who will win

[Thames Valley Discos]

:beer1: cast your vote

[PropellerHeadCase]

I s'pose I have to say Eng-er-lund, in order to avoid being pilloried, and because it is well known that New Zealanders support two teams... New Zealand, and anyone playing Australia ;)

[BeerFunk]

Couldn't care less, it's only the egg chasers.....

...oh, alright - Australia.... :)

[Corabar Steve]

Australia

[Corabar Entertainment]

We received this from NZ yesterday (& Steve asked me to post it up)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Australia

I think I remember you saying that England wouldn't even make it to the quarters Mr Jones? :p

Mmmm, let me see then, I wonder where Wales are?

Oh yes, they're already out. :sj:

[Corabar Steve]

It was a close call, & I think it suprised the England team if the truth were known. Got the other half of the prediction right though http://planetsmilies.net/not-tagged-smiley-16065.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

It was a close call, & I think it suprised the England team if the truth were known. Got the other half of the prediction right though http://planetsmilies.net/not-tagged-smiley-16065.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

Aha, it's always a close call, or Wales were unlucky etc etc. :rolleyes:

[Penfold42]

Got to be England (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/800px-Flag_of_England.svg.png&imgrefurl=http://la.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imago:Flag_of_England.svg&h=480&w=800&sz=3&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=LSR9Yk06cWJvHM:&tbnh=86&tbnw=143&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dengland%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3 Den)................

[Dragonfly]

Even though ive watched rocky 1,3 4 and 5 in the last two days ......... Australia best England can do is turn up.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Of course Australia will win, but at least we got this far :sj:

[Corabar Steve]

It's true, Wales are probably the unluckiest international team.

That said Fiji deserved the win & I think they'll give SA a run for their money tomorrow.

[Penfold42]

It's true, Wales are probably the unluckiest international team.

PMSL.........:zip:

[Dragonfly]

It's true, Wales are probably the unluckiest international team.

at everything ;) :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

Got to be England (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/800px-Flag_of_England.svg.png&imgrefurl=http://la.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imago:Flag_of_England.svg&h=480&w=800&sz=3&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=LSR9Yk06cWJvHM:&tbnh=86&tbnw=143&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dengland%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3 Den)................

Did you know that technically that flag is also Portuguese as St George is also their patron saint. I bet they were laughing up their sleves at the last football world cup :sj:

[Dragonfly]

Did you know that technically that flag is also Portuguese as St George is also their patron saint. I bet they were laughing up their sleves at the last football world cup :sj:

as were the welsh ..................................... watching in the leek arms in cardiff :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Penfold42]

Did you know that technically that flag is also Portuguese as St George is also their patron saint. I bet they were laughing up their sleves at the last football world cup :sj:

As your 'trivia knoweledge' is far more better than mine......i bow....:bowdown: :bowdown:

But it's still England.......:D :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

In Christian hagiography Saint George (ca. 275-281–April 23, 303) was a soldier of the Roman Empire, from the then Greek-speaking Anatolia, now modern day Turkey, who was venerated as a Christian martyr. Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches. Immortalised in the tale of George and the Dragon, he is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is the patron saint of Aragón, Canada, Catalonia, England, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Montenegro, Portugal, Serbia, Russia, and Palestine, as well as the cities of Genoa,Beirut, Ljubljana, Freiburg and Moscow, as well as a wide range of professions, organisations and disease sufferers.http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1829.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Penfold42]

http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1829.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

Still England.....:D

[Corabar Steve]

I find it mildly amusing that the patron saint of Greece was a Turk

[Penfold42]

Now i'll give you that one.....slightly odd but in those days everything was....shall we say strange.

Then we managed to rule 2/3rd's of the world an leave what.........






.....Cricket.......:eek: :D
Which we do superb at!!:D :D

[BeerFunk]

.....Cricket.......:eek: :D
Which we do superb at!!:D :D
Who else plays it though? No, seriously?? USA? Brazil/Argentina? France/Germany/Italy/Russia? :)

[Dragonfly]

i watched the one day cricket the other day ......... i swear Roger daltry was bowling for England????

[Thames Valley Discos]

Bring It On!!!!!!

[Penfold42]

Who else plays it though? No, seriously?? USA? Brazil/Argentina? France/Germany/Italy/Russia? :)

It was a bit tongue in cheek.....i seem to visit places that the English have shall we say left there mark..........on the tour bus 'Oh look there's a green for cricket'.....everywhere else is burnt to a crisp but the cricket ground........spotless.

Went to Sri Lanka once.........should have seen there cricket ground......as good as a Prem football team.....:)

[Penfold42]

Bring It On!!!!!!

:jumping: :clap: :thumbsup:

[Vibrant Sounds]

Some severe cases of egg on face by some on here!

[Thames Valley Discos]

Some severe cases of egg on face by some on here!

OH yes indeedy:D :D :beer1:
AsTecDJs, BeerFunk, Corabar Steve, discomobiledj, Dragonfly, robbiedj, ross@rds, vectisvibe

[Penfold42]

OH yes indeedy:D :D :beer1:
AsTecDJs, BeerFunk, Corabar Steve, discomobiledj, Dragonfly, robbiedj, ross@rds, vectisvibe

Are you naming and shaming............:D :D :D :D

[Thames Valley Discos]

Are you naming and shaming............:D :D :D :D

OH yes!!!;)

[Penfold42]

OH yes!!!;)

*Looking for a raspberry smilie*

.....this will do ...........:P :P :ner: :ner: :ner:





''Swing Low......Sweet.....''

[robbiedj]

So, guess what we all be slipping into the playlist tonight, then. :thumbsup:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

HA! (To STeve!)

Well done England!

[Penfold42]

HA! (To STeve!)

Well done England!

I do believe you meant that..............:D

[Dragonfly]

anyone care to elaborate on just how that happened?????

[Penfold42]

anyone care to elaborate on just how that happened?????

Errr....no - you were wrong.......:p

[PropellerHeadCase]

Why is the that the French can't win a war but you put them on a rugby ground with the All Blacks in a do or die situation and voila! They lost the last 7 matches against us, dammit :(

[Corabar Steve]

Why is the that the French can't win a war but you put them on a rugby ground with the All Blacks in a do or die situation and voila! They lost the last 7 matches against us, dammit :(

What was the score?


Well done England, where the hell did that come from???????


Looking forward to SA -vs Fiji this afternoon

[Corabar Steve]

France next & SA in the final, you aren't going to win twice in a row.

[BeerFunk]

Why is the that the French can't win a war but you put them on a rugby ground with the All Blacks in a do or die situation and voila! They lost the last 7 matches against us, dammit :(
Ha!

Scotland 1-0 France
France 0-1 Scotland
Lyon 0-3 Rangers :cool:

The French technically won World War II, as they were freed by the Allies (and aided them in the push on Germany). How many wars have New Zealand won (not counting anything to do with Lord Of The Rings :D )? ;)

[Corabar Steve]

Scotland -v- Argentina.

Hmmmmmmmmm

[BeerFunk]

Scotland -v- Argentina.

Hmmmmmmmmm
If that's something to do with rugby or cricket, frankly my dear, I don't give a ham! :D

Football is the number 1 sport in the world, and we have been relatively rubbish at it for the past 2 decades (I suppose it's to be expected with a population of only 5 million). We're getting some real glory at the moment, so we will savour it! :cool:

[Corabar Steve]

If that's something to do with rugby or cricket, frankly my dear, I don't give a ham! :D

So why are you posting on a Rugby thread????????http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1763.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[PropellerHeadCase]

The French technically won World War II, as they were freed by the Allies (and aided them in the push on Germany). How many wars have New Zealand won (not counting anything to do with Lord Of The Rings :D )? ;)

We technically helped in both WWI AND WWII ;)




Football is the number 1 sport in the world, and we have been relatively rubbish at it for the past 2 decades (I suppose it's to be expected with a population of only 5 million). We're getting some real glory at the moment, so we will savour it! :cool:

Actually Football used to be the number one sport in the world, it has now been eclipsed by volley-ball, basketball and table-tennis.

[BeerFunk]

So why are you posting on a Rugby thread????????http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1763.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)
Because I can! :corabarsteve:


Actually Football used to be the number one sport in the world, it has now been eclipsed by volley-ball, basketball and table-tennis.
That reminds me, I'll need to get some beer in for the table tennis world cup - when is it on again? :whistle:

[Thames Valley Discos]

England-France, great chance of going all the way i feel.

[PropellerHeadCase]

I'd be watching Argentina a little more closely before calling that one.



That reminds me, I'll need to get some beer in for the table tennis world cup - when is it on again? :whistle:

Hey 1.5 Billion Chinese can't be wrong ;)

[Corabar Steve]

England-France, great chance of going all the way i feel.
Like even if you beat France you aren't going to have a hope in Hell against South Africa.

I'd be watching Argentina a little more closely before calling that one.

Are you telling me that even if they beat Scotland today they've got a hope against SA in the semis?

[Dragonfly]

England-France, great chance of going all the way i feel.


And Henman for wimbledon :D :D :D

[Thames Valley Discos]

And Henman for wimbledon :D :D :D

Now that is being silly:D

[Corabar Steve]

More likelyhood though :sj:

[Penfold42]

Come on you Scot's........:)

[Corabar Steve]

2 interesting matches today

[Dragonfly]

i want fiji to win

[Corabar Steve]

Me too. Would be good to see the team that put us out go all the way.

[Dragonfly]

come on fiji !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Corabar Steve]

http://juliemorgan.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/fiji_flag.gif

[Corabar Steve]

Bugger!http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1828.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Dragonfly]

indeed ....... what he said

[Thames Valley Discos]

Shame

[Corabar Steve]

Shame

For England or France yes

[Thames Valley Discos]

For England or France yes
I don't think so:p

[Dragonfly]

can anyone tell me where the Rocky type optimism has come from seeing as last time we played SA we didn't actually manage to get any points whatsoever???

[Thames Valley Discos]

can anyone tell me where the Rocky type optimism has come from seeing as last time we played SA we didn't actually manage to get any points whatsoever???

We like to build up to the occasion, we have and will;)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Like even if you beat France you aren't going to have a hope in Hell against South Africa.



And people were saying the same about Australia.

[Corabar Steve]

Australia were tired after playing quality teams in the first round

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Someone say something? :sj:

[Corabar Steve]

I wouldn't mind but none of you give a stuff about rugby unless England are involved.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I wouldn't mind but none of you give a stuff about rugby unless England are involved.

And?

[Corabar Steve]

And it's like the last final when suddenly you couldn't get a seat in the pub that we'd watched every other game in.

Why? Because it was full of morons in England football shirts, who were only there because it meant they could get a drink earlier than usual & it gave them the opportunity to chant ENG ER LAND, ENG ER LAND for 80 minutes.

They clearly didn't even know the rules as they kept cheering when ENG ER LAND were off side, couldn't understand why you can't throw the ball forward etc.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

And of course you're only allowed to watch your national team if you're a proper supporter and go to every game home and away, as well as watching all the guinness premiership games, which I assume you do Steve as you're a proper supporter?

I suspect that there are some rugby followers that like football and vice versa. I also suspect that just because people have a sense of national identity by donning their countries colours, it does not make them a moron.

[Thames Valley Discos]

And it's like the last final when suddenly you couldn't get a seat in the pub that we'd watched every other game in.

Why? Because it was full of morons in England football shirts, who were only there because it meant they could get a drink earlier than usual & it gave them the opportunity to chant ENG ER LAND, ENG ER LAND for 80 minutes.

They clearly didn't even know the rules as they kept cheering when ENG ER LAND were off side, couldn't understand why you can't throw the ball forward etc.
So all the people who go to wimbledon for the tennis, Ascot fore ladies day, Henley for rowing, all watch and get involved in all such events all the time?:confused:

[Corabar Steve]

You weren't there I wouldn't expect you to understand.

No rugby threads ever get started unless by me unless there is some sort of tournament going on. There was a time when I was on the verge of not looking in "the lounge" at all because every other thread was football related.

The football season has started again you know.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

You weren't there I wouldn't expect you to understand.

No rugby threads ever get started unless by me unless there is some sort of tournament going on. There was a time when I was on the verge of not looking in "the lounge" at all because every other thread was football related.

.

Slight exaggeration Steve.:rolleyes:

[Corabar Entertainment]

Why don't you go back to bed Steve.... you're obviously over-tired today.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Why don't you go back to bed Steve.... you're obviously over-tired today.

LOL!

Go and give him a big kiss from me Ang! :D

[Corabar Steve]

And of course you're only allowed to watch your national team if you're a proper supporter and go to every game home and away, as well as watching all the guinness premiership games, which I assume you do Steve as you're a proper supporter?

I suspect that there are some rugby followers that like football and vice versa. I also suspect that just because people have a sense of national identity by donning their countries colours, it does not make them a moron.
These people obviously knew nothing about the game & were only there for a beer & some sort of misguided jingoistic notion that because Engerland were playing they should be shouting about it. To the extent that (even though England won) it spoiled the game for everyone I was with (it took until either the second or third pub after to get them out of their grumpy mood )
as well as watching all the guinness premiership games, which I assume you do Steve as you're a proper supporter?
A bit difficult when you only have freeview & work every weekend.

Slight exaggeration Steve.:rolleyes:Ok, maybe, every third one then http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1763.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Penfold42]

Why don't you go back to bed Steve.... you're obviously over-tired today.
LMAO........you tell him!!:p

LOL!

Go and give him a big kiss from me Ang! :D

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Corabar Steve]

LOL!

Go and give him a big kiss from me Ang! :D

http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1769.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Penfold42]

http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1769.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

Oh get a room please.............:p

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I can seriously sense some sporting snobbery here Steve. You can't watch rugby 'cos you don't watch it the rest of the time or really understand it.

Just like football supporters whio don't think you are a loyal supporter unless you trek the length and breadth of the counrty following your team, you're not allowed an opinon.

I don't follow club rugby, but enjoy the tournaments and internationals. I don't follow county cricket, but enjoy the Ashes and the 20-20. Same could be said of any sport too.

[Corabar Steve]

Not at all, but I bet it won't get mentioned again once the final is over until the 6 Nations tournament.

Where as football will be mentioned on a weekly, sometimes daily basis by those who are now so whole heartedly throwing their support behind England.

Would any of you still be watching the tournament if England hadn't progressed beyond the first round?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Not at all, but I bet it won't get mentioned again once the final is over until the 6 Nations tournament.

Where as football will be mentioned on a weekly, sometimes daily basis by those who are now so whole heartedly throwing their support behind England.

Would any of you still be watching the tournament if England hadn't progressed beyond the first round?

No, of course not and what is the problem with that? The same could be said for any sporting event.

[Penfold42]

Would any of you still be watching the tournament if England hadn't progressed beyond the first round?

Errr...no!:o :o

[Corabar Steve]

What about the football World Cup?

[Penfold42]

What about the football World Cup?

Every round......every match.

*In evil laugh...''The telvision is mine then..''*

No i'm not a footy thug.......my son and i just like football.......
Good dad son relationship....:)

[Corabar Entertainment]

As I'm probably more used to translating 'Steve Speak' than most of you, what I think he is trying to say is that it's the people who have no interest in the actual game itself (whether it be at all levels or just for major tournaments, etc), but go out and just use it as an excuse to shout 'EN-GER-LAND' - ie in the pub and not even watching the game, but just being a pain in the proverbial and disrupting others enjoyment, etc that annoy him.

Steve has no interest in football on a day-to-day level, but he quite enjoys watching something like the world cup, so that definitely isn't what he's getting at.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

What about the football World Cup?

Didn't watch the final, no.

[Dragonfly]

Every round......every match.

*In evil laugh...''The telvision is mine then..''*

No i'm not a footy thug.......my son and i just like football.......
Good dad son relationship....:)

no .... your son likes football :D :D :D :D :D

[Penfold42]

no .... your son likes football :D :D :D :D :D

Yes that's true....but his taste in football teams is, shall we say not very good........:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Eric 1 - 0 Ern

[Corabar Steve]

Didn't watch the final, no.

I did.:sj:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

As I'm probably more used to translating 'Steve Speak' than most of you, what I think he is trying to say is that it's the people who have no interest in the actual game itself (whether it be at all levels or just for major tournaments, etc), but go out and just use it as an excuse to shout 'EN-GER-LAND' - ie in the pub and not even watching the game, but just being a pain in the proverbial and disrupting others enjoyment, etc that annoy him.



Why would they disrupt others enjoyment then? I mean, being in an alcohol fuelled enviremont in a pub with a lot of friends and supporters with a major sporting event on. You'd expect people to sit quietly wouldn't you?

If Steve was that worried about being disrupted then perhaps he should stay at home and watch it, instead of being in a pub with atmosphere etc

I still think this is sporting snobbery. I've seen and heard it before from rugby supporters who think their game is far too good for any footy fan to watch.

[Corabar Steve]

As I'm probably more used to translating 'Steve Speak' than most of you, what I think he is trying to say is that it's the people who have no interest in the actual game itself (whether it be at all levels or just for major tournaments, etc), but go out and just use it as an excuse to shout 'EN-GER-LAND' - ie in the pub and not even watching the game, but just being a pain in the proverbial and disrupting others enjoyment, etc that annoy him.Exactly. I wish I could talk proper like you.

:sj:

[Dragonfly]

Yes that's true....but his taste in football teams is, shall we say not very good........:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Eric 1 - 0 Ern

He maybe one of the few English people that will see Their English team lift a european cup though. :D :D :D :D :D

Eric 1-1 Ern

[Penfold42]

He maybe one of the few English people that will see Their English team lift a eropean cup though. :D :D :D :D :D

:Sleeping: :Sleeping: :Sleeping: :Sleeping: :Sleeping:
We might get told off in a bit..........

[Dragonfly]

are you a Reading fan Daz?

[Dragonfly]

NAH ........... I think England will beat Australia

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

are you a Reading fan Daz?

Yes, but let's not take every thread off topic. This one is about rugby and Steve will start moaning if you start talking footy on it. :p

[Penfold42]

NAH ........... I think England will beat Australia

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Penfold42]

Yes, but let's not take every thread off topic. This one is about rugby and Steve will start moaning if you start talking footy on it. :p

I thought it was about who you want to win???
Not rugby......:confused:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I thought it was about who you want to win???
Not rugby......:confused:

Who you wanted to win in the rugby, yes.:rolleyes:

[Corabar Entertainment]

Why would they disrupt others enjoyment then? I mean, being in an alcohol fuelled enviremont in a pub with a lot of friends and supporters with a major sporting event on. You'd expect people to sit quietly wouldn't you?

If Steve was that worried about being disrupted then perhaps he should stay at home and watch it, instead of being in a pub with atmosphere etc

I still think this is sporting snobbery. I've seen and heard it before from rugby supporters who think their game is far too good for any footy fan to watch.C'mon Darren.... that' not what I meant and you know it! We're not talking about an 'atmosphere' here. :mad: ...and it's not just Rugby. We've been in the pub to watch both Football and Rugby and when there is a good atmosphere, plenty of beer, and a good bit of noise, it all adds to the occasion, but when you get idiots in who don't give one hoot about the game being shown and are just being a complete pain, then it puts a downer on it for everyone else.

[Dragonfly]

What about the football World Cup?

he started it :D

I come from a school where we played Rugby not football so most of my mates are into their weekly Rugby rather than footie . Leicester Tigers get talked about in the pub alot and quite a few got to games etc.

having said that I never played wasn't allowed tbh I didnt really want to anyway just like watching it.

[Penfold42]

Who you wanted to win in the rugby, yes.:rolleyes:

Right.........long day............very long day...........:D :D

[Corabar Steve]

Why would they disrupt others enjoyment then? I mean, being in an alcohol fuelled enviremont in a pub with a lot of friends and supporters with a major sporting event on. You'd expect people to sit quietly wouldn't you?.

If Steve was that worried about being disrupted then perhaps he should stay at home and watch it, instead of being in a pub with atmosphere etc
Don't be ridiculous, of course there is going to be a rowdy atmosphere in any alcohol fuelled environment.

What I also expect people who are sporting their country's colours (albeit for the wrong sport) & chanting, to actually be watching the game & not just jumping up & down in front of the TV (more often than not with their backs to it).

I also expect to be able to watch the match myself without the moronic obstacles to obstruct my view. Something I had been able to do during every other match of the tournament.



I still think this is sporting snobbery. I've seen and heard it before from rugby supporters who think their game is far too good for any footy fan to watch.
When was the last time you saw crowd violence at a rugby match. To paraphrase you, I rest my case! As I can fully sympathise with those who say it. Personally I'd like to see more people into rugby as long as the hooligan element isn't involved, the more the merrier regardless of what other sports they like.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

C'mon Darren.... that' not what I meant and you know it! We're not talking about an 'atmosphere' here. :mad: ...and it's not just Rugby. We've been in the pub to watch both Football and Rugby and when there is a good atmosphere, plenty of beer, and a good bit of noise, it all adds to the occasion, but when you get idiots in who don't give one hoot about the game being shown and are just being a complete pain, then it puts a downer on it for everyone else.



So now people can't get drunk and enjoy themselves in pubs?

Come on, you're not actually telling me that these people went to the pub just to annoy other people who wanted to watch the game?

So why did Steve have to post that they were morons 'cos they were wearing footy shirts. That is what I object to and sorry, but there's always been a certain amount of snobbery towards football by rugby fans.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Don't be ridiculous, of course there is going to be a rowdy atmosphere in any alcohol fuelled environment.

What I also expect people who are sporting their country's colours (albeit for the wrong sport) & chanting, to actually be watching the game & not just jumping up & down in front of the TV (more often than not with their backs to it).

I also expect to be able to watch the match myself without the moronic obstacles to obstruct my view. Something I had been able to do during every other match of the tournament.






Now we come to the crux of the matter.

You want everyone else to play by your rules because you think that's what should be happening.

You didn't mention that they were in the way earlier did you? Strange that isn't it? Earlier you were objecting because they were chanting and didn't know the rules of the game.

Yes, I agree that must be annoying, but that has nothing to do with the fact that they are footy fans. It has more to do with the fact that they are drunken idiots.

[Corabar Entertainment]

nothing to do with the fact that they are footy fans. It has more to do with the fact that they are drunken idiots.I agree completely with that Darren.... just as I object to the term 'Football Hooligans': it actually has nothing to do with the sport, it's just unfortunate that these idiots have chosen football to 'attach' themselves to.

[Corabar Steve]

Drunken idiots who were:

Not there for any other game (England ones included)

Not watching the game

Blatantly clueless about what was going on then they did remember that there was a game on.

Obstructing the view of the game for those that were trying to watch it

Drowning out the commentary (not essential as there is no commentary at the match itself, but nice to be able to hear if one is available)

Making general nuisances of themselves

& only there because the pub was open from 7am

Morons pure & simple.

[Corabar Steve]

So why did Steve have to post that they were morons 'cos they were wearing footy shirts. That is what I object to and sorry, but there's always been a certain amount of snobbery towards football by rugby fans.
Did you read this bit?


When was the last time you saw crowd violence at a rugby match. To paraphrase you, I rest my case! As I can fully sympathise with those who say it. Personally I'd like to see more people into rugby as long as the hooligan element isn't involved, the more the merrier regardless of what other sports they like.


Now we come to the crux of the matter.

You want everyone else to play by your rules because you think that's what should be happening.So, England are in the Football World Cup Final (held in a country that means the matches are being shown here 7 or 8 am, & you've watched every match from the first one in the group stages in your local with no problem. You decide you are going to watch the final at the same pub (seems logical after all, it's what you've done for the rest of the tournament).

How would you feel if you got there 5 minutes after opening time & it was full of rugby fans who were......

Not there for any other game (England ones included)

Not watching the game

Blatantly clueless about what was going on then they did remember that there was a game on.

Obstructing the view of the game for those that were trying to watch it

Drowning out the commentary (not essential as there is no commentary at the match itself, but nice to be able to hear if one is available)

Making general nuisances of themselves

& only there because the pub was open from 7am

I would imagine you would be a little peeved to say the least.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

But rugby fans wouldn't be at a footy match would they Steve?

Ultimately, this is more about drunken idiots and not fans of either football or rugby. The rest we will have to agree to disagree on.

[Corabar Steve]

Kenny Logan moved with supersonic speed. 20 mins ago he was dancing on BBC1 Strictly Come Dancing results show, now he's in the studio in Paris, boy he's fast!

[Corabar Entertainment]

Anybody hear the Argentinian National Anthem? I was PMSL here! They were singing at the tops of their voices.... REALLY loud, but one of them was singing louder than all the others - completely off key!

[Thames Valley Discos]

b flat i think:D

[Penfold42]

Anybody hear the Argentinian National Anthem?

Sounded like a musical............slow start then fast a you like.....strange!!:D :D

[PropellerHeadCase]

How to show your true feelings about your team's loss (http://www.tv3.co.nz/News//FarmerfindsnovelwaytocopewithABloss/tabid/209/articleID/36436/Default.aspx)

[BeerFunk]

I missed all this, and I can see where Steve is coming from. I'm not a rugby fan, and so won't go to watch Scotland, as I couldn't care less (although good luck to them etc)

As a football fan, I watch just about every Scotland match, whether it be agains't the Faroe Islands or Italy/France. If they are playing a smaller team like the Faroes, I can go down my local, get a seat, and enjoy the game with my mates. However, when they are playing a bigger team like Italy or France, I can't get a seat, as there are all these people there that I've never seen before... women taking up the seats who are obviously tagging along and lost interest in the game after about 10 minutes (I'm not being sexist or anything, it's a factual observation)

[Corabar Steve]

Got this by email this morning

[Penfold42]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Dragonfly]

I think England will win :D :D :D

[Penfold42]

''EN GER LAND, EN GER LAND, EN GER LAND''.......all the way.....:beer1: :beer1: :beer1:

[Dragonfly]

yob.

[Penfold42]

yob.

:eek: :p :D ............no proud to be British.........err....does that class me as a yob then............:D :D

[Corabar Entertainment]

:eek: :p :D ............no proud to be British.........err....does that class me as a yob then............:D :D
:whistle:......

''EN GER LAND, EN GER LAND, EN GER LAND''.......all the way.....:beer1: :beer1: :beer1:... if you're proud to be ENGLISH, I would have thought you would have known how the name of the Country was pronounced and spelt then! :p

Not a big rugby fan myself (the game is too stop/start for my liking), and even when I do watch it, it's not England that I support (Ireland - but enough said about that in this tournament) but even I can appreciate the climb that England have made during the course of the event!

[Penfold42]

:whistle:......
... if you're proud to be ENGLISH, I would have thought you would have known how the name of the Country was pronounced and spelt then! :p

:o :o :lol:

Your on fine form tonight.........:D :D :D :D :D

[Dragonfly]

Yes Turntable Tone I think you'll find it's IN GER LAND :D :D