Local football

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 17:56

DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE LOCAL FOOTBALL SCENE IN THE TRNC

I HAVE SEEN A FEW STADIUMS ABOUT AND I WONDER IF THE SEASON IS THE SAME AS THE UK

jemjem


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 18:57

hi harryhornet my neibour in block 3 no2 is a local ref i know essentepe and lapta have teams he gets down to turtle bay most week ends and refs on sundays nice man give him a call when over . ive allready told him the english will take them on are you ok for our team bob

cypruschauffer


Joined: 26/09/2007
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 21:49

Hi ,GREAT TO SEE SOMEONE INTERESTED IN LOCAL FOOTBALL.I HAVE BEEN GOING TO GAMES HERE SINCE I COME 3 YEARS AGO.I HAVE ALSO HELPED WITH TWO CLUBS HERE IN NORTH CYPRUS WITH COACHING.THE SEASON RUNS MORE OR LESS THE SAME TIME AS IN ENGLAND.ALSO THERE IS A SUMMER LEAGUE,THESE ARE THE LOWER TEAMS.THE TOP TWO DIVS HAVE TO HAVE A GRASS PITCH.ARE YOU LOOKING TO GO AND WATCH SOME GAMES OR WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE INVOLVED WITH A CLUB? ALOT OF PLAYERS ARE BEING PAID I WAS WITH A SECOND DIV TEAM AND THAY GOT 100YTL PER WEEK PLUS EXTRA FOR WIN AND POSITION IN LEAQUE PAYMENTS....IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT CYPRUSMARK@HOTMAIL.COM THANKS MARK

uppy247


Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
11/01/2008 22:29

Hi



We are looking to move over to Kyrenia this summer.



Do you know of any clubs for teenagers - my son is 13 and plays for his school here.



thanks

Helen

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
12/01/2008 12:44

Thanks cypruschauffer i am only looking to watch past my sell by date to play

i have an apartment near the stadium in girne and i hope to catch a game in march when next over.

Jarra



Joined: 07/08/2007
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
12/01/2008 17:15

When we are out in Esentepe we go and watch the local team and its always entertaining here are some of my observations.

Its great to see so many local people there following the team, women kids and children and the excitment in the supporters is excellent.

Even saw a scuffle one time which suprised me and argument started due to a Lapat supporter stating the referee had being bribed by Esentepe. He had a point has the lapta player had been hacked down by three Esentepe players and he got sent off. Sorry I am laughing now as I recall it as the Lapta supporter did have an argument. The Police got involved in the disturbance and resolved the situation by getting the fags out. Superb.

Most of the clubs encourage the kids to play so would suggest just turn up if your young un wants to get involved, and what agreat way to mix with the local kids.

Even the gone past sell by dates like me pop up on training nights and have a kick about really good fun. Great way to mix with the locals as well.

JamesB


Joined: 07/02/2007
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
12/01/2008 18:22

Helen, I presume your son is going to be going to school, I know sunny lane and GAU have footy teams. I think Fennebache are running some schooling in trnc but I did hear more of a money spinner, Only heresay though you'd have to look into it. But soccer seems to be very active out there he should love it.

cypruschauffer


Joined: 26/09/2007
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
19/07/2008 11:53

any clubs need a manager this season please let me know thanks....

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
19/07/2008 19:59

Cypruschauffer,

You are Sam Allardyce and i claim my fiver,

Paul.

cypruschauffer


Joined: 26/09/2007
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
20/07/2008 07:12

better looking and not as fat as sam.....no fiver for you mate!!!!!!!!

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
20/07/2008 08:30

You will find that all the villages have teams of some sort and children are on the whole taking part.



Unfortunatley only the Turkish language papers report anything about local football which is a shame.



I agree with above comments, the first division is well supported by all ages and across families. The supporters are very passionate and there is the occasional bout of fisticufs!!!!! The local bad boys are Gonyeli who have had there ground closes a few times over the years. They are this years league champions.



What a good way to learn the language and integrate into village life, join the village team.