Why do you like football (soccer)?

Star Bingo · 03-01-2011 12:17AM

quiet you .. who'd you quote?

i couldn't possibly listen to the american argument. grid iron the guys look like overpacked lunchboxes, whats the purpose of the padding? 'real' rugby playing men don't require it, the illusion of more masculinity thats rife in america. also why are they so **** at rugby, which they should be a dab hand at.. ignorance. everything is in place but that stain on their mentality. n cheerleaders wtf.. oh stacy is egging you on; can't dissapoint the college girls in mini skirts let the resultant testosterone catapult you over the line. even Ice Hockey offsets its immense skill n respect i'd have by permitting a player to knock another player out of his stride by picking an actual fight with him, which is permitted - n permitted to continue. that there is fcuking nuts n says a lot for 'fair play' when you can literally punch a form player out of the game, cos he's doing better than you. sore loser ftw

soccer's the no.1 global game its basic anyone to play its all action.. few stoppages anyhow. know all the bad stuff already; tormented myself with it in recent years didn't enjoy the WC whatsoever. i still recall when people pushed for pro football out of a love for the game, cos it couldn't have been the wages. changed mid-90s n continues to spiral well beyond respect. and ireland qualifying for 3 major finals back to back, that played a part.. poorest team in 40yrs at least right now yet richest in wages/facilities; wonder how much of a coincidence - i think they've lost more times at the new lansdowne already than the old one in 30yr

Spirited54321 · 03-01-2011 12:28AM

What? Oh Rly! wrote: »

IMO, It's a pretty boring sport to be honest. Overpriced hairdressers kicking a ball around for 90 minutes. And the way some people go on for their team, it's like they fcuking cured cancer if they won! Are you trying to fit in "with the lads" ?

Hellooo, i don't really get the big sensation around it myself. I mean I enjoy watching the World Cup when it is on, I admire the skill, level of fitness and appreciate that it is the most popular sport in the world.

HOWEVER, here are my rants about soccer...

I think it is over glamourised, the amount of money that these players get is RIDICULOUS

The big shot players think they are gods because they can kick a football skillfully and people treat them as such

, its only a ball of air

Why do irish people support any random English club, all i ever hear is irish people talking about Man U, Liverpool, Norwich, Everton etc...i mean what connection do these irish people have to these English clubs? and they spend money on their jerseys and going to their games and become so passionate about it, i don't get it. I mean these clubs are essentially a business, and players have no loyalty to a club other than how much they get paid.

Aaaah rant over.

rossie1977 · 03-01-2011 12:34AM

Savman wrote: »

Well, everyone has an opinion and yours SUCKS.

Seriously, WTF? Boring? What more do you want, cheerleaders?

And what, pray tell, classifies as a 'non boring' sport these days? Enlighten us oh wise one.

for a non-fan i would imagine its an extremely boring sport to watch, even for us hardened supporters the wc this year was about as exciting as watching paint dry and thats been the case since the one in mexico in 86, compare the wc final, fa cup final or champions league final last year to game 7 of the nba finals in 2010 or the gold medal match between usa and canada (ice hockey) at the winter olympics, i am not an ice hockey fan but that was exciting

starbelgrade · 03-01-2011 12:36AM

I love footy... it's a beautiful game.

Fell in love with the sport when I was 5 years old, watching Match of the Day & have watched it ever since.. League of Ireland, The Premiership, La Liga, Champions League & international games.

I couldn't give two figs if some don't like it - each to their own, but it baffles me that people get so worked up about those who do.

And the idiots from Ireland who give out about Irish people supporting English clubs actually pisses me off... they should take their stupid sense of patriotism & nationalism and stick it up their retarded arses.

Or just get a life, whichever is the most painful.

Yakult · 03-01-2011 12:37AM

What? Oh Rly! wrote: »

. Overpriced hairdressers

Your opinion is noted. :rolleyes:

And I thought they were footballers??

Will I Amnt · 03-01-2011 12:40AM

Rayden Stale Steam wrote: »

It is. It's crazy to be honest, there's only been one admitted homosexual professional soccer/football player afaik and he later killed himself. Just goes to show what a terribly homophobic culture there is around the sport even in this day and age.

Mainly because of the chants and abuse they would get from opposition fans,I'm sure there are some that just don't want that hassle every away game

TeddyTedson · 03-01-2011 12:41AM

Over a Billin watched the world cup final so it can't be that bad.
I love it, love it!

mrfantastico · 03-01-2011 12:42AM

i go to support my local team,meet up with mates and there is nothing better than watching a game live in the stands were the players can actually hear you,

i havent a clue how barstoolers do it imaging shouting at someone on a t.v screen or slagging a person from dublin calling them a scouse twat or a manc wanker

*CRINGE*

:o:o

rossie1977 · 03-01-2011 12:42AM

Spirited54321 wrote: »

Why do irish people support any random English club, all i ever hear is irish people talking about Man U, Liverpool, Norwich, Everton etc...

cities like liverpool and manchester have huge irish populations, many famous irish internationals have played for the likes of liverpool and man utd be it roy keane, paul mcgrath, kevin moran, ronnie whelan, steve heighway, johnny carey, john alridge, ray houghton, also both teams success over the past 50 years has made those two clubs the most identifiable, its not just irish people that go mad for the likes of liverpool and man utd, norway, asia, south africa have massive pockets of supporters of those clubs

Spirited54321 · 03-01-2011 12:43AM

starbelgrade wrote: »

And the idiots from Ireland who give out about Irish people supporting English clubs actually pisses me off... they should take their stupid sense of patriotism & nationalism and stick it up their retarded arses.

Or just get a life, whichever is the most painful.

Yeah I usually get that kind of aggressive/angry response when I give my opinions on this, seems many disdain an alternate way of looking at things / challenging of opinion :rolleyes:

Its actually a great way to get some people riled up

stovelid · 03-01-2011 12:43AM

The idea that football is defined by the relative handful of overpaid fat cats in the game is bogus. It is still the world game: one of the most skilful fames there is and a community game that is also the most widely played game at all levels in this country despite the lady-roasting millionaires of the foreign tabloids.

KeithAFC · 03-01-2011 12:43AM

Didn't football used to be sneerd at the in the republic for a long time because it was seen as 'English'?

Superbus · 03-01-2011 12:45AM

cambo2008 wrote: »

Mainly because of the chants and abuse they would get from opposition fans,I'm sure there are some that just don't want that hassle every away game

But that's exactly the problem. Pure ignorance from a sizable proportion of the fanbase.

starbelgrade · 03-01-2011 12:45AM

Spirited54321 wrote: »

Yeah I usually get that kind of aggressive/angry response when I give my opinions on this, seems many disdain an alternate way of looking at things / challenging of opinion :rolleyes:

Its actually a great way to get some people riled up

My post wasn't in response to yours.

I didn't even read it.

You "challenging" and "alternate ways of looking at things" really don't interest me in the slightest. Especially as they are neither challenging nor alternative.

TeddyTedson · 03-01-2011 12:46AM

Spirited54321 wrote: »

Why do irish people support any random English club, all i ever hear is irish people talking about Man U, Liverpool, Norwich, Everton etc...i mean what connection do these irish people have to these English clubs? and they spend money on their jerseys and going to their games and become so passionate about it, i don't get it. I mean these clubs are essentially a business, and players have no loyalty to a club other than how much they get paid.

Aaaah rant over.

Really?

Superbus · 03-01-2011 12:47AM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

Really?

C'mon, let's be 'avin you.

stovelid · 03-01-2011 12:50AM

Spirited54321 wrote: »

Why do irish people support any random English club, all i ever hear is irish people talking about Man U, Liverpool, Norwich, Everton etc...i mean what connection do these irish people have to these English clubs? and they spend money on their jerseys and going to their games and become so passionate about it, i don't get it. I mean these clubs are essentially a business, and players have no loyalty to a club other than how much they get paid.

TeddyTedson wrote: »

Really?

What's wrong with what the first poster is saying?

JerryHandbag · 03-01-2011 12:52AM

I like it because when its done beautifully, then it becomes art.

I'm thinking Zinedine Zidane, Ruud Gullit and the like.

Kimono-Girl · 03-01-2011 12:52AM

i like it a lot more then i used to since i started playing the fantasy football game!

it makes it more fun i guess!

Zipp101 · 03-01-2011 12:52AM

It's overhyped to the point where it is no longer just sport.

One major thing that gets to me is that Irish broadcasters announce results of Division Three matches in England instead of giving a brief mention to minority sports where Irish people are involved eg. Athletics,Cycling,swimming.

starbelgrade · 03-01-2011 12:55AM

Zipp101 wrote: »

One major thing that gets to me is that Irish broadcasters announce results of Division Three matches in England .

Division Three matches?

When you have to make stuff up just to get your point across, your point is fairly pointless.

Will I Amnt · 03-01-2011 12:56AM

Superbus wrote: »

But that's exactly the problem. Pure ignorance from a sizable proportion of the fanbase.

Not really,they will latch onto anything that they can shout abuse at,Wayne Rooney and Frank lampard wouldn't be classed as fat in everyday life but I'm sure you know of the abuse they get

bonerm · 03-01-2011 12:56AM

This question can be answered by watching the Barcelona vs Real Madrid game from 29/11/2010 in its entirety.

kthxbye.

Arnold Layne · 03-01-2011 12:58AM

Premiership Soccer has got boring, just like the Italian League did when all the money got pumped in. Thank you Blackpool & West Brom this season for providing entertainment and not "parking the bus" when playing teams outside the bottom half.

I prefer the Fantasy Football now as it keeps you hoping for points for your team that will consist of lower PL players.

starbelgrade · 03-01-2011 12:58AM

cambo2008 wrote: »

Not really,they will latch onto anything that they can shout abuse at,Wayne Rooney and Frank lampard wouldn't be classed as fat in everyday life but I'm sure you know of the abuse they get

Frank Lampard.

Isn't he the dude from Chelsea who ate all the pies?

Spirited54321 · 03-01-2011 12:59AM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

Really?

ok we'll replace Norwich with Chelsea perhaps

starbelgrade · 03-01-2011 01:00AM

Spirited54321 wrote: »

ok we'll replace Norwich with Chelsea perhaps

The way Chelsea are playing these days, I don't think anybody would notice the difference.

Latchy · 03-01-2011 01:02AM

KeithAFC wrote: »

Didn't football used to be sneerd at the in the republic for a long time because it was seen as 'English'?

It was refered to as 'the Garrison Game ' because the british troops stationed in Dublin /Ireland at the time played in their local barracks

TeddyTedson · 03-01-2011 01:04AM

stovelid wrote: »

What's wrong with what the first poster is saying?

Spirited54321 wrote: »

Why do irish people support any random English club, all i ever hear is irish people talking about Man U, Liverpool, Norwich, Everton etc...i mean what connection do these irish people have to these English clubs? and they spend money on their jerseys and going to their games and become so passionate about it, i don't get it. I mean these clubs are essentially a business, and players have no loyalty to a club other than how much they get paid.

Aaaah rant over.

Spirited54321 wrote: »

Why do irish people support any random English club, all i ever hear is irish people talking about Man U, Liverpool, Norwich, Everton etc...i mean what connection do these irish people have to these English clubs? and they spend money on their jerseys and going to their games and become so passionate about it, i don't get it. I mean these clubs are essentially a business, and players have no loyalty to a club other than how much they get paid.

Aaaah rant over.

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bonerm · 03-01-2011 01:05AM

Also once in a while someone like this comes along.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIf07gQAbGM

Why do you like football (soccer)?

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