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domcassells
01-08-2007, 10:41
Hi guys
thought i'd just update you, i had my first friendly game for AFC Hayes, reserves last night against Hillingdon Borough, we drew 2-2, and i ache this morning. Hoping to get picked up, and maybe play a few first team games this year.
RedRabbit
01-08-2007, 13:50
nice to keep us up to date :thumbup1:
Did you play the whole match?
domcassells
01-08-2007, 13:57
yes, i am the keeper, so was not affected by the subs. We had 2 portugese players who are on trial at the club playing for us, it was weird as they spoke no english, they had lots of talent, but kept getting knocked off the ball too easily, they'll have to learn that aspect of the english game.
RedRabbit
01-08-2007, 14:33
a little conditioning would help them out too. You got to be strong to hold your own in the English game.
good luck to ya hope it goes well. Is their a match report on the net?
Nice one. Have you officially started the season yet or just a pre-season match?
Goodluck with getting picked mate!
domcassells
02-08-2007, 08:16
season starts on 18th August, away against Ash Utd, they are in Hampshire. Got 1 more friendly this saturday. Match reports will be available from then.
did you play histon last year ?
boro_boy
02-08-2007, 13:05
Nice one dom and good luck. Keep us informed please!!!
domcassells
02-08-2007, 15:18
i play for the reserves
SFL (http://www.sfl.leaguemanager.biz/Default.asp?content=http://www.sfl.leaguemanager.biz/league_tables_review.asp)
the first team play in the British Gas Southern League South and West
British Gas Business Football League (http://www.southern-football-league.co.uk/fixtures/south-and-west.asp?section=fixtures)
domcassells
02-08-2007, 15:19
did you play histon last year ?
no they were two promotions above us, now 3 well done on getting to the conference
no they were two promotions above us, now 3 well done on getting to the conference
would you like to get in to the first team
domcassells
03-08-2007, 09:49
would you like to get in to the first team
yes of course, had training last night, there are 4 keepers at the club including me. 2 of them played for the club last year, and the other one played for Beconsfield. I played Saturday park League last year, so i have the least top flight experience, BUT, strangley i am the oldest at 24. I know the reserve team manager likes me, and feels comfortable with me at the back, so i might get the nod over the rest for that spot, obviously long term i wanna be in the 1st's but i might have to bide my time this year, and then have lot's more options from being spotted playing for the reserves.
when did you start playing football ?
do you get paid or do you have to pay or neither?
domcassells
03-08-2007, 13:38
when did you start playing football ?
er, i played since i could walk. I used to be a midfielder when i was younger, went to the Bobby Charlton Soccer school, and won best in age group. Been playing senior football, for 4 years. I left it late really.
domcassells
03-08-2007, 13:39
do you get paid or do you have to pay or neither?
the first team get paid weekly, the reserves get an expenses contract, i wont have to pay for anything, except my gloves, which are expensive and i need a lot
at the moment i am looking for a team to join
domcassells
04-08-2007, 23:41
Played Amersham today we won 3-2
RedRabbit
04-08-2007, 23:49
Played Amersham today we won 3-2
Congrats! was it another friendly?
domcassells
05-08-2007, 14:40
Congrats! was it another friendly?
yeah another pre-season game, Season starts on the 18th August
I bet you could join histon. Maybe in the reserves or something.
dom, check out this:
News of ex-Bees - Page 62 - Griffin Park Grapevine (http://www.griffinpark.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43680&page=62)
domcassells
07-08-2007, 16:11
playing for the first team tonight, i'll update you tomorrow, fingers crossed
domcassells
08-08-2007, 13:00
cheers westboy for the info, he wasn't there last night, but will show him on Thursday, had a 25 minute run out, and we won the game 2-0, I have a friendly for the reserved tonight, so a very hectic schedule.
hey dom, well done thats you win 3-2, and good luck for next game.
i wonder are you leave Manor House FC for AFC Hayes? yeah?:undecided:
domcassells
09-08-2007, 11:32
Yes mate, moved up a good few levels, played 30 mins last night in a 3-2 loss, very dissapointing, but we were without too many players
domcassells
13-08-2007, 13:24
what was the line up
no-one you'd know, the reserves are mostly local lads, trying to get a break in the first team. Like myself really. Missed this weekend's games with a groin strain, the 1st team won :thumbup: and the reserves lost. :cry_smile:
domcassells
21-08-2007, 13:58
Right actually played on Saturday, as the other keeper failed a late fitness test. it's the weirdest feeling having your name called out over a loudspeaker and it not be because your in trouble lol. we won 3-1 against Ash Utd. Tonight got a game against Bedfont Utd, so fingers crossed
Good luck...make sure you get a clean sheet this time!
domcassells
22-08-2007, 15:49
haha, wish i'd have read this before the game, it finished 1-1, although i had hardly anything to do the whole game. I had the wrong boots on as my moulds split on saturday, so was on the studs, and they weren't taking, and i slipped as they headed back across my goal from a cross. if i'd have had my moulds on, i would have saved it. still top of the league though
disaster...still luck evens out, eventually
domcassells
25-08-2007, 11:17
got Camberley at home today, for my first home game of the season, let you guys later how we get on
Black Swan
27-08-2007, 19:37
How did you do. Hey didn't Les Ferdinand once play for Hayes.
domcassells
27-08-2007, 23:09
We drew 2-2, after being 2-0 down at half time. It was soo hot that day.
Les Ferdinand, played for what's now called Hayes and Yeading Utd. They are effectively 1 mile from our club and 2 divisions above us.
domcassells
02-09-2007, 22:43
Started again on Saturday, 4th game in a row now, against Wingate and Finchley, who have an amazing pitch. Apparently they get a million pound investment every year ( in a affluent jewish area ) and the whole place was a pleasure to play at. They had just one 7-1 in their last game, so were going to be tough opposition. We went 1-0 after 5 minutes, and spent the rest of the game defending, i had to make a few saves, and defend lots of crosses. Unfortunately we couldn't see out the whole game and ended up drawing 1-1, for the 3rd game in a row, but still we haven't lost.
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