Shak Posted Thursday at 22:13 Share Posted Thursday at 22:13 If the 8v8 isn't too cramped I'd lean three games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted Thursday at 22:17 Share Posted Thursday at 22:17 2 minutes ago, Shak said: If the 8v8 isn't too cramped I'd lean three games. I don't think it would be too cramped. 7s is perfect but 8s isn't awful. I think we actually did it the first time we did Reds v Blues at this venue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted Thursday at 23:24 Share Posted Thursday at 23:24 Given the limited time with 4 teams, I'd say 8v8 is good for more game time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted Thursday at 23:39 Share Posted Thursday at 23:39 15 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: Given the limited time with 4 teams, I'd say 8v8 is good for more game time. Generally agree but the availability of being able to take a breather (i.e. having a sub) does appeal to some, hence the suggestion that we only go 8s if we do the 'everyone plays everyone'/short games format. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted Friday at 05:41 Share Posted Friday at 05:41 7 hours ago, Yorkie said: Yeah, that's the con with four games; you've got one team hanging around for 40 minutes or so, which isn't ideal. Sounds class to me like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted Friday at 05:55 Share Posted Friday at 05:55 That red team is primed for two footed tackles like. Horrid bunch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted Friday at 07:24 Share Posted Friday at 07:24 9 hours ago, Yorkie said: I think it depends what we do fixtures-wise. If every team plays everyone, do 8v8. In this scenario we'll have to be extremely organised to fit all games in and they'd probably have to be ~13 minutes, factoring-in turnarounds. 🔴 vs 🔵 ⚪️ vs 🔲 🔴 vs ⚪️ 🔵 vs 🔲 🔴 vs 🔲 ⚪️ vs 🔵 If every team plays twice, go 7s with a sub. In this scenario we could afford ourselves some breathing room and the games can be 20 minutes. 🔴 vs ⚪️ 🔵 vs 🔲 🔴 vs 🔲 🔵 vs ⚪️ Happy to open that for debate. Personal vote would be the latter because longer games is better and it's less admin. Though there's pros and cons for either. Option 1 with 8v8 if all 32 players turn up I’d say. 7v7 has left some glaring gaps on the pitch due to fitness levels if teams turn out imbalanced. Also makes it harder for a simple turn of pace to slice open a team or long ball. That little bit less space will hopefully tighten all the games up and help those who are unable to run endlessly. Also means maximum game time for everyone and less time keeping admin for rotation. Everyone knows where they stand from the off except the team without designated GK who will need to decide how they rotate. Everyone gets to play against everyone and shorter games means you ain’t seizing up waiting for next fixture. 10 years ago I would’ve stuck with 7+1 but over the last couple of years I think it’s time we give 8v8 a go. Can always revert next year if need be. With so many long distance travellers playing I’d rather them get as much pitch time as they can this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted Friday at 07:25 Share Posted Friday at 07:25 Im up for 8 v 8 as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted Friday at 07:35 Share Posted Friday at 07:35 Aye whatever. See how it goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted Friday at 07:36 Share Posted Friday at 07:36 Sounds good to me. Will have to be very organised, starting as close to bang on ten as possible, with prompt turnarounds between the games. Dave free to timekeep and whistle, @LFEE? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted Friday at 07:36 Share Posted Friday at 07:36 1 hour ago, Froggy said: That red team is primed for two footed tackles like. Horrid bunch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted Friday at 07:41 Share Posted Friday at 07:41 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Sounds good to me. Will have to be very organised, starting as close to bang on ten as possible, with prompt turnarounds between the games. Dave free to timekeep and whistle, @LFEE? Might have a female timekeeper this year. Awaiting the first Woke reference As for timekeeping if we can somehow get the first game going early (9:55) that will give us actually more breathing space than you’d expect. Main thing is we KO no later than 10am. Edited Friday at 07:43 by LFEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted Friday at 08:00 Share Posted Friday at 08:00 2 hours ago, Froggy said: That red team is primed for two footed tackles like. Horrid bunch. At least you've had a heads up beforehand. That Yorkie is a terror, like a Yorkshire Kevin Muscat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted Friday at 08:44 Share Posted Friday at 08:44 I already look like him so will dust off the Guttuso top then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted Friday at 09:41 Share Posted Friday at 09:41 1 hour ago, LFEE said: Might have a female timekeeper this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted Friday at 11:41 Share Posted Friday at 11:41 Anyone got a spare pair of gloves for the team with no keeper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted Friday at 12:42 Share Posted Friday at 12:42 8s is fine on those pitches especially if folk are particularly unfit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted Friday at 13:01 Share Posted Friday at 13:01 1 hour ago, Papavasiliou said: Anyone got a spare pair of gloves for the team with no keeper? I've got a pair if needs be but my rucksack is usually at its seems so if anyone else can bring some that would be ideal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted Friday at 16:56 Share Posted Friday at 16:56 4 hours ago, Heron said: 8s is fine on those pitches especially if folk are particularly unfit Which we aren’t, you cheeky bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted Friday at 18:39 Share Posted Friday at 18:39 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Which we aren’t, you cheeky bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted Saturday at 15:04 Share Posted Saturday at 15:04 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted Saturday at 15:16 Share Posted Saturday at 15:16 “The manager has brought in some new ideas, he trusts me as a player which gives me confidence. I think we’re all buying into his ideas. It’s an exciting time for the Whites, we just need to keep working.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted Saturday at 16:43 Share Posted Saturday at 16:43 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted Sunday at 10:12 Share Posted Sunday at 10:12 18 hours ago, gbandit said: “The manager has brought in some new ideas, he trusts me as a player which gives me confidence. I think we’re all buying into his ideas. It’s an exciting time for the Whites, we just need to keep working.” Alreet, Josh Allen. @Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted Sunday at 10:15 Share Posted Sunday at 10:15 (edited) Just like to add that I’m happy that the captaincy has gone to Shak, he’s a refreshing addition to the leadership group and nothing has really changed as regards my role. Any suggestion of demotion or being ‘snubbed’ is simply uninformed speculation. Allez les blancs. Edited Sunday at 10:15 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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