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
Citizens,It’s been another cracking weekend for the club with 2 major victories for both City and Palace.On Saturday, The Palace boys minus the alcohol poisoned Eduardo banged 8 goals past former Premier league team Athletico to make it 8-1. Joachim and Charles both scored a Hat trick, Matt Costello and Kieran managed one each. No stopping you now!Sunday, City faced a strong title battling Sexy FC team. In a tight, tackle crunching, nerve wrecking game City pulled through and earned a well deserved victory. 2- 0 with goals from Philippe and Andy.Coming games:Saturday 1pm Palace vs. Dulwich LionsSunday 1pm City vs. AfrikaSee you in training 8pm lido as usual.Cheers,Philippe
CITY!!!We take on the Vikings this weekend as we fight on to keep top spot, it will be as always a tough contest, let’s wipe them out!FCFC vs Vikings Sunday 1pm Lido pitchPlease let me know if you’ll be available NOW.I will of course follow up with the squad email in the next days.Cheers,Philippe
Citizens!Social event of the moment !!One night only !!This Friday 15th October from 7:30pmKorean BBQ on Guijie 3号 东直门内大街 (Dongzhimen Subway, a couple of restaurants west of 7-11).max ~ ¥100 per personKorean National Dress or Fashionable Korean Dress – (think of Apple and let your imagination run riot. Ben R is allowed to wear unfashionable North Korean Dress if he prefers).WaGs welcomed with open arms.Following a great weekend of team bonding on the pitch, this coming Friday we’ll get to know each other in a different environment. With both SP / FC matches scheduled for Sunday this is a great opportunity to have a group dinner and night out on Friday. And with more than 50 active squad players at the moment we hope for a big gathering.Included:Private roomPretty much non stop flow of BBQ / Beer / SochuFriendly banter / stolen glances / lasting friendshipsSpeech by honorary guest ‘Italian Stallion’ on “the importance of ‘organised fun’ in group sports”Followed by:Dance the beer off with Blythe’s tour in and around Gongti ‘the home of football and fast women’ in BeijingRSVPSo cancel your massage appointment / throw away your fashion show invitation and reply to this email with a YES / NO so we have an idea of numbers.Much City love,Pikey
Citizens,The league restarts this Sunday! we play the Malaysian Tigers @ 4pm Chaoyang Stadium. Meet at the pitch no later than 3:15pm.Please let me know you availability ASAP. I will follow up this email with confirmation of the Squad selected for the game.This game is as important as any, let’s make sure we claim those 3 points and have a cracking time. CITY!Cheers,PhilippePS: please note the game will take place at Chaoyang Stadium and not Lido. It can take a good 30-40 minutes from downtown to get there so please make sure you leave well in advance.For those of you that want to share a taxi from downtown meet in Sanlitun village in front of the Adidas store @ 2:30pm. cheersMAP & Directions:
Yaojiayuan Lu Chaoyang Ti Yu Zhong Xin姚家园路. 朝阳体育中心http://www.chysports.com/img/map1.gif
Citizens,Loads of football scheduled for the holidays and after including 11 aside games, mini tournaments, as well as our usual training sessions. Make sure you participate as much as possible as we prepare ourselves to dominate both the 1st & Premier League divisions!…………………………..holiday……………………………………….Saturday 02/10 2pm FC Friendly Game vs Vikings @ LidoMonday 04/10 2pm Training @ Canadian School outdoor pitchWednesday 06/10 8pm Training @ LidoThursday 07/10 4pm 4/5 aside mini tournament @ Canadian School outdoors………………………………………..holiday……………………………………….Sunday 10/10 4pm FC League Game vs Malaysian TigersTuesday 12/10 10pm Tactical Training City only @ Lido (set pieces)Wednesday 13/10 8pm Training @ LidoSunday 17/10 12pm SP League Game vs Barbarians BSunday 17/10 4pm FC League Game vs StrollersWednesday 20/10 8pm Training @ Lido (Bleep Test)Saturday 23/10 4pm SP League Game vs SDBSunday 24/10 2pm FC League Game vs Fortuna 94See you soonFCFC
Dear Citizens,Only 3 league games of the season left! With Forbidden City still having a huge chance to still be crowned league champions!!It may only take Afrika to draw one of there final 3 games and City winning all there’s we could be IFFC 2009/10 Premier League ChampionsBUT, you dont win anything without any hard work! So if you dont come training and i dont think your fully fit then you wont play in these key exciting final games!Please let me know of your availability for,1/. Training Wednesday 7.45pm Lido2/. Match v Strollers meet 3.15pm LidoREPLY NOW!!!!James
Fella’s,With no matches this weekend we will be having a City vs. Palace match at the Canadian International School of Beijing at 2:00pm tomorrow (Sunday). The cost is only 20rmb a guy so try to make it out for some fun and exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather. Please REPLY to this email if you plan on coming so I have an idea of numbers.Here is a link to a map to the school: http://www.cisb.com.cn/page/contact_us/maps.phpCheers,Jason
