Promotion to premier

hard ballz · 08-26-2003, 11:49 PM

It's pretty mellow in the div.1 sides here....what's going on? Is everyone trying to keep a secret? What are the rumours? What teams chances look good for going up on both sides? Any superstars?....Rumours have it that Africa or something like that are trying to sign the Clarke's and Benji.....they are rumoured to already have Dave Griffiths and Brent.....true or not?...They might be great offensively but what about the defense?....let's get things rolling!

hardballztryingtospiceitup

**Captain Shamrock** · 08-27-2003, 12:30 AM

Yes, Hardballz, Dave and Brent are going to play for that squad. Like you said, defense will probably be their concern, not scoring goals. How is your squad looking this year? I assume Sikh Temple is still fielding a strong squad.

Gomesy,

Do you know of any Div. One players who are leaving their teams and going to any premier teams?

As for our team, I don't think promotion will be a possibility this year. We are desperate for numbers at the start of the season(the worst since SS coached us in 96), but this time it is due to people being out of the country for awhile, injuries, and long-term suspensions) We will be relying a lot on our younger guys this season, so we have to compete hard every week and hope for the best. I know we can do that but promotion will be a tall order right now.......

Captain

hard ballz · 08-27-2003, 01:01 AM

Sikh Temple should be fielding a strong team this year.....4 key signings should be taking place this weekend including a new goalie.....I'd rather not mention names until it happens. I thought Club I. would make a solid run for promotion this year....not a bad side .....what's going on? Are many of your guys from last year not coming back? I was reading the premiere thread and I guess one of the Clarke's are signed with Inter.....but what about Benji?.......taking a year off or playing over 30 or Africa?....Is the Africa team being run by the same guy from the Island who won a sh!t load of money in the lottery?...last year many guys went and played there for $$$ and beat teams 15-0.....that was a div.6 out there.....oh well, let's see what happens!

p.s.....our first game is against Burnaby Fury.....I was told by Ruben......Temple's home games to be at Hillcrest on Sunday's at 2pm.

Hard Ballz

**Captain Shamrock** · 08-27-2003, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Are many of your guys from last year not coming back?

Actually, we only have three guys(who we know about FOR SURE) who won't be playing this year. We assume Inspector Blake is going back to Lobbans. Jeff Shea is apparently going to Burnaby Canadians because it is a little closer to Fort Langley than Richmond and he works in Burnaby and another striker named Ryan Haart, who moved to Victoria. We have added Wim DeGroot, Steven Mulgrew(currently injured with groin), and Domo(currently injured with groin) from Biminis. Craig Birnham is coming into to help coach the goalies and play. Unfortunately, Gord MacIntyre has 4 more games left in his five game suspension. Dario has a two-game suspension. Stu Walters has a broken bone in his foot and might not be ready. Kagan Beaton is working on the Island until the 3rd week of September and is even working on weekends. Mike Halsey-Brandt is currently on a 'tour' across Canada and is planning on being back by Christmas. He will probably be back sooner because he will run out of money. I am injured for a change

, as my hip-flexors/groin are not ready to play. So we are starting short-handed and hope our young guys can step in and do the job to keep every game a competitive one. That's the reality of our situation.

Captain

hard ballz · 08-27-2003, 09:15 AM

Is Hank not returning?...( I think that is his name ). He came over from Argentina last year I believe. Good luck with all those injuries and guys away.

Hard Ballz

cerebral smallsy · 08-27-2003, 09:25 AM

Richer should help the Club I cause.

the manager · 08-27-2003, 11:59 AM

any word on new signings for the ever elite Cliff Ave? i heard some stuff about a notable striker from 'A' league glory going their way...

curious,

Gaffa · 08-27-2003, 01:57 PM

Rumour control has the big shot stopper who kept Peg Olys respectable for so long has gone to Cliff Ave. He'll keep that mob in Div 1. for a while as well.

gaffamissingdiv1.

**Regs** · 08-27-2003, 02:10 PM

Yes, Luch has confirmed that elsewhere on the forums... I believe that Jimmy Holiday as well as Johnny Holiday are there as well. Jimmy for sure.

Cheers,

~Regs.

**Captain Shamrock** · 08-27-2003, 02:17 PM

Johnny Holiday and Aaron Richer to Club Ireland.

Hank is still there, Hardballz, as far as I know. But I've learned over the years that loyalty to team doesn't exist like it once did.....Time will tell and I'll make sure I lose sleep over it.

BTW, Wolves are taking the piss out of Man. U right now....

Bronco · 08-27-2003, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain Shamrock
But I've learned over the years that loyalty to team doesn't exist like it once did.....

Yes it does!

Luch · 08-27-2003, 03:08 PM

Yes, as previously mentioned, the Big Man will be minding the pipes for the big orange machine. Also, as Regs mentioned, both Jimmy and Johnny Holiday will also be big signings for the club. All three were in the lineup last night in our 4-2 defeat of Norburn. The trio should help out a wee bit

... quality.... quality.... quality....

J_B · 08-27-2003, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Do you know of any Div. One players who are leaving their teams and going to any premier teams?

We have a few x-argentina players that have been training with us, don't know if the put the pen to paper last night but we have a few other in the works as well.

I don't think that the Dave and Brent situation is going to pan out like Africa wants it too. But who knows maybe.

Cheers
JB

gomesy_jr · 08-27-2003, 08:57 PM

I have heard that Dave Griffiths is going to be playing with Africatina in div. 1, but i'm not sure if Brent is going to end up there as well. As for the two ex-Argentina players at our training session last night, one of them did sign. A young lad named Adrian, not sure of his last name. I know he played for Argentina a couple of years ago, i think last year he played for someone else, but i'm not sure who. He might have been playing U-18 or U-21. Very skilled player though.

Cheers,
Gomesy

**Captain Shamrock** · 08-28-2003, 12:56 AM

If it is Adrian Sanders, he is a little older than that. He was kicked out of soccer for a year for something pretty serious. He played for Ireland in the Nations Cup a few years back. Does he not go to UBC? If not, then it probably isn't the same guy. I'm guessing the other ex-Argentina player didn't sign because he can't. He has already signed a form for Club Ireland and he will have a hard time signing for another team, unless the player phones someone by tomorrow. Perhaps we're talking about someone different and if so, please ignore the post.

cerebral smallsy · 08-28-2003, 01:05 AM

Quote:

He has already signed a form for Club Ireland and he will have a hard time signing for another team, unless the phones someone by tomorrow.

sounds like the has a call to make....it's not richer is it?

**Captain Shamrock** · 08-28-2003, 01:32 AM

Quote:

sounds like the has a call to make

Smallsy,

What are you on about?

J_B · 08-28-2003, 01:57 AM

Not Adrian Sanders he is with UBC.

Captain I have no Idea what you are rambling on about

Cheers
JB

filini · 08-28-2003, 08:45 AM

Any word on the schedule for this year!
I heard rumors that some teams got them already.
Is this true?
ps Watch out for Wikham FC (former hagars this year)!

**Regs** · 08-28-2003, 09:09 AM

Filini,

Welcome to TTP.

Please read the following concerning the VMSL schedules"

2003/2004 Premier Schedules

Cheers,

~Regs.

08-26-2003, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
hard ballz Member Joined: Sep 2001 Location: everywhere but home Posts: 606 TTP Friends: (9)	promotion to premiere... It's pretty mellow in the div.1 sides here....what's going on? Is everyone trying to keep a secret? What are the rumours? What teams chances look good for going up on both sides? Any superstars?....Rumours have it that Africa or something like that are trying to sign the Clarke's and Benji.....they are rumoured to already have Dave Griffiths and Brent.....true or not?...They might be great offensively but what about the defense?....let's get things rolling! hardballztryingtospiceitup __________________ " Who is this mother nature?....I'll SLAP that B!tch! " "I abused Val when he was young".....The ROCK!

08-27-2003, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
hard ballz Member Joined: Sep 2001 Location: everywhere but home Posts: 606 TTP Friends: (9)	Captain.... Sikh Temple should be fielding a strong team this year.....4 key signings should be taking place this weekend including a new goalie.....I'd rather not mention names until it happens. I thought Club I. would make a solid run for promotion this year....not a bad side .....what's going on? Are many of your guys from last year not coming back? I was reading the premiere thread and I guess one of the Clarke's are signed with Inter.....but what about Benji?.......taking a year off or playing over 30 or Africa?....Is the Africa team being run by the same guy from the Island who won a sh!t load of money in the lottery?...last year many guys went and played there for $$$ and beat teams 15-0.....that was a div.6 out there.....oh well, let's see what happens! p.s.....our first game is against Burnaby Fury.....I was told by Ruben......Temple's home games to be at Hillcrest on Sunday's at 2pm. Hard Ballz __________________ " Who is this mother nature?....I'll SLAP that B!tch! " "I abused Val when he was young".....The ROCK! Last edited by hard ballz; 08-27-2003 at 01:08 AM.

08-27-2003, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
hard ballz Member Joined: Sep 2001 Location: everywhere but home Posts: 606 TTP Friends: (9)	Captain... Is Hank not returning?...( I think that is his name ). He came over from Argentina last year I believe. Good luck with all those injuries and guys away. Hard Ballz __________________ " Who is this mother nature?....I'll SLAP that B!tch! " "I abused Val when he was young".....The ROCK!

08-27-2003, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
the manager Member Joined: Sep 2002 Location: burbs Posts: 588 TTP Friends: (0)	Cliff any word on new signings for the ever elite Cliff Ave? i heard some stuff about a notable striker from 'A' league glory going their way... curious,

08-27-2003, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gaffa Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Connaught Park Posts: 264 TTP Friends: (0)	Mario Rumour control has the big shot stopper who kept Peg Olys respectable for so long has gone to Cliff Ave. He'll keep that mob in Div 1. for a while as well. gaffamissingdiv1.

08-27-2003, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Captain Shamrock Premium Member A Better Bastard Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Richmond Posts: 11,538 TTP Friends: (2)	Yes, Hardballz, Dave and Brent are going to play for that squad. Like you said, defense will probably be their concern, not scoring goals. How is your squad looking this year? I assume Sikh Temple is still fielding a strong squad. Gomesy, Do you know of any Div. One players who are leaving their teams and going to any premier teams? As for our team, I don't think promotion will be a possibility this year. We are desperate for numbers at the start of the season(the worst since SS coached us in 96), but this time it is due to people being out of the country for awhile, injuries, and long-term suspensions) We will be relying a lot on our younger guys this season, so we have to compete hard every week and hope for the best. I know we can do that but promotion will be a tall order right now....... Captain

08-27-2003, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
cerebral smallsy Member Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Fiddler's Green Posts: 1,075 Images: 3 TTP Friends: (0)	Richer should help the Club I cause.

08-27-2003, 02:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Regs Respect & Honour A Total Bastard Joined: Jun 2001 Location: TTP Headquarters Posts: 12,045 Blog Entries: 1 Images: 233 TTP Friends: (12)	Yes, Luch has confirmed that elsewhere on the forums... I believe that Jimmy Holiday as well as Johnny Holiday are there as well. Jimmy for sure. Cheers, ~Regs. __________________ Take the piss (out of someone) vb. British -- to mock, deride, poke fun (at). This vulgarism has been in widespread use since the late 1940s. The original idea evoked by the expression was that of deflating someone, recalling the description of a self-important blusterer as 'all piss and wind.'

08-27-2003, 02:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Captain Shamrock Premium Member A Better Bastard Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Richmond Posts: 11,538 TTP Friends: (2)	Johnny Holiday and Aaron Richer to Club Ireland. Hank is still there, Hardballz, as far as I know. But I've learned over the years that loyalty to team doesn't exist like it once did.....Time will tell and I'll make sure I lose sleep over it. BTW, Wolves are taking the piss out of Man. U right now....

08-27-2003, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Luch Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Santo Spirito Posts: 244 TTP Friends: (0)	The New Season Yes, as previously mentioned, the Big Man will be minding the pipes for the big orange machine. Also, as Regs mentioned, both Jimmy and Johnny Holiday will also be big signings for the club. All three were in the lineup last night in our 4-2 defeat of Norburn. The trio should help out a wee bit ... quality.... quality.... quality....

08-27-2003, 08:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
gomesy_jr Member Joined: Aug 2001 Location: richmond Posts: 234 TTP Friends: (0)	I have heard that Dave Griffiths is going to be playing with Africatina in div. 1, but i'm not sure if Brent is going to end up there as well. As for the two ex-Argentina players at our training session last night, one of them did sign. A young lad named Adrian, not sure of his last name. I know he played for Argentina a couple of years ago, i think last year he played for someone else, but i'm not sure who. He might have been playing U-18 or U-21. Very skilled player though. Cheers, Gomesy

08-28-2003, 12:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Captain Shamrock Premium Member A Better Bastard Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Richmond Posts: 11,538 TTP Friends: (2)	If it is Adrian Sanders, he is a little older than that. He was kicked out of soccer for a year for something pretty serious. He played for Ireland in the Nations Cup a few years back. Does he not go to UBC? If not, then it probably isn't the same guy. I'm guessing the other ex-Argentina player didn't sign because he can't. He has already signed a form for Club Ireland and he will have a hard time signing for another team, unless the player phones someone by tomorrow. Perhaps we're talking about someone different and if so, please ignore the post. Last edited by Captain Shamrock; 08-28-2003 at 01:31 AM.

08-28-2003, 01:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
J_B Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Where I can afford it Posts: 777 Images: 3 TTP Friends: (0)	Not Adrian Sanders he is with UBC. Captain I have no Idea what you are rambling on about Cheers JB

08-28-2003, 08:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
filini Member Joined: Aug 2003 Location: north shore Posts: 70 TTP Friends: (0)	Any word on the schedule for this year! I heard rumors that some teams got them already. Is this true? ps Watch out for Wikham FC (former hagars this year)!

08-28-2003, 09:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
Regs Respect & Honour A Total Bastard Joined: Jun 2001 Location: TTP Headquarters Posts: 12,045 Blog Entries: 1 Images: 233 TTP Friends: (12)	Filini, Welcome to TTP. Please read the following concerning the VMSL schedules" 2003/2004 Premier Schedules Cheers, ~Regs. __________________ Take the piss (out of someone) vb. British -- to mock, deride, poke fun (at). This vulgarism has been in widespread use since the late 1940s. The original idea evoked by the expression was that of deflating someone, recalling the description of a self-important blusterer as 'all piss and wind.'

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