Scotspurs Sevens @ Meadowbank

[lethamsaintee]

Scotspurs are staging a Sevens tourney at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh on Sunday August 9th kicking off at 1pm.

Just wondered if Edinburgh Saints fancied entering a team?

Cheers

[SaintDougie]

I might be up for that if anyone else is.

[Nelly78]

I'd be up for that as well. As long as there's a few fit players to do my running and cover for me!

[st Tommy]

still crippled when it comes to sports :sad:

[ryangordon86]

I may be up for it if im off. What the hell is Scotspurs

[lethamsaintee]

Its the Scottish Tottenham supporters team.

[geoff was right!!]

still crippled when it comes to sports :sad:

Same for me Tommy, don't think the knee is up to it.

[lethamsaintee]

Same for me Tommy, don't think the knee is up to it.

Its just a small sided tourney on smallish pitches and each game is only about 15 minutes long so shouldn't be too stressful!

[SaintDougie]

Its just a small sided tourney on smallish pitches and each game is only about 15 minutes long so shouldn't be too stressful!

Sounds good to me, If we can get 7 or 8 folk up for that it would be good fun

[geoff was right!!]

Its just a small sided tourney on smallish pitches and each game is only about 15 minutes long so shouldn't be too stressful!

OK if we're going to enter a team and we're one short then i'll come out of retirement!!! Should be a laugh and nothing a walking stick cant fix afterwards :wink:

[Chansey]

I'm a maybe, not sure if i'll be working that day or not.....

[st Tommy]

OK if we're going to enter a team and we're one short then i'll come out of retirement!!! Should be a laugh and nothing a walking stick cant fix afterwards :wink:

ill lend you my crutches! :wink: :laugh:

[ryangordon86]

I think Im off that weekend, count me in

[Nold]

Could do. I have a birthday night out that weekend but if I am not feeling too shabby then I will play.

[geoff was right!!]

ill lend you my crutches! :wink: :laugh:

I'll need them!!! :laugh:

[ryangordon86]

Could do. I have a birthday night out that weekend but if I am not feeling too shabby then I will play.

You have a point there... That's my birthday weekend too...

who cares!

so we have...

1. SaintDougie
2. Nelly78
3. Ryangordon86
4. Nold
5. GWR
6.
7.

[crieffsaintandy]

Me and danny will play, you kids can do all the running, sweat the ale out of you!!

[lethamsaintee]

So ya reckon i could put yous down as in??

[chopper]

If you are struggling for munbers I could well be persuaded since it is round the corner. I wont be in any good fitness mode though as I am on the ref's fitness test at Motherwell on the Sunday morning!!!

[StansTheMan]

Ryan told me about this today so put my name down for it if we're in need of some players :D

[lethamsaintee]

Looking good for a team guys - shall i enter you as Edinburgh Saints? Or has anyone got a quirkier name?

[geoff was right!!]

I'm proud to be an Edinburgh Saint but i'll let others decide on the name.

[lethamsaintee]

Going to do a wee programme for this tourney so if you's fancy coming up with a wee piece about yourselves that would be great.

[SaintDougie]

Going to do a wee programme for this tourney so if you's fancy coming up with a wee piece about yourselves that would be great.

As Lethamsaintee said can we find out who is in or out for this tourney, should be a good laugh and not to hard going as it's only 15min a game as far as Im aware. Lets show them what the Edinburgh Saints are made of, apart from lots of beer!

Dougie,

Seeing as you were the first to reply i am going t take the liberty of contacting you about the sevens!!!

Do you reckon you guys are a given?

Doing a wee programme for the day and would like to do a wee piece on each team.

Any chance of getting a wee pointer with regards to who will be playing and something about them?

Cheers for now

Gav

[ryangordon86]

1. SaintDougie
2. Nelly78
3. Ryangordon86
4. Nold
5. GWR
6. CrieffSaint
7. Danny
8. Stan
9. Richard
10. Chopper

One of my mates fancy playing too, I've said he can as he plays a few times a week and plays for one of the CSS teams so has a pretty good level of fitness unlike me! What with GWR's knee, myself and Stan's lack of fitness we'll probably need a few runners and rolling subbies!!

Last time Stan played at meadowbank he was sick within about 10 mins!

Dougie, I think you've probably met Richard, he was at your party.

[SaintDougie]

1. SaintDougie
2. Nelly78
3. Ryangordon86
4. Nold
5. GWR
6. CrieffSaint
7. Danny
8. Stan
9. Richard

One of my mates fancy playing too, I've said he can as he plays a few times a week and plays for one of the CSS teams so has a pretty good level of fitness unlike me! What with GWR's knee, myself and Stan's lack of fitness we'll probably need a few runners and rolling subbies!!

Last time Stan played at meadowbank he was sick within about 10 mins!

Dougie, I think you've probably met Richard, he was at your party.

Yeah the name rings a bell. Nine is a pretty good number for sevens. I'm looking forward to this now.

Those that have confirmed, what are the preferd postitions to play in?

I'm best in defence myself.

[chopper]

Yeah the name rings a bell. Nine is a pretty good number for sevens. I'm looking forward to this now.

Those that have confirmed, what are the preferd postitions to play in?

I'm best in defence myself.

I'll pop along to watch, if needed to play let me know so I don't bring a cans of the wrong juice along with me!

[ryangordon86]

I'll pop along to watch, if needed to play let me know so I don't bring a cans of the wrong juice along with me!

Join in mate, at least 3 of us are seriously unfit and there's likely to be a few sore heads with it being a sunday so the more the merrier! plenty time for a few beers afterwards

[chopper]

I'd probably be able to play anywhere (except goal) but before any of the PSJ guys say it, don't put me on penalties!!!

[SaintDougie]

I'd probably be able to play anywhere (except goal) but before any of the PSJ guys say it, don't put me on penalties!!!

Good point there, anyone prefer to be a goalie, or have decent experiance at a competitive level in goal?

[ryangordon86]

I'm shite in goal.

[SaintDougie]

Just been on the old dog and bone with Ormond Boy.

His son Andrew and a couple of his mates are really up for this as well, they have recently just won a cup competition at the new Wembley stadium so sounds like they have a good bit of talent and more to the point FITNESS.

So looks like we will have quite a decent wee squad of around 12 to last us through the day.

I'm yet to speak to Andrew so I'll keep you all posted on numbers, but looks like we have enough now.

[Nelly78]

I play in midfield usually but I'll play anywhere apart from in goal.

[lethamsaintee]

Edinburgh Saints Fixtures

1pm - v Queens Park

1.40 v Scotspurs

2pm v Appin

2.40 v Ormond Saints

3.20 v Abler

3.40 v PSJ

[Chansey]

Alright guys. It seems you have a fairly big squad, but unexpectedly I have been given the day off on sunday, if it turns out you need players I'd be well up for the football and the beer. Let me know, cheers!

[st Tommy]

i heard a rumour at the weekend that Craig Gordon was going to be playing in goal for the endinburgh saints! Any truth in this??? :wink: :laugh:

[SaintDougie]

Edinburgh Saints Fixtures

1pm - v Queens Park

1.40 v Scotspurs

2pm v Appin

2.40 v Ormond Saints

3.20 v Abler

3.40 v PSJ

Is there a fee at all for entering a team?

[geoff was right!!]

Edinburgh Saints Fixtures

1pm - v Queens Park

1.40 v Scotspurs

2pm v Appin

2.40 v Ormond Saints

3.20 v Abler

3.40 v PSJ

6 games??? I'll struggle with one!!!

[geoff was right!!]

i heard a rumour at the weekend that Craig Gordon was going to be playing in goal for the endinburgh saints! Any truth in this??? :wink: :laugh:

I heard that as well :wink: But think he's been scared off with the fact he's to play 6 games, especially as he's carrying an injury:sad:

[SaintDougie]

6 games??? I'll struggle with one!!!

It's only 15 mins a game. You'll hardly break a sweet:wink:

[geoff was right!!]

It's only 15 mins a game. You'll hardly break a sweet:wink:

I thought 1 game and then we would be knocked out:wink: Then I could rest my knee and have a beer.

[lethamsaintee]

Is there a fee at all for entering a team?

55 quid a team, so should be around 5 or 6 quid a man

[SaintDougie]

55 quid a team, so should be around 5 or 6 quid a man


I suppose thats not too bad.

Still no volunteers for a goalie this Sunday?

Also, when and where would be the prefered meeting place for everyone?

[Nold]

Sorry lads, I will had to drop out from the squad for Sunday. Hope it all goes well.

[geoff was right!!]

Have we got enough for a team? How many are confirmed?

[SaintDougie]

Have we got enough for a team? How many are confirmed?

1. SaintDougie
2. Nelly78
3. Ryangordon86
4. CrieffsaintAndy
5. GWR
6. CrieffSaint
7. Danny
8. Stan
9. Richard
10. Chopper

Ten as far as Im aware. Everyone is still playng, Nold is the only one to say otherwise

[chopper]

1. SaintDougie
2. Nelly78
3. Ryangordon86
4. CrieffsaintAndy
5. GWR
6. CrieffSaint
7. Danny
8. Stan
9. Richard
10. Chopper

Ten as far as Im aware. Everyone is still playng, Nold is the only one to say otherwise

Good good - have we got shirts for wearing, or are we turning up in similar colours?

Oh and LethamSaintee - where's the post match "isotonic" (or should that just read tonic?) refreshments scheduled for?

[SaintDougie]

Good good - have we got shirts for wearing, or are we turning up in similar colours?

Oh and LethamSaintee - where's the post match "isotonic" (or should that just read tonic?) refreshments scheduled for?

Well I Imagine that PSJ will be wearing they're tops so blue is pretty much out of the question. I think that we should either all wear white or black tops. Everyone has at least one of each surely?

White or Black?

Vote now.....

[chopper]

Well I Imagine that PSJ will be wearing they're tops so blue is pretty much out of the question. I think that we should either all wear white or black tops. Everyone has at least one of each surely?

White or Black?

Vote now.....

As it is a Spurs tournament then white would surely be out as well? Therefore I vote black (or fluro yellow :laugh: )

[SaintDougie]

As it is a Spurs tournament then white would surely be out as well? Therefore I vote black (or fluro yellow :laugh: )

Aye good point, I'd prefer black as well to be honest. We wont look as sweaty and unfit in black.

[crieffsaintandy]

Dougie, re numbers am I listed twice above or is there another crieff saint, also Danny is away for the weekend and can't make it, so potentially that would make us two down, gies a text if you need me to get my mate to play instead of Danny

[SaintDougie]

Dougie, re numbers am I listed twice above or is there another crieff saint, also Danny is away for the weekend and can't make it, so potentially that would make us two down, gies a text if you need me to get my mate to play instead of Danny

Right, my bad. thats us down a couple, looks like we may need your mate as well. i'll txt you.

[Nelly78]

Aye good point, I'd prefer black as well to be honest. We wont look as sweaty and unfit in black.

Anyone got a spare black top I can borrow? Closest I've got is navy blue.

[st Tommy]

Anyone got a spare black top I can borrow? Closest I've got is navy blue.

Ill lend you one - You can get it in the Tav on Friday!

[geoff was right!!]

Stan can't make it now! He's working.

[lethamsaintee]

As it is a Spurs tournament then white would surely be out as well? Therefore I vote black (or fluro yellow :laugh: )

Presentation in the city club, which i believe is just along from meadowbank near the playhouse.

[chopper]

Anyone got a spare black top I can borrow? Closest I've got is navy blue.

I've got a number of them that can be borrowed in various sizes (though only one with sponsorship from my favourite opticians :laugh:)

[SaintDougie]

1. SaintDougie
2. Nelly78
3. Ryangordon86
4. Crieffsaint
5. GWR
6. Richard
7. Chopper
8. Crieffsaint's mate (Yet to confirm)

As it stands we currently have 7, a possible 8. We could probably do with at least 9 folk.

Chopper, if you could bring down your spare tops that would be fantastic mate. Just in case some of us don't have one.

[chopper]

Chopper, if you could bring down your spare tops that would be fantastic mate. Just in case some of us don't have one.

No probs - couple more black t's for the event shouldn't be a problem.

Also nice to see you've put yourself with the goalie shirt!!!

[SaintDougie]

No probs - couple more black t's for the event shouldn't be a problem.

Also nice to see you've put yourself with the goalie shirt!!!

Aw crap! I never realised that.

Just spoke to one of my mates, Barney. He was on the Dundee bus with us though he doesn't post. He is well up for playing on Sunday so thats us up to 9. Pending Andy's mate.

[SaintDougie]

Another update on numbers:

1. Chopper
2. Nelly78
3. Ryangordon86
4. Crieffsaint
5. GWR
6. Richard
7. SaintDougie
8. Thommo (Crieffsaints mate)
9. Barney

Lets hope it stays this way. Oh and Chopper i've placed you in number 1 shirt for you're cheak:laugh:

[chopper]

Oh and Chopper i've placed you in number 1 shirt for you're cheak:laugh:

I'm still playing outfield though :wink: :laugh:

[SaintDougie]

I'm still playing outfield though :wink: :laugh:
Nae worries.

I've got a game of 5's the night so I may stick in goals for a wee while and get some practice in seen as we don't actually have any goalies in our team.

Does anyone at least have any gloves?

[geoff was right!!]

gloves are for wee girls:laugh:

[SaintDougie]

gloves are for wee girls:laugh:

Mabey so, though I'm sure others will agree that when you're not a natural goalie a pair of gloves make you feel a hell of a lot more confident when you're getting balls fired in you're face :shock::laugh:

[lethamsaintee]

Just to let you know the colours

spurs - white
qp - likely all black
abler - green
appin - yellow and blue stripes
ormond saints - yellow
psj - blue i assume

[SaintDougie]

Just to let you know the colours

spurs - white
qp - likely all black
abler - green
appin - yellow and blue stripes
ormond saints - yellow
psj - blue i assume

Hmm hopefully there are bibs or something?

On another note, Andy text me to say his brother in law will play for us as well so we're back up to 10.

He mentioned that he is 23 and an ex-Livi player. Now in the east of Scotland league.

[chopper]

Hmm hopefully there are bibs or something?

On another note, Andy text me to say his brother in law will play for us as well so we're back up to 10.

He mentioned that he is 23 and an ex-Livi player. Now in the east of Scotland league.

How about red?

I can bring at least one spare top.

[SaintDougie]

How about red?

I can bring at least one spare top.

I did think that though I personally don't have any red tops.

Anyone else?

[crieffsaintandy]

red would be better, not got any black tops

[geoff was right!!]

If you've got enough players then i'll drop out. My knee really isn't up to it anyway.

[chopper]

I did think that though I personally don't have any red tops.

Anyone else?

I am having a think of what kit I have through with me and what is back at the radio rentals in Perth. Leave it with me as I will probably be able to supply 3 or 4 tops.

Go with red (and all shades of red/maroon etc)?

[SaintDougie]

I am having a think of what kit I have through with me and what is back at the radio rentals in Perth. Leave it with me as I will probably be able to supply 3 or 4 tops.

Go with red (and all shades of red/maroon etc)?

Thats braw, cheer Chopper. As red is the only unused colour it's probebly the best idea.

Rouge it is then

[chopper]

Thats braw, cheer Chopper. As red is the only unused colour it's probebly the best idea.

Rouge it is then

No probs - running through the inventory in my head and I think I have the following here:

2 red round neck training shirts (one of which will be mine as it will be quite sweaty after a ref's fitness test :laugh:)
red polo shirt - training shirt material
FC Dallas red and white hooped shirt (will do in the circumstances)

I'll be able to lay my hands on a couple more on a stop at the Perth chateau on the way back from my game tomorrow.

[lethamsaintee]

Guys,

Trophy presentation and a wee buffet has been arranged in Scotties Bar, 100 Northfield Broadway. Its about half a mile away from Meadowbank Sports Centre, on the same road, heading further away from the City Centre.

[THE LARK SAINT]

No probs - running through the inventory in my head and I think I have the following here:

2 red round neck training shirts (one of which will be mine as it will be quite sweaty after a ref's fitness test :laugh:)
red polo shirt - training shirt material
FC Dallas red and white hooped shirt (will do in the circumstances)

I'll be able to lay my hands on a couple more on a stop at the Perth chateau on the way back from my game tomorrow.

CHOPS!! I have some red tops (3 i think) if you want a wee shot of them , just let me know and i will bring them with me!!( text me as well if you want them, i am unlikley to be on line till tommorow night as i have a community gala day tommorow!!

[Nelly78]

Fuxsake! I manage to get a loan of a black top and you indecisive buggers change to red! Black and Red seem to be the only 2 colours of shirt I don't have, so I'll need to get a loan of one from someone if possible!

What time and where about at Meadowbank are we going to meet?

And Craig, don't be such a big girlie - I'm playing with arthritis in my foot and a knackered knee!

[chopper]

Right, I have sourced about 6 red shirts, plus I do have 3 red referee's shirts that I'd rather not use but can be used if required.

I have my start of season fitness test in the morning so I'll be coming through from Motherwell, hopefully leaving there about 11.15ish, but may be slightly later and being tight for time. If that's the case I'll text Nelly.

Can someone text and confirm that Meadowbank Sports Centre is at Meadowbank Stadium? If so, then I live a 5 minute walk away so will park the car at home and bring the kit round with me. My number is 07912 179786.

Here's to getting a couple of games of football and a few pints in tomorrow!

[geoff was right!!]

Fuxsake! I manage to get a loan of a black top and you indecisive buggers change to red! Black and Red seem to be the only 2 colours of shirt I don't have, so I'll need to get a loan of one from someone if possible!

What time and where about at Meadowbank are we going to meet?

And Craig, don't be such a big girlie - I'm playing with arthritis in my foot and a knackered knee!

Yeah but i'm an old git and it takes longer for me to get patched up and walking again :wink:

[SaintDougie]

Right lads, it's all go this afternoon. as far as Im aware its right next to the stadium so not to hard to find.

Shall we meet there around 12:00ish?

[Nelly78]

Yeah but i'm an old git and it takes longer for me to get patched up and walking again :wink:

Very true, it takes me 3 or 4 days before I can walk properly again after a game of football now, can't imagine how bad it's going to be when I'm an old grandad like you!

[Nelly78]

Right lads, it's all go this afternoon. as far as Im aware its right next to the stadium so not to hard to find.

Shall we meet there around 12:00ish?

12's a wee bit early for me to get there. I'll be there by 12.30 if that's ok?

[chopper]

Was a good afternoon with 8 players in the end appearing, in various states of ability and physical shape following the previous 24 hours :laugh:

5th placed out of 7 teams, very good effort.

Dougie and Barney - I'll get those tops back at some point.

[SaintDougie]

Was a good afternoon with 8 players in the end appearing, in various states of ability and physical shape following the previous 24 hours :laugh:

5th placed out of 7 teams, very good effort.

Dougie and Barney - I'll get those tops back at some point.

5th? Not bad at all considering we had never played together before.

We were looking for you after but you seemed to have vanished. If you're heading up to the Motherwell game We'll get them back to you then.

Incidentally is anyone driving up and heading straight back after the game?

Nold and I have a Birthday meal at around 19:30 back in Edinburgh and the train just won't be quick enough for us getting back. We'll quite happily chip in for some petrol money if anyone has space for two?

[crieffsaintandy]

5th? Not bad at all considering we had never played together before.

We were looking for you after but you seemed to have vanished. If you're heading up to the Motherwell game We'll get them back to you then.

Incidentally is anyone driving up and heading straight back after the game?

Nold and I have a Birthday meal at around 19:30 back in Edinburgh and the train just won't be quick enough for us getting back. We'll quite happily chip in for some petrol money if anyone has space for two?

Dougie I have two spaces, if you want a lift, will be leaving about 1pm and hit your side of town about 1:30, give me a text if you want picked up and where- Andy

[SaintDougie]

Dougie I have two spaces, if you want a lift, will be leaving about 1pm and hit your side of town about 1:30, give me a text if you want picked up and where- Andy

Grand, ta. I'll speak to Nold then text you ASAP

[chopper]

5th? Not bad at all considering we had never played together before.

We were looking for you after but you seemed to have vanished. If you're heading up to the Motherwell game We'll get them back to you then.

Was probably getting changed but no worries. Wont be at the Motherwell game, but will get them at some point.

Also, any Edinburgh Saints not going to Oslo fancy meeting up for a beer and the Scotland game on Wednesday night? 6pm kick off might make it tight for some, but if anyone fancies it, feel free to suggest suitable locations.

[SaintDougie]

Was probably getting changed but no worries. Wont be at the Motherwell game, but will get them at some point.

Also, any Edinburgh Saints not going to Oslo fancy meeting up for a beer and the Scotland game on Wednesday night? 6pm kick off might make it tight for some, but if anyone fancies it, feel free to suggest suitable locations.

I'm up for watching the Norway - Scotland game, I'll be able to give you your top back as well.

I suggest the Chanter on bread street. There quite often, only £1.95 a pint.

Just got a text from Barney, We're meeting in the Chanter at 17:30 on Wednesday. He'll bring you're top as well if your joining us Chopper.

[chopper]

I'm up for watching the Norway - Scotland game, I'll be able to give you your top back as well.

I suggest the Chanter on bread street. There quite often, only £1.95 a pint

Works for me - about 5 or 10 minutes from the office so I can look keen in doing a touch of overtime and make the pub in plenty of time as well!

[THE LARK SAINT]

Thanks for yesterday lads, except for turning us over:wink::laugh: nice to catch up with chopper in the boozer afterwards as well, not that i reconised him at first!!, slim- line and all that!!! Look forward to catching up with some of you Edinburgh dudes at games

Cheers Gav

[SaintDougie]

Works for me - about 5 or 10 minutes from the office so I can look keen in doing a touch of overtime and make the pub in plenty of time as well!

I might do the same myself, get a few brownie points from the boss.

[chopper]

Thanks for yesterday lads, except for turning us over:wink::laugh: nice to catch up with chopper in the boozer afterwards as well, not that i reconised him at first!!, slim- line and all that!!! Look forward to catching up with some of you Edinburgh dudes at games

Cheers Gav

One problem - there was too many Gav's!

[THE LARK SAINT]

One problem - there was too many Gav's!

not to many fat Gav's though, only two!!!

[Baldy Marc]

http://www.freewebs.com/scotspurs/fcscotspurs.htm

has us finishing 4th, albeit on goal difference.

Also, did Abler not beat us 4-3?

[SaintDougie]

http://www.freewebs.com/scotspurs/fcscotspurs.htm

has us finishing 4th, albeit on goal difference.

Also, did Abler not beat us 4-3?

You're right enough Marc, i'm sure it was 4-3 as well. No matter 4th on goal difference, I'm quite proud of that.

[chopper]

You're right enough Marc, i'm sure it was 4-3 as well. No matter 4th on goal difference, I'm quite proud of that.

It was - I only mentioned 5th as it was mentioned that Ormond Saints had finished 2nd bottom ahead of Spurs and I knew we had the same points as them. Even better to be mid-table - might have to get training for next year!

[lethamsaintee]

Guys it was indeed 4-3 abler, and the final table takes that result into account although there is a typo on the scoreline, which will be rectified.

Good effort from you lads yesterday, finishing 4th (on goals scored rather than gd) and i hope you will come back next year.