BenMWard

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  1. I met John Farnworth at the weekend, that name should be familiar to freestyle football fans! Turns out that he works with the company I'll be working with this summer in the US and Canada.

    1. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      I should also say that he was the nicest guy ever. Stopped and talked to me for a good 15 minutes even though he had to get ready for a show and he let me grab a quick picture with him.

    2. Toño

      Toño

      I think I know this lad, not personally, but I watched some of his videos year ago or so on youtube, while watching some great freestyle footy footage indeed. Talented and skillful, he's so calm and chilled. He also made the impression of very nice person so it does not suprise me :) That's nice Ben, let us know if you'll meet him again later on during the summer!

    3. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Yeah, I used to watch his video from the age of about 14 so it was pretty special to meet him! I'll certainly let you guys know if I end up working with him!

  2. I was keeping quiet on this until it was confirmed, but it's official now - I'm gonna be spending the summer in Ontario, Canada coaching football!!! :D

  3. If SS were a family, Luke would be the creepy Uncle . . . ;)

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    2. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Please don't put my example into practise.

    3. frstplce

      frstplce

      I don't doubt that it has already happened.

    4. Lukemeister

      Lukemeister

      im a responsible uncle :)

  4. Happy new year!

    1. komodo

      komodo

      Happy new year mate.

  5. I think I'm done with the post count games for a while! What a big effort over the last 24 hours that was!

  6. Merry Christmas guys!!! All the best!

    1. Toño

      Toño

      Merry Xmas Ben (:

    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      Merry Christmas Ben, everyone!

  7. I can only apologise to other members and the staff. My activity levels have been terrible lately as I've had lots of Uni assignments, plus I have a second job on top of my coaching. Things have calmed down a bit now, so I'm back!

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    3. komodo

      komodo

      Same here I have 3 assignments due in this week.

    4. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      My come back has sucked due to Uni work. Just 1200 more words on my biomechanics assignment and you'll all have to put up with my again full time!

  8. First University training session of the season, bagged 3 goals and 4 assists. Standard.

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    2. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      You know it ;) Got injured 25 minutes into my debut today though, very pissed off.

    3. Lukemeister

      Lukemeister

      shit bad injury?

    4. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Nah, just a quad strain. But it was enough to make running up and down the wing a bitch, plus their was no point risking it getting worse as we were only playing a friendly.

  9. Urgh, international breaks suck.

    1. frstplce

      frstplce

      It has been very quiet around here as a result too. :(

  10. "Joey, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?"

    1. komodo

      komodo

      "You ever...seen a grown man naked?"

    2. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Joey, do you ever hang around the gymnasium?"

    3. komodo

      komodo

      "We'd better get back now Joey."

  11. Had a double session at the gym today (strength and cardio) followed by a session of badminton. If anyone wants tips on how to become a physical machine then just drop me a PM ;)

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    2. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      @komodo

      Actually the way I play I might pick up injuries. There are times I even dive like Tsonga in tennis. :P

    3. komodo

      komodo

      @TNB brutal stuff mate....do you also celebrate like Tsonga when you win? lol

    4. komodo

      komodo

      @Ben I only do about 5hrs a on the bike and 4hrs on heavy bags a week plus do some sparring when I can. I use to run but found it really boring. I try to keep the cardio to a bare minimum don't really want to lose any muscle. But I can see why people would enjoy it I prefer doing strenght work peronally.

  12. Finally got my new computer! I'm back!!

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    3. Toño

      Toño

      To have a new PC is a really good feeling I believe! Congratulations mate & welcome back (:

    4. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      It is, brother. Everything's so fast again!

  13. Sorry about lack of activity, computer's broke. Replacement will be with me in mid September, until then I'll be posting via iPad so I won't be posting as frequently for a couple of weeks.

    1. frstplce

      frstplce

      The mobile skin is okay, but if you're going to be using the iPad regularly you should look into Tapatalk. Also, Invision made an iOS app, but I only have Android so I haven't tested it. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ips-communities/id521920635?ls=1&mt=8

  14. Going to the Olympics again tomorrow to see Brazil vs South Korea :)

  15. Just back from Old Trafford after the Brazil game, Meymar is game

  16. Olympics football tickets have arrived!! :D

    1. Lukemeister
    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      At least all of that should be airing on Tv for me, unlike regular games.

    3. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Probably mate. I'll be at the New Zealand vs Egypt game closely followed by Brazil vs Belarus.

  17. Just bought 2 tickets for the Olympics football on the 29th July, Egypt vs New Zealand and then Brazil vs Belarus! So buzzing right now!

  18. Sprained my wrist :(

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    2. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Under most circumstances, neither do I. It was only when late last night I realised there was a big possibility it could be a break that I decided to go rather than risk it healing incorrectly and it affecting my wrist for the rest of my life.

    3. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      Get well soon Ben

    4. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Thanks man :)

  19. Had a charity game for the team I play for today. Good fun, free buffet afterwards!

    1. frstplce

      frstplce

      Sounds fun. The trick though is that you're supposed to offer the opposing team the free buffet *before* the game. :P

    2. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      It was the first team vs the second team so everyone got in on it anyway :P

  20. Sunburnt :(

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    2. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      This is the lamest way I've ever got it, I was in my mate's car yesterday for a couple of hours with the window down and had my elbow/arm hanging out the window and it burned. Pathetic.

    3. Lukemeister
    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      Ha, I've actually done exactly that. Worse, I managed to do that on my way to the beach. I arrived with the side of me near the window already burnt.

  21. Article coming tomorrow with my views on England's Euro squad.

    1. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      Great. I ll get some started soon as well hopefully.

    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      Looking forward to this. Homepage is in serious need of fresh content.

  22. Just got an offer from my first choice University!! Feeling happy!!

    1. frstplce

      frstplce

      Congrats on that. I sometimes wonder what I'd be doing now if I followed through with my schooling.

    2. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Cheers Bill, do you regret not carrying on?

    3. frstplce

      frstplce

      When I get my paycheck I do. I believe there are plenty of opportunities out there though for those of us who didn't complete university studies unless you are trying to become a doctor or lawyer.

  23. It's been a long day. Shattered.

    1. Lukemeister

      Lukemeister

      Know how you feel man.

    2. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Mates tried to get me to go into town as well tonight. No chance!

    3. Lukemeister
  24. Coaching on a soccer camp tomorrow :)

  25. Setting off to Ewood Park soon for the game. Come on United!!

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    2. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      Great. I really love stuff like that. I found a berbatov bicycle kick goal vs liverpool from a fan's view. That was awesome

    3. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      I didn't even get the goal on video! I had just turned the phone camera on to get a video of the crowd and we scored a few seconds later so I was jumping up and down screaming with everyone else. Raw emotion.

    4. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      Nice. Anyways I've added the images from yesterday to the gallery. I have a picture of the away fans , might as well have got you on the picture(if you're lucky though)