Ram-Alf Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 18 minutes ago, Elwood P Dowd said: Perhaps that will not be such a bad outcome and we can get back to using coats and jumpers as goalposts. When I look at the local parks I don’t see the 20 a side games that used to be very common in the 1960s, it could be that footballs demise has already started? I venture down to Sinfin Moor Park on a Sunday Morning, Quite a few under16s and lower age teams play down there, Unfortunately Derby City Council have cut back on Senior teams pitches so not sure where the adult teams play. Yes those 20 a side and 10 half time games are finished, As no one wears jumpers now so they have no goal posts, And the kid that was crap at the game we never see anymore as he was the only one who had the football 😁 Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Ram-Alf said: I venture down to Sinfin Moor Park on a Sunday Morning, Quite a few under16s and lower age teams play down there, Unfortunately Derby City Council have cut back on Senior teams pitches so not sure where the adult teams play. Yes those 20 a side and 10 half time games are finished, As no one wears jumpers now so they have no goal posts, And the kid that was crap at the game we never see anymore as he was the only one who had the football 😁 I know this sounds like a “When I was a Lad” Story but We used to play until it was dark on Osmaston Park or Balfour Rec there would be 2 of the kick about games in progress on a Sunday, you just joined in. The person who owned the ball was always a very important person 😂😂 Edited February 29 by Elwood P Dowd Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: 6 years as PL CEO, taking the role to ensure the PL seperated from the Football League, dollowed by 12 years as Liverpool CEO until 2009. He thinks "recuse" is Will Hughes' Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 minutes ago, Elwood P Dowd said: I know this sounds like a “When I was a Lad” Story but We used to play until it was dark on Osmaston Park or Balfour Rec there would be 2 of the kick about games in progress on a Sunday, you just joined in. I live in breadsall estate, with a lot of greens and you never see boys playing football like the did when mine were young. Dont know if its parents not letting them play out or sitting playing video games all day. Sad really. Premier ram and Elwood P Dowd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 22 minutes ago, Kathcairns said: I live in breadsall estate, with a lot of greens and you never see boys playing football like the did when mine were young. Dont know if its parents not letting them play out or sitting playing video games all day. Sad really. Locals yelling at them not to play there because they make a little bit of noise. Crewton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 45 minutes ago, Elwood P Dowd said: I know this sounds like a “When I was a Lad” Story but We used to play until it was dark on Osmaston Park or Balfour Rec there would be 2 of the kick about games in progress on a Sunday, you just joined in. The person who owned the ball was always a very important person 😂😂 2pm after Sunday dinner, 20+ yoofs on Chadd Park, Yes jumpers for goal posts and we always had a spare ball, 10 HT then home for tea at 5pm, Nowt on telly on Sunday Night only Sunday night at the London Palladium so out cherry knocking, Cat Creeping or Scrumping in the Summer Aye them were the days are lad 😉 Now we have wall to wall TV football from around the world, Computer games, iPhones ect ect 🙄 Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 28 minutes ago, tinman said: Locals yelling at them not to play there because they make a little bit of noise. Dont think its that, you never see any children playing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ram-Alf said: 2pm after Sunday dinner, 20+ yoofs on Chadd Park, Yes jumpers for goal posts and we always had a spare ball, 10 HT then home for tea at 5pm, Nowt on telly on Sunday Night only Sunday night at the London Palladium so out cherry knocking, Cat Creeping or Scrumping in the Summer Aye them were the days are lad 😉 Now we have wall to wall TV football from around the world, Computer games, iPhones ect ect 🙄 You had to start the game later if Derby were on Star Soccer😂 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Soccer Edited February 29 by Elwood P Dowd Ram-Alf and Reggie Greenwood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 hours ago, Kathcairns said: I live in breadsall estate, with a lot of greens and you never see boys playing football like the did when mine were young. Dont know if its parents not letting them play out or sitting playing video games all day. Sad really. You mentioning your sons reminds me of my favourite ever forum moment - dont suppose anyone knows where it was and could repost the exchange? I would never find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 The whole PL is a nonsense. There should not even be a PL and a EFL, it should all be the same. Tamworthram and MaltRam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_chop Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 18 hours ago, Elwood P Dowd said: I know this sounds like a “When I was a Lad” Story but We used to play until it was dark on Osmaston Park or Balfour Rec there would be 2 of the kick about games in progress on a Sunday, you just joined in. The person who owned the ball was always a very important person 😂😂 And next goals the winner even if you was winning ten nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Barnsley - £4m loss last season with a wage bill of £9.3m (97% of revenue). They finished 10 points higher than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 16 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Barnsley - £4m loss last season with a wage bill of £9.3m (97% of revenue). They finished 10 points higher than us. So a loss of over 40% of turnover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 4 minutes ago, Crewton said: So a loss of over 40% of turnover? That's right Crewton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 14 hours ago, CBRammette said: You mentioning your sons reminds me of my favourite ever forum moment - dont suppose anyone knows where it was and could repost the exchange? I would never find it 🤣😂he dosnt come on now, so i still wouldnt know his forum name. Think its my age😂 CBRammette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 50 minutes ago, Kathcairns said: 🤣😂he dosnt come on now, so i still wouldnt know his forum name. Think its my age😂 Yes, 23 is a tricky age 😂 Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) 21 hours ago, Kathcairns said: I live in breadsall estate, with a lot of greens and you never see boys playing football like the did when mine were young. Dont know if its parents not letting them play out or sitting playing video games all day. Sad really. That'll be me, @Henrycav81, and quite possibly "your lad(s)"(?) if they were lads throughout the 70's. (60ish now). Virtually on a daily basis, all year round. Even Vic bloody Moreland joined us at least once! 🤣 On the very bottom green (nearest to The Paddock nowadays/the seven arches back in the day. I noticed just the other day just how long that grass was, and how many trees are now on it! Nowhere to lay any jumpers, even if the kids wanted to! Sad indeed, whatever the reason. 😢 Edited March 1 by Mucker1884 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 48 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: That'll be me, @Henrycav81, and quite possibly "your lad(s)"(?) if they were lads throughout the 70's. (60ish now). Virtually on a daily basis, all year round. Even Vic bloody Moreland joined us at least once! 🤣 On the very bottom green (nearest to The Paddock nowadays/the seven arches back in the day. I noticed just the other day just how long that grass was, and how many trees are now on it! Nowhere to lay any jumpers, even if the kids wanted to! Sad indeed, whatever the reason. 😢 Mine were a bit later than that, and played on the park by the rocket, and it is sad. Mucker1884 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 53 minutes ago, Kathcairns said: Mine were a bit later than that, and played on the park by the rocket, and it is sad. 😁 Kathcairns and Crewton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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