Keefaz Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Anyone care to name a few good things about the sport? Because at the minute I'm sure there are a few of us who are struggling to work out why we bother with it. Give me a few reasons to be cheerful about what is still, somehow, a great game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 The anticipation on Saturday mornings at 10am. It wained a bit for me at several points last season, but i don't think that feeling will ever properly go away, regardless of how far the game falls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 HTT. well, maybe not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 The only reason I currently like it is because it's an excuse to get pissed with mates and have a laugh and a sing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 errrrm, the world cup? 2/3 matches on tv every day for a month or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Its a shared experience, we all go through the ups and downs together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Going fucking mental when your team scores a late equaliser or winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 That Cantona chip against Sunderland, Tino's goals against Barca, Poborski lob, Thierry Henry at his peak, Alan Shearer, Phillipe Albert against Man Utd, those moments of inspiration that take the breath away - rare but that's why I watch football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 The only joy I got out of football last season was watching Barca tbh. But fuckin hell, what a team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Iniesta alone was reason enough to watch football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Nile Ranger. I know the gag wore thin yonks ago but watching a young player with a cult following based purely on his ridiculous Myspace page actually starting to break into the senior team remains heartening for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Going to watch your local non league team. For a tenner you get a ticket, a pie and a hot drink, packet of sweets and still have change to get the bus home. You witness an honest game of football in muddy, windy, wet and freezing cold conditions, go home and have a lovely hot bath and feel like a proper bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Signings nobody knew about beforehand. Even if they turn out to be shit, that initial feeling of excitement is nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I am just ready to watch some sport. I am bored by all the shit going on. Irrelevant of what 11 are on the pitch, I just want the football now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Going to watch your local non league team. For a tenner you get a ticket, a pie and a hot drink, packet of sweets and still have change to get the bus home. You witness an honest game of football in muddy, windy, wet and freezing cold conditions, go home and have a lovely hot bath and feel like a proper bloke. Aye, do love that, cup of tea in a polystyrene cup! Everywhere I've lived I've checked out the local team, Maidenhead Utd were class (also called The Magpies). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Signings nobody knew about beforehand. Even if they turn out to be s***, that initial feeling of excitement is nice. Aye, knowing nothing about Jonas and then watching the match against Man United reminded me of when I first saw Ginola properly against Sheff Wed. It was the same feeling at that point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Will probably end up going to watch Newcastle reserves play Whitley Bay as well if I'm free that day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Going to watch your local non league team. For a tenner you get a ticket, a pie and a hot drink, packet of sweets and still have change to get the bus home. You witness an honest game of football in muddy, windy, wet and freezing cold conditions, go home and have a lovely hot bath and feel like a proper bloke. I'm supporting NOFC now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Feeling the sense of pride in where you come from, along with all your fellow Geordies (or wherever you're from). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 When Oba unleashed that screamer against Spurs, that was fooking brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Going to watch your local non league team. For a tenner you get a ticket, a pie and a hot drink, packet of sweets and still have change to get the bus home. You witness an honest game of football in muddy, windy, wet and freezing cold conditions, go home and have a lovely hot bath and feel like a proper bloke. Aye, do love that, cup of tea in a polystyrene cup! Everywhere I've lived I've checked out the local team, Maidenhead Utd were class (also called The Magpies). Standing amongst shrill-voiced kiddies, wizened old blokes making notes in little pads and the stalwarts of the sport, with disgruntled wives in tow. No matter how disillusioned you can get with the game, go and watch a local/non league game and you will still enjoy it, and your pockets will be heavier for it too. My uncle actually got so sick of Newcastle he bought a Whitley Bay season ticket for about £85 and got into all their games bar the final three cup games in the run for that price. Even adding on all the teas, pies, raffle tickets, programmes (only £1!) and a pint or two in The Seahorse after the game or whatever, it's probably under half of what you'd pay to watch Newcastle for a season without any food, programmes, drinks etc. He says this season he's going to pick and choose weekly which matches he goes to, which seems to me like he's fallen back in love with the sport. Obviously he still followed Newcastle last season, but it was limited to Match of the Day, watching the live games on TV or listening on the radio and going to the two home cup matches on a mates spare ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAMMELL Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Shitting yer kecks when your football club actually wins a f*cking game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Football is shit compared to what it used to be. Bring back the early to mid 90's please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steggy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 The fan's goal celebrations. Half the reasons i go to games these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 That , despite the turmoil were in, i'm filled with excitement about a friendly to Darlo away and new season ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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