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Goodwatch · 22 July 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

Because they are the two most important nations!!

You also have to remember that back then in the eighteen hundreds, the US was pretty isolated from the rest of the world except for Canada.

Allan

They still are

Example: "what is soccer?"

allanofcalifornia · 22 July 2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

They still are

Example: "what is soccer?"

Not fair! Low blow!!

Allan

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

The above sums it up nicely!

We'll stick to "The Beautiful Game" my friend, the skill and artistry of the modern footballer from Pele, Best and Cruyff to Ronaldihno, Ronaldo and Messi...it still gets my heart pounding and my fingernails ragged.

Almost the entire world can't be wrong huh?

J

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 05:16 AM

Perhaps our American cousins aren't that skillful at doing things with their feet.

When you think of popular sports in the US, no real sport uses sustained footwork with tricks, control and power.

Fairplay, them NFL boys are quite nimble and they have to kick field goals but is that the only real sport using ones feet in the US....well apart from MLS which isn't setting the world alight.

J

allanofcalifornia · 22 July 2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

We'll stick to "The Beautiful Game" my friend, the skill and artistry of the modern footballer from Pele, Best and Cruyff to Ronaldihno, Ronaldo and Messi...it still gets my heart pounding and my fingernails ragged.

Almost the entire world can't be wrong huh?

J

And don't forget about all the fights and riots and how they even had to ban fans from attending some games!!

Allan

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 05:22 AM

Show pony time...

Forgive me Sir Bill

allanofcalifornia · 22 July 2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Perhaps our American cousins aren't that skillful at doing things with their feet.

When you think of popular sports in the US, no real sport uses sustained footwork with tricks, control and power.

Fairplay, them NFL boys are quite nimble and they have to kick field goals but is that the only real sport using ones feet in the US....well apart from MLS which isn't setting the world alight.

J

Over here we are allowed to use our hands!

Allan

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

And don't forget about all the fights and riots and how they even had to ban fans from attending some games!!

Allan

Thats the passion for it world wide. The fans live and breathe the game sometimes.

There will always be a nasty elemnt in the games...Heck the L.A lot even call themselves The Riot Squad although they are a bit mild mannered

"David Beckham? He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty Boy!"

J

allanofcalifornia · 22 July 2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Show pony time...

The 3rd one was very good.

Allan

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 05:33 AM

I love the game and love my team.

This is still my favourite football related thing of all time.

Martin will testify...it sums up a fan's highs and lows.

Goodwatch · 22 July 2009, 05:36 AM

May I add some more? San Marco:

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 05:38 AM

MVB was one of my favourite players...he was awesome....a genius.
What a Dutch team that was. They tore us apart.
How did they never manage a world cup win?

Goodwatch · 22 July 2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

MVB was one of my favourite players...he was awesome....a genuius.
What a Dutch team that was. They tore us apart.
How did they never manage a world cup win?

The shakes. Becoming overconfident and sloppy. Not the real killer's instinct. Too many prima-donnas, too much 'Wein, Weib und Gesang'. Need I go on?

Goodwatch · 22 July 2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

MVB was one of my favourite players...he was awesome....a genius.
What a Dutch team that was. They tore us apart.
How did they never manage a world cup win?

The last goal (Euro '88) is the absolute cracker! What a goal! A bit lucky, but what control of the ball

(I taught him everything he knows

).

jdc · 22 July 2009, 09:08 AM

Van Basten was a great player that goal against Russia? was one of the best I have ever seen. I think that AC Milan team he played in was equal if not better than the great Liverpool sides of the late seventies

Omega_Precision · 22 July 2009, 10:05 AM

Best player I have watched play.......I think we can all agree, Greatest of all time!

jdc · 22 July 2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

Best player I have watched play.......I think we can all agree, Greatest of all time!

are there is a debate, see my avatar,

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 08:01 PM

Pah...we all all know the greatest footballer of all time was Justin Edinburgh...with John Jensen a close second!

J

22 July 2009, 05:36 AM	#41
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	May I add some more? San Marco: __________________ Member# 127

22 July 2009, 05:16 AM	#34
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Perhaps our American cousins aren't that skillful at doing things with their feet. When you think of popular sports in the US, no real sport uses sustained footwork with tricks, control and power. Fairplay, them NFL boys are quite nimble and they have to kick field goals but is that the only real sport using ones feet in the US....well apart from MLS which isn't setting the world alight. J

22 July 2009, 05:22 AM	#36
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Show pony time... Forgive me Sir Bill

22 July 2009, 05:33 AM	#40
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I love the game and love my team. This is still my favourite football related thing of all time. Martin will testify...it sums up a fan's highs and lows.

22 July 2009, 05:38 AM	#42
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	MVB was one of my favourite players...he was awesome....a genius. What a Dutch team that was. They tore us apart. How did they never manage a world cup win?

22 July 2009, 09:08 AM	#45
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Van Basten was a great player that goal against Russia? was one of the best I have ever seen. I think that AC Milan team he played in was equal if not better than the great Liverpool sides of the late seventies

22 July 2009, 10:05 AM	#46
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Best player I have watched play.......I think we can all agree, Greatest of all time!

22 July 2009, 08:01 PM	#48
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Pah...we all all know the greatest footballer of all time was Justin Edinburgh...with John Jensen a close second! J

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