BottledDog Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I dont think it's pointless at all. It's an important show of sportsmanship imo. It's a forced show of sportsmanship and as such has no worth whatsoever. Should never have been brought in (in a large part as another sop to the sponsors) a few years back, and should be consigned to the scrapheap, the sooner, the better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I just think it's an appropriate benchmark for respect across the game. Each to his own I suppose - I can't see it being binned either way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 It must have been brought in 5-10 years ago. Has it led to an improvement in sportsmanship? No, it just looks nice for UEFA and the cameras. Honestly think it's pointless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I just think it's an appropriate benchmark for respect across the game. Each to his own I suppose - I can't see it being binned either way. It's a token gesture and doesn't stop people from being their usual selves during a match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 It must have been brought in 5-10 years ago. Has it led to an improvement in sportsmanship? No, it just looks nice for UEFA and the cameras. Honestly think it's pointless. pretty much agree with this, although i'm sure most of the time matches on tv seem to go to advert when they're shaking hands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Players not celebrating when they score against former clubs. Fuck off man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Ah nah, I love that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Ah nah, I love that. It's bullshit man, you've just scored a goal, it's the best feeling you can have in football and you're being all 'respectful'. Just celebrate and enjoy the moment, instead of being all dramatic and trying to make a point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Shearer was spot on about the handshakes on MOTD last night. If during the course of a game you feel the opponent has earnt your respect then you shake their hand after the final whistle. Anything else is forced and meaningless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Ah nah, I love that. It's bullshit man, you've just scored a goal, it's the best feeling you can have in football and you're being all 'respectful'. Just celebrate and enjoy the moment, instead of being all dramatic and trying to make a point. Imagine scoring against Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 When a player scores, then shove away their teammates' attempts to celebreate with them, just so they can do some daft dance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Ah nah, I love that. It's bullshit man, you've just scored a goal, it's the best feeling you can have in football and you're being all 'respectful'. Just celebrate and enjoy the moment, instead of being all dramatic and trying to make a point. Imagine scoring against Newcastle. Even worse when a player talks up about scoring against the team they support. What kind of bullshit is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonpete1892 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Getting rid of the handshakes means getting rid of the stupid handshake music and replacing it (resorting back) with the sight of the players running up the steps and onto the turf with Local Hero playing in the background. I miss those days! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Players that just celebrate with a mild jog with one hand in the air. Best feeling in the world man ffs put some more invention and excitement in to your celebration! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 It must have been brought in 5-10 years ago. Has it led to an improvement in sportsmanship? No, it just looks nice for UEFA and the cameras. Honestly think it's pointless. More like 4 years, shirley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Ah nah, I love that. It's bullshit man, you've just scored a goal, it's the best feeling you can have in football and you're being all 'respectful'. Just celebrate and enjoy the moment, instead of being all dramatic and trying to make a point. Imagine scoring against Newcastle. I'd go fucking mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Players that just celebrate with a mild jog with one hand in the air. Best feeling in the world man ffs put some more invention and excitement in to your celebration! http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/nejournal/may2009/4/4/alan-shearer-900557071.jpg You serious pal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Players that just celebrate with a mild jog with one hand in the air. Best feeling in the world man ffs put some more invention and excitement in to your celebration! http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/nejournal/may2009/4/4/alan-shearer-900557071.jpg You serious pal? One of the only times I saw him go a bit fucking mental was when he scored against us for Blackburn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Ah nah, I love that. It's bullshit man, you've just scored a goal, it's the best feeling you can have in football and you're being all 'respectful'. Just celebrate and enjoy the moment, instead of being all dramatic and trying to make a point. Imagine scoring against Newcastle. I'd go f***ing mental. I cannot understand that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 FPH: The back of Dowie's head, what a fucking mess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pintofscottsellers Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Players that just celebrate with a mild jog with one hand in the air. Best feeling in the world man ffs put some more invention and excitement in to your celebration! http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/nejournal/may2009/4/4/alan-shearer-900557071.jpg You serious pal? One of the only times I saw him go a bit f***ing mental was when he scored against us for Blackburn. He done a bit of a Usain Bolt celebration and a Klinnsman when he returned to Blackburn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 FPH: The back of Dowie's head, what a fucking mess. better than the front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 The fact that you can't say you'll think we'll lose a game, because it's TOO NEGATIVE!!!!!!11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 People who don't know how long a yard is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 People who say Shola doesn't care or lacks effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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