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Ayeready - Do you know Bud of Hirshfields?
How is my boy getting on? Mr Altman, Kyle.
How is my boy getting on? Mr Altman, Kyle.
thesuperrookie
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I know some of you may have questions about the NSC in the NSC Minnesota name. Well, for almost 20 years the Minneapolis-St. Paul area had the longest running outdoor professional soccer franchise in the United States; The Minnesota Thunder.
Well, times got tough and the owner fell behind on payments and before you knew it we figured we wouldn't have a team for the 2010 season. Then, out of nowhere, 3months prior to the season the National Sports Center decided to put on a team. The NSC is a Minnesota state facility that was built in the early 90's as an attempt to lure Olympic training facilities to the state (hence the world class velodrome that is located a mere 200meters from the stadium).
So, this team is basically Thunder 2.0, but with a new name, new ownership and for the most part a newly developing fanbase. I believe the average attendance for the season at this point in time is 1800 fans which is below expectations and is a little disheartening, but many of us were around when the Thunder were able to get 4-5000 a game.
The stadium is fantastic. They took out the running track a few years ago and installed a huge beer deck/garden in the North End. This is where the picture of our "Believe" banner was taken.
In addition, the team has built us the best scoreboard in all of soccer (a few of us designed it for the squad):
We run the numbers from the beer garden. We taunt the opposing teams with the awesomeness of the analog, and our players love it:
Well, times got tough and the owner fell behind on payments and before you knew it we figured we wouldn't have a team for the 2010 season. Then, out of nowhere, 3months prior to the season the National Sports Center decided to put on a team. The NSC is a Minnesota state facility that was built in the early 90's as an attempt to lure Olympic training facilities to the state (hence the world class velodrome that is located a mere 200meters from the stadium).
So, this team is basically Thunder 2.0, but with a new name, new ownership and for the most part a newly developing fanbase. I believe the average attendance for the season at this point in time is 1800 fans which is below expectations and is a little disheartening, but many of us were around when the Thunder were able to get 4-5000 a game.
The stadium is fantastic. They took out the running track a few years ago and installed a huge beer deck/garden in the North End. This is where the picture of our "Believe" banner was taken.
In addition, the team has built us the best scoreboard in all of soccer (a few of us designed it for the squad):
We run the numbers from the beer garden. We taunt the opposing teams with the awesomeness of the analog, and our players love it:
7:18
Brighton & Hove Albion
running the numbers to the board is FLAIR! imagine doing that at Withdean!
GumbyGrrl
New member
More fun with our lads: Stars TV
STARS TV: 8-5-10 - NSC Minnesota Stars
STARS TV: 8-5-10 - NSC Minnesota Stars
Ayeready
New member
I know the Hirshfields paint stores. Never been in one. I think there is one in Richfield, not far from me. Actually, they're all over the place. That's the family friend?
As for your man Kyle Altman, The Rabbi, he's a defensive stalwart. He is the tallest of the starting defenders... let me check that... yup, Lipset and Clements are taller, but don't play as often as Altman. Actually, nobody plays as often as Altman, he is healthy as a horse and has the most minutes logged on the field.
Seems quiet and serious, but gets intense during play. I wouldn't wind him up.
GregX
New member
And being a new team, we've been thinking of slogans, mascots, songs etc. (and by "we" I mean everyone else; I lack creativity and am little more than a troll).
For your consideration is a contender for team song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdb4NyHdFfE
Caution: Moby ahead
If nothing else, I like the video...
For your consideration is a contender for team song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdb4NyHdFfE
Caution: Moby ahead
If nothing else, I like the video...
Ayeready
New member
Is that Clements ball-punching the cameraman?
Our last home game and a goal from Melvin Tarley, rare as diamonds those:
STARS TV: 7-22-10 - NSC Minnesota Stars
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Stumpy Tim
Well-known member
I think the coach needs changing unless he starts playing my lad in goal asap. You can't have enough sweary giants on the team
GumbyGrrl
New member
No, that's Lucas Rodriguez. I'm not sure who was on the flip-cam at the time.
Bit o' trivia for you: our assistant coach, Carl Craig, is a Geordie.
Soccer Boy
Soccer Boy
I know some of you may have questions about the NSC in the NSC Minnesota name. Well, for almost 20 years the Minneapolis-St. Paul area had the longest running outdoor professional soccer franchise in the United States; The Minnesota Thunder.
Well, times got tough and the owner fell behind on payments and before you knew it we figured we wouldn't have a team for the 2010 season. Then, out of nowhere, 3months prior to the season the National Sports Center decided to put on a team. The NSC is a Minnesota state facility that was built in the early 90's as an attempt to lure Olympic training facilities to the state (hence the world class velodrome that is located a mere 200meters from the stadium).
So, this team is basically Thunder 2.0, but with a new name, new ownership and for the most part a newly developing fanbase. I believe the average attendance for the season at this point in time is 1800 fans which is below expectations and is a little disheartening, but many of us were around when the Thunder were able to get 4-5000 a game.
The stadium is fantastic. They took out the running track a few years ago and installed a huge beer deck/garden in the North End. This is where the picture of our "Believe" banner was taken.
In addition, the team has built us the best scoreboard in all of soccer (a few of us designed it for the squad):
We run the numbers from the beer garden. We taunt the opposing teams with the awesomeness of the analog, and our players love it:
It is all about TOTAL JACKASSERY!
Soccer Boy
Soccer Boy
I am so pumped. I am on the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Facebook page!
Soccer Boy
Soccer Boy
I guess you could call it that. I guess you guys might call it an organized "kick-a-bout?" I have a friend who is orignally from Derby County. I will have to check with her on some of the verbage so I get it right.
Their next match is not for another week. I think the coach wanted them all up and running hard. Good fast-paced soccer. It was also nice to see some of the non-starters play. My 5th cousin is an outside back--it is always good to see him out on the pitch.
Soccer Boy
Soccer Boy
I know some of you may have questions about the NSC in the NSC Minnesota name. Well, for almost 20 years the Minneapolis-St. Paul area had the longest running outdoor professional soccer franchise in the United States; The Minnesota Thunder.
Well, times got tough and the owner fell behind on payments and before you knew it we figured we wouldn't have a team for the 2010 season. Then, out of nowhere, 3months prior to the season the National Sports Center decided to put on a team. The NSC is a Minnesota state facility that was built in the early 90's as an attempt to lure Olympic training facilities to the state (hence the world class velodrome that is located a mere 200meters from the stadium).
So, this team is basically Thunder 2.0, but with a new name, new ownership and for the most part a newly developing fanbase. I believe the average attendance for the season at this point in time is 1800 fans which is below expectations and is a little disheartening, but many of us were around when the Thunder were able to get 4-5000 a game.
The stadium is fantastic. They took out the running track a few years ago and installed a huge beer deck/garden in the North End. This is where the picture of our "Believe" banner was taken.
In addition, the team has built us the best scoreboard in all of soccer (a few of us designed it for the squad):
We run the numbers from the beer garden. We taunt the opposing teams with the awesomeness of the analog, and our players love it:
They also host a rather large youth soccer tournament every year called the USA Cup. I think they typically have 20,000 youth soccer players play over a 10 day period. It is pretty intense. Last year the lads from the Tottenham youth academy made an appearance. What a treat!
KLF
Albion Boleh!
No way! Your sweary freak will never dislodge the Papa!
I'm often up at 4.00 so I should be able to catch the second half (except I'm away on holiday then).
Gutted that my boy Max Lipset's not a regular - give him time.
Soccer Boy
Soccer Boy
We also have the best named beer garden in the western hemisphere!
Superphil
Dismember
I hope you are watching too much Top Gear, or are entering into the NSC sense of humour. However, just to let you know, we use miles here, honestly, and 6 miles is about 9.5km.
Stumpy Tim
Well-known member
That's going in my signature.