The European football thread - Page 22

bababui · 08-12-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Did you go to the Dodgers game ?

I grew up in Orange County (its about 35 miles south of Dodger Stadium). I'm an Angels fan. Its like growing up in Manchester being a City fan

.The Dodgers were always the big money, big prestige team and we were not much. So I enjoy watching them lose. Although I feel bad that Frank McCourt was allowed to buy the team because he seems to be having similiar debt problems as the Glazers.

But I love their stadium. Its beautiful. Although its in the heart of the city, from the stands all you see is grass covered hills.

bababui · 08-12-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

We get the highlights over here and try as I may I just can't get into it, personally I think it's because of the feel of the games and the atmosphere it just isn't the same as football here.

Well said..maybe thats what I feel but I didnt know why.

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 09:51 PM

If you ever get to Europe specially England go to a midweek game specially in winter and pray that it rains

no joke you can not beat a midweek night game in the rain for atmosphere.

bababui · 08-12-2006, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

If you ever get to Europe specially England go to a midweek game specially in winter and pray that it rains

no joke you can not beat a midweek night game in the rain for atmosphere.

That does sound fun. Are the fans allowed to have a few beers in the stands?

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

I grew up in Orange County (its about 35 miles south of Dodger Stadium). I'm an Angels fan. Its like growing up in Manchester being a City fan

.The Dodgers were always the big money, big prestige team and we were not much. So I enjoy watching them lose. Although I feel bad that Frank McCourt was allowed to buy the team because he seems to be having similiar debt problems as the Glazers.

But I love their stadium. Its beautiful. Although its in the heart of the city, from the stands all you see is grass covered hills.

Most of the people in Manchester support Man City a vast ammount of Man Utd fans are from outside Manchester that's why it's hard for Wigan Athletic to gain a big fanbase because most have been brought up to be Man Utd fans round the Wigan area.

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

That does sound fun. Are the fans allowed to have a few beers in the stands?

Yeah but you can't smoke

bababui · 08-12-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Yeah but you can't smoke

Thank God for that. I dont mind the headache the next morning but I hate coughing up all that crap.

Smoking out here is almost a death penalty offense.

bababui · 08-12-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Most of the people in Manchester support Man City a vast ammount of Man Utd fans are from outside Manchester that's why it's hard for Wigan Athletic to gain a big fanbase because most have been brought up to be Man Utd fans round the Wigan area.

I got that wrong!

The Angels were always the ugly stepchild of SoCal baseball..until 2002. I have a b it of an inferiority complex when it comes to the Dodgers. Everything about them and their Goebbels like ad campaigns screams arrogance. You'd think that baseball was invented here.

bababui · 08-12-2006, 09:59 PM

Are the fans in NW England more likely to be Liverpool or Man U fans? Is there any larger reasons why people chose to root for the teams that they do?

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Thank God for that. I dont mind the headache the next morning but I hate coughing up all that crap.

Smoking out here is almost a death penalty offense.

Alot of grounds you can smoke inside but you can't smoke inside the seating area or standing area, I don't smoke I quit years ago but at Wigans ground it's like being at school were they have to go to the bathrooms to have a smoke

rudel.dietrich · 08-12-2006, 10:02 PM

I purchased DC United 2007 season tickets early last week and they called me today and told me that since I had ordered early they were going to give me 6 tickets to home matches this season

Looks like I am going to have to work late and attend some games in the coming weeks.

bababui · 08-12-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Alot of grounds you can smoke inside but you can't smoke inside the seating area or standing area, I don't smoke I quit years ago but at Wigans ground it's like being at school were they have to go to the bathrooms to have a smoke

After a series of lawsuits, ciggys are more than $3 a pack these days. I do think that some of the reaction to smokers is way overblown. A few people will jump in your face if you smoke.

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Are the fans in NW England more likely to be Liverpool or Man U fans? Is there any larger reasons why people chose to root for the teams that they do?

Depends, I'd say fans in the North West are split into 3 groups, group 1 is your hardcore fan who supports his/her local team, group 2 is anyone up to and above the age of say 30 is more likely to support Liverpool as when they were kids Liverpool were the main team, group 3 are people up to about say 25 who support Man Utd because when they were growing up Man Utd were the team.

Although because Wigan are doing well there are more kids walking round in Wigan jerseys than used to be, but there are one or two Chelsea jerseys appearing round were I live the last few months.

bababui · 08-12-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

I purchased DC United 2007 season tickets early last week and they called me today and told me that since I had ordered early they were going to give me 6 tickets to home matches this season

Looks like I am going to have to work late and attend some games in the coming weeks.

6 extra tix on top of the ones you bought?

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

After a series of lawsuits, ciggys are more than $3 a pack these days. I do think that some of the reaction to smokers is way overblown. A few people will jump in your face if you smoke.

lmao I quit because it got so expensive no idea how much say a pack of 20 is now but I'd say you wouldn't get much change out of $10.

bababui · 08-12-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Depends, I'd say fans in the North West are split into 3 groups, group 1 is your hardcore fan who supports his/her local team, group 2 is anyone up to and above the age of say 30 is more likely to support Liverpool as when they were kids Liverpool were the main team, group 3 are people up to about say 25 who support Man Utd because when they were growing up Man Utd were the team.

Although because Wigan are doing well there are more kids walking round in Wigan jerseys than used to be, but there are one or two Chelsea jerseys appearing round were I live the last few months.

Whatever happened to loyalty??

What joy is there watching a huge mercenary team win??

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

I purchased DC United 2007 season tickets early last week and they called me today and told me that since I had ordered early they were going to give me 6 tickets to home matches this season

Looks like I am going to have to work late and attend some games in the coming weeks.

You've been to both American and European games haven't you ? Is there a massive difference between each of them, been to loads of games in England and Europe but only watched the MLS on tv so I can't give a proper judgment on the difference.

bababui · 08-12-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

lmao I quit because it got so expensive no idea how much say a pack of 20 is now but I'd say you wouldn't get much change out of $10.

The important thing is that they havent taken alcoholism away from us yet!

But at $7 a beer only the rich can afford to get drunk.

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Whatever happened to loyalty??

What joy is there watching a huge mercenary team win??

No loyalty anymore, my nephews only 8 and he's already supported Man Utd, Wigan Athletic and now he's a Liverpool fan

ukhotstove · 08-12-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

The important thing is that they havent taken alcoholism away from us yet!

But at $7 a beer only the rich can afford to get drunk.

Oh were not to bad on the important things then

a pint over here is around $6 maybe bit less, have one on me lol

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rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	I purchased DC United 2007 season tickets early last week and they called me today and told me that since I had ordered early they were going to give me 6 tickets to home matches this season Looks like I am going to have to work late and attend some games in the coming weeks.