Hi guys,
in celebration of the Nigerian Independence day we have been invited to play against a Nigerian Team this coming Sunday 4pm Lido pitch.
Can you play? please RSVP Now
Thanks,
Philippe
Citizens,
Fantastic job on Sunday, I thought we showed some good stuff on and off the ball for the first hour and should have realistically put a few past them. the last 30 minutes were tough though, so make sure you head to training, 5s, the gym etc…lets keep this up!
Coming up this Sunday, another big game against the Strollers.
When: Sunday 2pm
Where: Lido
Are you available? Please RSVP Now!
See you in training
Cheers,
Philippe
Hello All,
While we at Forbidden City bombard you with emails, delete the rest, this is the most important!
The Easter weekend of April 6th 2012 is the German All Stars 11 a-side (and 7 a-side veterans) football tournament in the delightful city of Bangkok. We will be taking a full squad of footballers and party-goers.
So for those:
- Poor students: start saving those Renminbi to convert into 5 times the amount of baht.
- Busy executives: book the time off work, or even better, book a work trip to Bangkok the week before.
- Under the thumb: start making the excuses to the wives and/or girlfriends and promise her lot’s of nice things (even a week’s holiday on a Thai beach starting on Monday 9th April!).
- Ex-Beijinger’s: come and meet up in Bangkok for the weekend, you can’t have a better excuse (especially a short hop from Hong Kong, Phuket or Singapore – you know who you are!).
All are welcome for a great weekend of football and partying (and even some like Philippe may bring girlfriends too).
Save the Date!
Get involved!
Yours,
Pikey
Tour Captain
Citizens,
Well done on Sunday, it was a much improved game from the City compared to our Cup game! let’s keep aiming high and pushing ourselves!
Our first game of the season will be against the French. Make yourselves available and let me know ASAP.
When: Sunday
Where: Lido
Time: 2pm
Cheers,
Philippe
CITYY!!
Cup game this coming weekend vs Lao Hu international.
Date: Sunday 4th of September
Time: 2pm
Location: Lido Pitch
Please let me know if you’re available. In the next few days i will send out the selected squad.
Cheers,
Philippe
Hey Citizens,
We have an intra-squad 11 aside friendly scheduled this coming Sunday at 2pm Lido Pitch (Si’De Park map on website/astroturf pitch)
Please confirm your participation and show up 
Be there for 1:40pm to allow for warm up etc…
The season starts soon lets get a proper game to prepare!!!
Be there! CIITTTYYYYY!
Philippe
Hi Gents,
This Thursday are the final games of the summer 7 a side tournament.
Please let me know ASAP who is available and willing to play. I’ll send the team out either tonight or tomorrow morning depending on numbers.
If included the games will K.O. at 21:00 so get to lido park for 20:45
cheers,
Baz
Morning Campers.
The 11 a-side football season starts in one month and there are cup matches and other stuff even sooner than that. So your lazy summer break is officially over … pre-season training starts in force this Wednesday 3rd August. It will be the same set-up on Wednesday 10th August as well.
What : Club training, led by Ally – a good mix of fitness, ball work and match play. It will be fun.
When : Wednesday, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM, be there at least 20 minutes in advance to maximise time on pitch and loosen up properly.
Where : New 9-a-side pitch at Chaoyang Park.
Why : To get fit, no excuses.
Wear : It’s fake grass so decent training shoes, but not wet studs/cleets.
Worth : As usual it will cost between ¥ 20 to ¥ 30.
Weather : it’s not going to rain.
What else : Probably a beer or Sprite afterwards to chat about holiday romances.
Gate 7 is the normal 5-aside gate at Chaoyang Park East. Go in the main entrance for the car park, walk to the bike shed, then turn right. The 9-aside pitch is 50 metres along on your right hand side.
Please reply yes/no so Ally can get an idea of numbers to properly organise the session.
Cheers,
Pikey
BBBoooyyyyaaa
City made it to the Final!!!
A tough game against a much improved Vikings side saw City dominate in the 1st half score two goals and then rely on penalty wizard JDorey to secure a well deserved place in the IFFC Thomas Marechal Cup Final!!!!
Ally Russell and Adam Ferry were the 1st half goal scorers
MOM: JD for his massive double shot stop on the penalty!!!
DOM: Philippe (I’m starting to see a trend here) for giving away a pathetic penalty.
See you Sunday!
City!
Philippe
Hey guys,What a game on Sunday!! A hard fought battle, with nerve racking moments and a bit too much shouting (heavily including myself here), that keeps us on top of the table with now a 5 point lead.(Afrika have a game in hand). Nice work out there even if at times we didn’t quite play as we wanted to/can. Importantly, we once again showed immense character and kept at it for the entire game.This week another great game awaits us, we take on Afrika on Sunday 1pm Lido. For good measure and solid preparation I’ll be asking you to make it to the pitch by 12pm. So can you make it? are you AVAILABLE? please RSVP NOW.Thanks guys and see you in trainingyou know it…There’s only one Forbidden City!PhilippePS: if you’ve received Patrick’s email for Saturday please answer if you can play both games / available for one or the other etc… Patrick, Ben and I will then decide on both teams for the weekend. Thanks
