This a a 100% voluntary thread where members can post there name and/or what they do/skillset.
The reason for this is two fold. Firstly, it allows the group to see what skills might be useful for the Southside. Secondly, it allows southsiders to take their business to other southsiders.
So for example if the southside needs an accountant and their is one in our membership we can hopefully use there services. Or in the second case if I need a bike, I know what southsider to talk to.
You may also add your picture if you feel comfortable.
Please only post for yourself. Do not post other users; however, if you have a child/parent/spouse that does not post here and you would like to add that info to your profile please feel free to do so, but no names of those people please.
My name is (obviously) Chris. I'm a 911 operator and police dispatcher for the VPD, as well as a couple of RCMP agencies.
I have only recently joined the Southsiders, and am a bit of a football noob. I've followed the Caps casually for years, but the only time I ever made it out to Swangard was for a Canada/Guatemala WC qualifier a few years back. I blame a lack of sports-loving friends.
I decided I was going to join the Southsiders even before I decided to purchase season tickets for the Caps. Having been a lifelong Canucks fan who likes to get up and yell at games, the atmosphere you guys provide was really attractive. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to standing to cheer for more than 10 seconds without someone behind me complaining that they can't see.
March 19th is circled, underlined and highlighted in blue and white on the calendar... can't wait to see you all there!
PrarieboyAlex said:Hey, I'm Alex, I was Oranje83 on the old forum and I thought I'd change it to something more...me :P
SoccerSue said:Hi, I'm Susan- I live about an hour south of Seattle and I'm the only Sounders fan you're allowed to like, LOL!
I lived in Bellingham for 5 years while going to college. I was
first introduced to indoor soccer by my mom, if you can believe that,
and we watched Tacoma Stars games when I was home on the weekends. A
lot of the Stars players were playing with the 86ers in the summer
(Carl Valentine, Dale Mitchell, Greg Ion, etc.) so I started going to Vancouver games in
1991 and have been a fan ever since. I make it to about 8-10 games a year and am hoping to get to more this season. My Nexus card is my best friend. :)
I'm a clinical audiologist (hearing specialist) with an Ear Nose and Throat clinic in Puyallup. Like Proggie I'm also very into photography, although I'm not nearly as good at it as he is. ;-) I happen to be sitting next to him in 210, though, so I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time picking his brains about it.
Can't wait until March 19th- I've already got motel reservations.
Hello. My name is Jason and I'm a long-haul trucker. I own and operate my own truck and trailer in the western provinces and territories, and also haul to six western states. I'm an Arsenal fan too.
Greetings from England!!!
Tone, based in Ipswich home of the 'Super Blues' as they were when they had the likes of 'Caps Legends Sir Bobby Robson, Frans Thijssen & of course Trevor Whymark the 1979 'Caps NASL final goalscoring Legend. Personally i prefer 'Super Blues' over 'Tractor Boys' even if ITFC aren'tr so super these days :(
I note 'Tractor_Boy' would have been watching the Town at a time when they had a future 'Caps legend in the Town team - Trevor Whymark, as he says they were a top four team, for a period of 10 years, which is why 'Caps/Ipswich manager was poached to manage his current England!
Always followed Ipswich Town from the 70s, most memorable games attending would be a 6-0 victory over Man Utd (as we were both in the top three it was a bigger victory than the 9-0 reverse when Ipswich were dropping like a sack of sh.... into relagation) and also the 3-1 victory over St Etienne (with Michel Platini and former World Cup finalist Jonny Rep) on the way to winning the UEFA Cup. Today personal friends of many of those teams including with Frans Thijssen, Trevor Wymark & even wrote a foreword in a book for the late Sir Bobby Robson!
Connections to the 'Caps, other than personal friends playing for them! Lived on the North Shore in the 90s, and have been back many times, including last year when i met up with another 1979 NASL winning finalist!
Hi, I'm Keith. Homegrown Vancouverite with the webbed feet to prove it.
I've been attending games since 1976 so might have a historical perspective that some younger members might not. The Southside has been my home since its creation back in the 86'rs days. Fond memories of Chelsea Jonny blaring into the dripping megaphone : "Lenarducci !". I can be found at any away matches in Portland and Seattle having attended all since 2008. Looking forward to seeing more people make the trips.
Welcome Blake
Nice to have another experienced voice joining the southside !
Cheers
My name is Adam, I'm a research analyst from Blackburn, England (hence the name) I haven't had a season ticket for a football team since I was 18 and Rovers won the premiership, I have been in Vancouver for 3 years and now have my permanent residency.
I've been a casual Whitecaps supporter since I discovered them in 08, a few games here and there when I had someone to go with. I love to sing and chant at football matches and am looking forward to getting involved with the TIFO stuff and get to away games. Travelling to away matches was one of my absolute favourite things about football and I really hope that lots of people who've not done it before try it.
I can sew, paint and I love spreadsheets.
i would just like to say hi to all of you. i am new to the forum and i will be at the game on the 19th in aqua seating. im from england now living in port mcneill on the island. my name canadianwhite is because of the team i support back home salisbury city fc (the whites). anyways im really looking forwards to watching my first game of football in about 2 years. is it ok if i come and meet some of the southsiders on match day at oscers?.. p.s sorry for posting in the wrong place
canadianwhite said:... the team i support back home salisbury city fc (the whites).
canadianwhite said:now living in port mcneill on the island.
canadianwhite said:cool. where are you all based? are you all down in victoria?
Hey everyone,
I'm Ben, i live in Coquitlam. I'm 18 yrs old, in college right now and playing lots of soccer. I've played since i was 4 and have been to a decent number of Whitecaps games back at Swangard. I can remember standing in the Southsiders section with my uncle at one or 2 of the games when i was maybe 10, right at the front behind the net.
Playing mens div. 2 right now for DFC in the FVSL right now, as well as div 2 in the Indoor leagues at 8 rinks.
Was a Liverpool fan for as long as i can remember until i was old enough (12 or so) to understand my grandparents lived in Chelsea their whole lives before coming to Canada. so now a die-hard Chelsea fan through and through. hoping to go to England in the next couple years to see a match or 2.
First year as a Southsider. will be there at every home match with my brother and hopefully a Seattle or Portland away match. section 216, row p at Empire. (sec. 251, row G at BC place). got my Caps jersey, season ticket package, and ready to go.
lets go White and Blue!
My name is Ron, and as you can see, I am a big fan of the German National Team. I have been a Whitecaps fan as long as I can remember. I live in Vernon, and seen a few 'Caps games but along with a friend of mine here we both have season tickets and look forward to a great season as we make our travels from the Okanagan. I work in the printing industry and I have access to gettng banners made.
I am actively involved in the local soccer scene, and I am taking my U18 Girls team to England/Germany in July for a few friendlies and we also have managed to get tickets to the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final and final in Frankfurt (Go Canada!). My fondest soccer memory is Mexico '86 and being in the stands for Maradona's "Hand of God" goal as well as the final game.
I am looking forward to picking up my membership at Oscar's on Saturday and meeting the Southsiders. GO CAPS!!
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