ETFC - Cooperman

[Southport - TOWNER]

Cooper now has his arm out of the sling and should be back in the team next Saturday.

[Mr Happy]

I always thought that Cooperman was a Russ Abbott character.

[suffolkwilk]

didn't realise John Cooper was still playing!

[Southport - TOWNER]

Is Russ Abbott related to Gary?

[Gonzo]

Maybe we should start thinking about running a reserve side. As Invis said the other day, the reserve side we could theoretically put out would be very useful. It's nice to have all these players fighting for a place in the side, but i'm sure the likes of Keke, Andy Carr and Ulatowski would benefit from competitive football of some kind rather than waiting around for injuries before getting a chance. I'm sure it would be logistically difficult to think about running a second side but eventually we're going to need to do so. It would also be nice to have a way of easing injured players such as Ian Cooper and John Everitt back to full fitness without throwing them in at the deep end.

[Southport - TOWNER]

I have asked the question earlier this season; but it is a question of

a) money

being able to play under flood lights.

 

I'm sure it will come; but like everything else it all takes time (and we are an impatient bunch of bu€€rs)

[andyetfc]

c)playing at Brimmo?

d)having a perimeter fence if not at Brimmo

e)management team

f)resources

g)league to play in

 

Not today, but maybe in the future.

[Cyclops]

Quote:

suffolkwilk said:
didn't realise John Cooper was still playing!

I bumped into him a couple of years ago when I worked in Holborn (he worked for Camden Council - probably still does - round the corner from my old office). He actually looked fitter than when he was playing.

[Southport - TOWNER]

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andyetfc said:
c)playing at Brimmo?
d)having a perimeter fence if not at Brimmo
e)management team
f)resources
g)league to play in

Not today, but maybe in the future.

c) NO pitch oops sorry beach couldn't take it
d) Turkey Street!
e) Go on Andy u'd love 2 do it
f) reckon u'd need £3000 per season
g) Essex & Herts Borders are starting a reserve league next season

As i say all good things come to he who waits.
I hate waiting for anything!

[Mr Happy]

Yep, Andy you could do it!

[Football Man]

If you have a lot of players not getting matches, the best thing to do is arrange friendlies with local sides as and when you need them.

 

We have joined the Herts County League Senior Reserve Section this season and the likes of ourselves, St. Margaretsbury, Ware, Cheshunt and Hertford Town (to name just a few) don't get many midweek fixtures so I'm sure a few local friendlies could be arranged.

 

All you would need to do is make sure that clubs realise you are just sending a squad side and not to necessarily expect them to be accompanied by 150-200 spectators.

[Southport - TOWNER]

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Potters Bar Town FC said:
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All you would need to do is make sure that clubs realise you are just sending a squad side and not to necessarily expect them to be accompanied by 150-200 spectators.

good point; but we might still take a fair few supporters for away games; especially if it is mid week and there is no first team games.

come on Andy u know u want to do it!