The stupid team I play for

Originally Posted by Grimson

You are right, actually.

Didn't see that one coming. Well done Sparky. T'other day, I was Schmeichel, T Throb was David Busst and Grimmers was the Utd pitch. Horrific it was.

Originally Posted by Grimson

Actually most of the players are English, so it goes:

"Alright?"
"Alright?"
"Alright?"
"Alright?"
"Alright?"
"Alright?"
"Alright?"

Nice stereotyping.

Just a quick question for Grimson:

Joking aside, do you cringe when you listen to American "soccerisms"?

Originally Posted by Grimson

Actually most of the players are English, so it goes:

Kurt isn't though

Emails between lads about football without swearing? :shakehead:

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Just a quick question for Grimson:

Joking aside, do you cringe when you listen to American "soccerisms"?

Soccer is an english word

Originally Posted by Jez Quigley

Didn't see that one coming. Well done Sparky. T'other day, I was Schmeichel, T Throb was David Busst and Grimmers was the Utd pitch. Horrific it was.

Genuine lol moment.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Just a quick question for Grimson:

Joking aside, do you cringe when you listen to American "soccerisms"?

Not really. Cultural differences are what they are. In Scotland they call goal kicks "bye kicks." In South Africa fullbacks are "out backs." It actually bothers me more when American commentators refer to the players as "lads" or try to sound English. £#%&! that, be who you are.

Originally Posted by dodger

Kurt isn't though

True, neither is Greg.

One of the players is ex-special forces (tho you'd never guess it looking at him. He likes a pint), so if it gets out of hand, he steps in.

Originally Posted by Grimson

Not really. Cultural differences are what they are. In Scotland they call goal kicks "bye kicks." In South Africa fullbacks are "out backs." It actually bothers me more when American commentators refer to the players as "lads" or try to sound English. £#%&! that, be who you are.

Fair Enough. My Irish grandad used to call Free kicks a 'free in'.

One of the funniest things i've heard was that time when United played in America against Juventus in a friendly. Can't remember what year. The commentator was reeling off these hilarious phrases and screaming "La Bruuuuuujita!" every time Veron touched the ball.

Here's 5 minutes of excrutiating football. But you get to watch me clear at 1:00 and 4:45, so it's worth it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hB5XWRfVEE

Originally Posted by Grimson

Here's 5 minutes of excrutiating football. But you get to watch me clear at 1:00 and 4:45, so it's worth it.

YouTube - Harchester United vs. Hudson FC-Gotham Soccer League Highlights

kicking not your strong point?

Originally Posted by Ginners

kicking not your strong point?

I have to just give it a half swing or it goes to the other keeper on one bounce. Sometimes go lefty.

Originally Posted by Grimson

I have to just give it a half swing or it goes to the other keeper on one bounce. Sometimes go lefty.

Nice take for the first one, some surpising bounce there. Not sure about your positioning for the cross/shot though

Just noticed this...

On our "merchandise" page...hat for $25, shirt for $15...buy them together for the special price of $60! wtf.

http://brooklyngunners.com/7.html

Originally Posted by denis lawless

no wonder "soccer" is seen as a girls sport over there.....

the lads team i coached back in the 80s was a right bunch of girls ..... :bi:


having said that....they won most of their games

I seem to remember grimson also used to coach a right bunch of girls...




...lucky bastard!

It's an absolute miracle I didn't get fired. At least half that team were knockouts.

Originally Posted by Grimson

Not really. Cultural differences are what they are. In Scotland they call goal kicks "bye kicks." In South Africa fullbacks are "out backs." It actually bothers me more when American commentators refer to the players as "lads" or try to sound English. £#%&! that, be who you are.

Bye ball here