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The World Cup

Posted by Peter on November 26, 2022, 13:26:30

Last evening's match against the U.S.A. was disappointing. The team seemed disjointed and lacked direction and inspiration and seemed frightened. The manager should inspire and motivate a team; look at Eddie Howe and NUFC. The Newcastle boys do not fear anyone physically or mentally.

Gareth Southgate said some time ago that 'The England team stood for a lot more than just the football on the pitch'.

I wonder if, on reflection, Mr. Southgate now believes that the England team should simply stand for football on the pitch. It may be that less virtue signaling = more concentration on playing good quality football.

On a slightly different but related subject, I wonder how we would feel if a bunch of Qataris turned up in the UK demanding we, in the UK conform to their beliefs and customs. We may not agree with their beliefs and customs and in fact, they may well be the Polar opposite of our beliefs, but in their own country, it is up to them to determine their way into their future and arrogant of us to believe we should determine it for them. Is this 'Qatar needs to change' rhetoric not simply a modern-day example of Colonialism apparently so hated by the left-wing chattering classes?
I wonder if the indigenous peoples of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand would agree.

Re: The World Cup

Posted by Mac Cummings on November 26, 2022, 14:35:11, in reply to "The World Cup"

Valid points Peter. I concur!!

Re: The World Cup

Posted by Davy on November 26, 2022, 15:10:59, in reply to "The World Cup"

Presenters are a joke though.

Re: The World Cup

Posted by Liz Dance on November 26, 2022, 15:31:52, in reply to "Re: The World Cup"

You are correct Peter, I can’t help feeling that if, whoever it is from whatever country, felt so much about what happens in Qatar had decided to protest by not going to Qatar it might have sent a better signal. If crowds were well below what was expected.

I just couldn’t believe what I saw on Harry Kane’s arm, a Rolex watch with the ‘rainbow colours’ in I think diamonds or whatever stones , apparently the watch is worth over £500k, now that might make Harry Kane feel better but has it helped the so called cause he is meant to be championing, I don’t think so.

Seems to me that England are putting more effort into silly gestures for example talking the knee that kind of thing, than actually getting on with what they are supposed to be doing and that is playing football!!!

Re: The World Cup

Posted by Patrick on November 26, 2022, 15:51:37, in reply to "Re: The World Cup"

No team passes the ball back to the goalkeeper more fluently (or frequently) than England.

Re: The World Cup

Posted by George on November 26, 2022, 18:18:34, in reply to "Re: The World Cup"

Could not have said it better Liz. England began the game on their knees and remained that way for the rest of the game. I wasn't aware of the ostentatious wrist watch but it demonstrates the hypocrisy and ugly showmanship within the team. The USA players were better in every department.

Re: The World Cup

Posted by John Shearer on November 27, 2022, 7:58:14, in reply to "Re: The World Cup"

My point exactly, Peter with you all the way.

Re: The World Cup

Posted by Jim Gemmell on November 27, 2022, 17:36:45, in reply to "Re: The World Cup"

As soon as it started Maguire to Stones, Stones to Maguire, Maguire to Stones, Stones to Maguire, Maguire to Stones I was groaning.

Re: The World Cup

Posted by Bill Wallace on November 28, 2022, 17:06:49, in reply to "Re: The World Cup"

Probably get my head handed to me (no. 6 Jim) but this was from a satirical site here in the USA:

10 Ways To Make Soccer Watchable

Everyone agrees soccer is boring and America needs to fix it, but how? Here are ten simple ways to make soccer interesting, since the rest of the planet apparently remains intent on making us watch it every four years.

1. Goalies must be double amputees - no more scoreless draws! Any two limbs will do.
2. Supply one "enforcer" on each team with a taser - finally, the guy thrashing on the ground won't be faking!
3. Add quicksand so that anyone who takes too long on a free kick gets sucked in - move or die.
4. Have a drunk hobo decide when each half starts and ends - bound to be more sensible than whatever the current system is.
5. In the event of a tie, the coaches must have a duel at midfield - if it ends in a tie, it's not a sport.
6. If players pass the ball 10 times without shooting, the ball detonates - would put a stop to this asinine backward passing once and for all.
7. Release an enraged bull onto the field if things get boring - "Mbappe steps up to take the free kick and OH MY GRACIOUS HE JUST GOT GORED IN THE LIVER!"
8. Anyone who flops will be thrown into the Sarlacc Pit (StarWars) where they will discover a new definition of pain and suffering - there is no flopping in the Sarlacc Pit.
9.Give half the players jet packs and half the players surface-to-air missiles - built in Lockheed-Martin sponsorship.
10. Instead of kicking a round ball towards a goal, players will carry or throw a more oblong ball towards a kind of "end zone" - definitely onto something here.

With just a few of these changes, soccer might have a real chance to finally catch on! Let us know any changes to the so-called "sport" that you would make!

Re: The World Cup

Posted by John Shearer on November 28, 2022, 17:52:06, in reply to "Re: The World Cup"

We could offer them more money poor things.

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