So you want to play for Boards.ie ?

KdjaCL

Boards soccer team was founded on this great day by Father Stekelly and Brother Seansouth...4 score and 3 threads ago.


Anyway we plan to join www.astro.ie 11 a side played on full size astro pitches (with some different rules).
The league deadline is 25th of september, its a good league from what i seen tonight with a few more bodies and a level of fitness we would have a decent team assuming everyone can play as team in an 11.

The league fees are roughly €1800 up front before the deadline so before you hit the OH PICK MEEEEE!!!!! button. Take heed of this:

1. It rains in Ireland and gets really cold.
2. The league is tough but worth it.
3. We need a squad of 20+ players.
4 We intend to play on a thursday night or possibly tue or wed if everyone goes for it.
5 Game kicks offs are 7,8,9,10pm yes 10PM you only get a few of these and every team gets the same amount, its sucks but has to be done.
6. We want €100 off every player up front details will be posted soon, any extra monies will go into pot for footballs/jersey if we dont get a sponsor/beer at end of season.
7 The grounds are some of the best in ireland full shower and post (pre if you need it) match beer and parking and really really nice grounds.
8 If you still reading your the sort we want

Dont apply/join if your not committed to finishing the season that means 18 league games and 2 cup games(possibly more if were great)

If you want in post on this thread but bear in mind if you hand over cash to the team, you dont get it back (unless its before 25th of september) but after that date thats it your in for the season.


So ....how many did i win over?


kdjac

Time Magazine

How good are we talking about here?

Maybe I could join ye for a training session or a friendly just to see the standard that we would have? I don't mind if we'd be shite (within reason!) in comparison to other teams, I just don't want to be the crappest footballer on the internet .

Reganio 2

I would love to play but couldn't afford €100. I spoke to SteKelly and told him that if you's were ever looking for a player e.g. Short for some games just to send me a message. I was supposed to go to training today but realised to late and couldn't get a lift down will definitly be there for the next one. If that's no problem with the team obviously will pay subs when/if playing.

Vikings

What are the numbers looking like at the moment? Would be well up for something like this, subs fees would be no bother though obviously if I paid them id be looking for a game!

...and whats everyones fitness levels at???

el rabitos

mark me down as 99% in.

KdjaCL

IncredibleBulk wrote:

What are the numbers looking like at the moment? Would be well up for something like this, subs fees would be no bother though obviously if I paid them id be looking for a game!

...and whats everyones fitness levels at???

Fitness 0, paying subs has never in any team i have palyed for gauranteed a game all it has done is made sure there was a pitch and a ref. We dont technically have a manager atm but whoever he/she is will pick the tam based on whose is there at the time and if training is req then that will feature but mainly they pick the team. But no to paying and playing its a team not a service.


/sorry for tough love answer


kdjac

jebusmusic

I'd like to do this, but I'm living in Dublin 1 and dont drive.

Which pitch(es) would we be playing on? i.e. the same one most of the time or different pitch every week?

I'm 22 and can play CB, RB, CM, RM, but will play anywhere really!

Q_Ball

mark me down as there. I'm in england training at the moment and wont be back till the end of the month tho.

and i'm not very fit.

and i've two left feet.

good benchwarmer tho!

Draupnir

I definitely want to play if possible, is there still a slot? I have some coaching experience, all be it with younger teams, so I may be able to help out with some fitness work and some ball work as well as playing.

When and where do we go next to join up?

€100 wont be an issue.

BlackWizard

Count me in. Money up front is not a problem.

L5

count me in

Reganio 2

I've got the money so count me in. Don't have it yet but will have it by sunday. Yippie:D

Dr Galen

already had my name in the hat for this. Like i said already i won't be able to make every training session or game due to work but i'm cool with that and having to pay the cash.

my fitness levels are a bit crap at the moment, but this could be just what i need to give me the kick to get back in shape and give up the fags.

can't make the beers etc this weekend but if i'm off on the next training kickabout day I'll do my best to come along so ya can all have a laugh at me lol Phoenic park is only down the road from me in KIlmainham so that'll be grand.

Vikings

KdjaCL wrote:

Fitness 0, paying subs has never in any team i have palyed for gauranteed a game all it has done is made sure there was a pitch and a ref. We dont technically have a manager atm but whoever he/she is will pick the tam based on whose is there at the time and if training is req then that will feature but mainly they pick the team. But no to paying and playing its a team not a service.


/sorry for tough love answer


kdjac

Ah yeah, completely understand that... was just thinking if theres 30 odd people turning up getting a game will be tough considering only 14 can play thats all I was wondering.

Still interested though

Villain

So how are you guys doing for numbers at the moment???

I'd like to play but training twice a week for my local team at the moment, what kind of standard was at the kick about the other night?

Mike...

Is it only for Dubs?

BlackWizard

*mono* wrote:

Is it only for Dubs?

I doubt it. No. . cant be.

I guess if it had to said it was for a certain spectrum of people then maybe
boards.ie members and friends

The Gaffer is the man to ask but I doubt its just for Dubs

Mike...

Sorry I mean people living in and around Dublin?

Serbian

*mono* wrote:

Sorry I mean people living in and around Dublin?

If you can make the training and matches each week then I don't think anyone will care where you are coming from. I'm commuting from Serbia for example.

FrankGrimes

just saw all this now and it looks good. reckon I'd be on for at least coming down to a training session to see what the standard and buzz are like and hopefully I'd be able to join up after that.

cormie

Good stuff Jules! Hopefully see you at the next one and I hope the backs getting better

Reganio 2

Any idea what day the league will be on Tuesday, Wedensday or Thursday?.

TommyGrav

I'd love to play if it's at all local to me (D1). I don't have much talent but I can promise you endless Robbie Savage style yapping at heels and Carsleyesque defensive midfielding.

KdjaCL

TommyGrav wrote:

I'd love to play if it's at all local to me (D1). I don't have much talent but I can promise you endless Robbie Savage style yapping at heels and Carsleyesque defensive midfielding.

Its one bus for you, no idea what that bus is but theres only Or if you drive its just off the stillorgan road so a fairly straight drive


kdjac

ansan

While I know there were only about 12 (or so) of us at the first training, it seems that a lot of people have been expressing interest. So, does anyone have any idea how many players have actually "pledged their undying allegiance" to team boards.ie?

_blank_

People can type all they want on internet message boards, it won't be until we see who turns up on Thursday who actually wants to play.

Even then, I don't think some of the people where there last time are coming back, so I wouldn't say people have committed until they turn up to at least three training sessions.

Even then, it's not until people actually part with their hundred bills that I'd consider them fully committed.

cormie

Have you any idea how many said they'd pay €100? Me and my friend will anyway. That's 2 so far:)

KdjaCL

if everyone who said they would pay paid, seansotuh be rolling into the pheno in a hummer


kdjac

L5

KdjaCL wrote:

if everyone who said they would pay paid, seansotuh be rolling into the pheno in a hummer


kdjac

Ill definately pay anyway.

ansan

That was kinda what I was wondering about, from a quick look through the teamboards pages it looks like there may be enough for 2 teams. I know several of those won't turn up and we won't have a real idea how many are really interested until after a few trainings and until people started coughing up the cash, but what if there are 30+ players on the Boardeaux books (it's not unthinkable)? An A team and a B team? a north-side team and a southside team? Sell a few dodgy players Iain Dowie (if he bought Djimi Traore, he'll buy anyone)?




I may be getting a bit ahead of myself here.

_blank_

Somehow I don't think that'll be a problem.

I foresee the people that turn up on Thursday to be the main herat of the team though. I feel some people were waiting to see if it got off the ground before saying they'd turn up, and they will arrive on Thursday this week. Others have said they are interested but couldn't make it last week, and can't come this week. To those people I'll say they should try to come next week.

All in all, I think we'll have about eighteen to twenty people, which is fine, because not everyone will be able to play every week.

Draupnir

I agree with Sean, its unlikely we will get more than 20 who will willingly pay 100 quid, football teams are generally hard to get players for

L5

agreed. Talk is cheap, especially on an internet message board. The proof of it will be in the Park on a cold and possibly rainy thursday evening.

KdjaCL

L5 wrote:

agreed. Talk is cheap, especially on an internet message board. The proof of it will be in the Park on a cold and possibly rainy thursday evening.

It rained last week where were you

The difference between this league and others is it asks for money up front, and thats a brilliant idea, as once you hand over 100 quifd your gonna show. We didt make that rue but it will work out well for us.


kdjac

L5

KdjaCL wrote:

It rained last week where were you

The difference between this league and others is it asks for money up front, and thats a brilliant idea, as once you hand over 100 quifd your gonna show. We didt make that rue but it will work out well for us.


kdjac

I eh.....had to wash my hair
Yeah, the 100 euro is a great idea, really sorts the bluffers from the committed

Villain

Going on last weeks session, what level would people say the players were at?

_blank_

On a scale of one to ten, some were one, some were two, some were three, some were four, some were five and some were six.

But we won't know anything until we have a complete squad, and people sorted into proper positions. Which is my job.

Draupnir

Loads of people are worried about the standard, I wonder if they are worried they wont be good enough or if the standard is poxy?

Villain

Both Draupnir, I'm interested in playing but don't want to get into something that totally serious, i.e.you lose the ball and have 10 lads screaming at you ( I get that on a sunday monring already) but I also don't want to see lads not able to run or unable to pass a ball 10 yards without fecking it up.

_blank_

irish1 wrote:

Both Draupnir, I'm interested in playing but don't want to get into something that totally serious, i.e.you lose the ball and have 10 lads screaming at you ( I get that on a sunday monring already) but I also don't want to see lads not able to run or unable to pass a ball 10 yards without fecking it up.

Somewhere in the middle tbh, without the shouting.

But I'm sure that will come as we all get to know each other.:D

Villain

Sounds good, and the manager will he adopt a subtle supportive approach or roar insults to get the best from his stars

cormie

I'm with Irish1, it really ruins a nice game of football when people just take it way too seriously. As long as people are trying their best, that's all you can ask of them. If they are staying back to talk talk to the keeper about a thread in after hours that's reason for a quick hmon lads! but if they lose the ball under pressure, or with a pass that just went horribly wrong, there's nothing they can do, no point in shouting. Also, if someone trips up over the ball, I'd prefer for everyone to start laughing rather than everyone going mad.

I'm not joining this with the intention to win the league, I'm joining to have fun and to get fit, I'll put in as much effort as I can into each game, if our team wins the leaugue, great, but if we don't I'll be happy knowing I had fun.

It matters not who won or lost but how you played the game and all that:D

cormie

irish1 wrote:

Sounds good, and the manager will he adopt a subtle supportive approach or roar insults to get the best from his stars

take advantage of the fact it's not american football and he wont have a cup on, a swift kick to the balls and he'll be set straight:D

L5

cormie wrote:

It matters not who won or lost but how you played the game and all that:D

"Football isn't a matter of life and death. It's much more important than that"

Guy:Incognito

seansouth wrote:

People can type all they want on internet message boards, it won't be until we see who turns up on Thursday who actually wants to play.

Even then, I don't think some of the people where there last time are coming back, so I wouldn't say people have committed until they turn up to at least three training sessions.

Even then, it's not until people actually part with their hundred bills that I'd consider them fully committed.

Speaking of money, how are we coming along on the bank account front?

_blank_

Stekelly wrote:

Speaking of money, how are we coming along on the bank account front?

I'll be setting it up next week. My shift this week means I can't do it this week.

Draupnir

irish1 wrote:

Both Draupnir, I'm interested in playing but don't want to get into something that totally serious, i.e.you lose the ball and have 10 lads screaming at you ( I get that on a sunday monring already) but I also don't want to see lads not able to run or unable to pass a ball 10 yards without fecking it up.

I totally agree with you man, once someone commits, pays the cash and puts in the effort, there wont be a bad word from me.

KdjaCL

I will be in charge of bad words so.


kdjac

Draupnir

Everyone needs a role

KdjaCL

Draupnir wrote:

Everyone needs a role

Was the gimp suit style jersey for you?


kdjac

Draupnir

It is now!