ATTN NY gooners: We are just a few weeks away from both the Dennis Bergkamp Cup v. Ajax USA and the NY area futbolito tourney It is time to narrow down the participants, get your gear, and hopefully put together a practice session. Dennis Bergkamp Cup: Will take place at Chelsea Piers on Sat July 22, 12 - 1pm participants so far: Dr. K GP muhardom VaVaVoom_titi Flim_Flam_man King_kolo Ct Gooner Highbury Goon 442 Futbolito Tourney: Sat July 29th $125 a team / 7 players = approx $18 per person participants so far: Fox Point Fury Dr. K GP Viper muhardom The Gooner to participate, one should have the following: 1. paid up current dues to Arse am (which includes me - i still need to do) 2. order shirts (need to speak to Dr. K - more info shortly) 3. Have white shorts and red socks please confirm whether or not the above names are still willing to play as well as any additions to the list. We have to register by Wed July 26th for the Futbolito tourney. As I mentioned, I'd love to have a get together before both events, drinks and practice...check that...practice then drinks....please respond here or via pm to me if you intend on playing in either/both events as well as with any questions/comments. GP
I'm actually available for the 22nd but not the 29th. I may have posted incorrectly in the original thread. I'll send someone the $18 if I'm screwing up the futbolito money. Practice would be a good idea, but I don't see myself getting to NY for that. There's a chance I could do it on a Wednesday, but that's about it.
So what does everything look like so far? Is this (Bergkamp Cup) full-pitch 11v11? Will we (or they) have enough players for that and subs? What's the fitness and skill level going to be like? I haven't played anything but indoor in about 12 years. I used to play up top or as a 9 1/2 with occassional holding midfield work. I don't have the legs to play a full match in the middle anymore but I'm willing to do as much of the dirty work as I can if need be. From what I read of the Chicago game, I'd imagine we'll be doing some rotating of positions anyways. Also, I've been surprisingly good as a keeper in indoor, but I don't think the angles and such would translate well to a ful-size net/pitch. I'm willing to spend some time between the sticks, but I'd prefer not to do it for more than half the game because it just isn't as much fun. Also, I know nothing of where we're playing. Can I drive to and park at the Chelsea piers or should I leave my car somewhere in CT and take a train?
These are good questions. As far as I know the DB10 Cup will be 5 v 5, and hockey style with on the fly changes. I'm not sure where to park for Chelsea Piers.
as far as I know, db10 cup is 11v11. We need a final count of players but i would imagine a full team and a couple subs. i'll have to ask rick what he knows about ajax usa. re: fitness / skill level - from what I gathered playing in the chicago game any and all levels will be on the field. We just need to remember that the game is for fun (unlike faux-scholes...that dirty lil bastid....) I think its just a fun pickup game...of course we want to win it though see the parking info post above. re: train....not really sure. any one else know?
Is it really 11 v 11? I don't remember whether the Ajax guys will have that many players. As for Pretendascholes - phcuk him!
man, i'm phlowing the errors all over today...my bad! db10 cup is 5v5....not 11 v 11 as I erroneously stated a link to the original post by Rick (not beee) on Arse Am website
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I'd recommend parking at the Piers. Park in the first (northern-most) lot and the pitches are right there. Maybe we should jump on a ship there and do a Gunners cruise around the city after the match? Is it 5v5 + keeper? or including the keeper?
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Unfortunately, i will not be able to make the DB game on the 22nd. I just found out my sister is getting induced that day, so it is a pretty big day for the family. Sorry guys. However, I do want to plan on making a few games at Sierra nevadas this year to get to meet some of you. Or possible plan some Tigins gettogethers for us CT folks.
no worries...mazel tov to your phamily. would be great to see you there...let us know when you are planning to come watch. GP
mike k. / highburygoon is bringing Becca Gordon to DB10 (this note is for counting purposes) participants so far: Dr. K GP muhardom VaVaVoom_titi Flim_Flam_man King_kolo Becca Gordon Highbury Goon 442
Ok guys, just needed to bump this thread back up to the top. Are the following people still in for the Bergkamp Cup: Dr. K GP muhardom VaVaVoom_titi Flim_Flam_man King_kolo Becca Gordon Highbury Goon And what's the latest on Futbolito?
i'm so in for the db 10 game. but un(ph)fortunately i'll be in SF for Futbalito tourney. but i'd be down to grab a beer with any fellow gooners in the bay area end of july.
If you guys are short one for Futbolito, I live in Weehawken. I'd come out and play. I'll even pay some ArseAm dues if need be. I am seriously, without a doubt, the worst player ever but I love playing and having fun doing it so I'm sure we'd get along, all allegiances aside! The bright side is that I am a much better alcoholic than soccer player. If Chelsea and Arsenal can share sponsors, can't we also share friendships? Honestly guys, if you're short and don't mind a Chelski bastard playing with you, I'd love to join.
I'm in. it looks like we are a couple short for futbolito..the list is Dr. K GP Viper The Gooner we definitely need some people for both days.