It was a must for those with football in their blood – even if the traffic along the M27 and then down towards the indoor football arena often made the few of us late for kick-off.
That might explain why games often had a bit of an edge to them at times! We all had road rage still in our systems! Or it simply might have been that desire to win alongside your mates that made matches ultra-competitive.
Whatever it was, you knew you were in for a battle whenever you stepped out onto the plastic pitches. You were also guaranteed a battle to keep the small bits of rubber infill from getting into the house if your headed straight back home afterwards! Oh, those were the days!
Hopefully, you’ll enjoy our trip back down memory lane. See if you can spot yourself or a friend from these 30 super images taken between 2008 and 2009.
9. Soccer City revisited
Match action between Lucky Seven (green bibs) and Dolphin in November 2008. Photo: National World
10. Soccer City revisited
Total Mayhem take on Beefy Boys in Anfield League division one in 2008. Photo: National World
11. Soccer City revisited
Action between Dolphin v Eaton in June 2008. Photo: National World
