With initially 8 players we used to junior lads down to watch their dads to augment the numbers, as these was both very good futsal players it helped improve the movement of the teams, which with several over 60’s was not much. The initial rule was ‘walking, no running.’ A rule used on the Bradley pitches, but on bigger pitches often with 12v12 playing. The rule was relaxed as it was evident there was some very good ex players in the group and most important they was playing ‘safely within themselves.’ Two late arrivers made the game 6v6. Some of the goals and saves was exceptional, not something I ever expected to report given our combined ages. We played 4 x 15 minute quarters with a quick water break in-between. Sweat poured of each of us at the end, but we was still going after 60 minutes play, though I admit I was now walking on an empty tank.
After our test run the serious stuff starts next week with a ‘friendly’ match versus Cleethorpes RAF Club. 10pm curfew lads.
Want to play or have
a team that wants a friendly versus YMCA, contact Kevin Bryant 0798028663 or info@futsal.org.uk
Finally a word about the referee Allen Graves, yes he was bad. No puff to even blow the whistle properly and is on hospital shortlist for an eye operation (no joke); perhaps why game flowed.