I dunno
Their fans are ever so passionate. And they've had success a lot more recently that 1966, when you put it like that.
They've been sold down the river.
I think little things matter, like the family atmosphere that the team and the whole administration seemed to have with eachother and with the fans when I was a kid. They fought hard to win because they felt part of something. Football's just an occupation now.
Greedy cunts.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 28 Jun 2010, 11:59, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

That thing about the fans really upsets me
Like yesterday, all day the comentators repeating how much effort all the England fans had done to go to South Africa, support the team, the money they put into it, the time... and? The Germans didn't? Why should we feel sorry about them and not happy about the Germany fans?

If they are stupid enough to spend a fortune to see a bunch of idiots playing with a ball, that's their problem. I feel sorry for the human race.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Mon 28 Jun 2010, 12:04, Reply)

You make a good point
Anyone who can afford to spend that much has to be aware that their investment doesn't entitle them to good team displays any more than our investment in beer at a nearby pub does. But, y'know, you're Spanish, you can roll out the smug any time you like
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 28 Jun 2010, 12:06, Reply)

I'm not smug
I wouldn't be surprised if Portugal takes us out tomorrow, but then, we're the favourite, and everyone tries harder with the favourite.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Mon 28 Jun 2010, 12:12, Reply)

You're not the favourite any more
Not since Switzerland. Brazil are the favourites now. This doesn't mean you'll get an easier ride though!
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 28 Jun 2010, 12:17, Reply)

Woah I'm not talking about England fans
I couldn't give a shit!
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 28 Jun 2010, 12:06, Reply)

No, I talk in general
But yesterday the radio and tv was all day about how sad the England fans were. I think the same about any person crazy enough to think that spending money to see a ball match is going to make them win. Or even better, those who think praying will help! And how? The other team fans don't pray? Why are your prayers any better than theirs?
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Mon 28 Jun 2010, 12:11, Reply)

Yes dear
I know dear
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 28 Jun 2010, 12:13, Reply)

BECAUSE GOD IS ON BRITAIN'S SIDE, THAT'S WHY!
I jest, of course. I did spot a couple of England fans yesterday dressed up in the most ridiculous costumes and yet looking rather dejected as their team had lost, and just thought, "Yep, you must feel like a right tit now..."
(LongJohnBaldry, Mon 28 Jun 2010, 12:19, Reply)