Thanks mate, yeah I hope the worst of the injuries are behind me now
I hope you are right mate!
C.J. Lippo, A life in football.
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Thanks mate, yeah I hope the worst of the injuries are behind me now
I hope you are right mate!
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The more things change, the more they stay the same. 19 minutes into my second friendly game for FC Oss & I'm already out for 3 weeks! Fingers crossed this season goes the same as the last & I get my injuries out of the way early.
On the plus side it looks as though I will be amongst the first players chosen when I am fit. I do have competition for my position in Belgian Marco Weymans but I believe I am the better player & Marco is being linked with a move to Roda JC in any case.
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Ahh nooo, sorry to hear about another injury mate. Hopefully you can come back and stake your place in the starting eleven. Loving this story, look forward to more. Check my new story out if you have time please buddy. 
FC Oss Wonderkid?
It seems FC Oss have produced their very own wonderkid.
Nice to know the "big boys" are casting an eye down here. Hopefully, one day, I will be signing a contract with one of these clubs!
Good luck to the kid! One day, when he's rich & famous, I will be able to say "I used to play with that guy, run circles around him I did!"
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You'll be able to say it, doesn't mean it's true
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good story" Pat, perhaps my all time favourite Chopper Reid quote!
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"Never let the truth get in the way of a good story" Pat, perhaps my all time favourite Chopper Reid quote!
Hahahaha fair enough
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Settling In...
I am pleased to report that I have settled in Oss very nicely.
The city itself has a feel not too unlike Tamworth, though with more culture & less country music.
Thank Christ!
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It’s a far cry from the hustle & bustle of Sydney in any case. More relaxed, less crowded & definitely friendlier.
I could be quite happy here, I think.
For the most part the people have a fantastic grasp of the English language (which comes a relief seeing as the only Dutch word I know is “Heineken”) & have been extremely welcoming.
Apart from being the birth place of Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy (of which the locals are understandably proud), Oss is also home to some fantastic restaurants, a vibrant shopping centre & an annual fair rated amongst the best events in the country.
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Although I have been here less than 12 months, it feels like home to me & that’s not a feeling I ever got in Sydney. If my football career was to go no further I would still be forever thankful for opening my eyes to this fantastic part of the world.
Season 8
The Adjustment Period
It took some time for me to adjust to my new surroundings. Packing my bags & moving to the other side of the world was never going to be easy & I'm afraid it showed in my on field performances a bit too.
A solid, if unspectacular start to life in Europe. 22 appearances across the league & cup for an average rating on 7.04. Not too bad I suppose, though my performances in our short lived cup run were a personal highlight.
Again injuries played a big part in my season.
In all I managed to spend over 3 months on the sidelines.
Thankfully the medical staff here at Oss are good at what they do & had me back in action ASAP.
On the pitch, it was an average year for FC Oss as well.
We finished the year in 14th spot, one place above our media prediction of 15th. I cant help but think it would have been a better year if not for the massive turn over of players.
14 out, 15 in. Not ideal as far as squad cohesion goes!
On a personal level I feel as though I have once again made modest improvements in my game.
No doubt injuries have played their part again but I'm used to that by now & just try to give it my all at every opportunity. What else can I do?
As already mentioned, I eventually settled into life in Oss & found I enjoyed it immensely. Hence when a new deal was offered I had no hesitation in accepting.
Much like at the Wanderers its only a one year extension but this time I was only too happy to accept. Here's hoping the next 12 months can be better then the last!
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They call him "The Wizard of Oss (from Aus)"
They call him "The Wizard of Oss (from Aus)"
How did I miss that? It was so obvious! Nice work Patty boy!
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FC Oss to win the league 2nd season and Lippo to break goalscoring record!
That may be a tad optimistic, especially considering I have 9 for finishing
I like your thinking though!
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That may be a tad optimistic, especially considering I have 9 for finishing
I like your thinking though!
Quote of the day : "Optimism is the key to success"
Season 9
Catching Fire
My second season at FC Oss turned out to be an unbridled success.
Not only did I manage to stay fit for the entire season but I also managed to put together some good performances & even break club records!
My stellar displays on the pitch saw me dubbed "The wizard of Oss" by the locals & at home games my name was greeted by a chant of "Ossie, Ossie, Ossie! Oi! Oi! Oi!" whenever the team sheet was read out.
^^ Thanks Guys ^^
FC Oss also had a great year.
A 7th placed finish was the clubs highest ever league position & also qualified us for the promotion play-offs!
Unfortunately we were unable to produce any further shocks, getting knocked out in the 2nd round after breezing past Almere City in the 1st.
The home game against NEC also set a new record attendance mark.
Perhaps the expectation created by the record crowd was partly responsible for the poor performance which ultimately cost us our chances of promotion? Who knows!
On an interesting side note, this year was also a big year for my younger brother George, who is following in his big brothers footsteps it seems.
George moved to Sydney with the rest of the family when I was first signed from Tamworth. He was only 9 years old back then but always loved the game &, like me, hoped one day to make a career out of it.
I am so pleased that the Wanderers have given him the chance to make that dream a reality & look forward to following his career closely.
Who knows, maybe one day we will be on the same pitch representing our country!
A Growing Reputation
After spending the off-season back in Australia catching up with family, I arrived back in Oss amidst rumours I was on my way out the door.
Although flattered at being linked with clubs in both the Eredivisie & the Belgian Pro League, I wasn't keen to leave just yet.
I have grown to love both the city of Oss as well as the club & when a new contract was offered to me I was only to happy to put pen to paper & extend my stay.
Although I would like to play in a European top flight at some stage in my career I feel as though it is too early for me to leave just yet.
After going close to promotion last year I have not yet given up on playing in the Eredivisie with FC Oss!
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