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jimmaaay_96

Hiya,

Will be moving upto Limerick for a couple of months for work. Just wondering if theres any astro football i could get involved with for the time im up there. Nothing too serious just for a run around keep the fitness up. Any response is appreciated!

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jimmaaay_96 wrote: »

Hiya,

Will be moving upto Limerick for a couple of months for work. Just wondering if theres any astro football i could get involved with for the time im up there. Nothing too serious just for a run around keep the fitness up. Any response is appreciated!

Hey Jimmaaaay. Drop me a PM when you're settled in. I'm involved in 2 or 3 games per week. Always looking for a few more regulars.

jimmaaay_96

Hi man,

Thanks for the response i sure will. I will be doing nothing after work so a bit of astro football is always something good to look forward to Thanks again

callaway92

Hey I think you tried to send me a pm but my inbox was full. Can you send again? Sorry!

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callaway92 wrote: »

Hey I think you tried to send me a pm but my inbox was full. Can you send again? Sorry!

I did. And I will. ;P

vangough

Just wondering where you play astro usually? Also what is the standard like, I like playing ball but probably wouldnt be the fittest these days!

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Hey Jimmaaaay. Drop me a PM when you're settled in. I'm involved in 2 or 3 games per week. Always looking for a few more regulars.

Hey...I'd be very interested too, I'm Living in Limerick but still travelling to Tipperary three times a week for games, a local game would be much appreciated.

Shox2711

Feel free to drop me a PM if yer interested. Thursday's in Delta. Nothing serious at all, out of the 10-12 of us that go, maybe 2-3 are actually fit haha.

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vangough wrote: »

Just wondering where you play astro usually? Also what is the standard like, I like playing ball but probably wouldnt be the fittest these days!

Either in delta sports dome or UL Astro. Standard is similar in most games I play. Most have decent skill and are fairly fit.

But those who are not as skilled (like me) make up for it with pace and passing. I never played as a young fella. And the 'out of shape' lads do just fine as they usually have great feet.

In short, no one stands out - or is out of their depth. It's just for fitness / bit of craic after all. Nothing too serious

This morning the ages ranged from 18 right up to late fifties/60. Everyone was equally involved.

vangough

Cheers lads....something I might at in the Summer once I am back but sounds good.

brianregan09

Would be interested aswell I'm 33 have no fitness but would love to get back at a bit of football

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brianregan09 wrote: »

Would be interested aswell I'm 33 have no fitness but would love to get back at a bit of football

At this rate we could start our own 5 a side! I've another lad who wants a game too.

callaway92

I'll pm one of ye during the week. Back in Limerick Monday eve. Most weeks I can play any day instead of gym!

jimmaaay_96

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Hey Jimmaaaay. Drop me a PM when you're settled in. I'm involved in 2 or 3 games per week. Always looking for a few more regulars.

Hiya, I sent you a message there last night not sure if you received it.

Ultimate Seduction

Seen as there is so many interested, me included, why don't we just start our on 5 a side ??

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Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Seen as there is so many interested, me included, why don't we just start our on 5 a side ??

Hi lads can anyone interested in a game please pm me your number. I recruited 6 lads from the pub the other night who are also mad to start a game. We're all out in patrickswell so either the pitch in Mungret or Delta sports some suits us. We're also thinking Wednesday night. Could people interested in a game just send their number and I'll create a WhatsApp group.

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Hunky Monster wrote: »

Hi lads can anyone interested in a game please pm me your number. I recruited 6 lads from the pub the other night who are also mad to start a game. We're all out in patrickswell so either the pitch in Mungret or Delta sports some suits us. We're also thinking Wednesday night. Could people interested in a game just send their number and I'll create a WhatsApp group.

PM sent. Am available any night . Any idea when you plan on starting

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What's the latest on this?

Over 40 and will fight anyone for the goal (after 90 seconds of being outfield!) :pac:

jimmaaay_96

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Hi lads can anyone interested in a game please pm me your number. I recruited 6 lads from the pub the other night who are also mad to start a game. We're all out in patrickswell so either the pitch in Mungret or Delta sports some suits us. We're also thinking Wednesday night. Could people interested in a game just send their number and I'll create a WhatsApp group.

PM Sent too. Thanks

brianregan09

Pm sent aswell

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Might have enough for two nights.

Night one - Young bucks

Night two - Just above walking football level

brianregan09

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Might have enough for two nights.

Night one - Young bucks

Night two - Just above walking football level

Night two for me

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Hey lads 5 of ye have messaged me, great start!
Thats 11 so far, I'll set up the whatsapp group when theres a few more so we've a choice of 5, 6 or 7 a side or at least a pool of lads as some won't be able to make it etc, we'll know where to book then.

This is going to be a completely new game, I've no idea of fitness levels or skill of anyone but if ye're anything like me the standard will be fairly atrocious

Ultimate Seduction

Make that 12 I've a mate up for it aswell . He's not using WhatsApp

vangough

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Hey lads 5 of ye have messaged me, great start!
Thats 11 so far, I'll set up the whatsapp group when theres a few more so we've a choice of 5, 6 or 7 a side or at least a pool of lads as some won't be able to make it etc, we'll know where to book then.

This is going to be a completely new game, I've no idea of fitness levels or skill of anyone but if ye're anything like me the standard will be fairly atrocious

Not much use to ye now but I'll definitely be up for playing in July when I am back in town.

Paulmee

I would be interested in this, preferably in the Delta, as I am based out that side of town

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Potato Man wrote: »

I would be interested in this, preferably in the Delta, as I am based out that side of town

Me too. I already play wed night there so available most other days.

Have ye a fixed time slot and location?

Ultimate Seduction

Just googled Delta. I'm out if that's the venue anyway. I'd be traveling a fair bit from east of county already

Sorry, is Delta in castletroy? It's mungret that's too far for me. Would love a game this week if at all possible

brianregan09

Would be delta for me aswell

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OK lads, if Delta would ever pick their phone up I'd have this booked by now, I've 10 numbers so far including myself, just waiting to find out what times are available with Delta on Wednesday nights. I'll fire the whatsapp group up once that's confirmed, we'll aim for 8pm that gives everyone a chance to get home from work and have a bit of dinner before battle.

If anyone else is interested just PM me your number and I'll add you or if you know of anyone else wanting a game, usually I find you need a pool of about 15 lads to make up a 5-a-side every week anyway.

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Hunky Monster wrote: »

OK lads, if Delta would ever pick their phone up I'd have this booked by now, I've 10 numbers so far including myself, just waiting to find out what times are available with Delta on Wednesday nights. I'll fire the whatsapp group up once that's confirmed, we'll aim for 8pm that gives everyone a chance to get home from work and have a bit of dinner before battle.

If anyone else is interested just PM me your number and I'll add you or if you know of anyone else wanting a game, usually I find you need a pool of about 15 lads to make up a 5-a-side every week anyway.

We've a pool of 20+ and still struggle to get 10.

Be sure Delta don't stick ye in the rubbish sandy tennis courts - the surface is crap. And like concrete. The 3 Astro pitches are best.

I play 7-8 there on Wed and i think all other Astro pitches are in use from 8-9 but can't be sure.

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Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Just googled Delta. I'm out if that's the venue anyway. I'd be traveling a fair bit from east of county already

Sorry, is Delta in castletroy? It's mungret that's too far for me. Would love a game this week if at all possible

Delta sports dome is off the old Tipperary road, ballysimon...

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Delta is booked up all week the only available hours are 5 o clock and 10 o clock and I don't think that suits anyone.

Friday is the only day they have available decent hours on the 3g pitches, we can play 7, 8 or 9 o clock on Friday. How does 8 suit people?

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Hunky Monster wrote: »

Delta is booked up all week the only available hours are 5 o clock and 10 o clock and I don't think that suits anyone.

Friday is the only day they have available decent hours on the 3g pitches, we can play 7, 8 or 9 o clock on Friday. How does 8 suit people?

Any one those times suits me.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

We are booked for Detla 8-9 on a 3g pitch, anyone play there before is it studs or astro boots?

6 confirmed so far.

Paulmee

PM sent, stick my name down

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Hunky Monster wrote: »

We are booked for Detla 8-9 on a 3g pitch, anyone play there before is it studs or astro boots?

6 confirmed so far.

Nope, never played there. Would be amazed if studs though.

Paulmee

Delta is astro boots mainly, but I have seen some players in mouldies/studs, its more suited to astro boots

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Potato Man wrote: »

Delta is astro boots mainly, but I have seen some players in mouldies/studs, its more suited to astro boots

This! Astro boots are best. You can get away with moulds or studs.. but god help someone if they get stood on or skinned by accident. I've been there! Ouch

I'm off to the UK on Friday with some mates but will fall in next week

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Hooked wrote: »

I'm off to the UK on Friday with some mates but will fall in next week

On Good Friday, they open then?

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Avatar MIA wrote: »

On Good Friday, they open then?

Yeah it's booked.

I think there's 14 in the group, well halt it there for the minute. I'll send a message around on Thursday confirming who wants to play.

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Avatar MIA wrote: »

On Good Friday, they open then?

This Friday isn't good Friday!!!

And isn't that stupid closing of the pubs only a Catholic Church thing?

I'll be grand! ;P

Ultimate Seduction

Jaysus lads I haven't astro boots, just a pair of trainers will I be alright in them, I'm usually ok in em.

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Hooked wrote: »

This Friday isn't good Friday!!!

No, but I thought you meant... ah never mind.

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Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Jaysus lads I haven't astro boots, just a pair of trainers will I be alright in them, I'm usually ok in em.

Get onto sports direct.com
I usually pick up a decent pair for a little over 20 quid.

Runners will be fine. Far better grip in a pair of Astro's

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Jaysus lads I haven't astro boots, just a pair of trainers will I be alright in them, I'm usually ok in em.

Wear whatever footwear you like but don't turn up in a Man City or Chelsea shirt, they're banned :P

brianregan09

Last call I reckon for this lads as its going ahead tommorow night in delta

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brianregan09 wrote: »

Last call I reckon for this lads as its going ahead tommorow night in delta

Only one confirmed on group chat, where's everyone gone? I need a thumbs up or down or I'll be cancelling it.

callaway92

I can only do Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

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Hunky Monster wrote: »

Only one confirmed on group chat, where's everyone gone? I need a thumbs up or down or I'll be cancelling it.

I think we're up to 7 - how much does that work out per person? Could always play one goal, 3 defenders and 3 attackers (rotating goalie) - might not be terrible for the first night?

Ultimate Seduction

Not looking good so .