Hey everyone
I have just moved up to Welly/Hutt from Christchurch, and am trying to get my head around the footy scene up here. I've got myself hooked up with Upper Hutt (should be in goal for their first team, unless some catastrophe occurs), 1. because I am living and teaching in the Upper Hutt and 2. Because it was just easy :P.
I've played decent level in Chch (basically equivalent to the Champs Premierbut with a team more like Tawa in results, and also a year being reserve golaie for the equivalent of Miramars team - Western from Chch). So what should I be expecting out of the competition in the Champs grade, what will Hilton Petone be like... what the hell is the Ivan England competition?
Any advice and suggestions/information would be greatly appreciated, cheers
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Welcome Adam, and you have chosen a club that needs a keeper.
Hilton Petone for a goalie is a nightmare as the grounds are rock hard and the upper hutt keepers normally have plenty to do.
Hilton Petone for a goalie is a nightmare as the grounds are rock hard and the upper hutt keepers normally have plenty to do.
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you won't have to worry about Ivan england...it's a 19 tournament at the end of the season.
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yo,
1st, get some keeping pants unless you want some nasty grass burns ,
2nd ivan england comp is a end of season comp for the u/19s (if you are a teacher im guessing your to old)
3rd if you get sick of u/hutt you can always go to l/hutt, they always have a lack of keepers (3 injured last year)
4th have fun as it always is at this time of year (not)
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If he's at Upper Hutt, won't he end up at Lower Hutt anyway! 
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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If he's at Upper Hutt, won't he end up at Lower Hutt anyway!
Upper Hutt is just Lower Hutts youth academy
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well the cream always goes to the top doenst it??? lol
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i hope you have a mullet and like to get stoned
Founder
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i hope you have a mullet and like to get stoned
Were not like that anymore
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if you can kick it as far as the last UH goalie u'll be ok!
ps dont ever compare anything you've ever done in your life to TAWA! WTF! TAWA?!!
ps dont ever compare anything you've ever done in your life to TAWA! WTF! TAWA?!!
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haha, cheers boy.
Yeah yeah, I've already heard the typical stoner banter about Upper Hutt, and the whole Lower Hutt stealing players (we've got clubs like that to in Chch). The goalie pants are on order as we speak!
And well Tawa came second last year in the prem, I thought it was a good comparison :P
I'm just glad we are doing game practice at training now, and less fitness!
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Hey, enjoy your time at UH.
I always liked Upper Hutt and spent many an enjoyable time in the Clubrooms there. Just make sure you get yourself along to the 'cocktail' night later in the season!!
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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Who you playing for this year Barber? Lower Hutt again or is it new club? It was the wind that took those kicks.
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at the moment i cant even run mate so i'll spend another season with
the reserves at LH i guess, i busted my ankle against u guys last
season and havent been able to do anything
since........w**kers......hahahaha
tried pushin some weight with my right leg the other day at the gym, couldnt do 10kg.....too much muscle wastage me thinks, its a shame coz im a great player......NOT!
i'll get me coat
tried pushin some weight with my right leg the other day at the gym, couldnt do 10kg.....too much muscle wastage me thinks, its a shame coz im a great player......NOT!
i'll get me coat
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It mite be time you picked up a clip board. Still having trouble with that ankle, we must have done a good job. 
Im off after the Hilton, just helping the club out then see you later.
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well lucky thelastnomad is there to step in! good luck to the new guy, dont let Ali tell ya how to play GK......heaven forbid!
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Barber you are a knob !!
I hardly think with your wonderful football career you are in a position to have a chew at anyone.
I have always found Tawa a good bunch, apart from a couple there now. However, spending so much time on the bench over the last few years does give you a decent view of proceedings.
Lets keep things resonably mature on here can we.
Also, weather looks ok for Sunday, see if you can't get a little sun on that body of yours!!
I hardly think with your wonderful football career you are in a position to have a chew at anyone.
I have always found Tawa a good bunch, apart from a couple there now. However, spending so much time on the bench over the last few years does give you a decent view of proceedings.
Lets keep things resonably mature on here can we.
Also, weather looks ok for Sunday, see if you can't get a little sun on that body of yours!!
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Great News did you NOT see the NOT at the end of my post? Re-read, re-check, re-read and re-post. Muppet.
Apologies for the jab at Tawa! You precious wee thing!
As for the sun? mate I got ROASTED at the Races the other week so i'll pass on that one :)
Apologies for the jab at Tawa! You precious wee thing!
As for the sun? mate I got ROASTED at the Races the other week so i'll pass on that one :)
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