We're told, reliably, that Scots like three things oh so very much: booze, music and football. With this in mind, lager types Tennents are again holding their Futsal Sessions. What's Futsal? Good question - the answer is that it's like football, five-a-side, but with a "Brazilian twist", so we're told. Best keep those waxing strips away from me ya bastards...
A bunch o' bands will square off against teams from universities about Scotland at Edinburgh's World Of Football on February 5th - that's a Sunday. The event will be overseen by former Scottish international and Everton legend Pat Nevin. He's a wee man - steal his lolly and run off, laughing as he struggles to keep up with his wee little legs.
Bands that've signed up include King Creosote's Fence Collective, My Latest Novel, Aberfeldy (pictured), The 1990s and The Bees. The top university team will win themselves a gig at their student union, where ALL of the above will perform. Nice. Last year's winners, Belle & Sebastian, are sadly not defending their title.
The event is open to the public (1pm to 5pm) and entry is free, so pop along and laugh as some indie guitarist or other falls arse-over-tit trying to boot a ball in a straight line.
DiScuss: Certain DiSsers, including myself, were recently talking about setting up a five-a-side team. Who do you reckon we should challenge? I can't see the boys from The Wire putting up much of a fight...
challenge
the NME. they're most likely all extremely skinny and bony. you could break them like THAT *clicks fingers*
Pat Nevin
once peed down my leg at a Half Man Half Biscuit gig at the Bull and Gate. FACT.
As a Chelsea fan, I felt deeply honoured (and a bit damp).
i'd
play if you challenged the nme. i'd kick connor in the teeth.
The DiS 5-a-side team...
...backed out of a game against Fonda 500 at Truck! Big girls!
anyone remember the soccer sixes like like 98/99, i think. with mark owen, and robbie williams.
i remember robbie just playing all the way through with one hand on his hip. he was a fatty then.
I remember
when girls were in DiS. Now there is only Gen that comes out to play with us.
FACTS:
Football De Saloa (sp?) or FutSal is 5 a side football played with a size 2 ball, instead of usual 5.
DiS Writer Jordan Dowling took part in the first Football De Saloa academy in england.
DiS Writer Jordan Dowling was given certification saying he was the best FutSol player in his age group (8-10)
Dis Writer Jordan Dowling then began a trial at Nottingham Forest, before getting asthma. Then he played for the top team in the Derby -12 league, before getting fat.
DiS Writer Jordan Dowling is now relegated to playing left back because of his on-field stamina. The same position played by fellow writer Dom Gourlay.
I really should have gone out tonight.
Jordan*
get a DiS team
then you can play my team, Navvies FC. It'll be fun.
I've played against and with
An NME writer, he was lazy as fuck but has a good first touch. He is also fat and ugly
redcarsgofaster
are the best footballing band in britian. and are willing to back that up with a five-a-side any time any place.