this is what's wrong with soccer - Page 2

cybereye (Mario) · #21 04-03-2011, 07:39 AM

Having played soccer for close to 20 years in Sydney, first grade Rugby League in Adelaide (yes they do play League there and it was a very tough comp back in '84!!!) and Golden Oldies Rugby Union in Brisbane I'd like to add my 2 cents worth to this thread...

Playing the game...
Soccer: As a winger it was always good when I scored.
Rugby League: As a winger it was always good when I scored.
Rugby Union: As a winger it was always good when I scored.

Watching the game...
Soccer: Can only watch games that I have an emotional attachment to, ie watching Australia. Anything else I struggle to keep the interest up for 90 minutes.
Rugby League: I'll watch anything I can. Despite what some people say it's not just about brute strength and there are many skills on display. A nicely timed pass, a beautiful dummy, a little flick pass. Exquisite!
Rugby Union: Nice to watch when the ball gets to the players with double digits on their backs. Unfortunately this rarely happens!

Cheers,
Mario

Kal (Andrew) · #22 04-03-2011, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M110

22 men running around in a paddock for an hour and a half and score nothing..........BORING. That's what's wrong with soccer.

A nil-all draw can be more alot more exciting and tense to watch than a 150 to 30 drubbing....

troypiggo (Troy) · #23 04-03-2011, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinetic

and this is what's good about it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulJv...eature=related

Lol he was fast!!!

KenGee (Kenith Gee) · #24 04-03-2011, 01:10 PM

I can understand Euro-trash playing silly Soccer they have nothing except handball. But any Aussie playing soccer must sure been seen as a sissy and or a fifth Columnist. Either way very un-Australian activity. If you combine that with the fact we are no good at it then it really isn't something we should be doing
:-)

blink138 (Pat) · #25 04-03-2011, 01:32 PM

and this is what is wrong with aussie rules (got a cheek to call it "football")
http://www.youtube.com/watch

WARNING: THIS COULD TAKE TWO DECADES TO DOWNLOAD!!!
pat

troypiggo (Troy) · #26 04-03-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blink138

and this is what is wrong with aussie rules (got a cheek to call it "football")
http://www.youtube.com/watch

WARNING: THIS COULD TAKE TWO DECADES TO DOWNLOAD!!!
pat

dud link?

PCH (Paul) · #27 04-03-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Lol he was fast!!!

that was a fun clip. Alright so he stalled the game for a few minutes, but boy he made those chasing him look a bit ordinary hey!? He should get into the game or even rugby, properly. He might be quite good and earn a quid or three

blink138 (Pat) · #28 04-03-2011, 02:24 PM

sorry troy tought most people would have got that one! yes dud link you obviously didnt read the large warning sign following it
i just meant that there are so many faults with the game that it may take some time to download its entire history!
nice kid but as sharp as a bowling ball! (foghorn leghorn)
YNWA
pat

troypiggo (Troy) · #29 04-03-2011, 02:31 PM

Aah, gotchya Pat. That one slipped past me.

Logieberra (Logan) · #30 04-03-2011, 02:48 PM

Can't stand the sport. Bunch of fairies.

blink138 (Pat) · #31 04-03-2011, 03:09 PM

yes i agree logan the aussie rules players are gettin a bit soft now, for gods sake you cant even knee a player in the face anymore!
what is the world coming to eh! gone are the "good ol days" when it was a "pleasure" to get a size 14 hobnail boot up the chuff and then laugh it off in the communal showers after the game with no teeth!
yeah their softer alright, thick as whale omelettes too!
YNWA
pat

asimov (John) · #32 04-03-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logieberra

Can't stand the sport. Bunch of fairies.

Got that right

blink138 (Pat) · #33 04-03-2011, 04:26 PM

geez john you and logan should have warned us that you were both going to attack it from an intelectual standpoint!
which one of you is rostered for the brain cell this week?
YNWA
pat

asimov (John) · #34 04-03-2011, 04:38 PM

Lol, if a 'mans sport' is watching wackers feigning injuries, & patting each other on the backside then go for it. I won't be

I can't be insulted on the internet, so there's not much point in bothering

blink138 (Pat) · #35 04-03-2011, 04:55 PM

never said it was a mans sport and thats the beauty of it - its also a girls sport - you might say the game the whole family can enjoy
pat

MrB (Simon) · #36 04-03-2011, 04:57 PM

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Logieberra (Logan) · #37 04-03-2011, 04:58 PM

Apologies
I agree that my original comment was narrow-minded. Allow me to elaborate – SOCCER SUX.

asimov (John) · #38 04-03-2011, 05:25 PM

I must apoligise too. I used to play it, but there was none of the rubbish that goes on now. It's just the way it's evolved.

I still won't be watching the bunch of limp-wrists, much rather get stuck in & have a game with the kids.

blink138 (Pat) · #39 04-03-2011, 05:29 PM

thats much better logan i can at least accept that, there is a deffinate full stop at the end of your short sentence that cannot be argued with!
end of! (for you anyway)
we just hve to sort out the more "thicker skinned dinos" around
YNWA

Octane (Humayun) · #40 04-03-2011, 06:17 PM

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