Hey…

I just got home from what I thought was a great game. My team LFC played my friends team Doughnut, and it was a battle to the end which was won by the grade 1 team – D. Ok so we didn’t win, big deal. We just played a team 3 divisions higher then us, and we put up a hell of a fight in the process. I particularly enjoyed myself playing my mate. We always joked at work about playing eachother, and it was soo cool to actually have the chance to do it! I know my teammates feel disappointed now, but they’ll get over it. Realistically, we can’t be too surprised at the loss but proud of how we played. Beating ourselves up over it won’t change anything, time to focus on next weekend instead.

Which kinda leads me to my next issue that really bugs me – criticising eachother or other teams, as well as people that think they’re all that and a pack of potato chips – when clearly they’re not. Ok so maybe there isn’t a clear connection, but I’ve been meaning to write about it so bear with me.   

My first beef – criticising. One question, what’s the point? Talking about another team negatively before a match isn’t going to make us play harder, or help our mental state of mind.  From what I’ve noticed, all it does is freak out some players and make them approach the game thinking “shit shit shit”. Not beneficial last time I checked. Especially when you’re friends with people on the team being criticised by your own teammates. Doesn’t give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Actually quite infuriating, but then you’re caught in the middle because you don’t want to cause tension among your team, but you want to rip their eyes out for insulting your friends. Dilemma dilemma dilemma!

Second beef – “You’re all that! NOT!” What is it with players that think they’re the bees knees when they come to playing and everyone else is below them? Reality check! We’re playing for fun.. or doesn’t that part really matter anymore? Being competitive is fine but looking down on others and vocalising it is not cool!

Ok had to get that off my chest. Thanks for listening! hehe. Until next time! Oh did I tell you I’m going to the Qld Roar vs. Melbourne game next Friday after work? Hello!!!