Legit question 4 the poms (Don't worry - not about cricket!)
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I know soccer (sorry - football!) is the most popular sport in the UK, but I wondered if there are many british sports fans who really don't like it, or more so, what it has become. I say "sports fans" because I automatically want to exclude the generic groups that just hate sport of most kinds - lets face it, these people exist in all countries (even sports mad Oz!)
Not saying I completely hate the game - I can admire the true skills involved but I just cant stand the circus that surrounds it & more so, how piss weak the top level players are; it seems if you fart near them they will fall down (until that magical healing whistle blows!) I enjoy watching the games where countries are playing that are true "teams" - generally from places where soccer is not as high profile - eg Japan, Korea, Aus etc - the players seem to bond better & show the old "star team" rather than "team of stars" character. Anyway, curious for some perspective from those far more expert on the game than I.
Not saying I completely hate the game - I can admire the true skills involved but I just cant stand the circus that surrounds it & more so, how piss weak the top level players are; it seems if you fart near them they will fall down (until that magical healing whistle blows!) I enjoy watching the games where countries are playing that are true "teams" - generally from places where soccer is not as high profile - eg Japan, Korea, Aus etc - the players seem to bond better & show the old "star team" rather than "team of stars" character. Anyway, curious for some perspective from those far more expert on the game than I.
Andy Mac said:
Thread like this will always come down to Rugby types looking down their noses, but nothing you can do about that.
Hmmmmmmm.... certainly wasn't trying to start a "bum sniffers" vs "failed hairdressers" bun fight but from a non pommy point of view just wanted to see what the local "sports fan" punters think. Personally Rugby is not my game either, being from Melbourne, Aussie Rules is my game - played it & follow it & I'm yet to find a game that surpasses it for combination of tough contact, speed & fitness. Soccer atmosphere must be kinda unique with all the singin etc but the facts I raised below certainly let it down badly as a proff sport. Rugby cert seems a lot more "sportslike" in its conduct & following (as a general rule). I just reckon that the bad side of soccer fans is probably a symptom of a game with not a lot of scoring - the fans have to vent all that passion/frustration somehow & we've all seen the ugly side. Aussie rules, rugby etc all have frequent scores to cheer so that emotional boilover afterwards is far less common IMHO.
sorry lads.. was no intention to start a wales vs england or rugby vs soccer thread; just a legit observation from a neutral observer.
OK; attempted diversion tactic......
"did you see how crap England are a cricket.. just got smacked by the boys with the oversize wellies & velcro gloves!"
OK; attempted diversion tactic......
"did you see how crap England are a cricket.. just got smacked by the boys with the oversize wellies & velcro gloves!"
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