Tuscan Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I believe you guys should become the Foot Clan, which is the proper name from TMNT. Honestly though, why not come up with something a bit more antagonistic, like Chelsea's old F-Troop or the Millwall Bushwackers (minus the racism, fascism, and ultra-violence). Alternatively, how bout you Albertans truly represent yourselves in the name, and call yourselves the Calgary (Foot)Hillbillies. enough of you goddamned inbreds there it's fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 What about "The Petroleum Club" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I've never been to Pazzer's, all I know is it's a dirty Roughriders bar. Nonetheless, it is in the best location to Hellard. I can meet up prior to a game. I've been there quite a few times with a buddy who lives nearby. Not a bad place, decent bar food and yes it is a true gopher-choker pub As to the supporters name I'd go with "tar pitters" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I believe you guys should become the Foot Clan, which is the proper name from TMNT. Honestly though, why not come up with something a bit more antagonistic, like Chelsea's old F-Troop or the Millwall Bushwackers (minus the racism, fascism, and ultra-violence). Alternatively, how bout you Albertans truly represent yourselves in the name, and call yourselves the Calgary (Foot)Hillbillies. enough of you goddamned inbreds there it's fitting. lol In Calgary, we resort to inbreeding, in Saskatoon there's still farm animals around, so at least there's a choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Went up to Hellard Field today to check it out. I think the biggest benefit for a spot like that over Foothills track is that there is no track, putting spectators closer to the pitch. The most obvious downside is the football lines, but I'm hearing the turf is a very poor quality as well (from folks who've played on the pitch last summer). Foothills also has more parking, is close to transit, and better bars / restaurants nearby IMO. Of course I'll take Hellard over no soccer anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 While I'm sure this may be exciting for those in Calgary, from an outsiders perspective, I have a really hard time getting excited over this. I've seen what PDL is, and it isn't what we as a country need. I will concede that something is better than nothing, but if that something hinders something better from coming along, then is it a positive? I just dont want PDL to be all Calgary ever has and I'm scared that when an owner makes PDL work, they will be satisfied and won't be able to justify the extra costs of a real league. With the talk previously of Petrone (sp?) trying to find an NASL owner for Calgary and the progress happening in Edmonton and Ottawa, I guess I just expected more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 ....If the franchise is approved, it will be interesting to see where it is slotted. Calgary will represent a long road trip for any of the clubs in the Northwest Division, which are mainly located near the Pacific coast, on the other side of the Rockies. The Heartland Division features teams in the same time zone as Calgary (Real Colorado Foxes) and fellow Canadian teams in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. But, with most of the team’s located across the American bread basket, in places like Des Moines, St. Louis and Kansas City, Calgary would very much be an outpost team, as well. The Northwest division is where Calgary was placed the last time around in PDL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_PDL_Season#Northwest_Division http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_PDL_Season#Northwest_Division http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_PDL_Season#Northwest_Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Don't know what's going on with the bid to the PDL but here's a little bit more from "Metro" just to keep the interest up. https://www.google.ca/url?q=http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/974845/canadian-soccer-association-oks-pro-calibre-calgary-team/&sa=U&ei=0LUnU_SfD9HioASv3YK4Aw&ved=0CCIQqQIoADAA&usg=AFQjCNGLiZZyjlMETMovJw4SXxgAZjrocA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Interesting that they will play the FC Edmonton reserves 4 times. A good partnership there. The Edmonton reserves need someone to play against, and this will give the Calgary players that stick for 2015 some decent experience moving forwards. Hopefully they can work something out with Vancouver as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Looks like the first meeting of the "Footsoldiers", (or whatever we end up calling ourselves) supporters group will be April 26th at "Pazzers" before the match (If we're playing at Hellard) against FC Edmonton reserves. Bring your green and white scarves!! LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN http://datecountdown.com/?timer=1&d=4%2f26%2f2014+07%3a00+PM&t=cffc+first+match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That might be interesting...I'm not sure, I'll have to talk to the wife, but I'm actually IN Calgary that day...but it's because I promised to take the wife to the Calgary Comic Expo! I guess I need more info...but if it means bailing on my wife I might be no go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Looks like the first meeting of the "Footsoldiers", (or whatever we end up calling ourselves) supporters group will be April 26th at "Pazzers" before the match (If we're playing at Hellard) against FC Edmonton reserves. Bring your green and white scarves!! LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN http://datecountdown.com/?timer=1&d=4%2f26%2f2014+07%3a00+PM&t=cffc+first+match Hey keep me updated on this, so if there's a chance I can go, I don't miss out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hey keep me updated on this, so if there's a chance I can go, I don't miss out My countdown clock has us playing at 7:00 P.M., but since the game is on a Saturday I'm thinking it might be an afternoon K.O., say 2:00 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 A 2:00 pm start works better for me on Saturdays to be honest! Should be at the game barring any unforeseen hangovers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Looking forward to meeting you guys at the game or at the pre-game pint. Unless it's snowing of course, which with this s**t winter that never ends, there's a distinct possibility!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 When are the details of the game being released? Definitely interested in attending! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 When are the details of the game being released? Definitely interested in attending! Jason I'm going to the trials this evening at 5:00 so I'll try and find out more from Tommy when and where the match will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm going to the trials this evening at 5:00 so I'll try and find out more from Tommy when and where the match will be. Cheers, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Spoke to Tommy and it's still up in the air as to when: April 26th for sure and vs. FC Edmonton reserves for sure, but they haven't figured out a time yet. As for where?: It's either at Shouldice (Hellard or one of the other pitches there) or S.A.I.T. (Loco Lou's for pre-match meet up?) which is one of the most unique pitches in the country and has a fantactic view but the sight lines from the stand are the worst in the country. Sounds like they are setting up some exhibition matches against the Dino's too. They should be posting these matches on their web-site when they get everything finalised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 According to the Foothills Soccer twitter account, the PDL squad has set up a match against a Whitecaps XI for Sunday June 8th at Encana Field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Thanks for the info. I heard we were playing a Whitecaps team in June but it's good to get a date. Also, the game on the 26th against FC Edmonton will be at Hellard field so Pazzers it is. Now we just need a K.O. time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Looks like we'll be playing FC Edmonton reserves again June 28th at Hellard. And YES, we do have a K.O. time for this one, 6:30 P.M. http://datecountdown.com/?timer=1&d=4%2F26%2F2014+07%3A00+PM&t=cffc+first+match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantsmansoy Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Here's the details for the April 26 game against Edmonton (just got emailed out by Foothills last night): Saturday April 26th 5pm KO @ Hellard Field Shouldice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Awesome!! So, Pazzers at 4:00 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 What "section" will the group be in? Or should I just look for the folks yelling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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