Tim is so new to the team that we have not been able to come up with a good nickname yet. His college nickname "Offa" is kinda lame so we could resort to the well established Brazilian route which gives us two choices "Jensaldo" or " Timisco". Timisco sounds like one of those low fat oils that you cook your burgers in so I'm going with "JENSALDO"! Of course Brazilian nicknames don't stick if another more descriptive name comes up. Barbinho Santos became "The Toe", Gito became "La Boca" and Adnanisco is better known as "El Gato"! So if we decide over time that Tim's real nickname should be something else like "Timbo" or "Tiny Tim" then that will be fine too……of course we could also call him Tim. But that would be too easy wouldn't it?So what do we need to know about Jensaldo! Read the fascinating interview below to find out intimate details of his life and career!
First time you played soccer?
7 years old, first coach was a Scottish fellow..... ( and what a fine job he did teaching you)
7 years old, first coach was a Scottish fellow..... ( and what a fine job he did teaching you)
Favorite Team?
Yes, I am dated, like my skills, but the 1970- something Oakland Stompers and Seattle Sounders.... ( What's up with all these weird names like Thumpers, Crashers and Beaters? Why can't USA teams have simple traditional names like United, City or Thistle?)
Fav Player?
Pele; runner up for pure show and for that python he kept as a pet - Shep Messing..( Forget the snake, what kind a name is that?... Shep!? )
Fav Music?
Hard rock (Metallica, Who, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath) and some grunge (Alice in Chains, Soundgarden) .... ( Jeez... another head banger )
Fav Movie?
just movies about gladiators ... ( It's those short chainmaille skirts they wear isn't it? Go on admit it.... )
Best moment on a soccer field?
those perfectly cut orange wedges at half time ( wedgies or wedges? )
Nickname at school?
I'll pick the least offensive one-offa. Background: while pledging for a fraternity in college during the football season, I was 0 for a bunch of field goals, hence the nickname ( Offa silly nickname so it's now Jensaldo! )
Motto for life?
All things are in fate, yet all things are not decreed by fate.... ( oh yes, that well known Latin phrase " TOTUS RES ES FORTUNA ETIAMNUC TOTUS RES ES DECRETUM PER FORTUNA"...just rolls off the tongue
Something we don't know about you?
Might have figured it out from my team picks, but I grew up in Oakland and Seattle..... ( No, i thought you grew up in Stomperland or Sounderville....I'm sure you have other secrets, but we will find them out as the season progresses! )
Thanks Tim for that insight into your soccer life....love the goggles by the way....hey that could be a nickname too....goggle boy!
Could go by the name of "Cuatro Ojos" or "Gafas Grande" or ...I don't know, the goggles have kind of a bandito effect...maybe "Zorro"
ReplyDeleteZorro or gogglito?
ReplyDeleteVery interesting....yes, Zorro's profile certainly explains a lot......
ReplyDeleteOr, contrarily, he could be more of Robin Hood type...maybe "Quixote"?
ReplyDeleteGogglito!! Muy bueno!
ReplyDeleteRon K.
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing? Is any blood left in you? Did you have to get any stiches?
He had to go to hospital to get all the tape Scott put on him removed..... Tapenectomy
ReplyDeleteWhat'd I miss? Let me guess, La Boca commandeered Roniildo's car, The Blue
ReplyDeleteBeauty, and crashed in front of their 3rd strip joint Sunday...
nothing as exciting as that.....Ronilldo nutmegged a player who didnt like it so he raked his ankle as he went by....nice little gash
ReplyDeleteNutmegging, eh? Roniildo is acting like a real native!
ReplyDeleteyes it was a Connecticut invention....all the sailors coming back to New Haven from their long fishing trips had to nutmeg the local barmaids....
ReplyDeleteUpdate,
ReplyDeleteI just found out that the Falcons are not available for this Sunday. I just contacted the Trumbull team again and hope I have an answer soon. If that falls through....we might play a game against brazil vs Celtic
Just wondering how Ron K is doing this morning
I'm fine…Dr. at BMS will put a butterfly stitch in this morning. FYI, took a stud in the lower shin at practice last night….not wearing guards since it was just practice….should be fine for Sunday. Scott and John…thanks again for the 1st aid :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat was his number? We've got your back!
ReplyDeleteHis back was fine....we needed to protect his shin!
ReplyDeleteEl Gato did it....
ReplyDeleteGuys,
ReplyDeleteWe are going to have a game against Brazil in Westbrook @ 9:30 am. Enrique has informed me that we should play this game in Westbrook because it is a much better field and I am going along with it. I have not played on this field before and he is going to call me with directions. I am told is next to the Westbrook Library. I think a few of us played a pick game there before. If you know the directions, please send it in.
I believe is Tom P's turn for beer duty and chips......
Please confirm with me...thanks
count me in....last time we played the Brazil select it was 5-5 and a really good game....we need a ref though....I'm sure tpink will not be willing to repeat his last outing though
ReplyDeleteI am in
ReplyDeleteGuys,
ReplyDeleteDirection to Wren Park in Westbrook :
from New Haven:
Exit 65 off 95.....right at the ramp....go straight till you come to Route 1. Left onto Route 1 going North. Go straight through first light
Take next left onto Burdick Drive (Look for Daniel P. Wren Park sign)
The field is at the end of Burdick Drive
From New London:
Take Exit 65
Take a left at the bottom of the ramp onto Route 153 South
Travel ½ mile on Route 153 South to Town Green
Turn Left onto Route 1 North
Go straight through first light
Take next left onto Burdick Drive (Look for Daniel P. Wren Park sign)
The field is at the end of Burdick Drive
I will see you there @ 9:30 am
i will be there
ReplyDeleteI'm out!
ReplyDeletecan you bring the beer though?
ReplyDeleteI'm in.
ReplyDeleteTom what is the confirmed headcount for the brazil game?
Confirmed so far:
ReplyDeleteTom A., Tom P., Jody, Jorge, Behrooz, Ron K., Carlos, and Scot.
I think Tom J and Tim will also be there if I am correct. I haven't heard from Danny, Kevin, Hamid, and Ron B. yet
I guess Johnaldo has been relegated....
ReplyDeletemaybe he means 'the Scot" ?
ReplyDeletewho's bringing the beer? Pinky has already done this
ReplyDeleteYou forgot John as usual
ReplyDeleteJohn is just the recordkeeper.....and sometimes waterboy....waterbuoy?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I missed the Johnaldo in my list...........
ReplyDeleteplural or singular?
ReplyDeleteIf Pinky has already done so....then is Jacque's turn or Jorge
ReplyDeleteI can bring beer
ReplyDeleteScott you just had half he team round to your house! I will bring beer too
ReplyDeleteI'll also bring some cans of some famous American beer....
ReplyDeleteI can bring beers too. Tom, you should make it clear to the Brazil that they should bring beers if they plan to join the post match festivities…otherwise we will all get half a beer.
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