[Football] Football's nice, but it's not the most important thing.

[carlzeiss]

It's always weird having conversations with my near neighbors about football , 2 of whom are Arsenal fans and the other a ManU ,and I usually try to steer away from the subject ,
From what I can gather between the 3 of them they have seen their teams play just twice . The ManU fan has never been to Old Trafford but apparently has seen them at the Goldstone ground . All good salt of the earth types mind that you could trust with your last pound but I just don't understand what they get from their obsession .

 

[jackalbion]

It's always weird having conversations with my near neighbors about football , 2 of whom are Arsenal fans and the other a ManU ,and I usually try to steer away from the subject ,
From what I can gather between the 3 of them they have seen their teams play just twice . The ManU fan has never been to Old Trafford but apparently has seen them at the Goldstone ground . All good salt of the earth types mind that you could trust with your last pound but I just don't understand what they get from their obsession .

I often wonder this with a few colleagues, what do they actually get from the game? What is enjoyable about clapping a telly.

 

[Van Cleef]

Not sure religion is the correct analogy, but each year, once August comes around, I'm absolutely gagging for it.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I have some information about myself that may alarm you. How does 223 Games a season sound to you?

Jack, I think the '2' key on your computer is a little stuck again.

 

[essbee1]

Not sure religion is the correct analogy, but each year, once August comes around, I'm absolutely gagging for it.

I'm the same with football VC

 

[drew]

I like football, but sometimes it seems to me that some people almost turn it into their religion, which is their choice, but is a wrong thing to do in my opinion.

Do you worship a deity of some sort then?

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Not sure religion is the correct analogy, but each year, once August comes around, I'm absolutely gagging for it.

Yes but what about the football?

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

I'll shout that to Millwall Bushwackers next time I run into them. let you know if it works.

I must point out they do need to be Christians as well

 

[Mr Bridger]

I must point out they do need to be Christians as well

Shouldn't the Christians be running away from the Lions

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Shouldn't the Christians be running away from the Lions

Very good!

 

[Van Cleef]

I'm the same with football VC

Not going to mention the associated dribbling.

 

[thejackal]

A middle aged man in fleece, sensible walking shoes and football scarf with a pint, surrounded by reams of skinny young hipsters out for the weekend, foghorning at each other.

Never heard that term before. Quite like to know which of these you mean. Asking for a friend, obviously.

Urban Dictionary: foghorn

A horn that is sounded in the fog

www.urbandictionary.com

 

[Colonel Mustard]

I like football, but sometimes it seems to me that some people almost turn it into their religion, which is their choice, but is a wrong thing to do in my opinion.

I have that problem.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Donner Meat for me personally

Not a kebab shout, that...

 

[AmexRuislip]

I like football, but sometimes it seems to me that some people almost turn it into their religion, which is their choice, but is a wrong thing to do in my opinion.

If the Albion started knocking on my door dressed in a mustard suit, them I'd have to rethink.
But as they're not of that persuasion, I'm all for the Albion pontificating and wafting smoke up my jacksy.

 

[brighton_tom]

No football itself isn’t that important in the grand scheme of things but it has provided the basis for a shared hobby with my father & the resulting hundreds of hours of quality time with him. So for me it does hold a decent level of importance.

 

[banjo]

God I love football.

 

[Oh_aye]

Never heard that term before. Quite like to know which of these you mean. Asking for a friend, obviously.

Urban Dictionary: foghorn

A horn that is sounded in the fog

www.urbandictionary.com

Kids these days!

 

[Dave the OAP]

I think the older I get the more I care less about football. Yes when I get there I do get very involved and vocal, but once the game is over, it’s gone as far as I am concerned.

i used to think about fixtures whist looking at holidays, but now it doesn’t worry me at all.

don’t get me wrong the last few years have been outstanding but although I missed some great games last year like Chelsea and West Ham at home, I didn’t regret missing them, and I don’t go away anymore so I only tend to see about 70% of home games.

looking forward to European games for the atmosphere really and if we have away games in Europe that I can combine with an overseas trip and go in the home ends then that would work too.( not holding out much hope but you never know)

BTW so far the Bournemouth ticket will be on the exchange and probably most of the January or February games the same.

 

[Papak]

Has Bill Shanklly been resurrected?