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Hey...

Just a quick shout to say cheers to all those who got involved on sat (esp Pique for laying down a seamless 3 decades of music). Had an awesome day, which pefectly brought me into my 4th decade.

Also, big thanks for all the b'day wishes down the court yesterday arvo.

Here's a link to my flickr acct showing the days/evenings antics!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30630749@N08/3692578434/in/set-72157620874387303/

See ya
Golden Wheelx

No worries Earl. Always cool + it's great to have an international face play throwins, although Im thinking you could be a spy for the euros!

In two weeks we'll def make sure your polo game involves a few pints down the pub!!

Catch you then.

Have a safe redeye flight tomorrow!

Hi Polo London + and Manc Chan...

To let you all know, on Sat 4th of July, I'm having a b'day bash from 7pm till late at...

The Duke
7 Roger St
Clerkenwell
WC1 2PM
www.dukepub.co.uk

You're all welcome, so come hang, have a few beers, bit of banter and listen to 3 decades of music, along with a special return appearance of DJPique!

Be great to see ya faces + bikes there.

Cheers,
Golden Wheel

some great pics...ill get mine up soon....

gee little ronnies gone hardcore...was surreal to see the wee fella drinking a litre of german beer! the glass was bigger than his face!

Ha! Awesome. Yorgo fell off just after that picture, i think :)

Ithought Yorgo fell off just before, during and after every pic taken on saturday!

@ LDN Teams....I suggested to Chan we take some teams up to Manc weekend before the Euros just for some team throw ins. Thought be cool to mix it up a bit and play outside london - anyone?

It should have read...

Firstly...thank you Munich!

You guys (esp. Eingang) put on one well organized tourney. The hospitality from all was great (esp. thanks to Catherine and Christophe for putting ( . ) ( . ) up) and desipite first impressions, the court ended up being super fun to play on - Friday throw in's were awesome!

It was also awesome to meet up with some familiar Euro faces, as well as play against and alongside new faces from some of the best teams in European polo and the U.S what with Mustard Tigers being present.

And of course...I had a blast going out with Em, Brik, Gabes, Daaaavvveee, Manc Andy, Lebowskie, Playboy (Yorgo), Sarah, B and Cosmic Tommo.

We all gave each other the best support, on and off the court, as well as provided some of the best side line banter known to polo. Manc Andy was esp. on fire, calling out lookie like players such as ' ronnie corbit', 'my name is earl' and 'featureless andy'. You prob had to be there to find it funny, but trust me, it was a crack!

And despite all only playing 3 competitive games on the day, we def instigated the most throw in's and played with the biggest smiles and best attitudes. So if anything, we showed Europe we all just simply love polo and that's all that really matters!

Cheers guys!

Bring on more international polo - i want a polo wagon!

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Yorgo's quote...'london sucks'.

Well, on the day we thought so, but having spent time thinking about what happened (or where things went wrong), I feel our game isnt as bad as we are starting to feel.

Yes, no london team progressed into the knock out stages, which was frustrating as we know we can play better polo. However, when you consider most euro teams have been playing together for years and also actually looked at the games themselves, its not as black and white as the final rankings indicate.

I didnt watch every London game, but what i do know is Rotten Apples finished amongst the top 4 2nd ranked teams and if it wasnt for a weaker goal difference would have gone through to the knock out stages and after their 3rd game they looked strong, so could have gone further.

With Cosmic Breasts, we got a respectable 3-3 draw against Maty Schindel und Sohne in our first game, which was a typical tourney starting one - tight and full of nervous adrenaline. Then we suffered a 3-2 loss in our second game with Poloholics Torros, who finished runners up, so no push over. However, if it wasnt for my brake cable snapping just after that game started, which instantly changed my style to a defensive one, the result could have been different. Then our final game was wih DT All Stars who had nothing lose. The game felt like a true london one, fast end to end stuff, with plenty of attacking play. But on the day, DT All Stars played better and whipped us 5-1. Atleast I took out Lebowski proper style - sorry mate.

Overall, it looks like london teams do play faster, more aggressive polo and chase the games (balls) more. Where as Euro teams tend to hold possession better and play the ball around the court to create openings for shots.

I feel we should def keep elements of our game. Its great we are fast and powerful, but we can still make improvements to our style to increase the passing rate and close yhe opportunities we often allow for counter attacking against us.

I think the more team games we get in before the euros, the better prepped we will be to make an impact.

London polo is no push over. I just think sometimes our passion for the game takes over.

wow....that post went a bit whack!

[FONT=Arial]Firstly….thank you Munich! [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]You guys (esp. Eingang) put on one well organized tourney. The hospitality from all was great (esp. thanks to Catherine and Christophe for putting Cosmic ( . ) ( . ) up) and despite first impressions, the court ended up being super fun to play on - Friday throw in’s were awesome! [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]It was also awesome to meet up with some familiar Euro faces, as well as play against and alongside new faces from some of the best teams in European polo and the U.S what with mighty Mustard Tigers being present.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]And of course…I had a blast going out with Em, BRik, Gabes, Daaaavvvveeee, Manc Andy, Lebowski, Playboy (Yorgo), Sarah, B and Cosmic Tommo. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]We all gave each other the best support, on and off the courts, as well as provided some of the best side line banter known to Polo. Manc Andy was esp. on fire, calling out lookie like players such as ‘ronnie corbit, ‘my name is earl’ and ‘featureless andy’. You prob had to be there to find it funny, but trust me, it was a crack![/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]And despite all only playing 3 competitive games on the day, we def instigated the most throw in’s and played with the biggest smiles and best attitudes. So if anything, we showed Europe we all just simply love polo and that’s all that really matters![/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Cheers guys![/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Bring on more International Polo trips – I want a Polo Wagon![/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial][/FONT]

London SUCKS

[FONT=Arial]Well, on the day we thought so, but having spent time thinking about what happened (or where things went wrong), I feel our game isn’t as bad as we are starting to feel.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Yes, no London team progressed into the knock out stages, which was frustrating, as we know we can play better polo. But when you consider most Euro teams have been playing together for years and then actually looked at the games themselves, it’s not as black and white as the final rankings may indicate. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]I didn’t watch every London game, but what I do know is Rotten Apples finished amongst the top 4 2nd ranked teams and if it wasn’t for a weaker goal difference would have gone through to the knock out stages. After their 3rd game they looked strong and I reckon could have gone on further.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]With Comsic Breasts, we got a respectable 3-3 draw against [/FONT][FONT=Arial]Maty,Schindel und Söhne in our first game, [/FONT][FONT=Arial]which was a typical tourney starting one - tight and full of nervous adrenaline. Then we suffered a 3-2 loss in our second game with [/FONT][FONT=Arial]Poloholics Torros - who finished runners up, so one of the best teams in Europe. However, if it wasn’t for my brake cable snapping just after the game started, which instantly changed my style to a defensive one, the result could have been different. Then our final game was with DT All Stars who had nothing to lose. The game felt like a true London one, fast end to end stuff, with plenty of attacking play, but on the day, DT All Stars were the better team and smashed us 5-1. But atleast I took Lebowski out proper style – sorry mate![/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Overall, it looks like London teams do play faster, more aggressive polo and chase the games (balls) more. Where as Euro teams tend to hold possession better and play the ball around the court to create openings for shots[/FONT][FONT=Arial].[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]I feel we should def keep elements of our game though. It’s great we are fast and powerful, but we can make improvements to our playing style, inorder to increase the passing rate and close the opportunities we allow for counter attacking.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]I think the more team games we get in before the Euros, the better prepped we will be to make an impact. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]London[/FONT][FONT=Arial] is no push over, but perhaps our passion for the game sometimes takes over.[/FONT]

The result of the Munich dream being over!

Yeah....def was a different set up - bit odd but still fun! Although think Brown was a bit disappointed that he wasn't greeted by any young screaming girls with 'go brown go' and 'we heart you' banners!

Ta again Mike + Roxy

LDN Polo goes all premier league...

final news (eg timetable) at the website and emails/messages for your housemate in your mailbox

Hey Eingang...I havent received this mail. Can you resend please.

Cheers - cant wait to get out there and play.

Anyone about for a knock around tomorrow at Downham or are you all heading to the gunners to get oogled by the public?

I 2nd the above - wouldn't mind an afternoon knock about at downham

some more pics...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30630749@N08/3630500516/in/set-72157619793271680/

always wish I take more - so many great moments missed!

Hey...will all the game stats from the day be posted?

im now glad i declined brain when he said 'do you want special sauce with that'

Yesterday was aaaaaawwwwwwweessoooooomeeeeee!!!

Can honestly say had one of the best days on my bike - ever!

the weather was perfect...the organization was spot on...the atmosphere was super fun and the polo was amazing.

Thanks to all those who made the day happen (esp Mike, DIY James & BBQ Brain ) and for every team who played - witnessed so much passion, only wish more teams could have qualified.

And of course...a massive high five to my Cosmic 3 team mates...Todd and Tomasito. You were both fucking awesome - power to the beards!

Bring on the Euros!!!

betting is illegal without a licence im told... you could donate to the euros ;)

on the issue of bets that could be donations for the euros....

how about...

Shinscar v's Golden Wheel
one on one
Downham
first to 5
best of 3
winner takes losers pedals
date TBC

Pique to take bets

sweet.
corner of bethnal green rd & shoreditch high st at 08:45!

Cosmic to the power of 3 will meet you there too.

Man...it's gonna be one hell of a megafuckingday of polo!

Just hope i get up in time and my knees hold out!

Good luck everyone....

Gotta love a bit or pork scratching down the pub....Ray..JB..........PiQue?

HaPpY BeLatEd BiRthDaY

Yeah think we should start some kind of team throw in sessions.

Feels like there are too many random throw in nights and as a result its hard to get any game rhythm.

For example, the only time cosmic to the power of three played together was in oxford. I want more opportunities for us to get tourney fit in the run up to the megapolotron that will be the Euro Qualifiers by playing other teams.

Downham this Wed or Thurs?

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The big lesson, I think, is that we need to wratchet up our game. We should seriously consider having a real practice night each week, where teams playing in tournies this summer can come play competitive games.

If this is the case, then I vote playing more team games for sure. Would def help improve our games and get tourney fitness. We can either do a few team nights or just organize PM games.

Ta for the updates guys...

Think we all predicted that the messenger champs would over shadow any polo, but Yorgo describes the tourney as a bit of a mess with some dirty play - real shame to hear. So yeah, hope Munich is better - sure it will be cool.

But good to read a great game between Malicious Zombies and Sitting Ducks was had. Hope it showed off London's play style at it's finest. Well done and hope you all still had a blast in the beer churches! Oh and how nice of M.Z to let age win before style! ha ha...

Mikey, if you could PM me re. bringing my bag to one of the courts this Wed or Thurs that would be cool, as Im flying out to France on sat with me BMX (curb endo comp) - ta.

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