MikeO Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 This is a charity thread, let's treat it as such Fuck off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Yes of course, if you don't reach a certain level they chuck you out, and those that do make it would be glad they did, when things turn nasty you don't want the man standing alongside you to chicken out. It's an easy way out if you want to take it but that says all there needs to be said about you as a person. Don't forget you go into the forces willing to go to war and fight for your country if the need arises. Sorry to waylay the thread, I,m done. Amen. Edited February 25, 2017 by Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Yes of course, if you don't reach a certain level they chuck you out, and those that do make it would be glad they did, when things turn nasty you don't want the man standing alongside you to chicken out. It's an easy way out if you want to take it but that says all there needs to be said about you as a person. Don't forget you go into the forces willing to go to war and fight for your country if the need arises. Sorry to waylay the thread, I,m done. Amen. But I'm not talking about people who join voluntarily, I'm talking about people who were called up for national service post war (like my dad) as a compulsory duty; you were conscripted and had to serve eighteen months did you not? Surely you couldn't just pretend to be a pussy and get sent home. (Thread's not being waylayed, it's evolving) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I trained for MMA? I challenge anyone to do tougher. 12 weeks is more than enough to fight for your life, I play football at a high level for fun after that. Bills right, 12 weeks is enough to get fit. Pads right. There a difference between fit and high fitness. Matts spot on.... it's fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Mike I,m not going to argue with you, if you don't attain the required standard your not wanted. National service was compulsory for two years, to sign up voluntarily you signed up for three or seven years, but you have to acquire the same levels of fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Mike I,m not going to argue with you, if you don't attain the required standard your not wanted. National service was compulsory for two years, to sign up voluntarily you signed up for three or seven years, but you have to acquire the same levels of fitness. What argument? Was simply asking about what happened . If someone conscripted for the compulsory eighteen months didn't hit the fitness levels in the first twelve weeks were they just sent home and excused? Can't believe that was the case because it's so open to people pretending, just interested to know the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Matt you better work harder in case you get called up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Not an argument yet but your getting there, you're trying to disprove everything I'm saying, basically calling me a liar. If you've never been there and done it, you just don't know. So don't keep going on about things you know nothing about. Amen. Edited February 26, 2017 by Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Not an argument yet but your getting there, you're trying to disprove everything I'm saying, basically calling me a liar. If you've never been there and done it, you just don't know. So don't keep going on about things you know nothing about. Amen. If I knew everything about it I wouldn't need to ask questions. I'm not trying to disprove anything you say at all or remotely coming close to calling you a liar. I'm just asking a question because I don't know the answer and you do. Did failures maybe get sent to do menial stuff for example? I'm sure they must have been assigned something and not just sent home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 This is a charity thread, let's treat it as such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Now my uncle is joining as a 60th birthday present! The get fit thing hasn't worked out as much as I had hoped, but I should survive 45 mins At the very least, last longer than a 57 and 60 year old Can't believe it's only a week away already, soooooo excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just saw the website was updated: PLAYING LEGENDS & MANAGERS We're delighted to announce the following Everton legends will be supporting our 2017 matches: David Unsworth, John Ebbrell, Francis Jeffers, Stuart Barlow, Jamie Milligan and Joe Royle. We'll confirm details of which match they'll be Playing/Managing in nearer to the date of the games. SO EXCITED! Got through an hour of training yesterday without issues, so looks like my fitness changes have proven to be a relative success! aaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 You'll have a good chance of beating them, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 You'll have a good chance of beating them, good luck. We've got one (not sure who) playing LB on each team, and 1 each for managers I believe. Just watched the highlights from last years competition, looks to be a great laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 We've got one (not sure who) playing LB on each team, and 1 each for managers I believe. Just watched the highlights from last years competition, looks to be a great laugh Envious of you. Going to be such an amazing day for you. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Envious of you. Going to be such an amazing day for you. I can't wait FYI - here's the moments of the season from last year: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 GAME DAY Weather looks alright too https://www.facebook.com/footballaid/posts/10154842996309735 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 GAME DAY Weather looks alright too https://www.facebook.com/footballaid/posts/10154842996309735 Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 have fun matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hope you've had a great day Matt. Once in a lifetime experience! My lad plays on it a week on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Won 16-4 but the best bit - dad had 1 shot, 1 goal Fantastic time had, time for Guinness in the Alex Young suite markjazzbassist, MikeO and Romey 1878 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hope you've had a great day Matt. Once in a lifetime experience! My lad plays on it a week on Saturday!itll be a proud moment, MC. Enjoy! MC11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well done Matt I kept tabs on the scores on twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Won 16-4 but the best bit - dad had 1 shot, 1 goal Fantastic time had, time for Guinness in the Alex Young suite Great stuff. A win as well. How did you hold out fitness wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) Won 16-4 but the best bit - dad had 1 shot, 1 goal Fantastic time had, time for Guinness in the Alex Young suite Fucks sake, I negged this instead of giving it a green. Sorry! Edited May 18, 2017 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) What argument? Was simply asking about what happened . If someone conscripted for the compulsory eighteen months didn't hit the fitness levels in the first twelve weeks were they just sent home and excused? Can't believe that was the case because it's so open to people pretending, just interested to know the facts. Sorry, but I just happened to come across this. What happened if someone either missed part of basic training through illness, or didn't meet the standards, then they were 'back squadded'. This meant they had to do the basic training again, from the beginning. That usually did the trick. No way did anyone get sent home. I personaly saw cases of lads who were physically incapable of doing the training. They were sent off to another camp where they had special treatment, exercise, diet etc., and when they were considered fit enough, they returned for the basic training. Edited May 18, 2017 by johnh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Sorry, but I just happened to come across this. What happened if someone either missed part of basic training through illness, or didn't meet the standards, then they were 'back squadded'. This meant they had to do the basic training again, from the beginning. That usually did the trick. No way did anyone get sent home. I personaly saw cases of lads who were physically incapable of doing the training. They were sent off to another camp where they had special treatment, exercise, diet etc., and when they were considered fit enough, they returned for the basic training. Thanks John. Never mind your dad (aka Rom) Matt, did you score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I was RB, got several tackles in and tried making some runs but didn't get the ball back. Don't care though, mostly because I got to play with my dad and uncle (last minute addition for his 60th). Dad scoring was the cherry on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Fucks sake, I negged this instead of giving it a green. Sorry! You can change it by clicking it again. Matt, made up you enjoyed it but please tell me you at least got one of those 16 goals ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 You can change it by clicking it again. No you can't. Paddock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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