NEWKID 29,171 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Got a call from my old football manager last night " do you fancy a game Saturday "... I didn't think twice.... So I'll be walking like I've shit myself Monday, Tuesday and probably Wednesday next week lol.. Apart from a couple of vets games I've not played for a couple of seasons, can't wait to be honest... I'm only 36 so I reckon I've got 4 or 5 seasons left lol... Any of you older lads still playing?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaraCroft 863 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 You'll be fine ! I'm far too girlie to play football, but I'm 34 and run marathons. You'll love it once you are out there. Enjoy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 So I'll be walking like I've shit myself Monday, Tuesday and probably Wednesday next week lol. I'm only 36. I'm a lot older than you then. And I walk like that most days of the week. Usually because, despite doing nothing to cause it, I just have! F**k it all. Enjoy yourself doing what ever you enjoy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,779 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Played till mid 30s then the knees give too much trouble. just started running the last few weeks at 48 and am aching more than what i anticipated. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,171 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I've no doubt I'll enjoy it on Saturday.. It's next week I'll pay... The worst thing is your brain says you can do it but your body just can't lol.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Fukc me your only 36 you should be running around like a spring chicken ... Aches and pains ??? Stop it .......... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The worst thing is your brain says you can do it but your body just can't lol.. You just wait till your brain says you can't do it. Your body says it has to! That's it. Game over! Avoid eye contact as you do the 'John Wayne Stroll' to the nearest refuge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,171 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 You'll be fine ! I'm far too girlie to play football, but I'm 34 and run marathons. You'll love it once you are out there. Enjoy Played till mid 30s then the knees give too much trouble. just started running the last few weeks at 48 and am aching more than what i anticipated. It's my ankles mate, had to play with them both strapped and pain killers couple of seasons back... When I was mid 20's I was playing decent enough standard, paid amateur, a bloke played a few games if we were short he was 48 and was absolute quality.... There's a bloke I've played with over the years he's over 50 now, still plays and has had both his knees done, another really good player though....... My favourite though was last year, I was playing an evening vets game and the opposition brought a player on he was 72, he lasted 10 mins made a couple of runs and was knackerd, fair play to the man though.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,779 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 You'll be fine ! I'm far too girlie to play football, but I'm 34 and run marathons. You'll love it once you are out there. Enjoy >Played till mid 30s then the knees give too much trouble. just started running the last few weeks at 48 and am aching more than what i anticipated. It's my ankles mate, had to play with them both strapped and pain killers couple of seasons back... When I was mid 20's I was playing decent enough standard, paid amateur, a bloke played a few games if we were short he was 48 and was absolute quality.... There's a bloke I've played with over the years he's over 50 now, still plays and has had both his knees done, another really good player though....... My favourite though was last year, I was playing an evening vets game and the opposition brought a player on he was 72, he lasted 10 mins made a couple of runs and was knackerd, fair play to the man though.. Fair play to the blokes involved. a bloke i knew played rugby union till he was 60 had to drop to the 4th team but still give it a go a very fit man in his time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,171 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Fukc me your only 36 you should be running around like a spring chicken ... Aches and pains ??? Stop it .......... Haha your right mate I should, I've played on injuries over the years which doesn't help, played half decent men's football since I was 15, plus it's lack of fitness now... It's time to get training again.. The worst thing though is you just aren't as quick/good and it's frustrating when you can't react... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm 22 and i can't do it like i used to.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 i played a game in scotland when i was 49 i only went to watch and have the craic for the weekend i ran round like a good un for 50 mins stuck one in from a corner -- then could`nt walk for 2 days talk about jelly legs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
troter58 1,711 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) still play five a side once a week at 54 not as fast but like they say when the legs go us the brain i enjoy it keeps you fit forgot to say i play in goal Edited March 20, 2013 by troter58 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 8,149 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Mate I played not so long ago, the first time in 18 month, my head knew exactly what I wanted to do but my body had other ideas!! I was like a spider ball to feet and just ran into the corner even though I was wanting to cut inside and have a go! I'd said I just want to train with them get my fitness back, then manager said your stripped. Thought if I get the last 15 minutes I'll be delighted, NOPE got the first 72 minutes, sore for a week!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,171 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm 22 and i can't do it like i used to.... Haha thats bad mate....... 22..... Fk Iloved being 22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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