The Nytimes On London Football

[jellydog]

I don't suppose there is an appropriate thread for this article, so another new one.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/03/sports/soccer/in-london-soccer-courses-through-the-citys-veins.html?hp&_r=0

Always interesting to see what my fellow Yanks come up with regarding "soccer".

[smokie36]

This kind of thing is not allowed jellydog....for the simple reason we prefer your countrymen to be entirely ignorant of "soccer" and to come on here and make a complete arse of themselves.

The summers are long....I'm sure you understand.

[jellydog]

This kind of thing is not allowed jellydog....for the simple reason we prefer your countrymen to be entirely ignorant of "soccer" and to come on here and make a complete arse of themselves.

The summers are long....I'm sure you understand.

Hey, I've been trying to make an arse of myself from time to time just to fit in !

[mrbojangles]

This kind of thing is not allowed jellydog....for the simple reason we prefer your countrymen to be entirely ignorant of "soccer" and to come on here and make a complete arse of themselves.

The summers are long....I'm sure you understand.

Hey, I've been trying to make an arse of myself from time to time just to fit in !

Your'e fitting in just fine jelly, don't worry about it

[Jockstar]

“It could have been worse,” he said. “There are a lot of fans in London who don’t even support a London team at all — they just say that their favorite team is Manchester United. Nothing’s as bad as that.”

[Jockstar]

BTW Jd started new threads is very much encouraged.

[Travel2003]

I read an interesting article in USA Today, some years ago, during the Glazer takeover of Man Utd.

The article wanted to explain/educate the readers about why the Glazer family had been met with "Burn in hell" and "Go to hell" banners instead of greetings by fans at the Manchester air port.

It was not all about man Utd in the article, but about the passion the various fans have, and how long they have supported their clubs, etc.

The article also talked about the issue of buying clubs, which is a normal practice in North America, with the following moving of the clubs as well.

If fans found out their club would be moved in Europe (or UK), they probably would burn down the stadium the same night, it said in the article.

Anyone remember this article?

[smokie36]

BTW Jd started new threads is very much encouraged.

Yes they are.

I was only having a laugh JD.

You knoiw plenty about football....and you've probably even been to the City ground.....unlike those dumb Canadian posters who shall not be named.....

[Jingthing]

This kind of thing is not allowed jellydog....for the simple reason we prefer your countrymen to be entirely ignorant of "soccer" and to come on here and make a complete arse of themselves.

The summers are long....I'm sure you understand.

No worries. There's always cricket.

[smokie36]

This kind of thing is not allowed jellydog....for the simple reason we prefer your countrymen to be entirely ignorant of "soccer" and to come on here and make a complete arse of themselves.

The summers are long....I'm sure you understand.

No worries. There's always cricket.

Ouch! You got me.

[Jingthing]

Any "American" that begins to understand cricket is automatically put on the Homeland Security watch list.

[smokie36]

Any "American" that begins to understand cricket is automatically put on the Homeland Security watch list.

I am a Scot who pretends to. during the Ashes.

Just to wind up the Aussies!

To keep on topic I think more Americans are playing foottball than cricket.

They prefer rounders.....

[jellydog]

Any "American" that begins to understand cricket is automatically put on the Homeland Security watch list.

That would likely be the one of the very few decisions made by Homeland Security of which I would approve.

[jellydog]

BTW Jd started new threads is very much encouraged.

Yes they are.

I was only having a laugh JD.

You knoiw plenty about football....and you've probably even been to the City ground.....unlike those dumb Canadian posters who shall not be named.....

No offense taken at all. I've never been to the City ground, in fact, have never set foot in the UK. I understand it rains a bunch there.

[VocalNeal]

I understand it rains a bunch there.

Not as much as it does in Seattle!

[jellydog]

The New York Times on football culture in England. A pretty good read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/sports/soccer/a-guide-to-attending-a-premier-league-game.html?hp

[Chicog]

I love the OP!

"There are children who will turn 8 years old this summer who have not yet seen Arsenal win a trophy."

Yes, well there are children who will turn 52 this summer who have not yet seen Tottenham win the league.



And the Newscastle three course meal! That's what the Geordies call a "classy restaurant, eh?"

HAHA

At St. James’ Park, the Newcastle stadium, the menu in the away-fans’ snack area consisted of one type of entree — meat pies in various flavors — and eight types of alcoholic beverage. “Three-course meal: 7.80 pounds!” advertised a sign. Course one: meat pie. Course two: flavored vodka drink. Course three: Twix bar.

And the Villa fan!

“I have only had 11 beers so far,” he said. “I met my mates at a bar at 8 in the morning and had a bacon and egg sandwich and four pints of cider,” cider being an alcoholic drink here. “On the train, I had a few more. Then I had six in a bar when I got here, and a couple at halftime.”

Except for his addition problems, James did not seem drunk at all. “I don’t like to be uncontrollable or not know what I’m doing,” he said. “I have my limit.”

What is that?

“I have no idea,” he said.

Edited May 21, 2013 by Chicog

[redrus]

BTW Jd started new threads is very much encouraged.

Yes they are.

I was only having a laugh JD.

You knoiw plenty about football....and you've probably even been to the City ground.....unlike those dumb Canadian posters who shall not be named.....

No offense taken at all. I've never been to the City ground, in fact, have never set foot in the UK. I understand it rains a bunch there.

While you're at 'The City' ground, check out Nottingham, loads o fit lasses.

redrus

[jellydog]

BTW Jd started new threads is very much encouraged.

Yes they are.

I was only having a laugh JD.

You knoiw plenty about football....and you've probably even been to the City ground.....unlike those dumb Canadian posters who shall not be named.....

No offense taken at all. I've never been to the City ground, in fact, have never set foot in the UK. I understand it rains a bunch there.

While you're at 'The City' ground, check out Nottingham, loads o fit lasses.

redrus

I'm guessing Russ is giving me a bum steer.

[smokie36]

Bring a flak jacket rather than a green flannel Mr Mayor.

[tw25rw]

While you're at 'The City' ground, check out Nottingham, loads o fit lasses.

Did the Poles settle up there as well?

[redrus]

BTW Jd started new threads is very much encouraged.

Yes they are.

I was only having a laugh JD.

You knoiw plenty about football....and you've probably even been to the City ground.....unlike those dumb Canadian posters who shall not be named.....

No offense taken at all. I've never been to the City ground, in fact, have never set foot in the UK. I understand it rains a bunch there.

While you're at 'The City' ground, check out Nottingham, loads o fit lasses.

redrus

I'm guessing Russ is giving me a bum steer.

Not at all mate, just that if you're looking for the City Ground you won't find City, you're better off looking for City's ground, if you wanna find City.

The girls in Nottingham famously outnumber the men though, and a good few are fit...;-)

redrus

[mrtoad]

BTW Jd started new threads is very much encouraged.

I am not going to comment, other than speak to Mig....