5 a side in Peterswell, Co. Galway
Posted on 15 July 2010 by philb
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Mixed Bag are fielding a team in a charity 5 a side tournament on Saturday 17th July. The team will be Phil B, Shaun, Kai, Steve and Joe. Best of luck, lads!
Tournament Report
Well the tournament went ahead, but was quite different than any of us envisaged. We had in mind a friendly kick around in a neighbouring county, but experienced something quite different. (In fairness to the organisers I’m sure they hoped for something similar.)
Played without referees, this meant there was no control over players’ actions. Mixed Bag reached the final, where we played a team of teenagers we’d earlier defeated in the group stage. For the final a referee was requested by us, and provided, but he was so inexperienced as to be almost totally ineffective (at one point telling me if a player trips another player up,kicks him etc. it’s only a foul if he meant to do it!), and an ill-tempered affair ended with three of the five Mixed Bag players picking up injuries (but having to carry on regardless), and a clear penalty (and sending off) denied, along with countless other injustices and examples of dangerous play. We lost the game, so it sounds like sour grapes, but it really was quite a shocking experience – I for one have never played in a game with so much unpunished foul play. Added to this was a constant barrage of personal abuse from (again, teenage) supporters which went unchecked throughout. The restraint shown by Mixed Bag under such trying circumstances should be acknowledged here.
A day to forget, really, though that will be easier for me personally when I can walk without limping! Phil B
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Iniscealtra Community Shield 2010 Report
Posted on 30 May 2010 by philb
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This year’s Iniscealtra Community Shield was again a big success, and €675 was raised for Ennis and Clare Samaritans. In the end seven teams competed in a fast and furious competition, and a high standard of play was in evidence throughout. New champions were crowned – find out more below… continue reading…
Iniscealtra shield 2009, semi-final penalty shoot-out
Posted on 22 May 2010 by gerry
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In a repeat of the 2008 final of the Iniscealtra Community Shield, Absolute FC met inaugural champions Jakko’s Bar in one of the tournament’s 2009 semi-finals. The tie ended in a draw and was decided by a penalty shoot-out. Much to the confusion of those watching on the sidelines, the referee instructed each team that they would initially have 4 penalty kicks each and each penalty kick must be struck from a standing position. i.e. no steps / run-up.
4th Annual General Meeting, 2 May 2010
Posted on 22 May 2010 by gerry
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This article is based on the draft minutes from our 4th AGM.
In attendance
John H, Mike, Phil B, Eamonn H, Aidan, Dave H continue reading…
Iniscealtra Community Shield 2010 – Details
Posted on 21 May 2010 by gerry
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Jakko's miss out on three-in-a-row
The venue is the Scariff GAA all-weather pitch on Saturday 29 May 2010.
There will be two groups of four teams. Each team will play the other teams in their group in a league. Standard points allocation applies. The top two teams from each group will progress to the knock out stages (semi finals, final).
Registration of teams and payment in full must happen before start of play. Registration for Group A will begin at 10am; Group A matches will kick off at 10.30am. Registration for Group B will begin at 12pm; Group B matches will kick off at 12.30pm. Any team that delays the start of a game by 5 mins will concede that game 1-0.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Mixed Bag Allstars | Absolute F.C. |
| Boru Titans | United Men of Tulla |
| Fabulicious | Clare Corinthians |
| Johnny’s F.C. | Ogonnelloe Soccer Appreciation Society |
Christmas Get Together
Posted on 29 December 2009 by philb
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An enjoyable family social get together after a chilly match.
- Dave H smokes his imaginary pipe
- A couple of Mixed Bag old boys made it out
John the Hammer takes his team's defeat out on Andrew the Spurs man!
To mark the festive season we played a long game in chilly weather on the astroturf, followed by a meal and family social in a nearby pub. Thirteen hardy souls braved icy roads to play, and a fast paced game was enjoyed by all. Some past members of the club turned up, which made for a great re-union meet.
Emergency meeting – Mon 2 Nov 2009
Posted on 1 November 2009 by gerry
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Mixed Bag United is facing something of a crisis: too few people are coming on Mondays and we are losing money. Things are now critical, so an emergency meeting is planned for tomorrow following the game in Scariff to look for solutions. The venue will be Jakko’s at approximately 9.15pm. All welcome.
Phil B
Mixed Bag now back in Scariff
Posted on 11 October 2009 by philb
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Following our summer playing on the grass in Tulla, we’re now back playing on the Astroturf in Scariff. The pitch is floodlit, and is at Scariff GAA Club. This is a large pitch and can accommodate good numbers – so come along and have a great, fast hour of football.
Result: Torry Tigers 6 – 3 Mixed Bag United
Posted on 7 September 2009 by gerry
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5 Sep 2009, Los Montesinos, Costa Blanca, Spain
Despite a promising start in which we responded immediately with an equaliser after the Torry Tigers opened the scoring on 5 minutes, Mixed Bag trailed 4-1 at half time and had to dig deep for a rugged fight-back during the second 45 minutes in the gruelling heat. At 4-3 the game was very much in the balance, but when the Torry Tigers made it 5-3, it left us too much to do.
Mixed Bag left the field with our heads high and were consoled with unbeaten runs in both pool and table football challenges against our hosts at the very enjoyable post-match refreshments in a local bar.
Pre match training
Posted on 3 September 2009 by gerry
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Pre-match training in Guardamar
So lads, two more Grande and a vino tinto – kickoff isn’t till Saturday morning.
…and of course the boys are talking tactics.
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