Zatman Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I think it has started today. Wembley FC are on ESPN now. Parlour, Le Saux, McBride, Caniggia are all playing for them. Venables is manager and Seaman goalkeeping coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NulliSecundus Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Wembley FC Kick off FA Cup Campaign David Seaman is relishing his coaching role with Wembley FC ahead of FA Cup campaign. Wembley FC v Langford FC The FA Cup with Budweiser Extra Preliminary Round 12.45pm, Saturday 11 August 2012 Vale Farm, Wembley FC Live on ESPN Winning club will receive £1,000 from The FA prize fund Click here for all the Extra Preliminary Round ties Forget seeing Wembley FC bloating themselves on bubbly after any FA Cup victories this season - the Combined Counties side are sponsored by beer kings, and sponsors of the world's most famous cup competition, Budweiser and they are reaping the rewards. Thanks to the generous set-up, the club that sits in the shadow of the National Stadium has been able to recruit ex-England, Tottenham and Barcelona manager Terry Venables as a technical advisor. Arsenal legend David Seaman has joined the club as a goalkeeping coach and a number of veteran players including Ray Parlour, Martin Keown and Graeme Le Saux have got on board to help the grassroots club not just survive but hopefully flourish. Speaking at the launch of the landmark event, Venables said: "Basically the idea is to get Wembley FC to Wembley Stadium, which you can see from here, by winning The Cup." Seaman will be on hand to offer advice to the club's current goalkeepers, especially on the intricacies of saving penalties in shoot-outs, and he is relishing the chance to see part-time players getting professional privileges. "These guys do it for the love of football," said the former England No.1. "It means so much for them and this opportunity is fantastic. It gives them the chance to see what it's like as a footballer, the training they do and the coaching they get and they've got Terry Venables as their manager - doesn't get much better than that." Wembley FC manager Ian Bates, who could have a number of selection headaches come Saturday afternoon if his former pros are fit for action, said: "A year ago we were playing in front of an empty grandstand and the club house was falling down. "Now the investment means great times are waiting for Wembley FC and we can't wait to kick off our FA Cup campaign." Tune into ESPN, www.facebook.com/budweiseruk or www.BudUnited.com from 12.30pm GMT on Saturday 11 August to watch the game live, kick off 12.45pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Will it be the last game of the season this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Dont think so. The final is pencilled in for May 11. Premier League season runs until May 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted August 12, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2012 Champions League Final is at Wembley again that's why it's early this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Its early every year. When will they get their arse in gear and give the winners a spot in the chumps league, only then will it become a serious competition again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 CL is at wembley this year agaiin? hos is that possible? didnt we have it a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Its early every year. When will they get their arse in gear and give the winners a spot in the chumps league, only then will it become a serious competition again No,stuff that. They should bring back the Cup Winners Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 CL is at wembley this year agaiin? hos is that possible? didnt we have it a few years ago? A few years ago? Try last year! The 2011 final was at Wembley, and the 2013 will be too. Why? Well, UEFA say it's because 2013 is the 150th anniversary of the Football Association, and by extension the 150th anniversary of organised football. Where better to have it than at the home of football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 ah how nice of them (says sarcasticly) well i dont see the euro's or world cup coming back here any time soon after whats happened with fifa recently. so this could be the first in a long time we see a major final in this country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would imagine that Wembley will get the Champions League final at least once every ten years. It's almost certainly the best football stadium in the world when you factor in everything from capacity to transport links to the city it is located in. London has just proved it **** kills when it comes to being able to host major international events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 So did Wembley FC win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Let me Google that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'm gonna bust a gut to go to the CL final this time, was gutted I wasn't there in 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would imagine that Wembley will get the Champions League final at least once every ten years. It's almost certainly the best football stadium in the world when you factor in everything from capacity to transport links to the city it is located in. London has just proved it **** kills when it comes to being able to host major international events. having hands down the best corporate facilities in football probably helps too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've got a semi interesting story about corporate stuff at Wembley which I will share when I get to a PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 13, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2012 Let me Google that for you. Woah. I clicked your link, and the third result seemed most relevant but was a link to this thread. I'm stuck in a terrible, neverending circle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That is actually pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I think the cheapest tickets on general sale for the 2011 CL final were £150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'm gonna bust a gut to go to the CL final this time, was gutted I wasn't there in 2011 Hopefully it is an all-English final this time. Preferably Arsenal vs Man City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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