Soccer Fan…Yea or Nay?

[LabattBlue]

I’ve tried in the past, and just can’t become a fan.  Bring on the paint drying wall. 😂

Edited June 5, 2022 by LabattBlue

[SDS]

12 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

I’ve tried in the past, and just can’t become a fan.  Bring on the paint drying wall. 😂

Do you recognize the strategies of the game?

[Marvin]

I watched every game of the 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994 World Cups.  I went to WNY Flash, Buffalo Stallions, and Buffalo Blizzard games.  Does that count?

[JoeSchmoe]

46 minutes ago, SDS said:

Do you recognize the strategies of the game?

Do you mean this strategy?

[Sabres Fan in NS]

We have a football club here @LabattBlue.  I'm not only a member of that club, but also the President (or something).

Anyway, I invite you take a look at the club.  You may find some interesting discussions there, but also a lot of ranting about our most loved or hated sides around the world.

I don't think that one can casually approach the game.  You have to imserse yourself and learn some of the stategies of the game in order to appreciate it better, as @SDS said.

[LabattBlue]

1 hour ago, SDS said:

Do you recognize the strategies of the game?

Kick ball in net? Keep other team from kicking ball in net? 😂

Edited June 5, 2022 by LabattBlue

[Zamboni]

I played soccer for many years… I can’t stand watching it on TV.

I played many sports growing up and in high school… I can’t stand watching most of them on TV 😂

[Weave]

The Sabres and Bills take up 90% of my budget.  The Dodgers get the rest.  No room to explore soccer.

[steveoath]

I was a diehard fan of my local team (Greenock Morton) from the age of 6 onwards. But even in the 2nd tier of scottish football its too expensive, especially as the product is getting worse. 

At the time I was losing interest my mate took me to a hockey game. And there ended my interest in football.

[SABRES 0311]

Soccer is like overtime in the NHL. A whole lot of playing keep away with brief and rare moments of excitement. 

Ted Lasso is a good show though.

[Marvin]

1 hour ago, Zamboni said:

I played soccer for many years… I can’t stand watching it on TV.

I played many sports growing up and in high school… I can’t stand watching most of them on TV 😂

I got that way about baseball.  The 1994 strike and the move of the Expos killed my interest in MLB.

I still go to Bisons games.

[PromoTheRobot]

1 hour ago, JoeSchmoe said:

Do you mean this strategy?

 This nonsense is my biggest turnoff to the sport.

Edited June 5, 2022 by PromoTheRobot

[That Aud Smell]

To each their own.

It’s the greatest sport in the world, IMO. One thing I love so dearly about it is how people of all shapes and sizes can be excellent at it.

Oh, and up the fuc*king Reds. #YNWA

[Wyldnwoody44]

Yeahhhh no 

The sport is awful. 

The crowds are amazing, I would go just to experience the atmosphere; but the game itself it not that entertaining to me. 

[JoeSchmoe]

1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 This nonsense is my biggest turnoff to the sport.

They could eliminate this with one fell swoop with video replay.

You get caught diving you miss the next game. Done.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

1 hour ago, SABRES 0311 said:

Soccer is like overtime in the NHL. A whole lot of playing keep away with brief and rare moments of excitement. 

Ted Lasso is a good show though.

Then you are not watching the game properly, IMO.

There are periods of slow build up, but the stamina of the players is the most amazing piece.

If you want excitment watch a highlight film of Ibrahimovic.  Probably the best pure goal scorer in the history of football.

[SABRES 0311]

12 minutes ago, Sabres Fan in NS said:

Then you are not watching the game properly, IMO.

There are periods of slow build up, but the stamina of the players is the most amazing piece.

If you want excitment watch a highlight film of Ibrahimovic.  Probably the best pure goal scorer in the history of football.

I’m not arguing the athleticism and stamina. Definitely talented people. Just boring to me.

[That Aud Smell]

Sometimes I’m tempted to say, in response to people saying the sport is boring, that “4 billion people can’t be wrong.”

But then I realize that the second most popular sport globally is cricket. And that sport funking blows.

So, whatever. To each their own.

[KC Scouts]

Played it (still do on occasion, knees not so good), Coached it (Premier), Kids played, in those avenues its very enjoyable.

 

[JoeSchmoe]

If you grew up watching it, you probably like it. If not, the action is slow.

Same goes for baseball. I'd bet the Euros have the same opinion on it as we do soccer. We North Americans that grew up with it can follow all the games within the game and enjoy for what it is despite the generally slow pace.

That said, it's tough not to feel excited by a World Cup game or a playoff baseball game even if you're not a big fan of either sport.

But with hockey, I've yet to hear anyone not like it (unless they're put off by the violence).

If everywhere in the world had ice and could afford skates, it would be the world #1 sport because it's just that good.

[bunomatic]

11 hours ago, JoeSchmoe said:

Do you mean this strategy?

I voted paint dry. Need I say more? Sorry to the avid fan. I understand your love for the sport. Its just not for me.

[PerreaultForever]

Better than watching baseball or golf (how can anyone watch golf???) but I only watch the big world cup type events where the crowd and spectacle of it all make it better. Not a lot though. Kind of wild that Canada made the World Cup so will have to watch that until they lose out at least. 

[Huckleberry]

Just now, PerreaultForever said:

Better than watching baseball or golf (how can anyone watch golf???) but I only watch the big world cup type events where the crowd and spectacle of it all make it better. Not a lot though. Kind of wild that Canada made the World Cup so will have to watch that until they lose out at least. 

Would not watch Qatar then, so far only 10% interest among fans of going in Belgium, would think it will not be better in other European countries

[steveoath]

2 hours ago, Huckleberry said:

Would not watch Qatar then

Based on morality no one should.

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fifa-qatar-world-cup-migrant-workers-b2081935.html

https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/05/18/fifa-pay-harm-qatars-migrant-workers

Edited June 6, 2022 by steveoath

[North Buffalo]

16 hours ago, SDS said:

Do you recognize the strategies of the game?

Yep and use to play... still watching it on TV is like watching paint dry.... live game is a different story... RFK is a blast and so much going on.... TV meh