First up thanks to Roberto for the organisation and opportunity to participate in the tournament. It was really well organised, and very well supported. Without doubt we had the largest support and the most vocal (and I have little doubt contributed more to the bar than any other set of supporters as well) but for glamour and enthusiasm top marks go to Argentina. Thanks to everyone that came out to watch, jeer, heckle and support - it was all great fun.

After a promising start (a 2-2 draw) things went downhill and we ended up losing the next 2 games 7-0 and 4-1. Only redeeming feature is that we came in front of Germany (they got the wooden spoon in 8th place, we finished in 7th place).

The game with Germany was cancelled and will be rearranged when we are all fit and healthy again. There was talk of next weekend but for those of us with torn muscles I think we will need a lot longer than that. I am going to talk to Roberto about maybe playing at the end of the month, one evening when it isn’t so hot, then maybe arrange a BBQ for after the game!

A number of us have said that we want to carry on and play a regular 5 a side, and hopefully some 7 or even 11 a side against a few of the teams from the tournament and I agreed to sort all that out. We also said that we would get some sponsors on the kit, squad numbers and names etc etc.

As for me it has made me realise just how unfit I have become!!! It is one thing to be able to jog for an hour or so, but to be able to run, jump, stop/start, change direction etc ……. I am going to take a couple of weeks to let the muscles repair, then will start some tennis, jogging, 5 a side and some more focussed training rather than just jogging.

So once again thanks to everyone that participated, it was a great event. Here is a video and some pictures of the event:

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