its time to go..........bulldog.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:02 pm

who's 76 then dutchie do i know him?

Xplosive · Post by **Xplosive** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:46 pm

Player 76 = PC

The old timers will know that..... you forum newbies... I dunno

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:29 am

he's not allowed to play on here anymore he's been a naughty employee.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:22 am

then there was 2 trainings and 1 small meaningless game left.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:18 pm

1 training-1 game.

Happy Kopite · Post by **Happy Kopite** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:39 pm

Frmo today's Sun newspaper...
ROY KEANE has said sorry to Alex Ferguson for the behaviour which finished his Manchester United career.

And Sunderlandâ€™s new boss apologised to chairman Niall Quinn for calling him â€œa muppetâ€ and â€œa cowardâ€ after Keane quit Ireland at the 2002 World Cup.

So Bulldog, I think it's now time that you apologised to all the people you have called a "muppet" over the last few years at Vista.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:42 pm

Where does one start.

if i have ever called you a muppet then please accept my apologies.

however you are muppets at the end of the day.

muppets muppets muppets.

The Artist FKA sirbecks · Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:26 pm

Excuse me Mr Bulldog, if i am to grace your club with my presence for the last game of the season on Sunday can i expect the honour of seeing you in those beautifull white boots one last time?

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:38 pm

The Artist FKA sirbecks wrote:Excuse me Mr Bulldog, if i am to grace your club with my presence for the last game of the season on Sunday can i expect the honour of seeing you in those beautifull white boots one last time?

oh sir becks,you sweet little thing you.alas my friend it is not to be,though i thought the troops might of demanded such an event....not 1 fcuker did...so mate i shall not be pulling on the white boots for 1

last

no longer the coach

bye bye lads

its been a pleasure FOR THE LAST KIN 16 KIN FCUCKING YEAR

but hey its not my day its the lads last stance,and i'm cool with that,no honest i am.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:17 am

well here we are,the last day for for the bulldog.And as usual on a sunday morning the ring is on fire,imodiums can't contain the stools this morning.

Best do this now cos i'll be pants at typing tonight me thinks.

16 years at vista has given me the chance to get to know what must be 100's of players.And there's been lots of legends past through over the years.
Been coached by many great people.Kieth knipe,johnny walker,brad french,brian nuttle,stuart gannon and the late and great bloke BILLY GRAY,who may not of been the greatest senior coach but was an amazing junior coach and top bloke to know,i'm proud to say he was once my coach.
over the years i've been able to pick up all the trophies on offer,except top goal scorer

which will come as no shock to anyone who has seen me shoot.
but the last 5 years as the longest ever serving coach at the club has given me the most rewards of all.
not many people thought vista belonged in div 2 or would last there very long,which the first year was true,but the last 3 years coming 3'rd 4'th and yet to be decided this year,we've proved that were not far away from div 1.
a huge thanx to anyone who's helped me look good over the last 5 years,and especially this year which has been the best year i've had at the club in the 16 years.the new players the colts who have stepped up to the a's has given vista a kick in the arse.

A MASSIVE THANKYOU TO YOU ALL,YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE,THOSE AT THE CLUB NOW AND THOSE WHO MAY HAVE GONE TO OTHER CLUBS.ITS BEEN AN HONOUR TO BE PART OF VISTA.CHEERS.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:49 am

ok so i'm not so pissed after all???????
the hardest result to swollow in my coaching career.
1-0 at half time never looked like being beaten then............well IF happened and spanked us in the second half,i have no answers really.beaten by a far better side.however as hard as it was to congratulate IF on their win and league title.vista did and that's a credit to all those's involved.
well done vista on the display of good sportsmenship today.
and thanks ingle farm for not rubbing our noses in it even more than the score line did

i'll bid vista farewell as senior coach and welcome bulldog the man behind the vista that enters div 1 next year.and that's a promise.

cheers to all the teams in div 2 this year for making it the best league i've ever coached in.

and sorry if i've abused any of you at stage , but chances are you deserved it.

Football_lad · Post by **Football_lad** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:06 pm

Wanna say a big thank you to your good self also Sir Bulldog. As a Junior coming up into the amateur league for my first season as a senior and being taken straight into the A squad was a little scary for me to begin with. Not knowing what to expect and not knowing how long i would cope with the pressure were 2 things that were on my mind at times. I want to thank you for keeping your faith in me and giving me the opportunity to prove myself each week. I have learnt much from you as a player and a coach, Both in playing the game itself and also about great sportsmanship before and after the game. I have very much enjoyed my first year as a senior at the club i have been with my entire life. It is a shame i could not have been under your helm longer. You are a true credit to the club and have never heard a bad word spoken about your coaching and playing career. Deffinately someone to look up to as a player and coach. Best of luck with your future journeys with or without the club, and thank you again.

Big Mac · Post by **Big Mac** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:12 pm

Wholeheartedly agree.....hopefully your ethos will remain with the Club for many years to come.
Best of luck!

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:50 pm

Football_lad wrote:Wanna say a big thank you to your good self also Sir Bulldog. As a Junior coming up into the amateur league for my first season as a senior and being taken straight into the A squad was a little scary for me to begin with. Not knowing what to expect and not knowing how long i would cope with the pressure were 2 things that were on my mind at times. I want to thank you for keeping your faith in me and giving me the opportunity to prove myself each week. I have learnt much from you as a player and a coach, Both in playing the game itself and also about great sportsmanship before and after the game. I have very much enjoyed my first year as a senior at the club i have been with my entire life. It is a shame i could not have been under your helm longer. You are a true credit to the club and have never heard a bad word spoken about your coaching and playing career. Deffinately someone to look up to as a player and coach. Best of luck with your future journeys with or without the club, and thank you again.

thank you very much mate.its been an easy task coaching you,always training always willing to bide your time,and your time will arrive as a fulltime A's player next season i'm sure.many seniors have learnt alot from you and your attitude this season and i'm sure that will always be the why you aproach the game.all the best dude i'll be there to kick your asres next season don't worry about that.cheers sav.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:52 pm

Big Mac wrote:Wholeheartedly agree.....hopefully your ethos will remain with the Club for many years to come.
Best of luck!

thanks macca.it'll still be there and so will i in some form or other,tis a great club but still has a long way to go and that's my new challenge.good luck to you and your lads for the finals.

emirate01 · Post by **emirate01** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:42 pm

to vista coach, sorry to hear about retirement sorry because very rarely do you see a coach that does not have a personel agenda and quite obviousley you dont .YOU PUT THE CLUB FIRST. The respect you comand from your players is all there to see, and that is testamount to the great bloke and coach you are.i understand you are going to put more time in on the comittee next year, i wish you all the best and will probably see you around the place as my son plays for mv u10s regards simo

Jay Walking · Post by **Jay Walking** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:24 pm

Bulldog

I had never met you until Sunday and you were all class with how you handled yourself. Always tought to lose, espically when its your last game. You deserve every plaudit that comes your way.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:40 pm

thanks jay.
now there will be some teams,coaches and players out there that may have seen the not so nice side of me,but if its all fair and square i've excepted defeat with some level of grace,and sunday was a toughy but that's football.your lads handled themselves very very well to,could of really rubbed it in,but i guess the score line did that.

Exy 06 · Post by **Exy 06** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:06 pm

All the best Bulldog, up until Sunday I had always seen you as a coach, and not the person you truly are. You handled yourself with great respect towards the Farm players after the game by making sure you shook every Farm playerâ€™s hand wishing them the best next year. It was a pleasure to shake your hand and have a quite word to congratulate you on a great coaching career.

Sunday was just one bad game against a team on a mission, go back through your resume and I'm sure you'll find many games that will bring back some fond memories, youâ€™ll quickly forget about Sundays result and reflect on a successful coaching career.

As one door closes, another will open. Well done and all the best.

DOC · Post by **DOC** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:04 am

well done bulldog for the past 3 years you have tought me a lot...although i have never directly been coached by you, you taught me more than those that were....you always gave people the time of day and gave them a chance...it has been an honour to be around you these last few years both at training and on game day...all the best next year with whatever you do
ps: you did chose your words better than me on sunday night as well

sweet mate productions · Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:20 am

Bulldog - it has been a pleasure to be coached by your good self. The passion that you bring into every player is amazing. U brought the excitement back for me in wanting to play each and every weekend, something i did loose b4 heading to Vista. Something that no other coach has given me. Cheers mate!

ChelseaGK · Post by **ChelseaGK** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 1:56 pm

I've only been at vista a few years but have seen the passion and committment you have to the club. And the laughs.
Wish it could've ended better to IF on the weekend, but one day doesnt make a season and you obviously deserve all the credit you've been getting for your time at the club.
Good show.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:06 pm

TG01 wrote:All the best Bulldog, up until Sunday I had always seen you as a coach, and not the person you truly are. You handled yourself with great respect towards the Farm players after the game by making sure you shook every Farm playerâ€™s hand wishing them the best next year. It was a pleasure to shake your hand and have a quite word to congratulate you on a great coaching career.

Sunday was just one bad game against a team on a mission, go back through your resume and I'm sure you'll find many games that will bring back some fond memories, youâ€™ll quickly forget about Sundays result and reflect on a successful coaching career.

As one door closes, another will open. Well done and all the best.

thankyou kind sir.it was a pleasure to be able to have my hand shaken by each of the IF players.many teams don't give a stuff once the game is over but sunday was different.if we were still playing, farm would be winning they were untouchable in the second half.and once i'd finished my 8 beer i saw the day and the ending of my vista coaching career for what it has been.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:16 pm

To all of you who have taken the time and effort to post stuff in this topic,i'll sum it up now.

its hard to know why i'm the way i am,why people like what i do,and why all these totally touching posts have found there way in here.
as a player i hated to lose,i hated people not trying thier hardest in a game,and not respecting eachother and more often than not i hated my team not respecting the opposition.so i guess as coach that's what i've aimed for the most.i'm not one to teach skills or tactics i guess,but i could get most to run faster for the ball,chase harder to win a ball,find a little extra to tackle the player and most of all to play with PRIDE HONOUR RESPECT.so if i've achieved that,which in most i know i did then retiring is much easier,i'm very proud of what i have achieved at the club as a team , but much much more proud of how you lot see me as a person more than a coach.

huge huge thankyou to all.

BULLDOG · Post by **BULLDOG** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:08 pm

just wanted to get this post back up the ranks.

well as frankie said(not the pumas frankie)"and now the end is near"
tomorrow night is presentation which is the last night for bulldog as the GAFFER.not looking forward to it as i'm sure there will be many a tear.(just mine i'd say).
its been too good to let come to an end but it has to for the better of the club.
too many blokes at the club that mean too much to me.

hey but bollocks to yus all you mob of MUPPETS i say.

there that feels better.

YOU MUPPETS YOU.