Teams selected for Albufeira….

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We will be entering 3 teams into the tournament in Albufeira in March.

It is a 7-a-side one day tournament, no running and 3 touches. We are awaiting more comprehensive rules and details at this time.

We have at this stage selected 3 teams of 10 with 3 subs. The selections and final numbers may well change as we draw closer to the date. Injuries being the usual reason. The club will pay all players entry fees.The club will provide shirts and if we can suggest you could wear white shorts and white socks that would be great.

Andy Smith has circulated a list of hotels for those who wish to stay in Albufeira, I know a number of people are staying the night after the tournament. Always a decent jolly I might add.

Each team will have a captain who be responsible for co-ordinating their respective team including practice, selection of positions, familiarity with the rules, tactics and team selection and substitutions on the day.

We would like to thank the other members of the selection group for giving their free time to ensuring that we are well represented once again at an Algarvian Tournament, particularly as the club is  defending this trophy.

Please find below the selected teams; please note anyone else wanting to play but not registered to play will be on a wait & see basis.

Team A Olhao
Peter Diprose (GK)
Jonathan S (C)
Jonathan B
Neil
Paolo
Mark F
Andy S
Mick
Tony
Danny M

Team B Olhao
Peter Dickinson (GK)
Paul Blade (C)
Mark W
Mike H
Chris W
Ross
Frankie
Charlie
Jimmy
Steve M

Team C Tavira
Wolfgang (GK)
Oistein
Werner
Paul M
Roy Mc
Steve D
Sue
Ian
Paul S
Steve J

11-a-side match confirmed

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Game details

Venue : Guia synthetic pitch (directions available soon)
Time : 2 pm KO
Kit : We will play in all white. Some white shirts will be available but if people can bring their own white socks and shorts (and shirts if possible).

Squad

Jonathan Syed
Neil Morris
Andy Smith
John Berrill
Peter Diprose
Kai Diprose
Charlie Cousin
Mark Wilson
Mark Fox
Ben Fox
Jake Fox
Conner Fox
Peter Dickinson
Paul Johnson
George Allen
Frank Conn
Tony Wyld

If any of the above are not available or anyone else wants to play please let us know asap so we can sort out a suitable team with appropriate subs hoping to give everyone a game.

A “proper” footie match on December 17th……

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In a departure from the norm, we are trying to arrange a “proper” 11-a-side footie match (normal football rules etc) on Saturday 17th December against “Destination Football FC”. Time and venue are to be confirmed (but it will be a proper stadium). We do need to know if we can get the numbers needed before we commit, so can anyone who wants to play let us know asap by commenting below.

Only commit if you are sure you can make the Saturday match and  understand that it will be normal football (i.e. tackling/running etc all allowed). The opposition will be probably a bit younger than us, but hopefully our experience will make up for it! No age limit for those that want to play……..

Walking Football Kicks Off IN Sao Bras

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Under a clear blue sky eighteen mature players put their best feet forward as São Brás de Alportel welcomed its first ever Walking Football session for those over 50 years of age.

This is a slow version of the beautiful game with no running on or off the ball; minimal contact, no slide tackling or tackling from behind. For the newcomers it was definitely a case of self discipline as the natural reaction is to break into a jog!

Thanks to the efforts of Alex Moreira and Ian Lowe and with the support

Christmas Dinner

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Walking Football Christmas Dinner is confirmed for Thursday December 15th7.00 pm for 7.30 pmChurrasqueira O Franguinho Restaurant, EN125, Olhao. The Famous Zimmer Awards to be voted on in the evening.Players/officials only €5 a head for couvert, main course of mixed meats and seasonal vegetables, sweet, coffee, wine, beer and soft drinks.Guests welcome at €15 each.All bookings and monies by the end of November please.

Sao Bras sessions confirmed

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Sessions at Sao Bras will be held at the Astroturf pitch on Rua Joao de Deus starting on November 15th, from 9.30 to 11.30 am.The first 3 weeks will be FREE, thereafter a charge of €3 per session will be made to cover the pitch hire.The pitch is best reached via the new northern bypass; a map showing the location and all other information is available hereEveryone over the age of 50 is welcome to the new sessions; pop along and see what it’s all about.