My Formal Rather Belated Introduction!!!
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From: The Scrutineer on 6 Apr 2010 13:04 "MH" <MHnospam(a)ucalgary.ca> wrote in message news:hpfm4s$g1j$1(a)news.ucalgary.ca... > The Scrutineer wrote: >> Sorry for wasting a thread, but I'm Daniel, born and bred Australian, >> with European heritage!!! >> >> 22 years old, currently a student, and a real passionate football fan, >> which I can easily say is by far the most interesting most loved thing in >> life for me (outside of the way a female is put together). >> >> As some of you may know by now , yes I am an Arsenal fan, and generally >> speaking have an interest in global football issues/leagues as we don't >> have the strongest football locally, that though hopefully changing one >> day, and maybe the best come here to play in a World Cup one day, (Which >> we can be ready for at any time!!!) >> >> I am relatively young compared to what I think some of you may be aged >> :), but it's refreshing to read all contributors comments, and value each >> of your opinions very highly!!! I know I can't always be right, but when >> I am, I'm generally modest about it, and when wrong, accept being so and >> value the correction highly. >> >> Hopefully it's not asking a lot, but I would like to know, if someone >> replies, a brief introduction about yourself, nationality, age, favourite >> team, and maybe even your favourite player ever!!! Hell even a World Cup >> tip!!! > > I think an update of this type of info (for those who don't mind providing > it) was long overdue, so I am glad you initiated this. > No problem at all, I thought it may have been the norm and as people usually reply to most of my posts, it had me thinking recently that it was rude to go on and not introduce myself properly. > I am 51, and live in Calgary, Canada. Born in Glasgow, and have been told > I still sound Scottish when I speak in public, even though I left Scotland > at quite an early age. > Hahaha, seems to be characteristic of many others, the accent stays for life despite leaving quite young!!! Also notice in Aussie-Scots I know, the sense of humour does as well!!! > I have lived and worked in France, Spain, Mexico, Germany and Switzerland > (and very briefly in Canberra - only two weeks) during my studies and > later professional life. Also married a Belgian, so lots of European > connection, and opportunities to indulge myself with football (real desert > out here right now). We have 3 children, the youngest of whom is 15 next > week (girl). The boys are about your age or older. The first one is in > graduate school in Newfoundland, and the second will graduate with his > honours physics degree this term, and then start graduate school as well. Much travelled, only can I wish I travel as much as that, I must confess, Thailand is the only country I have been to outside of Australia. Good health to your family, must be a proud father, Physics wow, that's an achievement alright, I've been a student for four years now, started three different degrees, (Bachelor or Internet Science and Technology, Bachelor of Computer Science, and Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing and Management) only to have finished none of them, LOL, and now find myself about to start in a new degree, and there's hopefully no more changing. (Bachelor of Sports Business), the upside of this degree is I get to work in any sporting capacity at any organisation I want. Though all I need is an initial push, then i'm well into it!!! But yeah, success to all your children!!! And Indeed much more to yourself!!!! > > As to what I do, I am at the University and teach and do research in > Microbiology. For those really interested, this describes what I do > (needs updating this year, though): > > http://www.bio.ucalgary.ca/contact/faculty/hynes.html > Teaching Microbiology at a University, or teaching children to finger paint, I stand up here and thank you, you work in an industry that in my opinion is undervalued, and one of the toughest. Microbiology, more generally life sciences, if my own research is anything to go by, are grossly underfunded, in Australia anyways, but somehow the Government can supply Tiger Woods in excess of three million AUD, while provide Universities and organisations about 400-500 000 AUD for research into life sciences!!! > > The only teams I can be said to support are Canada and Scotland. I was an > Arminia Bielefeld faithful (on the terraces every home game) while a > student in Germany, and also supported Toulouse FC and FC Granada while > living in those cities, and still follow all their results. When we had > USL teams in Calgary (the Storm and Mustangs) I supported those too. > > Still have a soft spot for Dundee United, Everton, Liverpool, Bordeaux, > Grasshoppers, Deportivo La Coruna, K�ln, M�nchengladbach, and Werder > Bremen for various reasons, and watch Toronto FC regularly on TV. > I watched a bit of Scotland's WCQ campaign, some good young talent, but passing the ball square and backwards is ok, the 60s and 70s are indeed a long time ago, but when will we see the next James Johnstone getting you forward?
From: The Scrutineer on 6 Apr 2010 13:07 <REDDEVIL6(a)nospam.net> wrote in message news:enomr5ldj3np4fuh91oju7uba447mqckg9(a)4ax.com... > On Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:44:42 GMT, "The Scrutineer" > <vlade4(a)bigpond.com> wrote: > >> >> >><REDDEVIL6(a)nospam.net> wrote in message >>news:nfkmr5551k5b1ffagi2kpo0ll56avcvst3(a)4ax.com... >>> On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:13:10 -0700 (PDT), Sid <sid(a)nerte.net> wrote: >>> >>>>On Apr 6, 9:29 am, Jesus Petry <jesuspe...(a)pop.com.br> wrote: >>>> >>>>My handle is my real name too. I am a bit of a nomad/wanderlust and >>>>have lived at different times in Asia, Europe and now North America. >>>>My favourite team is Manchester United. I love football, and I try and >>>>go to games wherever I am in the world (and collect jerseys). This >>>>means I have local club 'favourites' from many countries, but when >>>>push comes to shove, I only really care about United. >>>> >>>>Favourite players from the past are Maradona and van Basten. As far as >>>>current players go, different players catch my eye at different times >>>>(Milla, Hagi, Baggio, Romario) and I consider myself lucky to have >>>>seen all of them play. Carlos Tevez comes closest among current >>>>players. >>>> >>>>Come summer, I'll be supporting Argentina, <daylight>, Netherlands, >>>><daylight>, the Minnows. >>>> >>>>Sid >>> >>> Welcome! >>> >>> It's good to have another United fan on the NG. >> >>Meh, as if you need more :P >> >>Any chance on a brief introduction? >> > from me? Yeah, if you don't mind, but equally fine if you don't want to!!!
From: The Scrutineer on 6 Apr 2010 13:13 >> Now, if I may, just how will Sandro cope in the EPL? Some really big >> money >> involved in his transfer to the bad half of North London :) so the >> pressure >> will be on, and can he compete with the established duo of Palacios and >> Huddlestone? > > Sandro is physically gifted, so I think he will do well in the EPL. > Too bad he's got to go abroad so early, hopefully we'll use the > transfer money wisely and also breed another good youngster soon. > > Tchau! > Jesus Petry Just on another note, Ronaldo is one of my favourite footballers of all time, surely you can omit a third choice goalkeeper to get him into the Brasil WC squad!!! How has his form been of late?
From: Jesus Petry on 6 Apr 2010 13:18 On Apr 6, 2:13 pm, "The Scrutineer" <vla...(a)bigpond.com> wrote: > >> Now, if I may, just how will Sandro cope in the EPL? Some really big > >> money > >> involved in his transfer to the bad half of North London :) so the > >> pressure > >> will be on, and can he compete with the established duo of Palacios and > >> Huddlestone? > > > Sandro is physically gifted, so I think he will do well in the EPL. > > Too bad he's got to go abroad so early, hopefully we'll use the > > transfer money wisely and also breed another good youngster soon. > > > Tchau! > > Jesus Petry > > Just on another note, Ronaldo is one of my favourite footballers of all > time, surely you can omit a third choice goalkeeper to get him into the > Brasil WC squad!!! > > How has his form been of late? Not very consistent, although he shows his class now and then. Tchau! Jesus Petry
From: REDDEVIL6 on 6 Apr 2010 14:04
On Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:07:21 GMT, "The Scrutineer" <vlade4(a)bigpond.com> wrote: > > ><REDDEVIL6(a)nospam.net> wrote in message >news:enomr5ldj3np4fuh91oju7uba447mqckg9(a)4ax.com... >> On Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:44:42 GMT, "The Scrutineer" >> <vlade4(a)bigpond.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>><REDDEVIL6(a)nospam.net> wrote in message >>>news:nfkmr5551k5b1ffagi2kpo0ll56avcvst3(a)4ax.com... >>>> On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:13:10 -0700 (PDT), Sid <sid(a)nerte.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>>On Apr 6, 9:29 am, Jesus Petry <jesuspe...(a)pop.com.br> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>My handle is my real name too. I am a bit of a nomad/wanderlust and >>>>>have lived at different times in Asia, Europe and now North America. >>>>>My favourite team is Manchester United. I love football, and I try and >>>>>go to games wherever I am in the world (and collect jerseys). This >>>>>means I have local club 'favourites' from many countries, but when >>>>>push comes to shove, I only really care about United. >>>>> >>>>>Favourite players from the past are Maradona and van Basten. As far as >>>>>current players go, different players catch my eye at different times >>>>>(Milla, Hagi, Baggio, Romario) and I consider myself lucky to have >>>>>seen all of them play. Carlos Tevez comes closest among current >>>>>players. >>>>> >>>>>Come summer, I'll be supporting Argentina, <daylight>, Netherlands, >>>>><daylight>, the Minnows. >>>>> >>>>>Sid >>>> >>>> Welcome! >>>> >>>> It's good to have another United fan on the NG. >>> >>>Meh, as if you need more :P >>> >>>Any chance on a brief introduction? >>> >> from me? > >Yeah, if you don't mind, but equally fine if you don't want to!!! No problem I was born and raised in Manchester England and moved to the USA with my job (Engineering) in the late 70s. I am now retired and living with my wife of 40 years in South Carolina. I had a brief stint as a player with Port Vale, Stoke City and Macclesfield Town that was finished by an pretty bad ankle injury, I did play some first team with Vale and Macc but only made it as far as the Stoke reserves (at that time central league). I then qualified as a ref and later took my FA coaching badges and later United States Soccer Federation license. After coaching around 15 years (Mostly Youth, but some College and High school) I retired. I first started watching United over 50 years ago as a youngster (with my parents). My first matches were in the mid fifties and I was lucky enough to have caught some of the Busby Babes. When I wasn't playing I was at Old Trafford and still manage to get back to Manchester several times each year to watch them play. I've been fortunate enough to attend four World Cups, three Champions League finals and seven FA Cup Finals. My favourite player of all time is George Best and believe the 60s Real Madrid team (Puskas, DiStefano) was the best side I have ever seen in person (although the Busby babes push them close). Other players that I admired were Garrincha, Van Basten, Pele and of course Puskas and Distefano. |