The Max O'Connell Cup 2010

'The Max O'Connell Cup 2010' premiered at the Corrib Rest in North West London on Monday 4th October. The celebrity audience included many of the footballers who took part in the event. The film was unexpectedly controversial, raising the question of whether sabotage by the Queen's Park Mums played a part in the final result. What do you think?

Peter Cutts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-7CDlYqCGg

A little tribute to a huge legend

Hi,

On my recent travels I went to Bottle beach on Koh Phangan, Thailand. Max always use to tell me about this place so I made it my mission to check it out. Knowing he always knew about the best things to do and places to see I knew I couldn't go wrong.

It was quite an emotional day going from bar to bar trying to find someone who would remember him.
Just as I gave up, the manager called Nin from the Smile Bungalows recognized him from I picture I had with me. I knew I would find someone! It's hard to forget someone so magnetic and special as Max.
It was amazing to talk to this guy and hear some new stories I hadn't before.

While I was there I wanted to do something that would leave a piece of him forever so I found a rock on the left hand side of the beach and wrote a little something down.

I've attached a picture to this email, but in case it can't be seen well here is what I wrote.

'Max O' Connell

Like a pure magnet of energy we were drawn to him.
No words can sum up this angel that blessed us.
He changed us forever.

Thanks for coming into our lives.
Your spirit will stay with us forever.

Max loved Bottle beach and now I know why.
A piece of him lives on here forever.

Love you with all my heart Amigo.

RIP

I'll see you again some day.

Miss you

Marina'

First picture if of Nin ( the manager ) and me
Second is of the rock
Third is the view from the rock
Fourth is Smile Bungalows where Max stayed while he was there

... and the fixtures ... again

In Louis's earlier post the referee column got chopped off at the side. I tried to sort it out. I've got all the text to show but I can't get it into columns. Anyway, see you all tomorrow, Seamus


Group A


Jet Set NW10 vs. TranzBallerZ
Ref Cupid Stunts FC

Cupid Stunts FC vs. Dazzle Dogs
Ref JCB

JCB vs. Jet Set NW10
Ref TranzBallerZ

TranzBallerZ vs. Cupid Stunts FC
Ref Dazzle Dogs

Dazzle Dogs vs. JCB
Ref Jet Set NW10

Jet Set NW10 vs. Cupid Stunts FC
Ref JCB

TranzBallerZ vs. Dazzle Dogs
Ref Cupid Stunts FC

Cupid Stunts FC vs. JCB
Ref Dazzle Dogs

Jet Set NW10 vs. Dazzle Dogs
Ref TranzBallerZ

JCB vs. TranzBallerZ
Ref Jet Set NW10


Group B

Queens Park vs. South Kilburn
Ref NW2 United

NW2 United vs. Men Behaving Badly
Ref The People's Champions

The People's Champions vs. Queens Park
Ref South Kilburn

South Kilburn vs. NW2 United
Ref Men Behaving Badly

Men Behaving Badly vs. The People's Champions
Ref Queens Park

Queens Park vs. NW2 United
Ref The People's Champions

South Kilburn vs. Men Behaving Badly
Ref NW2 United

NW2 United vs. The People's Champions
Ref Men Behaving Badly

Queens Park vs. Men Behaving Badly
Ref South Kilburn

The People's Champions vs. South Kilburn
Ref Queens Park


Group C

Old Boys vs. West Hampstead
Ref Kilburn Grange FC

Kilburn Grange FC vs. Roy's Uffs
Ref Eximius FC

Eximius FC vs. Old Boys
Ref West Hampstead

West Hampstead vs. Kilburn Grange FC
Ref Roy's Uffs

Roy's Uffs vs. Eximius FC
Ref Old Boys

Old Boys vs. Kilburn Grange FC
Ref Eximius FC

West Hampstead vs. Roy's Uffs
Ref Kilburn Grange FC

Kilburn Grange FC vs. Eximius FC
Ref Roy's Uffs

Old Boys vs. Roy's Uffs
Ref West Hampstead

Eximius FC vs. West Hampstead
Ref Old Boys


Group D

ANP United vs. Geordie Southerners FC
Ref Ruislip

Ruislip vs. Cricklewood FC
Ref Kronenbourg 1664

Kronenbourg 1664 vs. ANP United
Ref Geordie Southerners FC

Geordie Southerners FC vs. Ruislip
Ref Cricklewood FC

Cricklewood FC vs. Kronenbourg 1664
Ref ANP United

ANP United vs. Ruislip
Ref Kronenbourg 1664

Geordie Southerners FC vs. Cricklewood FC
Ref Ruislip

Ruislip vs. Kronenbourg 1664
Ref Cricklewood FC

ANP United vs. Cricklewood FC
Ref Geordie Southerners FC

Kronenbourg 1664 vs. Geordie Southerners FC
Ref ANP United

Max

Just remembering a Great dude with the biggest smile and crazy rubber leg footy skills. Hope Crouchy and the boys do you proud this summer in S.A.
Big Love
Jayla

...and the fixtures...

Group A			Ref.
Jet Set NW10	vs.	TranzBallerZ	Cupid Stunts FC
Cupid Stunts FC	vs.	Dazzle Dogs	JCB
JCB	vs.	Jet Set NW10	TranzBallerZ
TranzBallerZ	vs.	Cupid Stunts FC	Dazzle Dogs
Dazzle Dogs	vs.	JCB	Jet Set NW10
Jet Set NW10	vs.	Cupid Stunts FC	JCB
TranzBallerZ	vs.	Dazzle Dogs	Cupid Stunts FC
Cupid Stunts FC	vs.	JCB	Dazzle Dogs
Jet Set NW10	vs.	Dazzle Dogs	TranzBallerZ
JCB	vs.	TranzBallerZ	Jet Set NW10
Group B
Queens Park	vs.	South Kilburn	NW2 United
NW2 United	vs.	Men Behaving Badly	The People's Champions
The People's Champions	vs.	Queens Park	South Kilburn
South Kilburn	vs.	NW2 United	Men Behaving Badly
Men Behaving Badly	vs.	The People's Champions	Queens Park
Queens Park	vs.	NW2 United	The People's Champions
South Kilburn	vs.	Men Behaving Badly	NW2 United
NW2 United	vs.	The People's Champions	Men Behaving Badly
Queens Park	vs.	Men Behaving Badly	South Kilburn
The People's Champions	vs.	South Kilburn	Queens Park
Group C
Old Boys	vs.	West Hampstead	Kilburn Grange FC
Kilburn Grange FC	vs.	Roy's Uffs	Eximius FC
Eximius FC	vs.	Old Boys	West Hampstead
West Hampstead	vs.	Kilburn Grange FC	Roy's Uffs
Roy's Uffs	vs.	Eximius FC	Old Boys
Old Boys	vs.	Kilburn Grange FC	Eximius FC
West Hampstead	vs.	Roy's Uffs	Kilburn Grange FC
Kilburn Grange FC	vs.	Eximius FC	Roy's Uffs
Old Boys	vs.	Roy's Uffs	West Hampstead
Eximius FC	vs.	West Hampstead	Old Boys
Group D
ANP United	vs.	Geordie Southerners FC	Ruislip
Ruislip	vs.	Cricklewood FC	Kronenbourg 1664
Kronenbourg 1664	vs.	ANP United	Geordie Southerners FC
Geordie Southerners FC	vs.	Ruislip	Cricklewood FC
Cricklewood FC	vs.	Kronenbourg 1664	ANP United
ANP United	vs.	Ruislip	Kronenbourg 1664
Geordie Southerners FC	vs.	Cricklewood FC	Ruislip
Ruislip	vs.	Kronenbourg 1664	Cricklewood FC
ANP United	vs.	Cricklewood FC	Geordie Southerners FC
Kronenbourg 1664	vs.	Geordie Southerners FC	ANP United

The Max O'Connell Cup 2010

These are the groups for the 2010 Max O'Connell Cup. It's the biggest turn out we've had so far - 20 teams - so make sure you are there at 11.00 to register, meet and greet everyone ready to KO your first game at 12.00. The place closes at 6.00 and the Champions League final is shortly after so please come early to leave on time.

It's supposed to be another hot day so make sure you're prepared!

As usual there will be some food and drinks and everyone is welcome so invite friends and family as we remember Max and play some good football.

There are also a few more prizes this year for the Winners, the Max of the Day and the top goal scorer.

So bring your "A" game...See you there!


Teams
1.   Queens Park (Us)
2.   West Hampstead (Leon)
3.   Old Boys (Robbo)
4.   TranzBallerZ (David Ferguson)
5.   South Kilburn (Scott Nelmes)
6.   Jet Set NW10 (Sam and Natty)
7.   Geordie Southerners FC (James, Eddie and Ku)
8.   ANP United (Little Chin)
9.   NW2 United (Mal and Niall)
10. Cupid Stunts FC (John McCormack)
11. JCB (JC and Blake)
12. Cricklewood FC (Nicky Kemp)
13. Men Behaving Badly (Dom and Jamie)
14. Eximius FC (James Mates)
15. The People's Champions (Joe Joyce)
16. Ruislip (Nick and Justin)
17. Dazzle Dogs (Rob)
18. Kronenbourg 1664 (John and Ritchie)
19. Roy's Uffs (Reedie)
20. Kilburn Grange FC (Twin)


Rules

Can't pass straight back to goalie
Goalie can't come out of area
Only headers and volleys can be scored in the area
No slidetackling
7 mins each way (group games)
8 mins each way (knock out games)
E.T. 4 mins each way
5 x pens each
Top 2 qualify for quarters
Goal Difference-goals scored-head to head-pens


Groups

Group A
-Jet Set NW10
-TranzBallerZ
-Cupid Stunts FC
-Dazzle Dogs
-JCB

Group B
-Queens Park
-South Kilburn
-NW2 United
-Men Behaving Badly
-The People's Champions

Group C
-Old Boys
-West Hampstead
-Kilburn Grange FC
-Roy's Uffs
-Eximius FC

Group D
-ANP United
-Geordie Southerners FC
-Ruislip
-Cricklewood FC
-Kronenbourg 1664

Recent trip to Cadiz

Dear all,

Im sorry I havent been in touch in such a long time but I thought I would share my recent trip to Cadiz with you all. I returned to Cadiz for the first time since that fateful night three weeks ago. I went to catch up with girls who now live there and also to I dont know how to put it, almost seek some closure. I left Cadiz two days after Max died in such a rush, so much emotion, it was a very dark time. Returning to the scene, was hard, very hard but something I had to do. I then went to the beach (Santa Maria de Soledad) that was opposite our flat, the sand was warm, the sea so blue, the current Erasmus students kicking a ball about, the guy selling beer and water up and down the beach, it was almost like going back in time. Looking at our humble balcony, I could picture us all sitting there, usually hungover and plotting the next attack on Cadiz's night life.....  Cadiz still has the stunning views, the views that were on the front cover of Max's guide to Andalucia, the local haunts still have the same bar people in places. Cadiz will always be a special but tragic place for me, its so bitter sweet. I gained so much, yet lost so much too. I miss Max, I miss him a lot but I will never forget him...

I trust you are all well. In my thoughts as always 

Cheryl xx

Max at the Kicks n Flicks Film Festival

Got this from Peter Cutts -

The film 'The Max O'Connell Cup' has been selected to feature at the Kicks n Flicks Film Festival (http://www.kicksnflicks.co.uk/).

It will be screened at the Shortwave Cinema London SE1 3UN (http://www.shortwavefilms.co.uk/) on Friday 7th May at 7.30pm and Saturday 8th May at 2pm as part of the 'Football Shorts' programme.

If you'd like to book tickets, visit www.kicksnflicks.webeden.co.uk

Seamus

Dear Max,

I haven't visited your blog for a very long time. It's because I know it will make me sad.

Summer is coming Max. The daffodils are in the Park. Boys are playing football. I cannot see you, but I hope you are around. Somewhere. Everywhere.

Sometimes I feel guilty for getting on with life without you, but I know, I know, you wouldn't want it any other way.

I miss you.

Rosie

New look to the blog

You will see that the blog has a new look. It should now be easier to browse the posts and find what you want.

Instead of one long window holding all the posts you now have a smaller window holding only some of the posts, with buttons at the bottom to go to older or newer posts. You also have a panel at the side through which you can home in on posts for a specific month.

There's also a Followers panel. I don't really understand that bit.

This change results from Google's introduction of the Layouts system for its blogs. If you know about all this let me know of any thoughts you have for changes or improvements.

Best wishes, Seamus

Hannah

I just wanted to say from all the way up here in Manchester that I have been thinking about lovely Max, Victoria, Seamus, Rachel the boys and all of the other wonderful Queens Park Mums, Dads, sisters, brothers and friends! I miss you all today and I wish I was with you. All my love and hugs! Here is remember someone we will never forget. Max O'connell. Legend!

Hannah Cutts

Glitch viewing the blog

At the moment you can't see the older posts in the blog. I'm working on it. Seamus