It is only a game
But when it's a game you've got no influence over, and you decide to 'buy in' to the concept of it, and you decide to put your efforts into following it, it does become something you care about.

Some of the adventures I've had over the years (especially at away games), and some of the things I've done, and people I've met as a result of going to football would be enough to fill a book.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 23:56, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

'Adventures'
sounds suspiciously like drinking too much and picking on people wearing the wrong colour scarf :P
(berk, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 23:59, Reply)

I do admit knowing people who've taken issue with opposing supporters
And this is why I no longer travel to away games, but I've never thrown a punch at a football match.

Drinking too much. Yes.

But the whole saga of being let down by a team of highly paid pros is quite a grounder for life.

Imagine the conversation in the pub.

Bloke 1:'I'm gutted the dog died this week and the wife left me'
Bloke 2:'Sorry to hear that'
Bloke 1:' It's been a difficult week, what with losing my job as well'
Bloke 2:' I see Maynard is fit, we've missed him!'
Bloke 1:'Really? That's fantastic, fancy another cider?'
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 0:02, Reply)

Nope
I just don't get it. At least with rugby there's violence and with cricket there's beer and sunshine.
(berk, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 0:10, Reply)

It's probably a bloke thing.
I am allowed to be a bloke am I not?
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 0:12, Reply)

NO, dammit
the floppy hair is a clear sign of androgyny.

yes, of course you are..
(berk, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 0:15, Reply)

I'm still searching for my purpose in life berk.
I cross many social spectrums.

Indie kid thru boardroom thur knowing people who like hitting people.

I'm quite rounded really.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 0:18, Reply)

A genre spanner, eh?
well, a spanner possibly...
(berk, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 0:21, Reply)

Oh... Oh... Oh...
FUCK OFF!

I'm not as clever as you am I?
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 0:26, Reply)

You are several pints down on the evening
I'll let you off a witty reposte this time.
(berk, Sat 15 Jan 2011, 0:30, Reply)