SimplyThePest wrote:

Olly, what you running the 100 in, old fella?

21.8 200m whilst at uni, albeit that was 10 years ago

That is a top time for a 21 year old. :o

Alfonso wrote:

Playing 5aside and 11aside is completely different as you deal with completley different variables. Ive seen players that look like Messi on a 5aside stage look like Glen Helder in 11aside.

This is true Alf, they're like two different games really.
Never liked 5 a side it's not proper football more like basketball with feet.
As a goalkeeper I could do more showy dives from long range shots on grass too.

I'm a 5 a side (futsal) player and have been ever since I left school. I prefer futsal as it's more of a technical game and you get a lot more of the ball. Been playing futsal at quite a decent level for about two years now. Where I live the gap between amatuers and the pros are very small. I've played teams with national players and come out on top. There's a lot of politics involved and there are tons of players scattered all over the country who could easily play for the national side but never get the oppurtunity. Just last week we played a team 3 current national players and beat them 6-5. I've also played in tournaments in neighbouring countries and it has been good fun. Train about three times a week so I am able to keep fit and play a game or two a week depending on league schedule and friendlies.

I'm terrible at football though. Played futsal against a bunch of guys and one of them asked if I'd like to play for his Sunday league team. Despite having not played football for over a year I agreed. It was a horrible experience. Haven't played football since.

Takes all sorts I suppose.......

Captain wrote:

Two left feet, slow as fuck and can't kick a ball to save my life.

Have you considered playing up front for Arsenal?

Too old.

You 28 already capi?