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After all of the hullabaloo, who here still thinks soccer/futbol is an absolute bore?

 
 
Lordyaswas
 
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Reply Tue 10 Dec, 2013 12:15 pm
@joefromchicago,
Absolutely.
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Lordyaswas
 
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Reply Tue 10 Dec, 2013 12:16 pm
@margo,
What are you doing in Germany, margo?

Did you see the aussie xmas carol wot I writ in the jolly holly thread?
Ticomaya
 
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Reply Tue 10 Dec, 2013 01:02 pm
@Lordyaswas,
Lordyaswas wrote:
I would also feel like a cow chewing the cud if I eavesdropped two Americans talking baseball.

Margo understood it perfectly, and even if she didn't, she'd wait until both of us had sobered up and then privately ask what the hell I was going on about.

Okay, okay ... no need to go all handbags on me.

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margo
 
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Reply Wed 11 Dec, 2013 09:09 pm
@Lordyaswas,
In Germany, I'm suffering killer jet lag (she writes at 4.03am).
I'm inspecting Christmas markets and wondering why it's so cold. And where are the mangoes?
I'll be in Blighty soonish where it's equally cold. I don't get this cold at Christmas bit. It's not natural!
I like that Aussie carol Smile
Lordyaswas
 
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Reply Thu 12 Dec, 2013 04:04 am
@margo,
In Germany? Blimey, they let you in?

Looks like we'll be probably waving to each other on aeroplanes soon then, as it looks like I'll be in the Swiss Alps over Xmas.....well, actually the Jura mountains which are almost as good as the alps, but don't sound so flash.
Are you visiting rellies? Or enjoying yourself? Very Happy
margo
 
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Reply Thu 12 Dec, 2013 09:50 am
@Lordyaswas,
Yes!
Scotland for Christmas... Heathrow for New Year!

I'll wave as I fly by.
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tsarstepan
 
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Reply Thu 1 May, 2014 09:23 am
Soccer is sooooooo boring even the sports reporters don't want to watch the game.


http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-19-most-awkward-things-that-have-ever-happened-on-tv
tsarstepan
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 04:41 pm
@tsarstepan,
NY Board Of Elections Website Hacked To Protest... World Cup
http://gothamist.com/2014/06/09/anonymous_hacks_world_cup.php
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Ragman
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 04:44 pm
FIFA is one of the most corrupt organizations in professional sports.
ossobuco
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 04:51 pm
You still have time to sign up for

The A2K World Cup 2014 Striker Fantasy Game
http://able2know.org/topic/246449-1

It all starts on the 12th..
tsarstepan
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 04:52 pm
@Ragman,
Is it as corrupt as the NCAA or worse?
tsarstepan
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 04:53 pm
@ossobuco,
ossobuco wrote:

You still have time to sign up for

The A2K World Cup 2014 Striker Fantasy Game
http://able2know.org/topic/246449-1

It all starts on the 12th..

Umm... thanks but no thanks. Shocked You are aware of my views against futbol, no? Evil or Very Mad Let me suggest a quick reading of this thread.
ossobuco
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 05:31 pm
@tsarstepan,
I've read it before, and probably posted on it. I was teasing with this.
ossobuco
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 05:39 pm
@ossobuco,
Just saw this on the New Yorker site -
June 9, 2014
SOCCER IS A LIE: EDUARDO SACHERI’S “PAPERS IN THE WIND”
POSTED BY JON MICHAUD

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2014/06/soccer-is-a-lie-eduardo-sacheris-papers-in-the-wind.html

(Haven't read it yet myself)
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Wilso
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 05:49 pm
Generally boring. Have enjoyed a couple of important games that Australia have played in. Have found that the enjoyment of sport is generally determined by your emotional investment in the outcome. If you don't care, then you really have to love the game being played.
Ragman
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 08:19 pm
@tsarstepan,
Just about on par with it.
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Ticomaya
 
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Reply Mon 9 Jun, 2014 09:37 pm
@Wilso,
Wilso wrote:
If you don't care, then you really have to love the game being played.

That's a pretty fair assessment of how it works.
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tsarstepan
 
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Reply Wed 11 Jun, 2014 06:35 am
http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-06/10/15/enhanced/webdr04/anigif_enhanced-20121-1402427377-12_preview.gif
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mrloganrhoades/34-kids-who-are-totally-indestructible?sub=3298456_3054686
Ticomaya
 
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Reply Wed 11 Jun, 2014 09:43 pm
@tsarstepan,
What are you talking about? That kid saved a goal, twice in one play! Nice work!
Lordyaswas
 
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Reply Thu 12 Jun, 2014 12:07 am
@Ticomaya,
Actually, that little left footer has a natural flair about him as well, judging by the way he jumps on that second chance and hits it with some considerable power.
That defender is a little hero, and did what would be expected of any good defence.
If they all played like that in the game, I would have loved to have watched it.

Lots of fresh air, bursts of hard, physical exercise, tactics, teamwork, talent and competition.

Not a shoulderpad or helmet in sight.

Ah, the beautiful game......
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