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Read more: Mobilefun.co.uk keeps Sassco on charge.Mobilefun.co.uk keeps Sassco on charge.
In my continuing attempt to look for sponsorship for the tour, I was graciously turned down by Mobilefun.co.uk. However, having heard about Tim’s constant texting during the Spain Tour 2010 (click…
Read more: End of an era for the 11-a-side.End of an era for the 11-a-side.
Sassco 11-a-side have ended their eight year run as a competing team in local leagues. Unfortunately, Anthony Pearson, who was reluctantly thrust into running the team wasn’t given much help in…
Read more: Spain Tour 2010 – Day 1Spain Tour 2010 – Day 1
“Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” It was the usual one hundred and one texts the night before, but these were all from Tim. Is…
- Read more: Spain Tour 2010 – Day 3
Spain Tour 2010 – Day 3
Professional hammering. The next day, we got a bit of an early morning hammering from our esteemed opponents, UE Sants. They were very good and played quick Futsal. Hembrough was getting…
- Read more: Sassco’s new Bunker ball.
Sassco’s new Bunker ball.
Delighted to receive delivery of the new 2010 Sassco Bunker ball. Bunker UK changed their logo a while back, so it’s only correct to have a new set of footballs. The…
- Read more: Major changes to the tour.
Major changes to the tour.
Having had six so-called “guaranteed” entrants, we were narrowed down to four, due to two last minute (and expected) drop outs. This means major changes. We can’t really afford to pay…
Read more: Full pricing for the Spain Tour 2010.Full pricing for the Spain Tour 2010.
Now fixed on the 22nd to 25th October, due to cheaper flights. Based on 13 people, the actual flight costs will be £134.60. Accommodation (to be confirmed) is the Oasis Hotel, based…
Read more: Spain Tour 2010 shirt.Spain Tour 2010 shirt.
The sleeveless shirt for the next tour. This has been purchased already. Printing and logos have been decided, as Spain is our eventual destination. It’s likely that Red Fox will sponsor…
- Read more: Portugal Tour | Day 3.
Portugal Tour | Day 3.
DF FC 6 Sassco.co.uk 4. Day 3, the final day of the tour. I was up at 7:00am and by 8:00am was making my way to McDonalds for breakfast. Nothing was…
- Read more: Portugal Tour | Day 1.
Portugal Tour | Day 1.
Juventude Sport Campinense 1 Sassco.co.uk 1. As expected, the paranoia kicked in about 6:00pm on the Thursday evening. I must have sent around seven or eight (or more) texts to everyone…
- Read more: Sunday afternoon bar.
Sunday afternoon bar.
We play our host, Gary Thomas’ team on Sunday just before lunchtime. Afterwards, we’ll be at the Bar Solar Da Palanicie near the football pitch at Alfamar where we can celebrate…
- Read more: In the newspaper in Portugal.
In the newspaper in Portugal.
More publicity in Portugal. Algarve Resident, the local newspaper (online and in print) for the area, will be featuring Sassco’s tour. Thanks to Inês Lopes at the newspaper and also Gary Thomas at…
- Read more: About the organisers
About the organisers
The driving force behind the tour has been myself (Davinder Sangha) as well as all the players who came on the Malta Tour 2009. I expected Malta to be a one…
Read more: Portugal Tour pennantsPortugal Tour pennants
Remember the pre-match handshakes when we played our three games in Malta? We received pennants and emblems from the opponents, while all Dave Gourlay could offer was a handshake and a…
- Read more: The venues in Portugal.
The venues in Portugal.
On Friday 16th October, our game will take place at the Municipal 3G venue against Juventude Sport Campinense. The pitch is a third generation artificial turf which is FIFA approved and…
- Read more: Sassco.co.uk team shirt history
Sassco.co.uk team shirt history
Previous, current and future shirts. As expected, we have comprehensive records of the shirts in the team kits worn by the various teams throughout the years. We’ve been unique. Since 1999,…
Read more: Portugal Tour shirt.Portugal Tour shirt.
The new Portugal Tour 2009 shirt is as shown in the image. The brand is Adidas (obviously) and the sizes are based on the requests made by the individual player. The…
Read more: Squad detailsSquad details
01 Dave Smith Returns as goalkeeper for the tour. Currently playing for Sassco on Saturday when the manager gets one of his sadistic moments and forces Simpson to play outfield. An…
Read more: The Voyage HomeThe Voyage Home
Shopping, drinking and it actually rained! The Monday was coming back day. Me, Macca, Cressy and Dave Smith spent it shopping around. The Maltese roads and pavements were shocking. Digga, in…
Read more: Victor Tedesco StadiumVictor Tedesco Stadium
A panoramic view of Sassco’s venue for the tour. The Victor Tedesco Stadium (Capacity: 2,000) was inaugurated in 1996 and is the training ground for Hamrun Spartans. This football ground is…
