The Tournament has been changed to Sunday 30th November.
There's about 5 clubs confirmed so far.
Email me or post on here and let me know if you can make it:

pconlin01@optusnet.com.au  

Cheers,

Paul

Niiiiiccceee! Think I can make that now Paul! I'll get back to you asap and let you know. You'll be able to see my magnificent skills - until about the 5th minute where i'll be knackered.  

Nice one Neil, keep me posted
P.S. It loks like it'll be about 12 minutes a half in order to get all the games in. Good news for an old fart like me    

--Last edited by Paul on 2008-11-10 06:37:02 --

PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE DEFINATELY COMING. I"VE JUST GOT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL FROM CELTIC SAM:

Good Evening Football Fans and Club Presidents

Unfortunately we received some bad news yesterday with the Albert Park
Indoor Sporting Facility bumping our booking on 23rd November for an all
day ‘Corporate Function’. The Corporatisation of Football knows no
bounds! We have however been offered first dibs on the following Sunday
being 30 November 2008. I know that this may actually help some of the
participating clubs field a full side, so could I ask you all to confirm
your attendance (including numbers) by Thursday 13 November 2008?

Assuming that all five clubs are still able to attend the cost will be
$70 per team. Should each team bring a full side plus 2 subs that’s
only $10 each.  Great Value!

Again, assuming that all clubs are able to attend, the structure of the
competition will be that of a Champions’ League group. There will be
five rounds with each club playing 4 games. The games will comprise of
two x 10 minute halves with a 5 minutes half time break. Standard league
rules apply, three points for a win, one for a draw, nil for a loss. The
team who finishes top of the group will be crowned League Champions.
Goal difference will be applied if teams are level on points.

I have taken the liberty of drafting the Champions League Draw for you
to have a look at (attached). This was done from the drunken comfort of
my lounge room while watching the Arsenal v Man Utd game in my
underpants. Strangely Platini was not available for this glamorous
event. You will notice that each team will have a ‘bye’ during the
tournament but it is a bye with conditions. The team having the bye will
need to supply two people to referee the two matches that will be played
during that round. I will bring some black shirts and whistles to assist
with this. Comments are most welcome.
 

FOR YOUR PLAYERS’ INFORMATION


WHO CAN PLAY
As this is intended to be a fun and friendly tournament there are no
restrictions on who your club can select. Males and Females of all ages
are welcome. We only ask that you ensure that your players have a basic
understanding of the game and posses a matching skill set.  


WHERE
Albert Park Indoor Sports Centre
Albert Park Reserve, opposite oval 15
Pit Building 3
Aughtie Drive
Albert Park
Web http://www.apisc.com.au/


WHEN
12.30pm – 3.30pm on Sunday 30th November 2008
Clubs should try to arrive by 11.45am in order to get changed, have a
quick chat about rules and be ready to kick off by 12.30pm.


HOW TO GET THERE
By Public Transport (recommended) - Catch Tram 96 to Middle Park
Station. Its then, just a short 5 minute walk.
By Car - Melways Ref. Map 57-J6

COST
This will depend a little on your team numbers but we are budgeting on
$70 per team.

WHAT TO BRING
Your Club Strip Including shorts and socks. Official gear not required
but correct colours are preferred. For Arsenal, Manchester United and
Middlesbrough lads and lasses please try to bring a change shirt. For
Arsenal and Man U fans this should not be a problem – your clubs
produce about fourteen strips a season. No excuses. Bibs will also be
provided.
Trainers or indoor shoes
Shin pads – This is a must.
Individual Drink Bottle
Towel
If possible, GK gloves, jersey and padded shorts – not essential.


AFTER TOURNAMENT DRINKS AND PRESENTATION
Fortunately the Albert Park Indoor Sports complex is located just a
stone’s throw away from the Gunn Island Hotel. After completion of the
tournament all players, fans and WAGS are welcome to join us for an
informal gathering to eat and drink in the comfort of this stylish
microbrewery. This facility was ‘test driven’ yesterday and it
passed our stringent selection criteria.  Further information is
available from: http://gunnisland.melbourneaustralia.com.au/

Again, I would greatly appreciate your clubs attendance by this Thursday
and should you have any questions please do not hesitate to
contact me.

Yours in Football



Sam Carroll-Bell
Vice President
Melbourne No 1 Celtic Supporters Club

Be Champions!

There's now 6 clubs confirmed and 3 to confirm.
Will those that are coming bring as many spare Boro tops as they can as I have a couple of mates that are coming to help out.
If anyone's got some spare shin pads for me let me know. Do they hire them out there?
Cu all next week.
P.S. Don't forget to bring at least $20 to pay for the games and a couple of drinks after.
P.P.S. They've asked what logo/team name we want on the trophy if we win it. Must be 50mm by 50mm. Anybody got any ideas email them to me.
Cheers,
Paul.
pconlin01@optusnet.com.au

Tournaments now starting at 12pm.
Get there from 11:15