Further to recent discussions and developments within the walking football world, and following discussion with Chris Wright and a number players involved in running the club, and with a view to providing some clarification and consistency, please find below details of the current agreed ‘holding’ position. Continue reading “A position statement from Olhao and Tavira”
Thanks to Reilly’s Irish Bar, Tavira
A quick mention and thank you to our friends from Reilly’s Irish Bar in Tavira for providing the water bottles and sponsoring our goalkeepers’ shirts in the recent tournament in Albufeira.Reilly’s Bar assures you of a warm welcome, good food and drink. Find out more via their Facebook page by clicking here
Another set of updated rules for Albufeira
In response to a few queries about the rules for Monday, the organiser has updated the rules to clarify the over head height and heading the ball. Please click here to see the new rules which will be used…..
Updated rules for Albufeira now available….
We have received some updated rules for the tournament on Monday, and you can download them by clicking here
Schedule for Albufeira now available
The full schedule/fixture list/groups etc for the Albufeira tournament are now available to view by clicking here
Rules for Albufeira now available….
With the tournament no only a couple of weeks away, we have the rules and additions to the newly released English FA rules that will apply for the upcoming tournament.
These can be accessed as a word document by clicking here.
Could all players have a read and make sure they are aware of these in advance of the tournament.
Extended session in Tavira in preparation for the Albufeira tournament…..
With the tournament now only a few weeks away, we are extending the session in Tavira on Monday Feb 13th to get all of the players together to discuss rules, tactics, positions etc. The session will take place as normal from 9.30 am to 11.30 am, and then we have booked the pitch for an extra hour until 12.30. Can we ask all 30 players involved to try and make it along (at least for the last hour). Thank you!
Teams selected for Albufeira….
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
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.
Tavira sessions over Xmas….
The Tavira sessions will NOT be held on December 26th or January 2nd due to public holidays.
Olhao will continue as normal over the Xmas season….