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Post by Dannyboy on Jan 14, 2015 13:42:53 GMT
Just out of interest, what level of football have you played?
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Post by RAF on Jan 14, 2015 13:45:08 GMT
Oatcake Occasional's was my pinnacle.
That said I played rugby at National level.
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Post by tonedepear on Jan 14, 2015 13:51:50 GMT
Minerva Spartans League South (Reserves)
Minimal appearances on account of being shite.
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Post by thedeadlyshart on Jan 14, 2015 13:58:01 GMT
NCAA
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Post by mermaidsal on Jan 14, 2015 14:02:00 GMT
Uni and local leagues right midfield, **** all talent, tried hard though  |
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Post by Northy on Jan 14, 2015 14:13:04 GMT
Ships and bases in the RN, played against the Army bases a couple of times, played in the Oxford and the Witney and district leagues, and hung my boots up at 50 in the Crewe and District League, I was still fitter than some of those youngsters as well
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Post by JetBlack on Jan 14, 2015 14:16:08 GMT
I had a trial for the R.A.F. against Farnborough Town back in the 80's. What level that was I have no idea! I was a winger back in those days! I failed because I managed to break my Tib and Fib and fracture and dislocate my ankle too, hurt ever so much!
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Post by dozintheseventees on Jan 14, 2015 14:41:53 GMT
You know that game where you make three statements and one of them is a lie?
Well I was a shit-hot little striker (spotted the lie yet?). In truth, a decent little striker but was at a school where there were one or two better although I played for them many times. Played most of my football in the Army for the various Units I served in. On the whole, probably not such a lofty level but there were a hell of a lot of very good footballers in the services. Got the odd game at Brigade/Garrison level and twice played for RAOC (when they were particularly short of players). In truth, I lacked the talent to play much higher but was pretty adept at sticking the ball in the net regularly.
I'm guessing many will look at this thread and possibly not post simply because they don't feel they played at much of a level.......you SHOULD because football is such a bloody fantastic family and anyone who has ever played the game at ANY level is part of that family. The rules are largely the same if you play for Manchester United or Springfields Junior School....we all played/play the same game. That is what often riles me when it comes to some of the ex-pro pundits who speak with such authority on the game of football. The truth is, they know no more or less than the rest of us about a game that we've all played for many years. They have just been lucky/talented enough to play at a much higher level.
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Post by Somebody_Told_Me on Jan 14, 2015 14:45:07 GMT
PDSL Premier, Ansells Premier or what ever it was called. Leek First Always worked Saturdays Sadly playing in same team as Neville Chamberlain was as good as it got.  hardly a claim to fame |
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jan 14, 2015 15:28:51 GMT
Quarter back for the Seahawkes  Na just for school and local team. Just 7 aside on a Tuesday now. |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jan 14, 2015 15:48:19 GMT
Played for my Battalion in the Army.
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Post by dutchstokie on Jan 14, 2015 15:54:43 GMT
Played with meself regualrly...bloody good at it I was Sorry - trials for Rochdale, Stockport,Notts Forest,Bury, then the ale and birds tok over so played for Alsager Bullets (Town back in the day). Best tip I got was from Kenny Burns - "the first header you go up for, headbutt the centre forward and let him you your there" Right you are Kenny lad  |
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Post by Bera’s Beano on Jan 14, 2015 15:57:00 GMT
Stoke Academy from 12-15years old, then broke my leg and damaged my knee. Other than that just pub football for a few years. Still waiting for that call up to the England Squad I was promised though  |
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Post by dirtygary69 on Jan 14, 2015 16:00:30 GMT
Staffs County Senior League Premier Division but it's a lot of effort even at that level. Still doing it now but enjoy Sunday mornings a lot more if I'm honest. Not as much pressure and a bit more freedom.
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Post by jstoke7 on Jan 14, 2015 16:06:54 GMT
Had a trial at Croydon Athletic (semi-pro) at 18 and got in, but couldn't continue due to going to Uni.
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Post by Squeekster on Jan 14, 2015 16:07:32 GMT
I think we had this type of thread on the GB board last year and many posted on that about their footballing history player wise.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jan 14, 2015 16:09:03 GMT
Played with meself regualrly...bloody good at it I was Sorry - trials for Rochdale, Stockport,Notts Forest,Bury, then the ale and birds tok over so played for Alsager Bullets (Town back in the day). Best tip I got was from Kenn Burns - "the first header you go up for, headbutt the centre forward and let him you your there" Right you are Kenny lad What year you play for them? being an Alsager bloke i occasionally popped down. Couldnt even say what league they play in now. Think they still play at Wood Park. They fell on hard times last few years i think. |
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Post by muglump on Jan 14, 2015 17:06:37 GMT
What level? Hmmm I got picked second to last once in the playground when I was about eleven
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Post by wokinghampotter on Jan 14, 2015 18:33:24 GMT
Southern Amateur League in 1970's.
Helped me learn how to get around London in a car which for a year had no reverse gear! Happy days !
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Post by newsteadst3 on Jan 14, 2015 18:43:18 GMT
Junior Potters
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Post by dutchstokie on Jan 14, 2015 18:48:00 GMT
Played with meself regualrly...bloody good at it I was Sorry - trials for Rochdale, Stockport,Notts Forest,Bury, then the ale and birds tok over so played for Alsager Bullets (Town back in the day). Best tip I got was from Kenn Burns - "the first header you go up for, headbutt the centre forward and let him you your there" Right you are Kenny lad What year you play for them? being an Alsager bloke i occasionally popped down. Couldnt even say what league they play in now. Think they still play at Wood Park. They fell on hard times last few years i think. I played for them for 3 seasons between '84 and '87 with the likes of pudder, mickey cowden , Ian Wheaton etc When I go home to see the fossils and if theyre playing at home and I cant ge tickets for Stoke I go to wood park and watch them. The old clubhouse and changing rooms have gone unfortunately |
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jan 14, 2015 18:50:02 GMT
Played sunday league and just 6-aside. Played against a few semi-professionals, regularly played against Stafford Rangers players, beat a couple of them.
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Post by craig67 on Jan 14, 2015 18:59:11 GMT
Ladsanddads.
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Post by Linx on Jan 14, 2015 19:00:22 GMT
Primary school First XI. It was a small school  |
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Post by craig67 on Jan 14, 2015 19:04:20 GMT
Primary school First XI. It was a small school For girls?  |
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Post by Clem Fandango on Jan 14, 2015 19:05:27 GMT
Managed to play a season at college level in the US. It was a decent standard from what I can remember. Never had much luck in the UK though school level was about as good as it got for me.
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Jan 14, 2015 19:33:15 GMT
Stoke reserves, ya must have heard of me???
Frankie Brown....also known as the Terror of Turf Moor, Waddo loved me!!!!
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Post by thedeadlyshart on Jan 14, 2015 20:10:57 GMT
Managed to play a season at college level in the US. It was a decent standard from what I can remember. Never had much luck in the UK though school level was about as good as it got for me. what year and university? |
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Post by BraveSirRobin on Jan 14, 2015 20:23:02 GMT
PDSL Premier, Ansells Premier or what ever it was called. Leek First Always worked Saturdays Sadly playing in same team as Neville Chamberlain was as good as it got. hardly a claim to fame I played in the same team as neville too...not many times as I got injured very soon after signing! |
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Post by ruts66 on Jan 14, 2015 20:32:49 GMT
Old Wokingians FC 4's, 7's and Vets
Prolific goal-hanger & jug scrounger... :-)
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hardly a claim to fame 
