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02/15/2006 02:57:56 PM · #1
After a brief discussion about football with UNCLEBRO, I was thinking how rare it is that the universal language of the beautiful game is spoken here on DPC. We have such a wealth of nationalities amongst our wonderful community, yet the main sport coverage mentioned on the forums is that of the North American kind. *Whoop+High Five* :) Obviously this is due to membership demographics.

So, for curiousity purposes, what club do you support? what team conjures up the laughter, the tears, the anger, and the elation? Whos crest do you wear with pride?

Me?



You?
02/15/2006 03:05:24 PM · #2
OK I'll bite!!

Me - Arsenal Thierry Henri can do no wrong
John Leeds (never mind poor man)
I HATE Chelsea!!!!
Keep a weather eye on Liverpool forn a reason I can't explain - just always had a sneaking admiration for them.

Can't help sighing over Beckham - and I love his football - so tend to watch Real when I they are on Sky tv.

Actually I will watch any team on tv( except Chelsea!) if they are playing good football and I love internationals.
P

02/15/2006 03:14:53 PM · #3
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A great day!!

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02/15/2006 03:17:12 PM · #4
Central Coast Mariners. :) They are playing Friday night in the preliminary finals. They are a new team here and are doing a GREAT job
central coast mariners
02/15/2006 03:20:10 PM · #5
removed sorry guys.

Message edited by author 2006-02-15 18:09:20.
02/15/2006 03:20:46 PM · #6
The closest I had to a team around here just left for Texas.

But in the 1960-70s I saw several international matches, including one with Santos (with Pele).
02/15/2006 03:26:02 PM · #7
Originally posted by jtf6agent:

Sissy American? Hmmm Like to know how far Beckham would get on 3rd and 2 in an NFL game. I could guarantee you he wouldn't be so "PRETTY" when he left the field. Why must everyone be so insulting towards Americans? We are not our government and we are not the fat pompous travelers that globe trot around the world acting all high and mighty. Those are bad representations of who we Americans are. Those are the few ingrates and silver spoon fed A--holes that plague EVERY nation. We true AMERICANS are peaceful, humble, giving and proud. So please when you refer to us Americans please be specific who you are speaking of. And as for our Sissy football... your more than welcome to come over and try it out for yourself. I happen to know quite a few Professional players that would be more than happy to accomidate you.

Chill! I'm sure it was only meant in jest! It's just a bugbear over here that you call it football, and changed ours to soccer, yet in your game the majority of the time the ball is in your hands!
Although i know a few Brit rugby players who'd gladly have your pro's over...no guarding though!
02/15/2006 03:26:48 PM · #8
Barcelona plays the best soccer at the moment. I don't have any absolute favorites, but some teams that I prefer are..

England: Manchester United
Italy: AC Milan
Spain: Barcelona
Finland: FC KooTeePee (well, my hometeam :)

02/15/2006 03:27:56 PM · #9
Pretty well limit myself to World Cup, but love every minute of that. Does anybody know which American channels the games will be carried on this year? Want to make sure I have the proper cable package to pick them up.
02/15/2006 03:29:45 PM · #10
Originally posted by GeneralE:

But in the 1960-70s I saw several international matches, including one with Santos (with Pele).


You don't know how lucky you are!
02/15/2006 03:33:51 PM · #11
imnot so much a clubman but i always loved the game
ofcourse i support all Dutch clubs trying to make their way back in Europe since football got so much into a 'moneything'
PSV played the bloody half final of the Champignins League last year so we are on our way
but i also enjoy watching the Premier League and the passion going on
there has no compare
&Ronaldinho he is hot ofcourse
i just hope Orange will be Champignons of the World oneday! (and i prefer during my lifetime)
i know we can do it dammit!

02/15/2006 03:35:51 PM · #12
Apart from my family my other love in my life is Wolverhampton Wanderers
First saw them in 1959 when I was 7 years old, been throuth it all with them from the old 4th division to the Premership!


02/15/2006 03:36:06 PM · #13
Originally posted by Riponlady:

OK I'll bite!!

Me - Arsenal Thierry Henri can do no wrong
John Leeds (never mind poor man)
I HATE Chelsea!!!!
Keep a weather eye on Liverpool forn a reason I can't explain - just always had a sneaking admiration for them.

Can't help sighing over Beckham - and I love his football - so tend to watch Real when I they are on Sky tv.

Actually I will watch any team on tv( except Chelsea!) if they are playing good football and I love internationals.
P


An Arsenal supporter eh? Not doing as good as expected this season. I really can't see Henry signing that contract based on current premiership performance. I guess signing that contract all depends on how you do in the champions league. I hope I'm proved wrong though and he does stay with Arsenal, hes a wonder to watch.

As for Chelsea...well...Money talks and all that. A team whos fans celebrate the acquisition of silverware through wealth rather than merit. I can't wait to see what happens when the sugar daddy ups and leaves.
02/15/2006 03:36:23 PM · #14
The Academy of Football. Moore, Hurst and Peters. The only club to have 'won' the world cup. :-). And supplier of half the current England Team.

02/15/2006 03:37:26 PM · #15
Originally posted by Patrol:

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A great day!!


hehe...Brought a smile to many in the blue half of Manchester :)
02/15/2006 03:39:46 PM · #16
Originally posted by jtf6agent:

Sissy American? Hmmm Like to know how far Beckham would get on 3rd and 2 in an NFL game. I could guarantee you he wouldn't be so "PRETTY" when he left the field. Why must everyone be so insulting towards Americans? We are not our government and we are not the fat pompous travelers that globe trot around the world acting all high and mighty. Those are bad representations of who we Americans are. Those are the few ingrates and silver spoon fed A--holes that plague EVERY nation. We true AMERICANS are peaceful, humble, giving and proud. So please when you refer to us Americans please be specific who you are speaking of. And as for our Sissy football... your more than welcome to come over and try it out for yourself. I happen to know quite a few Professional players that would be more than happy to accomidate you.


Calm down Nick, nothing was meant to be insulting. We have this little thing where I live called banter. If you look at my original post you might spot a smiley face or two ;)

As for American handball, well, come on, it is a game for wimps isn't it? Why do they require all that padding and protection? Now rugby on the other hand is a splendid game.

02/15/2006 03:44:19 PM · #17
Originally posted by Riponlady:

OK I'll bite!!

I HATE Chelsea!!!!

Actually I will watch any team on tv( except Chelsea!) if they are playing good football and I love internationals.
P

Colchester (my old hometown) play Chelsea FA cup 5th round
02/15/2006 04:31:17 PM · #18
I got into watching football (not American Football) when the World Cup was here in the states. I went to 3 games at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and watched a lot of it on TV. I was amazed at these athletes that were running full-tilt when it was 130F on the field and I was exhausted just sitting on my butt in the stands. Not to mention the fans that were waving flags, singing and cheering their team on in a way that is unheard of in US football (aside from possibly the "wave").

Unfortunately, now, I can only see games on Telemundo and I don't speak Spanish.
02/15/2006 04:38:34 PM · #19
Sorry guys just a little touchy lately with all the US bashing going on. In general our public doesn't see things the way our gov't and media are portraying it. Very sorry for ranting so hard. Hope you all understand. We're very limited on getting our true perspective out for such a country that talks of freedom of speech and all that.
02/15/2006 04:38:47 PM · #20
I've been an Arsenal fan since I was 10. I don't get to watch the football here in Japan (unless I wanted to fork out the money for pay TV), so I just look it up on the Internet.
I did see one game at Highbury in 1984 ... the opponents were Chelsea, at a time they were respectable.
The World Cup will be interesting this year as Australia are in the same group as Japan, Croatia and Brazil...

Message edited by author 2006-02-15 16:39:15.
02/15/2006 04:39:01 PM · #21
Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Unfortunately, now, I can only see games on Telemundo and I don't speak Spanish.

You will soon : )

Fortunately "Goooooooaaaaaaaaalllll!!!!" is pronounced the same in both languages.
02/15/2006 04:46:32 PM · #22

Well, the United State International team to start with. Yeah, I know that will make some of you Europeans laugh, but we are getting better and better every year. This year will be one hell of a test for us in the World Cup. We are going to be in trouble against the Czechs, but since its the first game, I'm hoping we can surprise them or catch them a little flat like we did Portugal in the last cup. A draw against them would make me VERY happy!!

I definitely think we can beat Italy and Ghana, although we could just as easily lose those games as well. We will see what happens. As for other team, I really enjoy watching Brazil play the beautiful game, and if I had to pick an EPL team, it would be The Gunners! Henry is the man...too bad he is probably going to end up in Barcelona.

I just caught the USA vs Japan last week and have some pictures from the game posted in my portfolio.
02/15/2006 04:51:45 PM · #23
Liverpool F.C. fan here. Have loved them since I were a nipper in the 80's. To see them riding high these days is bloody great, just hope we can finish above those stinking Manc'c (Man Utd to the American's).

Also have a soft spot for Man City & Bolton, although I don't really know why????? Oh, and whoever happens to playing against the Manc's gets a cheer from me too LOL.

American footballer's are ponces compared to rugger players BTW ;)

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02/15/2006 04:59:12 PM · #24
I'd like to see some rugby players get in the face of Ray Lewis or Joey Porter. I agree that rugby players are tough, but don't hate on the American Footballers because those guys are tough as nails as well, regardless of the pads. That's part of the game/rules and I guarantee that there are plenty of guys in the NFL who would be willing to play without pads.
02/15/2006 05:03:01 PM · #25
Originally posted by LoveSpuds:

(Man Utd to the American's).



I'm sure the Americans know who the red mancs are, afterall, alongside the cockneys and singaporeans they make up the vast numbers amongst Manures supporters :)

I'm really looking forward to the game on Saturday. Can't wait to see the reception that Gary Nevile is going to get at Anfield :) My prediction is 2-1 to Liverpool. It's a real shame that God aka Fowler is cup-tied.

All the best on Saturday anyway.
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