard. No more grass for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I played for DRG from 87-96, best pitch in Bristol at the time, now a housing estate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Yep - played for over thirty years, played at Deepdale and Upton Park, once fouled Howard Pritchard and I was awarded the free kick....he swore at me, the rotter! Played with and against Julian Dicks from a young age, boy he had a serious shot on him! Tried to mark Gerry Sweeney very unsuccessfully on another occasion, how fit was/is that bloke?! Hit an absolute pearler in the first minute of another game, thought ‘that’s going in’ as soon as I hit it, until an unknown Steve Phillips plucked it out of the air as easily as picking an apple from a tree... Right, I’ll just bend down to pick up all those names I’ve dropped...! Impressive stuff, leads me to ask, who are ya? Who are ya? Did you have a spell as a professional player? I'd love it if you could add a few more paragraphs of detail, would make for good reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Impressive stuff, leads me to ask, who are ya? Who are ya? Did you have a spell as a professional player? I'd love it if you could add a few more paragraphs of detail, would make for good reading. No, he wasn’t. He did play with another of the AG8 though, Peter Aitken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted January 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I’ve played at the County Ground (Swindon), Swindon Town’s and Cheltenham Town’s training pitches, Swindon Supermarine, Highworth Town (nice pitch) and Fairford Town. Nothing like Deepdale or Upton Park though. Envy!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I played at the new Wembley Stadium before Messi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I had a fairly disastrous spell (one game) in goal for OTIB vs Preston North End about 10 years ago. That was both the high and low point of my footballing career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, bcfcredandwhite said: ... has anyone ever PLAYED the beautiful game? i played left mid for a local team in the Wiltshire league but I didn’t start until my 30s due to family commitments. Nowadays (I’m 51) my 11-a-side day’s are restricted to the odd friendly - including one this weekend in fact I still play 5-a-side twice a week though - plus 2 gym visits per week - so I can work off my excessive appetite for beer!! anyone else played or still playing? Played Somerset Senior and Bristol Sunday upper leagues and like you am 51. Centre Mid and then as I got a bit slower Centre back. If I attempted 11 aside or even 6 a side I think I would end up in A&E. Loved playing and miss it a lot. Packed in at 35 as family and Work took over as well as taking about 3 days to recover. Only seems like 5 mins ago that I was on that pitch and enjoying the banter and run ins with referees (all friendly stuff) Love watching City now, been a lifelong fan and now a ST holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I make up for my lack of sporting ability by watching loads of sport. None more so than football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted January 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, INCRED said: Played Somerset Senior and Bristol Sunday upper leagues and like you am 51. Centre Mid and then as I got a bit slower Centre back. If I attempted 11 aside or even 6 a side I think I would end up in A&E. Loved playing and miss it a lot. Packed in at 35 as family and Work took over as well as taking about 3 days to recover. Only seems like 5 mins ago that I was on that pitch and enjoying the banter and run ins with referees (all friendly stuff) Love watching City now, been a lifelong fan and now a ST holder 35 seems young to hang up the boots mate - I had only just started playing at that age!! not tempted to try 5-a-side? It’s a shame if you loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspberryRed Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 37 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No, he wasn’t. He did play with another of the AG8 though, Peter Aitken. Kudos to you both. Dave it sounds like you're deflecting the attention away from yourself playing to a very good standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted January 17, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 In b4 @Michael McIndoe trumps everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I'm not so sure about the 'talk a good game' bit. There's some utter guff posted on here more often than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 The standard 5 a side, however did score a goal somewhat reminiscent of the Dennis Bergkamp goal which is easily the highlight by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMidsRed Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, shelts said: I always cum first Probably explains why my missus left me. On topic I've never played football on any level but I'm thinking of joining a 5 side when I move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reformed_red Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Played in City Development until 15, for Somerset, then for Paulton Rovers (same side as Ashley Barnes although I'm a bit older than him). England schoolboy trials at Kirkby in Liverpool, played with James Morrison who was class. Tore ankle ligaments in FA Youth Cup at Hereford aged 18. Gave up football. Took up "recreational behaviours" instead. City home and away. Now play (and manage) Saturday morning team in Bournemouth; can make AG for 3pm so long as there's no speed cameras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der no.2 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 In my teens Weston & District, Westlands A, Brent House (Sat side), The Woodborough (Winscombe), then 1984-2003 Worle Old Boys in Somerset Senior and Wes&Dis. 600+ games. Some great memories especially against Imperial, Robinsons, Stockwood Green, Keynsham Cricketers, Bishop Sutton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I play 5-a-side in Filton, which I wouldn’t bother mentioning if it weren’t for bumping into Scotty Murray there just before Xmas! Sound bloke, but I reckon that’s common knowledge on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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