Friendly trash talking: US vs. England

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 01:12 pm

First off, if you can't keep it fun and friendly, fuck off!

I know we have little chance to win the game, but damn it will be sweet as pie if we do.

We have a saying in American Football...on any given Sunday, meaning any team can be beaten.

I hope the US plays all out, not looking forward to getting points from the next two matches.

May the luckiest team win!

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 01:36 pm

This thread's asking for trouble.

Strawberries · Post by **Strawberries** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 01:42 pm

I think the USA's strategy for this game alone should be damage limitation.
While i can't see England winning the World Cup, maybe reach the semi's, i can certainly see them getting maximum points from the group.
The USA have a real chance of coming second, but that might come down to goal difference.

May the best team (on the day) win!

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 01:48 pm

Boner wrote:This thread's asking for trouble.

Perhaps from people who can't separate sports (leisure) from real life.

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 01:49 pm

Strawberries wrote:I think the USA's strategy for this game alone should be damage limitation.

I agree and I hate this strategy. We are not going to start winning games without taking risks! If we play strategically sound football, the US will be exposed for what it is, a second-rate team.

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 02:10 pm

Marco wrote:
Boner wrote:This thread's asking for trouble.
Perhaps from people who can't separate sports (leisure) from real life.

Thats the thing Football is in our blood, we have teams that are nearly as old as the USA.

I know from Xbox Live Yanks think it's ok to talk shit/smack to people about whatever and it's all ok but here we take things differantly.

I shant bother with this thread but I can almost guarantee Lemmings Golden Rule will be broken.

Snupo · Post by **Snupo** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 02:10 pm

Uhmm, I dont think that England can win the WC.
Is a good team but not a top team, many others are better: Spain, Brazil, Argentina, maybe Holland (surely not Italy) so i think that Usa can even win the match.
Imho, USA needs to keep England under pressure from 1st to last minute (and isnt easy) and dont let Gerrard touch any balls (harder).
All this isnt easy but possible, but i think that even a tie wouldnt be a bad result for USA.
Best wishes both team

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 02:48 pm

Boner wrote:
Marco wrote:
Boner wrote:This thread's asking for trouble.
Perhaps from people who can't separate sports (leisure) from real life.
Thats the thing Football is in our blood, we have teams that are nearly as old as the USA.

Yes, this in the age-old excuse used by certain people for boorish behavior, including football violence.

Sorry you cannot have a civilized conversation, but at least you admit it. Peace

Boner · Post by **Boner** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 03:03 pm

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 03:11 pm

Seriously, why can't we have a friendly chat, and a little friendly teasing, about a game played by billionaires? Why would someone's identity be so wrapped up in their national team? Perhaps for another thread.

Or is what connects us here so weak, that if a certain team wins, someone becomes your enemy?

joeuk · Post by **joeuk** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 03:15 pm

First off, if you can't keep it fun and friendly, fuck off!

lol sayin fuck offs hardly friendly is it especialy before any one as said owt like boner sez bad idea this thread and why bring football violence up ur up for arguin already

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 03:24 pm

joeuk wrote:First off, if you can't keep it fun and friendly, fuck off!

lol sayin fuck offs hardly friendly is it especialy before any one as said owt like boner sez bad idea this thread and why bring football violence up ur up for arguin already

That was a joke.

Boner could have just said nothing, he did make the point he would not be participating.

Perhaps I have under-estimated you guys.

Go USA!

joeuk · Post by **joeuk** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 03:45 pm

tbh marco theres nothing friendly about a world cup match you want beat us we want beat u you dont understand about the passion in football

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 03:47 pm

joeuk wrote:tbh marco theres nothing friendly about a world cup match you want beat us we want beat u you dont understand about the passion in football

You are not going to beat me, I am not going to beat you. We have ZERO to do with our teams success.

If you guys think we do not have passion for sport's teams in the US, you are wrong. Some of us (let's take Philly fans for example) cannot separate it from real life.

Sunday morning, there will be no significant change in our lives, whether the US wins or loses, right?

Marco · Post by **Marco** » Wed 9th Jun 2010 04:18 pm

BTW, I never meant to offend anyone by starting this thread....