Stupid Football!

[solitaire89]

"football is a gentleman’s game played by hooligans, and rugby is a hooligans’ game played by gentlemen"

And I thought rugby was a game played by men with strange shaped balls....

[tech_guy]

And I thought rugby was a game played by men with strange shaped balls....

no, that's after the game

[creese]

Have I missed something? Is there football on?

Seriously my only interest is that is does some good for S Africa.

[tech_guy]

Have I missed something? Is there football on?

Seriously my only interest is that is does some good for S Africa.

But will it though? All those millions living in shanties. All that will happen there is that the rich will get richer and the rest get to carry on living in abject poverty.

[sippo]

*must not bite....*

[creese]

But will it though? All those millions living in shanties. All that will happen there is that the rich will get richer and the rest get to carry on living in abject poverty.

From what I saw in February, yes, there is a good chance.

[Hightower]

I'm bored of this. You folks are all so cynical and predictable. Lighten up a little

[Tyiell]

...anyone else up for recommending that the likes of the firemen and women get paid that amount instead of footballers?

I don't disagree. But unfortunately firemen/women don't generate thousands of pounds for thier organisation everytime they show their face/put out a fire/cheat on spouse. It's the way the world works I'm afraid!! I don't think they deserve it, but they are generating that money - it's not like it comes from our taxes or anything.

I don't have strong feelings either way about football. I sometimes watch England if they're on because I live here, Scotland if they're on because I'm Scottish (very depressing to admit in footy season). Very occasionally I watch West Ham play with the old man, because he's a fan. Other than that I don't pay much attention.

[jamesb]

Any other football-haters on here? I detest the sport. They should make it more interesting with guns and swords.

I may be dragged to watch a few matches by family. My solution is to take along my DS with BloodBowl. No swords, but orcs, pogo sticks, steamrollers, trolls and so forth. Plenty of distraction.

[jamesb]

I don't disagree. But unfortunately firemen/women don't generate thousands of pounds for thier organisation everytime they show their face/put out a fire/cheat on spouse. It's the way the world works I'm afraid!! I don't think they deserve it, but they are generating that money - it's not like it comes from our taxes or anything.

Don't most football clubs operate at a loss?

[Tyiell]

Don't most football clubs operate at a loss?

The clubs might, but individual players get sponsorship deals and advertising revenue don't they? I thought that's where they get most of their silly money...

[stevenewman]

Well, sorry to upset the party, but I love footy and can't wait for the World Cup to start. For me,this time of year normally represents a footy wilderness as I wait for the new season to start in August. I am a season ticket holder and go to every home game.

For those of you who don't like it, do what I do when I find something I dislike ... ignore it and let those that do, enjoy it in peace. As for the petty minded individuals who are going running off to their local councils at the first sight of an England flag, lighten up, what harm is it doing you?

[sidewinder]

You know what I hate about the world cup? People moaning about the world cup

[stevenewman]

You know what I hate about the world cup? People moaning about the world cup

[tech_guy]

One saddo:

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