As soon as the bell rang for the break in school. All my friends came to my class for an important discussion. No, it wasn't about any girl. It was about establishing a club of our own. I had heard about US Club organizing a football tournament in the near future and I had a decision to make. I had received an offer from the club which eventually won the inaugural tournament or playing at some place called home.
I preferred the latter and told my friends about the idea and while some of them were skeptical about it, I went with my gut. We spent a whole 30 minutes just coming up with a name. From Banana Boys to Pokemon Club, we eventually decided on Red Phoenix FC. We played the first tournament and lost in the first round 3-2 to people 3 years older than us. Not bad for 6th graders right?
Ever since 2009, many vital players left due to transfers. Nevertheless, I continued looking for players to play for me and I must say I have now found a really good and talented bunch of players. We now play tournaments all across Mumbai. From Colaba to Thane to Andheri.
Many times I have found myself to be one of the youngest in the squad, but leading the team from the front has helped me develop.
Few of the biggest tournaments in which we made a name for ourselves are the Christmas Cup at Thane where we finished second, one at Cooperage where we were the semi finalists and the most prestigious was the Nike winners stays: Risk everything tournament in which we finished 6th out of 300 teams from the whole of Mumbai. I've met alot of the best players I've ever seen through RPFC, made alot of friends and learnt alot about the beautiful game.
We are always up for a challenge. We may not always win, but we certainly never back down. We may get shot down, but we always rise back up and we go again.
I preferred the latter and told my friends about the idea and while some of them were skeptical about it, I went with my gut. We spent a whole 30 minutes just coming up with a name. From Banana Boys to Pokemon Club, we eventually decided on Red Phoenix FC. We played the first tournament and lost in the first round 3-2 to people 3 years older than us. Not bad for 6th graders right?
Ever since 2009, many vital players left due to transfers. Nevertheless, I continued looking for players to play for me and I must say I have now found a really good and talented bunch of players. We now play tournaments all across Mumbai. From Colaba to Thane to Andheri.
Many times I have found myself to be one of the youngest in the squad, but leading the team from the front has helped me develop.
Few of the biggest tournaments in which we made a name for ourselves are the Christmas Cup at Thane where we finished second, one at Cooperage where we were the semi finalists and the most prestigious was the Nike winners stays: Risk everything tournament in which we finished 6th out of 300 teams from the whole of Mumbai. I've met alot of the best players I've ever seen through RPFC, made alot of friends and learnt alot about the beautiful game.
We are always up for a challenge. We may not always win, but we certainly never back down. We may get shot down, but we always rise back up and we go again.
keep writing bro. Brings back fine memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks bud. Will do. :D
DeleteThis is extremely cool and inspiring
ReplyDeleteThank you Manya. :')
DeleteKeep writing... Proud to be oart of RPFC. #respect
ReplyDeleteNice to see you back in action beta! Keep writing....
ReplyDeleteRPFC sure has come a long long way and in it's journey through the last 6 years, it has been an absolute treat to watch how you have grown, the decisions you've taken and the fine young man you are turning in to.