Walking Football (1 Viewer)

Nick

Administrator

• Jul 13, 2015

• #1

Does anybody on here do it? Looks like good fun, I wonder if there are any nasty tackles or anything?

 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #2

I don't do it, but I'm nearly of the age.

 

Nick

Administrator

• Jul 13, 2015

• #3

I reckon it would be competitive, older people are the worst for it!

 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #4

Looking at the picture, maybe I have a few more years yet.

 

Nick

Administrator

• Jul 13, 2015

• #5

It's a good idea though. Even if theres a random guy in the background just walking across the pitch.

 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator

• Jul 13, 2015

• #6

WTF is it? Just football where you're not allowed to run?

 

Si80

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #7

My dad's best mate plays it. Billy Bell got him into it after he'd had a few Guinness in the casino.

Seems pretty laid back though, he said they stop for a cup of tea and biscuits!

 

Si80

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #8

Rich said:

WTF is it? Just football where you're not allowed to run?

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Yep

 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #9

Give me ten years and I'll be up for it.

 

The Reverend Skyblue

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #10

We have had many players in the first team squad over the years who stuck to the rules of walking football, none currently playing though I once watched Fleck have a dam good try, but the only player currently playing I can think of is Mario Balotelli.
to answer your question Nick,I don't

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #11

Si80 said:

Seems pretty laid back though, he said they stop for a cup of tea and biscuits!

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Sounds prefect is there an age limit
On it!?

 

duffer

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #12

Being around that kind of age, I know a few lads who do it. Some, like me, are still playing five-a-side as well as walking football. You need to be over 50 for most of the games I've heard of, and I'm told the standard is pretty reasonable, and it can be fairly competitive without being daft.

Certainly the chaps I know who play were decent players in their own right, and from a level beyond that at which I've played (e.g Cov Sporting, Folly Lane, those kind of teams). They play two-touch, so there's still an emphasis on controlling the ball and a bit of skill involved. On that basis alone I'd struggle, but in every other sense I've been preparing for walking football for my whole career.

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #13

Ah over 50 don't think I'll pass for that (yet!) at 25.

 

lifeskyblue

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #14

Well I'm in mid fifties but I don't play it. Currently helping to run an u13 team. Like to think I've still got it but these kids show me up for pace. Perhaps I will give it a go in a few years


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armybike

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #15

Walking Football

Are you recovering from an injury, or looking to get back into the game, but worried about the pace? Walking Football is for you! Enjoy the beautiful game, at a slower pace, without contact.

Walking Football at Xcel Leisure Centre

Days: Tuesdays
Times: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16+
Cost: £2 per session

Who to contact
XLC Reception
024 7685 6956
xlcreception@covsf.com

http://covsf.com/adults-activities/walking-football

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #16

armybike said:

Walking Football

Are you recovering from an injury, or looking to get back into the game, but worried about the pace? Walking Football is for you! Enjoy the beautiful game, at a slower pace, without contact.

Walking Football at Xcel Leisure Centre

Days: Tuesdays
Times: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16+
Cost: £2 per session

Who to contact
XLC Reception
024 7685 6956
xlcreception@covsf.com

http://covsf.com/adults-activities/walking-football

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No mention of tea or biscuits, I'm out.

 

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wingy

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #17

Unfortunately my knees wouldn't even get me through this.

 

duffer

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #18

wingy said:

Unfortunately my knees wouldn't even get me through this.

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I know the feeling mate, but I bet you're still quicker than me. I reckon you should give it a whirl. It's not the playing that really hurts me these days, it's the day(s) after...

 

italiahorse

Well-Known Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #19

I may have to think about it. :thinking about:
I've reached 60 this year and still play twice a week at Higgs.
Well I did until I broke my arm in a charity match at the Ricoh in May.