Hap
Well-known member
With the best will in the world, there is no such thing, as a friendly kick around - not if there are two set of goals. (The exception might be walking football).
It's not a fun kick about if people are getting angry and I think playing against people in their 20's, when you're over 50, might not be the best idea. At that age they will throw themselves into it hard, and you're far more likely to get injured and take longer to heal, than they are.
I stopped completely at 40 - I was a niggly attacking midfielder/forward who was always winding my opposite number up by constantly nipping and nudging at them. There is no way I'd play now, even though I'm still pretty fit. It would end in tears and I can't afford the time off work.
Maybe you can try something else. Your knees will thank you later.
It's not a fun kick about if people are getting angry and I think playing against people in their 20's, when you're over 50, might not be the best idea. At that age they will throw themselves into it hard, and you're far more likely to get injured and take longer to heal, than they are.
I stopped completely at 40 - I was a niggly attacking midfielder/forward who was always winding my opposite number up by constantly nipping and nudging at them. There is no way I'd play now, even though I'm still pretty fit. It would end in tears and I can't afford the time off work.
Maybe you can try something else. Your knees will thank you later.