LeMarchand Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Do you like films? Do you watch your series and things like that? I'd also say that the likes of Tom Cruise get paid way too much, but there does seem to be a modicum of business sense in movie/TV stars getting paid those sums (as they only get ridiculous wages if their films/shows continue to make money). Football clubs, on the other hand, seem to be constantly on the edge of bankruptcy - surely this suggests that they are paying the players too much?
webman Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 @tech_guy A call to the council planning dept is in order
solitaire89 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 I told him he needed planning permission for it - he thought I was joking but I'm right, he does I seem to remember that there is something in law about not being able to fly either the Union Flag or the St George Cross on domestic residences, but I can't remember exactly what it is - And they'll certainly be breaking with flag etiquette which states that a flag should not fly at night unless it is specifically illumated, amongst a whole host of other protocol... I digress.
TechMonkey Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Because rugby is a toffs game and cricket takes a whole day, at the very least.... you think football is boring, try watching a 3 day cricket match! "football is a gentleman’s game played by hooligans, and rugby is a hooligans’ game played by gentlemen"
tech_guy Posted June 9, 2010 Author Posted June 9, 2010 @tech_guy A call to the council planning dept is in order I think someone beat me to it as there was someone looking at it this morning according to the missus.
solitaire89 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 "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 Posted June 9, 2010 Author Posted June 9, 2010 And I thought rugby was a game played by men with strange shaped balls.... no, that's after the game 2
creese Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Have I missed something? Is there football on? Seriously my only interest is that is does some good for S Africa.
tech_guy Posted June 9, 2010 Author Posted June 9, 2010 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.
creese Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 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 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 I'm bored of this. You folks are all so cynical and predictable. Lighten up a little
Tyiell Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 ...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 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 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 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 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 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 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...
HarryMonkey Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 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?
Popular Post sidewinder Posted June 9, 2010 Popular Post Posted June 9, 2010 You know what I hate about the world cup? People moaning about the world cup 5
HarryMonkey Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 You know what I hate about the world cup? People moaning about the world cup :clap2:
tech_guy Posted June 9, 2010 Author Posted June 9, 2010 One saddo: BBC News - England fan turfs lounge of Sutton Coldfield home
danrhodes Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 One saddo: BBC News - England fan turfs lounge of Sutton Coldfield home Why oh why would you do this?
tech_guy Posted June 9, 2010 Author Posted June 9, 2010 Why oh why would you do this? Because you don't have a girlfriend?
danrhodes Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Because you don't have a girlfriend? Or because your willing to do anything to get your face on TV?
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