Was conflicted about which forum to put this in.
I was going to post this in the Arts, as the images I can paint with my right foot are really something to behold.
No, literally - like Daniel Day Lewis looking in a mirror, I can paint with one of my feet
Anyway, now I’m here, does anyone know of any local (Southampton area) teams that are looking for, cough, more mature players?
I occassionally play with a group of younger lads in Basingstoke, but their kick-off time makes it difficult to get there every week.
It doesn’t have to be veterans, but the standard would need to be, cough, matched to my eherm, skills and fitness.
Do you play football Bletch? I don’t remember you mentioning it before.
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Bletch, a mate of mine on the Isle of Wight who is 57 and was a pretty decent footballer in his day has recently taken up walking football. He reckons it’s great, and, skill-wise, still sorts the men out from the boys - perhaps that’s not the most appropriate description, but hopefully you know what I mean.
Apologies if you feel that I’m making assumptions that you’re more decrepit than you actually are.
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I play football, was a good striker back in the day.
Hola fellow sotonians By the way
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Play?
PLAY?
I don’t just P L A Y football Flyd Owl.
What a lazy word to throw into a sentence, presumably just for a cheap gag*.
When I take the field, I AM football !
BTW would you be so kind as to show me where, on papsweb, I’ve mentioned that I play football **?
_ * Not a euphemism
** If you find one, I’ll ask for two_
Great suggestion, Halo.
Thanks.
No, really *.
It’ll work out well, because by the time I’ve swum across to the IoW, I’ll only be able to walk.
Can you put me up for the night?
_ * Not really_
Originally posted by @Dave_Of_Clausentium
I play football, was a good striker back in the day. Hola fellow sotonians By the way
Dave, welcome!
Were you once of another parish?
Perhaps you can give us a clue as to your ‘former’ self?
And thanks for pointedly not inviting me to play football with you.
The invitation-goal was gaping wide, the keeper nowhere to be seen, and you still put the invitation-ball out for a goal kick.
You might be/have been a good striker, but your manners are atrocious.
P.S. Can we call you Santa, Santa?
Bletch, whilst I’m more than happy to put you up for the night - no, really - the fact that I’m currently living in south Devon will mean that you will have so far to swim that, far from being only able to walk, you will be so worn out that you will only be able to lie down.
Hmmm - there’s a thought.
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Sorry Halo, I completely forgot about the terms of the restraining order.
Also, sorry that you had to move house to comply, but it’s for the best.
Anyone down in Devon playing footy and in need of a journeyman?
Good timing, Bletch - it was only the other day that Matron asked if I knew anyone with a decent sliding tackle.
Friend of mine went to ‘goals’ the other day and asked the same thing. They have an over 35’s league and the teams are looking for players. He is playing Wednesday night for an established team who are a player short. If you are happy to play with randoms (If I know you like I think I know you, this won’t be a problem), give this a go.
That sounds perfect, Toke.
Can you put me in touch with your mate?
He has joined a goals near Wimbledon bletch so not much good to you. I was thinking more along the lines of you could go to http://www.goalsfootball.co.uk/ or download their app and join one near you. Or if there isn’t one near you, do Flemming Park do anything similar?
Over 35’s are always pulling out (experience of having kids aready), therefore I think established teams are always on the lookout for extra players. See if there is a league in Easteigh. Play your cards right, with hard work determination and a bit of luck, you could be one of those spare player! Coming on late in the 3rd game as big Dave goes down with a groin strain.
Originally posted by @Tokyo-Saint
Coming on late in the 3rd game as big Dave goes down with a groin strain.
Apologies Bletch, I thought that you were looking to play, not be the sponge man. 
Beggers can’t be choosers!
Wimbledon?
Oh I see, thanks for the general advise, Toke.
Coming on late will, I suppose, make a difference from coming off early.
Mrs Bletch will be pleased.
Originally posted by @saintbletch
Coming on late will, I suppose, make a difference from coming off early. Mrs Bletch will be pleased.
Not to mention, startled.
Originally posted by @Dave_Of_Clausentum
I play football, was a good striker back in the day. Hola fellow sotonians By the way
Hola to you to. 
I’ve just found a sketch of you from your early footballing days. Pretty impressive, I have to say…
The Bletch