JonnoTheDev Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Just a quick post to congratulate Spain on winning the World Cup. Well deserved. On another note, the Dutch were a disgrace to football with wreckless tackles and were lucky to still have a full team on the pitch for so long. Shame after their previous performances. Well done Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLewis Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Yes, congrats to Spain. Good to see someone new win the World Cup, even though I don't follow the soccer all that much. Terrible news about the terrorist bombings in Uganda though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcoderx Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Spain rocks :-) spain won me bucks :-), sorry to hear about terrorist bombings in Uganda. i hate terrorists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 the Dutch were a disgrace to football with wreckless tackles and were lucky to still have a full team on the pitch for so long. Second that! Bommel especially has been annoying me in almost every match Holland played. He's far too aggressive and clumsy, yet managed to escape getting sent off even once! He's got that ass-hole look about him though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cags Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I didn't watch the game so can't really comment on the aggressive 'negative' football that Holland supposedly played. But I think throughout the tournament as a whole there were too many cards handed out for practically nothing. The pussies need to learn to try and stay on their feet, not just roll over 8 times in agony because somebody caught their toe slightly, only to jump up ready to take the free kick as soon as the ref blows the whistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLewis Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I didn't watch the game so can't really comment on the aggressive 'negative' football that Holland supposedly played. But I think throughout the tournament as a whole there were too many cards handed out for practically nothing. The pussies need to learn to try and stay on their feet, not just roll over 8 times in agony because somebody caught their toe slightly, only to jump up ready to take the free kick as soon as the ref blows the whistle. That there is the definition of soccer though. A reason I have a huge dislike for the sport. I just enjoy getting caught up in the moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignace Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Although Spain did a wonderful job, Germany had to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I didn't watch the game so can't really comment on the aggressive 'negative' football that Holland supposedly played. But I think throughout the tournament as a whole there were too many cards handed out for practically nothing. The pussies need to learn to try and stay on their feet, not just roll over 8 times in agony because somebody caught their toe slightly, only to jump up ready to take the free kick as soon as the ref blows the whistle. It's part of the game. There are rules as to what physical contact is allowed between players, and if you feel someone's violating these rules, you need to take advantage of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcoderx Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Although Spain did a wonderful job, Germany had to win Paul said no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 That there is the definition of soccer though. You mean football A reason I have a huge dislike for the sport. I just enjoy getting caught up in the moments. Try rugby. Although Spain did a wonderful job, Germany had to win Although Germany did have ~2 good games, the only the tactic they really had was getting goals on the counter-attack; they're awful at set pieces. Germany didn't deserve to win it to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cags Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I didn't watch the game so can't really comment on the aggressive 'negative' football that Holland supposedly played. But I think throughout the tournament as a whole there were too many cards handed out for practically nothing. The pussies need to learn to try and stay on their feet, not just roll over 8 times in agony because somebody caught their toe slightly, only to jump up ready to take the free kick as soon as the ref blows the whistle. It's part of the game. There are rules as to what physical contact is allowed between players, and if you feel someone's violating these rules, you need to take advantage of this. If that's the case, how come it has only really become prevalent in the last 10 or so years. There was none of this shirt pulling, diving, pretending to be punched in the face shit back in the 'glory days'. If somebody violates the rules it's down to the referee to decide, not some overpaid nancy boy that likes to play act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 If that's the case, how come it has only really become prevalent in the last 10 or so years. There was none of this shirt pulling, diving, pretending to be punched in the face shit back in the 'glory days'. If somebody violates the rules it's down to the referee to decide, not some overpaid nancy boy that likes to play act. Money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnoTheDev Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 If that's the case, how come it has only really become prevalent in the last 10 or so years. There was none of this shirt pulling, diving, pretending to be punched in the face shit back in the 'glory days'. If somebody violates the rules it's down to the referee to decide, not some overpaid nancy boy that likes to play act. Money. & Foreigners. Remember when Klinsman went to Tottenham. OMG that was the start of the Superman acting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Ha.. I don't think anyone will ever forget Rivaldo's dive either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnoTheDev Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Spot the English player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLewis Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 That there is the definition of soccer though. You mean football Ha! No, soccer. When I say football I am referring to AFL, Australia's greatest sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnoTheDev Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 When I say football I am referring to AFL, Australia's greatest sport. That is a nutters game! Rugby League on the other hand is a great game! Come on you saints. http://www.saintsrlfc.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Is Australian rugby the sport were I won a bit of money? If yes, then I like it, even though I didn't watch a single game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLewis Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 When I say football I am referring to AFL, Australia's greatest sport. That is a nutters game! Rugby League on the other hand is a great game! Come on you saints. http://www.saintsrlfc.com/ Why is it a nutters game? It's the best football code going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnoTheDev Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Why is it a nutters game? Because you bounce the ball like basketball, you tackle like rugby, and you kick it like football, and the pitch is an oval. Its like some wierd hybrid sport. The goal refs also do this wierd thing with their arms when you kick a goal LOL. oh, and they also kick seven bells out of each other Its just not so popular outside of Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLewis Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Fights in AFL are rare. Mainly because they'll end up with a 12 week match ban or something ridiculous. It has become a lot softer then what it was. It's a great sport though, very fast paced, explosive. Great to watch. It's a pitty it's not very popular world-wide, then us Aussies might actually beat people at something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I mean... it kinda reminds me of regional soccer league matches, except in those the public often participates as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnoTheDev Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 then us Aussies might actually beat people at something. LOL, you can't even beat us at cricket anymore. I would say that the NRL is in a league of it's own. Awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLewis Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 then us Aussies might actually beat people at something. LOL, you can't even beat us at cricket anymore. I know.. how embarressing. The next ashes will be a different story, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
448191 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 On another note, the Dutch were a disgrace to football with wreckless tackles and were lucky to still have a full team on the pitch for so long. Shame after their previous performances. Well done Spain. Meh. It's not like the previous games were that much fun to watch. Call me picky, but next cup I'd like to see them get far AND play entertaining football. Some people argue that winning is the most important thing. Maybe for the players, but not for me watching the game. I'd rather watch a good game where we lose than two poor games where we win. But, we could still have won if the worthless ref caught that offside that preceded the Spanish goal. The arbitrage really, really sucked this cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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