The Football Thread - Page 7

**IngramJohn** · January 19th, 2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by buggeration

I hate football with a passion. Having being forced to play the f*****g game on a weekly basis at school, I swore I'd never participate in, or watch a game again. The day England won the World Cup - and listening to reports from those in the know, it's doubtful they ever will again, I went fishing on the Avon in Wiltshire. Never saw a living soul all day. Never got a bite either, come to think of it. But my point is, football might be a game for the masses, but it's not for me. The newspapers are inundated with it. Even the W.A.G.S get columns of press. I mean who the f**k are they? They zoom around in their Chelsea Tractors all day, contributing nothing but oodles of cash to Claridges and Harrods and designer outlets!!! Bet they've never been in an Aldi or Lidl in their lives. Even the refs these days seem to command some kind of celebrity status.

Agree with most things you say Buggeration ...... but for myself, I am interested only in the players playing the game, not the WAGS and newspapers. Money in football is the same for every aspect of life .... it brings selfishness, greed and arrogance to the 'chosen few' who have it.

Football, when I was a kid, was without doubt a 'working-man's sport' to be enjoyed by the masses ......... now - no way!

I heard the other day that Manchester United charged Leeds United supporters 60 quid at the last cup game! Whether that is true, maybe some Leeds or Man U fan could let us know?

By the way ......... you had more chance on the AVON than the TRENT .... well, unless you want to hook a pram, bottle or used condom!

Thanks for your views.

**IngramJohn** · January 19th, 2010, 09:45 AM

Thanks Tamsmith ........... but I can assure you I have NO greater knowledge.

The years of watching my beloved Forest, fags, alcohol abuse and loose women have turned me into a ... g i b b e r i n g w r e c k !

Still, thank God for this forum ......... and thanks again

**IngramJohn** · January 19th, 2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by guvn00rr

I must be Canada's only QPR fan. I like alot of teams, none of the usual though. Been to WBA, Charlton, Orient, Chelsea in '96 (v. QPR), Kilmarnock for a SFA Cup away game to see Hearts (Great match). Took the missus to QPR to see them play Palace, biggest hoot of our lives. QPR 4, Palace 2. Great atmosphere. She was scared senseless going in, buzzing coming out. Great fun. Too bad we don't have that kind of feel at any of our North American events. I always get a charge walking up to the stadium, sometimes I even get it watching it on TV.

Thanks for the great thread.

Welcome Guvn00rr!

Thanks for your comments. Think QPR could do with your support now Guvn00r...... they not doing so well at moment. Funny that, Loftus Road is one of the few London grounds I have never been to.

Never been to a sporting event, as such, in USA so can't really comment on the atmosphere, etc.

Is your missus a 'converted Rangers fan now?'

Thanks for your kind comments on the thread ..... only did it for a laugh really, but now I love reading all the comments and moans etc.

Keep in touch!

**eelcat** · January 19th, 2010, 10:17 AM

I followed QPR myself in the days of Stan Bowles and Gerry Francis and I had an old umbro shirt circa 1974/75 before they went to adidas.
Around 1979/80 I wrote to Crewe Alexandra asking for some autographs of the team. I felt sorry for them as they had applied for re-election for about 10 years in a row (along with Rochdale and Halifax)

Anyway I got a sheet of Crewe letterhead paper in the post with the teams autographs. Amongst the signatures was Jimmy Greenhoff (post Man U) and Bruce Grobelaar (pre Liverpool).
Now days with the missus being Brazilian I have shirts from Cruzeiro, Ipatinga, Guarani Divinopolis etc

dorcelfan · January 19th, 2010, 03:19 PM

If you think life is bad or unfair then try being a Pompey fan!

Today the High Court kicked us in the teeth over £7.5M.....at the same time West Ham have new owners who've inherited a £100m debt, Manc Utd are around £700m down and yet we're the ones in danger of going into administration......talk about double f*cking standards......but hey we're not a trendy or loved club eh?

January 19th, 2010, 06:36 PM

And we moan about the English Refs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saFz8vyYQEc

**DEB JORDAN FAN** · January 19th, 2010, 06:44 PM

Should Have Gone 2 Specsavers.

**eelcat** · January 19th, 2010, 06:47 PM

I don't know who's to blame the ref or linesman. I've noticed the quality of linesmen has diminished greatly recently. I think they should all go back to school and be taught the rules of offside and have it beaten into them.

**scoundrel** · January 19th, 2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inglorious

And we moan about the English Refs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saFz8vyYQEc

They weren't even playing against England at Wembley with a Russian linesman.

**Tmee2020** · January 19th, 2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inglorious

And we moan about the English Refs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saFz8vyYQEc

Yeah, I guess that's a bit worse than 1966.

January 19th, 2010, 10:17 AM	#64
eelcat Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 660 Thanks: 2,389 Thanked 6,300 Times in 648 Posts	I followed QPR myself in the days of Stan Bowles and Gerry Francis and I had an old umbro shirt circa 1974/75 before they went to adidas. Around 1979/80 I wrote to Crewe Alexandra asking for some autographs of the team. I felt sorry for them as they had applied for re-election for about 10 years in a row (along with Rochdale and Halifax) Anyway I got a sheet of Crewe letterhead paper in the post with the teams autographs. Amongst the signatures was Jimmy Greenhoff (post Man U) and Bruce Grobelaar (pre Liverpool). Now days with the missus being Brazilian I have shirts from Cruzeiro, Ipatinga, Guarani Divinopolis etc Last edited by eelcat; January 19th, 2010 at 10:36 AM..

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January 19th, 2010, 09:45 AM	#62
IngramJohn Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hiding behind a Tree in Robin Hood Country. Posts: 890 Thanks: 16,450 Thanked 7,880 Times in 886 Posts	Thanks Tamsmith ........... but I can assure you I have NO greater knowledge. The years of watching my beloved Forest, fags, alcohol abuse and loose women have turned me into a ... g i b b e r i n g w r e c k ! Still, thank God for this forum ......... and thanks again

January 19th, 2010, 03:19 PM	#65
dorcelfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The sunny south Posts: 228 Thanks: 4,467 Thanked 1,936 Times in 219 Posts	If you think life is bad or unfair then try being a Pompey fan! Today the High Court kicked us in the teeth over £7.5M.....at the same time West Ham have new owners who've inherited a £100m debt, Manc Utd are around £700m down and yet we're the ones in danger of going into administration......talk about double f*cking standards......but hey we're not a trendy or loved club eh?

January 19th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#66
Inglorious Guest Posts: n/a	And we moan about the English Refs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saFz8vyYQEc

January 19th, 2010, 06:44 PM	#67
DEB JORDAN FAN I got myself banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,309 Thanks: 1,279 Thanked 32,463 Times in 2,093 Posts	Should Have Gone 2 Specsavers.

January 19th, 2010, 06:47 PM	#68
eelcat Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 660 Thanks: 2,389 Thanked 6,300 Times in 648 Posts	I don't know who's to blame the ref or linesman. I've noticed the quality of linesmen has diminished greatly recently. I think they should all go back to school and be taught the rules of offside and have it beaten into them.