5-a-side footie

[bengidney]

Apologies but Ben and Jack are OUT tonight

IN for Wednesday 1st July!

Hi Guys, we did opt in for the 1st last week but we're happy to go on the waiting list! Don't want to kick anyone off the list!

[triles]

Sorry for short notice - I need to drop out of tomorrow after all
Apologies!
Tim

[Frankohara]

Guys apologies I am out now too- back is playing up.
I think I would probably melt anyway
Apologies and hopefully 'back' next week
Cheers
Frank

[bengidney]

Hi All,

Is that 2 spaces for me and Jack to fill?

[Ghlpc]

16 now if I've worked it out right?

Put me next on waiting list, I'll keep an eye if any dropouts

Cheers

George

[biscuitman1978]

So we're now:
1. biscuitman1978
2. Ray S
3. Pks
4. dunebuggy
5. Alexgil44
6. ajr
7. JMLF
8. Petermolga
9. Petermolga's +1
10. Chris
11. GEX_SE26
12. Middlesbrough
13. AlistairStark
14. Alan
15. bengidney
16. Jack

Reserves:
1. Ghlpc

Hi Guys, we did opt in for the 1st last week but we're happy to go on the waiting list! Don't want to kick anyone off the list!

Sorry, Ben. Unfortunately you made your post before the discussion about last week's game had finished. It's much easier for me (or whoever is working out the squad), and fairer, if people post their availability for the next game AFTER the previous one. Everyone please take note!

[bengidney]

Cool, we'll make sure we post between Wednesday and the Monday next time.

16 now if I've worked it out right?

Put me next on waiting list, I'll keep an eye if any dropouts

Cheers

George

Jack's dropped OUT so you're in George!

[biscuitman1978]

So we're now:
1. biscuitman1978
2. Ray S
3. Pks
4. dunebuggy
5. Alexgil44
6. ajr
7. JMLF
8. Petermolga
9. Petermolga's +1
10. Chris
11. GEX_SE26
12. Middlesbrough
13. AlistairStark
14. Alan
15. bengidney
16. Ghlpc

[mickfitz]

Apologies

My fault forgetting to post- I can come as sub if ok, I also have the bibs

MF

[biscuitman1978]

My fault forgetting to post- I can come as sub if ok, I also have the bibs

As you have the bibs, we'd be mad to turn you away.

[Alexgill44]

I think any subs tonight would be good, it's horribly hot out there! (oxford "hell" circus is anyways!) REMEMBER TO BRING WATER!!!

[originalfunkbrother]

Any room for subs?

[biscuitman1978]

Each week I have some people saying they want to play with subs and others telling me they don't. I can't win!

I also have to grab some people before they leave to make sure they pay their £8.

I'd be delighted if someone wants to take over the management, because it's pretty thankless. Any volunteers?

As for tonight... Who knows? Feel free to turn up, but I can't guarantee people a game when they post a few hours before the game. I'll make an exception for the small number of people who make the effort to wash the bibs.

[AlistairStark]

Any room for subs?

You can take my place - I'm sorry but following an all-nighter at work and no prospect of leaving the office any time soon I can't make it tonight. Apologies.

[originalfunkbrother]

Any room for subs?

You can take my place - I'm sorry but following an all-nighter at work and no prospect of leaving the office any time soon I can't make it tonight. Apologies.

Cool!

[ajr]

How about the first 15 people who post get a game, with the final place taken by the person that has the bibs?
After that then people go on the waiting list for any drop outs. If no-one does drop out then then those 16 are the ones that play.
Maybe a rule should be made that if you don't pay one week you get a 2 week ban or something?
Just a suggestion so I hope you don't all think I'm being out of order.

[biscuitman1978]

So tonight we have:
1. biscuitman1978
2. Ray S
3. Pks
4. dunebuggy
5. Alexgil44
6. ajr
7. JMLF
8. Petermolga
9. Petermolga's +1
10. Chris
11. GEX_SE26
12. Middlesbrough
13. Alan
14. bengidney
15. Ghlpc
16. mickfitz
17. originalfunkbrother

How about the first 15 people who post get a game, with the final place taken by the person that has the bibs?After that then people go on the waiting list for any drop outs. If no-one does drop out then then those 16 are the ones that play.Maybe a rule should be made that if you don't pay one week you get a 2 week ban or something?Just a suggestion so I hope you don't all think I'm being out of order.

Thanks, ajr. Sounds good, and that's pretty much what I was doing this week: first sixteen to post and then reserves who can step in if anyone drops out. I thought I'd made that clear in my earlier posts. You're right, though - the person who has taken the bibs should automatically be one of the sixteen. My fault on this occasion.

Collecting the money isn't a major problem, but I'd like everyone to make the effort to find me and to pay up. I don't want to have to remind people - I'm not your mum!

And it would be nice if a few more people stepped up and washed the bibs.

Rant over. Looking forward to a good match tonight.

[Ray S]

So tonight we have:
1. biscuitman1978
2. Ray S
3. Pks
4. dunebuggy
5. Alexgil44
6. ajr
7. JMLF
8. Petermolga
9. Petermolga's +1
10. Chris
11. GEX_SE26
12. Middlesbrough
13. Alan
14. bengidney
15. Ghlpc
16. mickfitz
17. originalfunkbrother

How about the first 15 people who post get a game, with the final place taken by the person that has the bibs?After that then people go on the waiting list for any drop outs. If no-one does drop out then then those 16 are the ones that play.Maybe a rule should be made that if you don't pay one week you get a 2 week ban or something?Just a suggestion so I hope you don't all think I'm being out of order.

Thanks, ajr. Sounds good, and that's pretty much what I was doing this week: first sixteen to post and then reserves who can step in if anyone drops out. I thought I'd made that clear in my earlier posts. You're right, though - the person who has taken the bibs should automatically be one of the sixteen. My fault on this occasion.

Collecting the money isn't a major problem, but I'd like everyone to make the effort to find me and to pay up. I don't want to have to remind people - I'm not your mum!

And it would be nice if a few more people stepped up and washed the bibs.

Rant over. Looking forward to a good match tonight.

A few months back it was the first 16 to post. End of. We should go back to that + bibs/balls person. If you want a guaranteed place, wash the bibs.
Also, is it going to get any cheaper with these consistent numbers? (A mere enquiry)

[biscuitman1978]

Also, is it going to get any cheaper with these consistent numbers? (A mere enquiry)

Fair question. The answer is yes, we'll go back to £7 a game if we consistently get sixteen people.

It has been at £8 because for a while we often had 14 players or less (we had eight players one night), and with that number of players £7 doesn't cover the pitch cost. That left us in a position where JimJeroo and I were owed money by the kitty. Those debts have now been sorted.

In addition, we needed to replenish the kitty to allow for the purchase of a new ball and bibs.

[Ray S]

...and much appreciate the debt in order for us to have a game every week!

AND

in for next week (8th July)