damaja

Ah!! (doh!)

You mean Lewis! I was thinkin of the french pronunciation along with your french spelling.

Yes, actually he's just emailed and is coming too

Cheers, was just lookin up their numbers actually.

Kelvin has said he'll come if we're really stuck.

Texted Emanuel and Rob.

Tamo's texted - he's away.

Who's Louis?

Guys, I'm counting off possible/probables now and considering whether to save some the trouble of travelling by cancelling this week... what do you think?

I'm not 100% better yet, but do feel improved since yesterday. Would probably be playin it safe & stayin home today normally, but it looks like each man will be precious, so, I'll come... unless, we decide to cancel...?

List of confirmed/possibles:

-Damaja

-AngusTan

-Richard_Smith237

-Vid1

-Beejoir

-Marui

-Steppenwolf108 (maybe)

-FlaxxChris (maybe)

Really need 2 more at least...

Hey guys, is the game on only on Sukhumvit 71 or Sathorn/Silom are happening as well?

I live in Sathorn, so it'd be nice to have the chance to play in this area....if not, then will be heading for Suk 71 today or next time...

Hi

Currently we are only playing at the Arsenal place on Sukh. 71. Main reasons being the rain (the Sathorn place isn't covered and is a hard court so deadly when wet) and generally now a preference for playing on the larger, astro-turf pitches they have at the Arsenal place.

You'll be very welcome to join today, or any time.

Frankly though, your participation or not today may tip the balance as to whether we are able to play or not.

Oh dear, Kelvin out, Brian out, me possibly not, and Chris a 'possibly-maybe'.... that's 4 out of the 9 that turned up last week, and no other confirmations than Marui?

At this rate, there's a risk of u turning up and having no-one to play with mate!

where is everybody?!

I will be there. See u guys there.

By the way, who n how i should look out for?

Thanks & Regards

Well, if I'm there I'm quite easy to spot - tall (6ft 3), white, balding with bit of a beard - bit like Zidane, especially if you see me playing

Otherwise, just look for a pretty mixed bunch of European/Asian foreigners and misfits (and the odd Thai or two when we're lucky)

We're usually booked on the pitch at the far end when you walk in the place - no. 5, I think.

Hi all,

Sorry been off the forum for a few days - have a nasty bit of cold/flu and busy otherwise.

Cheers Matt for responses and welcome to Marui, as we are definitely in need of some more players at the moment!

Not sure if I'll be able to play tomorrow as still got cold/flu, but the booking still stands as usual:

When: Sunday 17th October

Time: ** 4pm - 6pm **

at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

I feel bad about not coming when we've been struggling with low turnouts last few weeks, so I'll make every effort to get better enough by tomorrow to come.

If I'm not able to though, naturally one of our regular stalwarts, Angus/Chris/Matt, can take care of booking payment etc.

As always, it'd be good if you get a chance to post a reply here on the ThaiVisa forum whether u can/can't make it:

Cheers, & maybe see u tomorrow.

Alreet, here's the last minute reminder/confirmation/prompt for footy tomorrow:

Last Sunday was very nearly a wash-out, with a very disappointing turn-out of only 8 players at kick-off time (rising to 9 half an hour later with 1 late arrival)!

Initial attempts to pull in any 'loiterers' that might want to play proved fruitless. It was only due to some fortuitous quick thinking and a bit of negotiation that we managed to get a game going, after asking a group of Japanese players on the next pitch (who also looked like they were a bit short of players with 9 also), if we could join up with them and play a game against each other.

There was clearly a bit of intrepidation from some of our lot at the prospect of probably being thrashed, by what looked like a pretty skilful and well-organised team - after watching the Japs doing their pretty serious-looking and skilful drills as they warmed up for 20 mins. Even a couple of our guys (no names necessary started edging off the pitch and voicing a 'preference' to just leave the Japanese guys to it and try to play only amongst ourselves (which I can guarantee 100% would have been crap on that pitch with only 4 vs. 4). BUT, after a bit of ribbing and all-round 'encouragement' - as, let's face it, we had nothing to lose - we got started and actually made a pretty good game of it I reckon.

For the first half hour we held a bloody good defensive 'line' against some very tidy passing and quick play from the Japanese side. When we had a half-time break, I think pretty much all of us felt pretty surprised and chuffed on the whole at how well we were playing and though behind by a few goals, we'd given a pretty good account of ourselves. The 2nd 'half', the tiredness started to catch up a bit, but credit to all for giving 100% still and we ended the game having threatened quite well and deservedly had the respect of the other team as we shook their hands to thank them for what had turned out to be a pretty competitive but very fair and friendly game.

I couldn't remember what the final score was, but at a guess it was maybe something like 15-10 to the Japanese. But, considering how much more skilful they looked initially, and how well they were able to play, that's a pretty respectable score. I think it wouldn't be too cheeky to treat that as boiling down to a 3-2 game in standard matchplay, which would certainly be a pretty respectable result. Plus, a few of the Japanese guys said afterwards that they'd enjoyed the game and it would be good to do it again. I, for one, agree.

After my thighs and calves have dissolved back from their rock-like state to something more like normal flexibility, that is!

Anyway, I'm crossing my fingers that we'll not have a repeat of that crap initial turn-out of only 8 players tomorrow... ?!

See you down there?

When: Sunday 10th October Time: ** 4pm - 6pm ** at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Hope to see many of you there tomorrow,

If you get a chance please post reply on the ThaiVisa forum whether u can/can't make it:

http://www.thaivisa...._gopid__3861292

-damaja.

Hi all,

Here's the weekly reminder/confirmation/prompt for footy tomorrow.

Last week was pretty good, with good tempo and temperament both. The sides maybe could have been more balanced, but all was good and friendly while still competitive, which is just about ideal. Plus, we saw some great passing football from both sides. So hopefully we'll have more of the same tomorrow.

See you down there...

When: Sunday 2nd October

Time: ** 4pm - 6pm **

at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Hope to see many of you there tomorrow,

If you get a chance please post reply on the ThaiVisa forum whether u can/can'tmake it:

http://www.thaivisa...._gopid__3861292

-damaja.

Aha!Is it that time again?

Yesindeed, it’s on again tomorrow and what better way to jump start the week?

FOOTY-BALL!

So, last week did ok again with 13 to begin with,until the ‘Bowden’ felt a twinge in his thigh and limped off home weepinguncontrollably – then 12 to finish with. And, despite me having a little 10second rant towards the end of our last hour of scoring play, I thought we hadsome pretty decent football going on. I might normally make apology for havinga moan, if it weren’t for the fact that directly afterwards the work rate andpassing accuracy of our team rose dramatically, causing us to claw back a 4goal deficit to finish closely at 7-6! Fair play was also well observed allround, it should be said, though Ken might be suffering a fractured rib or twothis week after an unintentional (really & truly, honest) collision withyours truly. :-s

So, usual info, same place, same time – plus as a bonus this week, I’ve addedsome classic footy quotes below:

When: Sunday 26th September

Time: ** 4pm - 6pm **

at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Hope to see many of you there tomorrow,

If you get a chance please post reply on the ThaiVisa forum whether u can/can'tmake it:

http://www.thaivisa...._gopid__3861292

-damaja.

Funny Player Quotes

'I took awhack on my left ankle, but something told me it was my right.' - Lee Hendrie

'I couldn't settle in Italy - it was like living in a foreign country.' - Ian Rush

Interviewer: 'Would it be fair to describe you as a volatile player?'

David Beckham: 'Well, I can play in the centre, on the right and occasionallyon the left side.'

'If you're 0-0 down, there's no-one better to get you back on terms than IanWright.' - Robbie Earle

'Germany are a very difficult team to play...they had 11 internationals outthere today.' - Steve Lomas

'I always used to put my right boot on first, and then obviously my rightsock.' - Barry Venison

'I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I don't know into whatreligion yet.' - David Beckham

'The Brazilians were South America, and the Ukranians will be more European.' -Phil Neville

'All that remains is for a few dots and commas to be crossed.' - Mitchell Thomas

'Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's theonly manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I'veever had.' - David Beckham

'The opening ceremony was good, although I missed it.' - Graeme Le Saux

'One accusation you can't throw at me is that I've always done my best.' - Alan Shearer

'I'd rather play in front of a full house than an empty crowd.' - Johnny Giles

'Sometimes in football you have to score goals.' - Thierry Henry

'I wouldnot be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the league.' - MarkViduka

'He's put on weight and I've lost it, and vice versa.' - Ronnie Whelan

'If you don't believe you can win, there is no point in getting out of bed atthe end of the day.' - Neville Southall

'We lost because we didn't win.' – Ronaldo.

Oh yes! Footy is on tomorrow!

Bring it on!

Last week we had an alright game. 12 peeps and pretty even teams. Mostenjoyable!

Thanks especially to our 2‘extra’ players – Tem and Chris’s friend (sorry, forgot his name) – withoutwhom to make up the numbers to the optimum, we would’ve probably had quite adifferent time of it. Cheers.

So, this week it's our usual again, same place, same time:

When: Sunday 19th September

Time: ** 4pm- 6pm **

at: ArsenalSoccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Hope to see many of you there tomorrow,

If you get a chance please post reply here whether u can/can'tmake it.

-damaja.

Ok, here it is again, time to shake off all the shizzit you've accumulated during the last week of stresses, worries and woes... and kick the crap out of a 10-inch diameter ball of compressed air!

Ah, the beautiful game

Last week we struggled again with only 9 people showing up. But thankfully I persuaded some other guys waiting for their own team's session to come play with us. Then when they found they didn't have enough themselves, the 8 players of their team came and played against us as a team. With the mix-up of our regular guys and theirs, some organisational and temperamental hiccups came about. Details aside, ultimately it probably wasn't the most satisfying game of footy we've played; but then again, as we only had 9 people, we would've had quite a dull session anyway.

In answer to Matt's call for 'rules for sorting out teams': I have always made a concerted effort to make the team allocation as fair and arbitrary as possible. I'd hate to see the playground-style situation where teams are picked out player by player and someone ends up being the 'last pick' - it's unnecessary and is totally against the spirit of our game. So, for now, I'm either going to stick to separating teams by the shirt colours they are wearing - somewhat arbitrary, though I know not completely - or I pick the teams and then sit out as sub, assuming we have enough players. And yes, we will use bibs if available. Ok?

Anyway, this week it's our usual 4pm start, this Sunday, at the Arsenal pitch:

When: Sunday 12th September

Time: ** 4pm - 6pm **

at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Hope to see many of you there tomorrow,

If you get a chance please post reply on the ThaiVisa forum whether u can/can't make it:

http://www.thaivisa...._gopid__3861292

-damaja.

Hi all, just a reminder that we've got some cracking footy lined up for you all again tomorrow

Last week we just about had enough players with 11 people (dropping freakishly back from the 17+ we had the week before). In spite of the fact we had to wait 20 mins for the preceeding tournament game, and we'd already been pushed to the later 6pm slot so we finished quite late; but it was still pretty good actually and everyone seemed to enjoy the game.

So, this week it's back to our usual 4pm start.

Just to confirm/remind all then, this Sunday 5th, at the Arsenal pitch:

When: Sunday 5th September

Time: ** 4pm - 6pm **

at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS:

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Hope to see many of you there tomorrow,

If you get a chance please post reply on the ThaiVisa forum whether u can/can't make it:

http://www.thaivisa...._gopid__3861292

-damaja.

hey man my name is Alex im from spain and I really like to pay futsal, im pretty good at it. I was wondering if you know any futsal team here in thailand that i can go to play for or at least try, iif is there anyone who knows it, the information would be appreciate [email protected]

Regards

Alex

Hi Alex,

You're welcome to come and join us tomorrow if you like. We play on an artificial grass pitch at the moment, so it's not really 'futsal' (we used to play on a hard court but it has no cover so we had to move when the rains started), but it's similar as it's still only 5 or 6 players on each side.

Come along tomorrow - see the details below and I'll add your email to our contact list so you'll get the info there too.

I'd advise you to edit your post though if you can and remove your email address from it, or you'll soon be getting tons of junk emails to that account!

Hope to see you tomorrow

Damaja.

Hi all, hope everyone's had a good week and that last week's game was good in my absence (despite or because of)

Tomorrow I've booked us in at the Arsenal pitch again, but as they've got a tournament on 4 of the pitches I could only get a later slot, so this week it's a 6pm start.

Hope that's ok for everyone (?)

Just to confirm/remind all then, this Sunday 29th, at the Arsenal pitch, same time:

When: Sunday 29th August

Time: ** 6pm - 8pm **

at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Hope to see many of you there tomorrow,

If you get a chance please post reply if u can/can't make it.

Afraid I'm away this week (in Hong Kong till 23rd) so won't be able to meet, but please do join anyway - all welcome!

Angus will be taking care of the booking and paying etc. in my absence.

Was pretty good last week as we had a good turn out with 3 teams of 6 rotating, and we had some really good games and everyone seemed pretty satisfied by the end. Hopefully you'll have the same this Sunday.

Just to confirm/remind all then, it's same again this Sunday 22nd, at the Arsenal pitch, same time:

When: Sunday 22nd August

Time: 4pm - 6pm

at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Have a good one guys and I'll see you next week!

@PomPui & ostrich219 & frenz:

Absolutely! Come along guys. As SICA says, we're a friendly and mixed bunch of guys, and fitness is definitely *not* one of the strengths of our players. Certainly it's not a requirement. All that's needed is the inclination and getting yourself there, so please come and join in asap.

Can you all PM your email & tel. contact info to me (plus your real name) and I'll add you to our contact list.

@ostrich219: I'm sure some of our guys would be interested in joining with your lot for a 2nd game, though I hope it doesn't deplete the numbers coming to our games on Sundays, esp if yours are on Saturdays.

Would be interested to know about the place you play at too - in Sathorn? Is it astro turf with roof & lights? How much is it and whereabouts exactly is it located?

We could even sort out some match ups between our lot and yours... it'd be great if we could chat about it, so will you be able to come down to join in with us tomorrow? [Location/timing etc. below]

For this week, a reminder to all the guys that played last week and an update for those that didn't - we're booked at the Arsenal pitch again, same time:

When: Sunday 15th August

Time: 4pm - 6pm

at: Arsenal Soccer School,

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

See you's there!

Oh, and here's an alternative route from Ekkamai BTS - roughly same by road, but just a tad quicker if you're coming from Siam as it saves u one BTS stop: http://bit.ly/a6E6Fx

Tried to get a booking at Soccerpro (Sathorn) during the week and checked again today, but no availability. Didn't get to the bottom of the 'membership' deal there that Kelvin mentioned might get the price down to a reasonable level either.

Yes, sorry, we've got a booking at the Arsenal pitch tomorrow:

at:

17/1 Soi Pridi Banomyong 21, Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110

Telephone: 02-711-1221

Google maps link with directions from Prakhanong BTS: http://bit.ly/bqhnTR

When: Sunday 8th August

Time: 4pm - 6pm

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Perfect! Cheers guys

John 'Brasil' has also said he's coming.

Plus my friend, Tem.

And also Steve.

Of course more still welcome (& needed), so keep em comin.

I'm 50/50 depending on how works looking, will also only be playing in goal.

Actually, I'd almost forgotten that, as the winner of our World Cup Fantasy League, you get 3 free sessions mate!

So, even more reason to come tomorrow

(Oh, and also, as the dead last player, SICA is due to spend an hour in goal one of these weeks - u get that SICA?

hi Adam, I'll be there this week. Sorry been away all this while and injuries. If you are short of players, let me know early I could bring a couple or more every week.

See you tomorrow

Vic

Great that you're coming tomorrow Vic.

If you can bring others with you then please do - take it as read, any week, as we will always have a better situation with more players than less (at least for the forseeable future).

Even moreso when we play at the Super-kick place as the pitch is quite large.

Ok guys, double good news this week (in contrast to last week):

- There was a cancellation at Superkick and I got to book the 4-6pm slot!

- We have a new (possibly regular) player as I have a Thai friend coming tomorrow

So, let's have it then! Who can confirm they can make it tomorrow?

at: Super-kick,

Soi Ladprao 80, Ladprao Road, Bangkapi 10240.

Tel: 02 932 7217

Google maps link with directions from Thailand Cultural Centre MRT: http://bit.ly/cmePgg

When: Sunday 1st August

Time: 4pm - 6pm

Pitch: B

Cost: 1500 bht /hr (200 - 300 bht each)

Oh! I've just been working out the location on google maps and now I have a better idea why it's cheaper... it's quite a way out.

I was thinking it'd be near to Rama 9 hospital, so nearish to Superkick and MRT.

It's a good 15-20 mins taxi ride from On Nut. If I've got the right place:

http://bit.ly/aU4a5U

That's quite a long journey for some people I think

Well, for me it'd be a bout an hour I reckon (from Chidlom).

Wow, maybe it's the place groovetank mentioned but it's just been renovated. It must be pretty new - the website visitor counter is only at 152!

Well, it's certainly interesting at those prices and seeing as it looks brand spanking new and they seem to have plenty of availability.

Their website puts the price at 1000 baht though, so I wonder if the 500 baht rate is for a *covered*, full 5-a-side (what size?), artificial grass pitch; or for a lesser pitch?

There's a page in Thai on the website that seems to give info about the different 'turf'/grass and refers to a 22m x 42m size, but it's not translating well via google so no more enlightening than the info you've got so far:

http://www.slpsports.com/services/footsoll/

Still, even at 1000 baht, it's the cheapest around town for sure!

Haven't quite worked out how easy/difficult it would be to find or get to yet though (map is in thai). Any idea/comments?

I'm definitely up for trying it out if it's not more difficult to get to than Superkick.

Who else?

Shall I cancel Superkick (7-8pm or 2-4pm) and we try for this place instead at our usual 4-6pm slot?