Guys, you may wish to see the couple of emails below sent by Ipswich to all the other supporters teams. Well done and thank you for representing both Charlton Life, and by proxy, Charlton, in the correct manner.
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We would like to thank Matt and the lads at Charlton yesterday, for their hospitality. The game was played in good spirits. We did not know what to expect has Matt had thrown together a squad of players. Who he had not met until the day.
We Had 16 players at the beginning of the week, but were down to 10 by yesterday morning. And down to 9 when we managed to knock one of our players out for 3 to 4 minutes. Thanks for the Charlton players who were very quick to react, and spot on with the first aid.
An ambulance was called, the result 7 stitches, but the lad managed to get to the main game in time fully fit, apart from a splitting headache ( literally ) So thanks Matt for the loan of the 2 players
We started the stronger, down to the fact we knew one another a little bit better than the Charlton lads knew one another. Were playing downhill and with the wind, We were 1 up quite quickly, a lucky deflection. and then had a couple of goals ruled off side and missed a few more chances. We scored another couple of goals to make it 3 - 0. And then i think with about 15 Min's left Charlton got one back. A well deserved goal, for there efforts.
We were beginning to struggle slightly at this point, especially us older ones. Uphill into the wind etc.. but we did manage to get another goal in the last 5 Min's.
If you get chance to get over to play Matt and his lads, you will have a great day, just hope now he can keep them all together.
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I would like to echo Shaun's comments about the new Charlton side that started its life on Saturday.
The Charlton side played the game in the true IFA spirit, and it was an enjoyable match.
Even more so, a game of football is put into perspective, when an injury occurs, as it did on Saturday. A total freak collision, which resulted in Chris Marsh, who has only just strted playing for us this season, being knocked unconscious, and for a short while his situation appeared to be very serious.
The swift action of the Charlton player, who was first to reach Chris, was exceptional, and we were all extremely relieved when a few minutes later Chris regained consciousness and the paramedics could take over, and stitch him up. He even managed to make it to The Valley in the atternoon still !!
I really hope the Charlton boys kick on from here, and become an active part of the IFA, and we have many more games to come with them.
Ha Ha, I personally felt a little ill when i put that blue shirt on - but i knew it was for a good cause... And i got to walk away a winner in both games ;o)
It was a really enjoyable game even though I let 4 goals go past me. I will be interested in playing in future but will be on holiday for the Burnley game. Was good meet you all and look forward to seeing you all again
[cite]Posted By: DaveMehmet[/cite]"It really was a sickening freak clash (it was two of their own players), and he was out for quite a while and lost a lot of blood. Horrible to see."
What was also horrible to see was Hillsy's knackers hanging out of his shorts whilst helping the poor guy!
LOL....yep sorry about the shorts .
Must also thank Bob Bolder who was the first on the scene as we swiftly tried to get the guys mouth open, that was the hardest thing, to make sure he never swallowed his tongue. If you can imagine trying to get your hands into a fully shut vice....Then trying to get him to listen to us as we tried to tell him not to move. I'm glad he's ok, there was a fair bit of claret on the pitch.
That golden boots mine already i think, maybe should have scored a few more, but like all good strikers you cant score everytime. Oh Hillsys thought it was a bit harsh subbing you off mate, i didn't think you was playing that bad lol
Nice to put name to faces and im sure you gents won't forget me in a hurry
[cite]Posted By: Gumbo[/cite]That golden boots mine already i think, maybe should have scored a few more, but like all good strikers you cant score everytime. Oh Hillsys thought it was a bit harsh subbing you off mate, i didn't think you was playing that bad lol
Nice to put name to faces and im sure you gents won't forget me in a hurry
Yesterday Gumbo, after mentioning the sitters you missed, someone described you as a slow Lisbie. Very appropriate.
Ha ha The boys at the back couldnt handle it and i silenced the boo boys with my goal. Think the ref and his assitance picked me out, some of there decisions where shocking Lol
Just got back to Cornwall from Mum's at Sittingbourne.
Want to say how much I enjoyed meeting you guys - great putting faces to usenames - so big thanks to Charlton Charlie & AFKA for putting this match on.
We looked a bit all at sea to start with and couldn't get out of our half, uphill against the wind. But we settled down and started to put some decent moves together - and secondhalf really started to gel at times but we lacked that cutting edge in front of goal - all we needed was Gumbo playing for us and not Ipswich, lol
Definitely must keep the team going. Count me in for the Burnley match ......!
PS: Glad to hear the injured Ipswich lad got to The Valley ok. We were all really worried with him lying there unconscious and bloodied. Well done, Hillsy and others, who coolly knew what they were doing.
Echo the sentiments of all the comments about saturdays game , well done to Matt and Danny for the organisation, and Hillsy for his swift action in the unfortunate accident between the two Ipswich boys. Yep count me in .
agree with everyone here - thanks chaps for organising ! - and very good news about the injured Ipswich fella, was one of the worst looking injuries i've ever seen on a football pitch initially
Hello DaveM (and others) - yep, sorry about the photos...is down to me....work has kept me fairly busy the last couple of days and so, to be honest, the last thing I've felt like doing when I get home is getting online.. It appears to have settled down a bit (for me at least) and so I'll try and get them up online tonight..
If you and others want to whisper your emails to me, I'll send them direct if you like, just in case I can't work out how to put them on here!
Comments
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We would like to thank Matt and the lads at Charlton yesterday, for their hospitality. The game was played in good spirits. We did not know what to expect has Matt had thrown together a squad of players. Who he had not met until the day.
We Had 16 players at the beginning of the week, but were down to 10 by yesterday morning. And down to 9 when we managed to knock one of our players out for 3 to 4 minutes. Thanks for the Charlton players who were very quick to react, and spot on with the first aid.
An ambulance was called, the result 7 stitches, but the lad managed to get to the main game in time fully fit, apart from a splitting headache ( literally ) So thanks Matt for the loan of the 2 players
We started the stronger, down to the fact we knew one another a little bit better than the Charlton lads knew one another. Were playing downhill and with the wind, We were 1 up quite quickly, a lucky deflection. and then had a couple of goals ruled off side and missed a few more chances. We scored another couple of goals to make it 3 - 0. And then i think with about 15 Min's left Charlton got one back. A well deserved goal, for there efforts.
We were beginning to struggle slightly at this point, especially us older ones. Uphill into the wind etc.. but we did manage to get another goal in the last 5 Min's.
If you get chance to get over to play Matt and his lads, you will have a great day, just hope now he can keep them all together.
*****
I would like to echo Shaun's comments about the new Charlton side that started its life on Saturday.
The Charlton side played the game in the true IFA spirit, and it was an enjoyable match.
Even more so, a game of football is put into perspective, when an injury occurs, as it did on Saturday. A total freak collision, which resulted in Chris Marsh, who has only just strted playing for us this season, being knocked unconscious, and for a short while his situation appeared to be very serious.
The swift action of the Charlton player, who was first to reach Chris, was exceptional, and we were all extremely relieved when a few minutes later Chris regained consciousness and the paramedics could take over, and stitch him up. He even managed to make it to The Valley in the atternoon still !!
I really hope the Charlton boys kick on from here, and become an active part of the IFA, and we have many more games to come with them.
Fastest he moved all afternoon, but spot on nevertheless.
It really was a sickening freak clash (it was two of their own players), and he was out for quite a while and lost a lot of blood. Horrible to see.
What was also horrible to see was Hillsy's knackers hanging out of his shorts whilst helping the poor guy!
LOL....yep sorry about the shorts
Must also thank Bob Bolder who was the first on the scene as we swiftly tried to get the guys mouth open, that was the hardest thing, to make sure he never swallowed his tongue. If you can imagine trying to get your hands into a fully shut vice....Then trying to get him to listen to us as we tried to tell him not to move. I'm glad he's ok, there was a fair bit of claret on the pitch.
Nice to put name to faces and im sure you gents won't forget me in a hurry
Yesterday Gumbo, after mentioning the sitters you missed, someone described you as a slow Lisbie. Very appropriate.
Did you run yesterday medders????
Didnt run, but got soaked to the skin anyway...
Want to say how much I enjoyed meeting you guys - great putting faces to usenames - so big thanks to Charlton Charlie & AFKA for putting this match on.
We looked a bit all at sea to start with and couldn't get out of our half, uphill against the wind. But we settled down and started to put some decent moves together - and secondhalf really started to gel at times but we lacked that cutting edge in front of goal - all we needed was Gumbo playing for us and not Ipswich, lol
Definitely must keep the team going. Count me in for the Burnley match ......!
PS: Glad to hear the injured Ipswich lad got to The Valley ok. We were all really worried with him lying there unconscious and bloodied. Well done, Hillsy and others, who coolly knew what they were doing.
edit: i'm not around for Burnley now....
If you and others want to whisper your emails to me, I'll send them direct if you like, just in case I can't work out how to put them on here!
Cheers for now
CC
CC do you mean the players or there photos. lol
HELLLO