markdmhoward 74 Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) Might possibly be joining a veterans team in a couple of weeks. Been out of football for awhile but after turning 35 in January, I thought why not? Anyone else play? Edited April 9, 2021 by markdmhoward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted April 9, 2021 Just now, markdmhoward said: Might possibly be joining a veterans team in a couple of weeks. Been out of football for awhile but after turning 35 in January, I thought why not? Anyone else play? I'm considering it from next season as well. My brother-in-law started a couple of years back, it sounds decent, 1 game every 2-3 weeks so not a huge commitment and it's rolling subs so you can have regular sit downs! Apparently the bottom divisions aren't the greatest either. You got a club in mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted April 9, 2021 Paul Cook does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markdmhoward 74 Posted April 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: I'm considering it from next season as well. My brother-in-law started a couple of years back, it sounds decent, 1 game every 2-3 weeks so not a huge commitment and it's rolling subs so you can have regular sit downs! Apparently the bottom divisions aren't the greatest either. You got a club in mind? Ah didn't realise it was rolling subs. Good idea. Newton Flotman, pretty local to me. League 2 I think. Hopefully not toooo good haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted April 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, markdmhoward said: Ah didn't realise it was rolling subs. Good idea. Newton Flotman, pretty local to me. League 2 I think. Hopefully not toooo good haha I run Newsman Valhalla in the bottom division. Good laugh, and the lower divisions are a very gentle standard. @canarydan23, if you're more insterested in having a laugh than winning every week, you're more than welcome to try out for us. If you're of a better standard I can definitely put you in touch with a suitable club, I'm on the league committee. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted April 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: I run Newsman Valhalla in the bottom division. Good laugh, and the lower divisions are a very gentle standard. @canarydan23, if you're more insterested in having a laugh than winning every week, you're more than welcome to try out for us. If you're of a better standard I can definitely put you in touch with a suitable club, I'm on the league committee. Couple of the coaches at the club I coach at are considering creating a Vets team, I'd go for that, but if nothing comes of it I'll definitely consider elsewhere. I'm definitely mediocre but quite quick which covers a multitude of sins! As a committee member, maybe you'd know how soon would a new team need to apply for 2021/22 season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: Couple of the coaches at the club I coach at are considering creating a Vets team, I'd go for that, but if nothing comes of it I'll definitely consider elsewhere. I'm definitely mediocre but quite quick which covers a multitude of sins! As a committee member, maybe you'd know how soon would a new team need to apply for 2021/22 season? The AGM is usually around mid-late June, and the committee usually presents the divisional structure to the clubs then. I'd say that ideally you should register your interest by the end of May, although the committee is generally pretty flexible. EDIT: just drop me a DM if you want any other info 🙂 Edited April 9, 2021 by Feedthewolf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markdmhoward 74 Posted April 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: I run Newsman Valhalla in the bottom division. Good laugh, and the lower divisions are a very gentle standard. @canarydan23, if you're more insterested in having a laugh than winning every week, you're more than welcome to try out for us. If you're of a better standard I can definitely put you in touch with a suitable club, I'm on the league committee. Any opinion on Newton Flotman dude? Not sure what standard they are. I'm by no means elite shall we say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted April 9, 2021 Is there an upper age limit ? 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted April 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, markdmhoward said: Any opinion on Newton Flotman dude? Not sure what standard they are. I'm by no means elite shall we say Three steps below Huckerby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markdmhoward 74 Posted April 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: Three steps below Huckerby! 😳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted April 9, 2021 I'm joining one next season. The prospect of being one of the youngest players on the pitch again, and therefore potentially at least mediocre, is attractive. Haven't been in that position since I was perhaps 24/25, my legs went early (I tell myself that, my belly expanded really). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted April 9, 2021 57 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Is there an upper age limit ? 😁 There is walking football for the grandads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted April 9, 2021 1 hour ago, markdmhoward said: Any opinion on Newton Flotman dude? Not sure what standard they are. I'm by no means elite shall we say Haven't played against them personally, but they're pretty well run. The fella who runs them is also on the committee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted April 9, 2021 I play vets football, but I'm up in Bolton. Not a bad standard - former Blackpool and Southampton striker Brett Ormerod plays for a team in my division. He's still bloody fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
