The Same First Name NFFC Through the Ages 5-A-Side Cup sponsored by Roger Riera

[Kjetil Osvold's Cat]

I seem to have awarded a few goals that are scored on the counter after a goalies save during this tournament. But that's how it should probably be in 5-a-side - I'll award another in the final to one team or the other.

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

We apologise for the loss of sound during that exhibition match. I understand the PLAYERS WHOSE NAME WE CAN ONLY FIND ONE OF beat the GARYS.

Let's turn our attention to the big day. In just two days time it'll be time for the cup final JOHNS v COLINS. This is one they all want to play in. Here are the squads...

COLINS
1.Colin Doyle (00s loanee goalkeeper)
2.Colin Barrett (70s defender)
3.Colin Cooper (90 defender/midfielder)
4.Colin Walsh (80s midfielder)
5.Colin Addison (60s forward)
subs:
6.Colin Todd (80s defender)
7.Colin Collindridge (50s winger/forward)
8.Colin Foster (80s defender)
9.Colin Calderwood (00s defender)

JOHNS
1.John Middleton (70s goalkeeper)
2.John Metgod (80s defedner/midfielder)
3.John McGovern (70/80s midfielder)
4.Johnny Quigley (50s/60s midfielder)
5.John Robertson (70/80s midfielder)
subs:
6.John McPherson (1890s defender)
7.John Barnwell (60s midfielder)
8.John O'Hare (70/80s forward)
9.Johnny Dent (30s forward)

 

[PierrePierrePierre]

Those Forest Men by Mark Collar.

http://www.lulu.com/gb/en/shop/mark-collar/those-forest-men/hardcover/product-21144650.html

Cheers

 

[Kjetil Osvold's Cat]

Final arrangements being made:

- Brian Clough (and Peter Taylor?) to present the trophy.
- The hymn of choice will definitely be either LTLF or MOK.

Meanwhile, we're not sure if Stan's account has been hacked again....
@stancollymore - We all agree Lichaj (Sports) is better than BT (Sports)! Come on you Johns. But fair play Colins if you cause an upset. Very much so.

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

Some of the players have been in the studio making the traditional cup final songs since Thursday. We can bring you some of that now...

That's John Middleton and Chuck Berry. As you can see, John's still sporting his lucky cup run beard. Will it be lucky tomorrow I wonder?

And the COLINS went for something a bit more 2015...

I'm told that's 1950/60 striker Colin Booth on the auto-tune. An unused substitute so far. Maybe he's trying to get a word to coach Calderwood.

...Well, there you go. All good fun, I'm sure.

 

[Strummer]

#TeamJohn

 

[Redemption]

I'm hoping that Colins don't go too defensive and take their chances trying to nick a goal.

The Johns have a good array of attacking options with plenty of goal scoring threat, they have to be favourites.

 

[Psycho's Dragon]

The Johns looked a bit midfieldy but in 5 a side that's no bad thing, but when they bought on a striker they really look the biz.

Still wouldn't start with him though - more impact off the bench.

If the Colins defend like they can - and with that keeper they really need to - it might require the magic of O'Hare from the bench as well.

This is where the Petes and Steves with their excellent keepers and well balanced sides look on with sadness, thinking "this could've been ours"!

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

I think the FRANCISES were unlukcy to have played in the embryonic stages of the tournament too - Drabble, Clark, Gray, Forman, O'Donnell, Wignall...and hoping for clearance to play Carr.

 

[Kjetil Osvold's Cat]

I think the FRANCISES were unlukcy to have played in the embryonic stages of the tournament too - Drabble, Clark, Gray, Forman, O'Donnell, Wignall...and hoping for clearance to play Carr.

Benali (on loan) was kept out the side/squad by Frankie Gray!

Meanwhile Kjetil Osvold didn't make his comeback for the unique name team, thanks to a mixture of Einar Aas and Kingsley Black.

 

[Kjetil Osvold's Cat]

Tinsley Lindley has told Radio Nottingham he's put his winnings from yestedays exhibiton rush goalies match on the Johns to win the final.

 

[Kjetil Osvold's Cat]

In other words he's pawned his medal.

 

[Strummer]

Tinsley Lindley has told Radio Nottingham he's put his winnings from yestedays exhibiton rush goalies match on the Johns to win the final.

Good old Tinsley.

I'm with him.

Firepower will be the key.

 

[Kjetil Osvold's Cat]

Colin Addison was on Radio Nottingham before todays game (actually on Radio Nottingham in real life).

Seemed in a good mood. Maybe been reading this thread?

 

[john player]

What time is kick off?

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

Good morning. The big day is finally here. In a few short hours one of these teams will have written their name into Nottingham Forest history books. And you can bet the butterflies are fluttering now. Both squads are putting the finishing touches to their preparations at the team hotels.

Yesterday Calderwood and the COLINSES were paid a visit by everybody from well-wishing ex-Prime Ministers to the 1998 Scotland World Cup squad. Some of the players hate all this stuff. At this stage they'll just be wanting want to get out there and get on with the action.

We're expecting kick-off around about 2pm.

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

COLINS PEN PICS

1.Colin Doyle
Goalkeeper 2004-05
3 appearances in Second Division/FA Cup

2.Colin Barrett
Defender 1875-78
8 goals in 96 appearances in Second Division/Second Division/Europe

3.Colin Cooper
Defender 1993-98
20 goals in 180 appearances in Premier League/Second Division
England international

4.Colin Walsh
Midfielder 1980-85
37 goals in 174 appearances
Scottish international

5.Colin Addison
Forward 1960-66
69 goals in 176 appearances in the First Division

6.Colin Todd
Defender 1982-83
42 appearances in First Division
England international

7.Colin Foster
Defender 1986-89
6 goals in 87 appearances in First Division

8.Colin Collindridge
Winger 1950-53
47 goals in 156 games in Second Division

9.Colin Booth
Forward 1959-61
41 goals in 98 games in First Division

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

JOHNS PEN PICS

1.John Middleton
Goalkeeper 1974-77
112 games in Second Division

2.Johnny Metgod
Defender/Midfielder 1984-86
17 goals in 139 appearances in First Division
Dutch international

3.John McGovern
Midfielder 1974-81
11 goals in 335 appearances

4.Johnny Quigley
Midfielder 1957-64
58 goals in 270 appearances in First Division

5.John Robertson
Winger 1970-86
95 goals in 513 appearances
Scottish international

6.John McPherson
Defender 1892-1900
26 goals in 259 games
Scottish international

7.John Barnwell
Midfielder 1963-69
25 goals in 201 appearances

8.John O'Hare
Forward 1974-78
20 goals in 131 in Second Division/First Division/Europe
Scottish international

9.Johnny Dent
Forward 1929-36
122 goals in 206 in Second Division

 

[Strummer]

I'm rooting for Team JOHN!

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

These were the scenes in Basford a few moments ago as the COLINS left their team hotel.

Big underdogs today. Calderwood has said whatever happens his team will go there to enjoy the day. He had them all in the Willow Tree last night loosen them up a bit. They seem to have the right attitude. And with the tournament's leading scorer in their ranks, who knows?

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

JOHNS boss Johnny Carey is cutting it fine.

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

What time is kick off?

2 ish.

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

His team have been out inspecting the pitch already though.

One or two of the players, looking smart, picking out family and friends in the crowd.

Calderwood always looks good in a suit, doesn't he?

Kick off not far away.

 

[Francis Benali (on loan)]

There's an army of Quigley fans in the East Stand let me tell you.

...and they know this one from Emlie Sande - Abide With Me.

 

[Psycho's Dragon]

Slept in after a very late night! But so glad I've not missed the cup final!

Looking at those teams again definitely a weakness with the Colin's keeper.

Johns for all their silky midfield dominance do lack goals on paper but luckily this game is played on astroturf - which is a relief to all involved.

Johns for me - could be comfortable as long as they're not complacent.

Also is who partners Cooper at the back debatable or is Barrett in there for his 8 goals? Played at a lower level than Todd and Foster didn't he?