almair Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I was playing in a walking football Tournament today at Sighthill power league. We get proper refs who donate their time to encourage good health etc. I was speaking to one of them and he said they weren't allowed to wear their official tops as the Sfa didn't recognise the walking football organisation so they had to pretend that they were just volunteers. They were good and very approachable. Even big Craig Levein was there to present the prizes. My point being what the hell is wrong with these people as they should be encouraging organisations like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, almair said: I was playing in a walking football Tournament today at Sighthill power league. We get proper refs who donate their time to encourage good health etc. I was speaking to one of them and he said they weren't allowed to wear their official tops as the Sfa didn't recognise the walking football organisation so they had to pretend that they were just volunteers. They were good and very approachable. Even big Craig Levein was there to present the prizes. My point being what the hell is wrong with these people as they should be encouraging organisations like this. Certainly seems daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie jambo Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, almair said: I was playing in a walking football Tournament today at Sighthill power league. We get proper refs who donate their time to encourage good health etc. I was speaking to one of them and he said they weren't allowed to wear their official tops as the Sfa didn't recognise the walking football organisation so they had to pretend that they were just volunteers. They were good and very approachable. Even big Craig Levein was there to present the prizes. My point being what the hell is wrong with these people as they should be encouraging organisations like this. Just goes to show how out of touch and petty the SFA are. I've done walking football in both Fife and Ayrshire. The benefits to both mental and physical health are immeasurable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almair Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Not to exaggerate but it saved my mental health, not that I'm off my trolley but my domestic situation was getting me down ( wifes condition) which meant I was more or less unable to go out for any length of time but playing 2-3 times a week and mixing with more people helped me enormously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almair Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 There's a committee for that sort of thing. I was just sharing something that might've been of interest. I'll keep you updated if there's anymore info forthcoming though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirwalter Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The SFA and inclusivity? Remember Rose Reilly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie jambo Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, jonesy said: Good to hear. Anything that encourages exercise and socialising ought to be welcomed. I'm sure the SFA have their reasons for what they do, but they always seem to come across as 'bah, humbug' in almost every stance they take. PS One would hope there's no real need for serious reffing in a walking football match, or do some of the games get a bit tasty, with evil-doers breaking out into light jogs and launching into two footed tackles!? I can reiterate it's vital to keep your mental health up. In Fife it got me out and talking to people in my own situation and realised I'm not on the scrapheap just because I have a terminal illness! My experiences in Ayrshire were not so good as not so many guys were coming at it from a health point of view, just older guys looking for a kick about. Some bent the walking rules and targeted me as the perceived weak link in the team because of my condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie jambo Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, almair said: Not to exaggerate but it saved my mental health, not that I'm off my trolley but my domestic situation was getting me down ( wifes condition) which meant I was more or less unable to go out for any length of time but playing 2-3 times a week and mixing with more people helped me enormously. Hope things are improving for you mate, it certainly worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyjamboDerbyshire Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 29 minutes ago, weegie jambo said: I can reiterate it's vital to keep your mental health up. In Fife it got me out and talking to people in my own situation and realised I'm not on the scrapheap just because I have a terminal illness! My experiences in Ayrshire were not so good as not so many guys were coming at it from a health point of view, just older guys looking for a kick about. Some bent the walking rules and targeted me as the perceived weak link in the team because of my condition. Sorry to read that, doesn't matter how old they get, a young b*stard just becomes an old b*stard, even with age. When walking football first started down here I thought it would be ideal for me, too, until my wife reminded me my knee often collapsed when I was just walking, let alone kicking a ball. I can honestly say I am jealous of anyone who can play walking football at my age. I hope you are still able to play a bit and are coping well with your illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almair Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, jonesy said: Good to hear. Anything that encourages exercise and socialising ought to be welcomed. I'm sure the SFA have their reasons for what they do, but they always seem to come across as 'bah, humbug' in almost every stance they take. PS One would hope there's no real need for serious reffing in a walking football match, or do some of the games get a bit tasty, with evil-doers breaking out into light jogs and launching into two footed tackles!? People have weird point of view re walking football, there can be hard tackles but not excessive also some people do run of a sort which is difficult not to do at times although at the Oriam high balls and heading are allowed. There are a lot of good players that come along. We have an over 50s and an over 65 team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The SFA should be sponsoring the ****ing thing let alone come up with some rule made 100 years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Vicarious liability perhaps? Could be argued that the wearing of “uniforms” is enough to satisfy the option of suing their employer for the potential consequences of the employees actions. Daft, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Walking football is hardly "new". I was doing it in the 80s in my Amateur days........much to the the disgust of my teammates, I was always first to be blawing jout my arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
part_time_jambo Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, sirwalter said: The SFA and inclusivity? Remember Rose Reilly? Sorry, no. What about her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 It’s the opposite over here on the Isle of Man The FA ru the league , players must be registered to a club and all games reffed by FA refs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 4 hours ago, almair said: Not to exaggerate but it saved my mental health, not that I'm off my trolley but my domestic situation was getting me down ( wifes condition) which meant I was more or less unable to go out for any length of time but playing 2-3 times a week and mixing with more people helped me enormously. The good thing about the football family. I've just spent a couple of hours blethering about the game in my pub with half a dozen pals, arses firmly planted, and the only balls was spoken. 2 hours ago, jonesy said: Fair play. There's a 60+ year old in my regular 5-a-sides game (full of guys in their 20s and 30s). If I'm even half as fit as he is by that age I'll be amazed. I played my last game when I was 60 with my workmates and I would have played more if I hadn't retired from work, I wasn't the least fit either and most of them were 20 years younger than me. 12 years later and I'm about to have a new hip, my right knee is knackered and I can hardly walk at all. Make the best of it while you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 hours ago, almair said: I was playing in a walking football Tournament today at Sighthill power league. We get proper refs who donate their time to encourage good health etc. I was speaking to one of them and he said they weren't allowed to wear their official tops as the Sfa didn't recognise the walking football organisation so they had to pretend that they were just volunteers. They were good and very approachable. Even big Craig Levein was there to present the prizes. My point being what the hell is wrong with these people as they should be encouraging organisations like this. If they can't scam money from it I presume they aren't interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) The SFA do recognise Walking Football Scotland. https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football-development/participation/adult-18-yearsplus-football/walking-football/ This from the WFS website "Walking Football Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Football Association, will be responsible for the development of the Refereeing." Sounds to me like the most likely explanation is the tournament wasn't affiliated to WSF for whatever reason. That's not a criticism, but if you don't sign up to an organisation's policies and procedures it's hardly surprising if that organisation says it doesn't recognise you. I think a lot of football fans let their views of how the SFA run the professional game taint their view of how the SFA support the development of grassroots football. It is done by different people in the organisation and in my experience the staff involved in grassroots work just want to get lots of people playing and enjoying football in a safe environment. Not everything has to be an opportunity to stick the boot in. Edited October 20, 2021 by Saint Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novoman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I was at Sighthill watching this today and the clincher, winner takes all between Hearts and Alloa went in favour of Alloa 5-4 . Both teams played with a lot of passion and no quarter given, these guys are all 65 + they must have been some player in their day. saying that that Alloa team must all be using grecian 2000 , I would be checking that lots passports for DoB next time. 🇱🇻😂🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 3 hours ago, almair said: People have weird point of view re walking football, there can be hard tackles but not excessive also some people do run of a sort which is difficult not to do at times although at the Oriam high balls and heading are allowed. There are a lot of good players that come along. We have an over 50s and an over 65 team. Two excellent results for Oriam today. Just need the Over 50s to follow your example on 1 November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almair Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Dagger Is Back said: Two excellent results for Oriam today. Just need the Over 50s to follow your example on 1 November Did you enjoy the football? What's happening on 1st Nov? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, almair said: Did you enjoy the football? What's happening on 1st Nov? I wasn’t there today but was there on week 1. The Oriam over 50s are playing their last fixtures at Broadwood on 1 November. Winning our last 3 games would push us up the table from our current 4th position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almair Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 I'm going to assume I know you but not your kickback persona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie jambo Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 20/10/2021 at 16:44, AllyjamboDerbyshire said: Sorry to read that, doesn't matter how old they get, a young b*stard just becomes an old b*stard, even with age. When walking football first started down here I thought it would be ideal for me, too, until my wife reminded me my knee often collapsed when I was just walking, let alone kicking a ball. I can honestly say I am jealous of anyone who can play walking football at my age. I hope you are still able to play a bit and are coping well with your illness. Sorry only just seen your reply! I haven't been back as I was more scunnered by my performance than any old b*stards trying to target me, disappointing attitude but I can handle myself. my brain was giving messages but my legs weren't responding. I got a new hip a year ago and I'm only now feeling I could try some exercise again. I've got good drugs so I'm coping OK. Hope you can find a sport that suits your knee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyjamboDerbyshire Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 10 hours ago, weegie jambo said: Sorry only just seen your reply! I haven't been back as I was more scunnered by my performance than any old b*stards trying to target me, disappointing attitude but I can handle myself. my brain was giving messages but my legs weren't responding. I got a new hip a year ago and I'm only now feeling I could try some exercise again. I've got good drugs so I'm coping OK. Hope you can find a sport that suits your knee! Glad to hear you're coping OK, we all get to a point where coping is about as good as it gets. Unfortunately, dominoes is about as close to partaking in sport that I can manage, even then I drop my doms more often than not 😳 , but while I've got the Hearts to support, and they're looking as good as they do so far this season, finding ways to watch them is sport enough for me 👍 Take care, and enjoy what exercise you can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirwalter Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 20/10/2021 at 18:46, part_time_jambo said: Sorry, no. What about her? Arguably the greatest Scottish footballer ever and the SFA appeared intent upon stifling her career...because she is a woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie jambo Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 12 hours ago, AllyjamboDerbyshire said: Glad to hear you're coping OK, we all get to a point where coping is about as good as it gets. Unfortunately, dominoes is about as close to partaking in sport that I can manage, even then I drop my doms more often than not 😳 , but while I've got the Hearts to support, and they're looking as good as they do so far this season, finding ways to watch them is sport enough for me 👍 Take care, and enjoy what exercise you can find. yeah, things are good just now, looking forward to the game tomorrow. HHGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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