Transatlantic Saint ;)

DutchSaint · 01-30-2012, 05:30 AM

Hi Everybody,

I'd like to introduce myself. I'm a 26-year old Saints fan from The Netherlands. I love american football (as we call it) and soccer. I'm an active player myself as well.

I used to root for the Houston Oilers, but since they're gone I'm looking for a new love

.... I rooted for the Texans for a while, but it's just not the same.

Since New Orleans is my favorite American city, the Sains seem to be a wise choice!

My English isn't on par with you guys, but I'm trying....

Go Saints, Go New Orleans, Go America!

FinSaint · 01-30-2012, 08:51 AM

Welcome aboard!

What position do you play in football and do you guys have a professional league at the moment?

I remember seeing at least once the Amsterdam Admirals play in a NFL Europe game, but haven't ever seen a Dutch national league game.

Oh, and you chose wisely - Saints are the No. 1 teams in the NFL par none.

papz · 01-30-2012, 09:13 AM

Plenty of oversea guys on the board. They've all been a pleasure to have here. Welcome aboard and happy postings.

QBREES9 · 01-30-2012, 11:09 AM

Welcome Dutch ! come on sit down and make your self at home.

Halo · 01-30-2012, 03:46 PM

Welcome aboard Dutch Saint!

DutchSaint · 01-30-2012, 04:40 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome...

@FinSaint: there's no pro league left in Holland. The Admirals are long gone and the biggest teams that took their place are Amsterdam Crusaders, Amsterdam Panthers and Maastricht Wildcats.

I play for a smaller team in the 2nd division: Eindhoven Raptors. At the moment as MLB and OT.

QBREES9 · 01-30-2012, 11:26 PM

Thats very cool.

UK_WhoDat · 02-02-2012, 10:03 AM

Hi DutchSaints.

Sometimes you have to make the journey to find home. Welcome.

Originally Posted by DutchSaint

......I play for a smaller team in the 2nd division: Eindhoven Raptors. At the moment as MLB and OT.

That's cool.. and busy

Srgt. Hulka · 02-02-2012, 02:47 PM

Welcome Dutch! You've made a good choice.
I spent a week working in Bladel, outside of Eindhoven, about 10-11 years ago. It's a beautiful country. Best coffee I've ever had was at the restaurant in the Bladel Hotel.

saintfan · 02-03-2012, 05:11 PM

When I was in Europe I stayed with a host family in the Netherlands for two days. The guy was a Doctor - I cannot remember his name, but I can tell you he LOATHED Ronald Reagan. LMAO

Circa 1985. Welcome to the boards!

01-30-2012, 05:30 AM	#1
DutchSaint Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4	Transatlantic Saint ;) Hi Everybody, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm a 26-year old Saints fan from The Netherlands. I love american football (as we call it) and soccer. I'm an active player myself as well. I used to root for the Houston Oilers, but since they're gone I'm looking for a new love .... I rooted for the Texans for a while, but it's just not the same. Since New Orleans is my favorite American city, the Sains seem to be a wise choice! My English isn't on par with you guys, but I'm trying.... Go Saints, Go New Orleans, Go America!
DutchSaint Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4	Transatlantic Saint

01-30-2012, 09:13 AM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,698	Plenty of oversea guys on the board. They've all been a pleasure to have here. Welcome aboard and happy postings. SloMotion likes this.

01-30-2012, 04:40 PM	#6
DutchSaint Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4	Thank you all for the warm welcome... @FinSaint: there's no pro league left in Holland. The Admirals are long gone and the biggest teams that took their place are Amsterdam Crusaders, Amsterdam Panthers and Maastricht Wildcats. I play for a smaller team in the 2nd division: Eindhoven Raptors. At the moment as MLB and OT.
DutchSaint Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4

02-02-2012, 10:03 AM	#8
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,825	Hi DutchSaints. Sometimes you have to make the journey to find home. Welcome. Originally Posted by DutchSaint ......I play for a smaller team in the 2nd division: Eindhoven Raptors. At the moment as MLB and OT. That's cool.. and busy SloMotion likes this.

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01-30-2012, 08:51 AM	#2
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,957	Welcome aboard! What position do you play in football and do you guys have a professional league at the moment? I remember seeing at least once the Amsterdam Admirals play in a NFL Europe game, but haven't ever seen a Dutch national league game. Oh, and you chose wisely - Saints are the No. 1 teams in the NFL par none.

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Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Welcome Dutch! You've made a good choice. I spent a week working in Bladel, outside of Eindhoven, about 10-11 years ago. It's a beautiful country. Best coffee I've ever had was at the restaurant in the Bladel Hotel.

02-03-2012, 05:11 PM	#10
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	When I was in Europe I stayed with a host family in the Netherlands for two days. The guy was a Doctor - I cannot remember his name, but I can tell you he LOATHED Ronald Reagan. LMAO Circa 1985. Welcome to the boards!