Recent going-ons...?!?

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Wed May 22, 2002 2:19 pm

@Robnark: I think many Europeans don't appreciate the African teams enough - I watched African Nations Cup first time many years ago when Eurosport broadcasted it, and I was pleasantly surprised the football was so much more fun to watch than the old England-Germany 0-0 games. It actually made me interested in football again after having become tired of it

One of my friends always used to laugh at my liking of African football - until he watched African Nations Cup and started liking it himself

It's a pity though that the defensive play of many European teams often kill the fast-forward style of play teams like Kameroon and Nigeria have.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Wed May 22, 2002 2:24 pm

Welcome back Karembeu. Been some time.

Robnark · Post by **Robnark** » Wed May 22, 2002 2:25 pm

@CE: i agree, the african all-out attacking style is wonderful to watch. and this is coming from a person who never watches (league or, usually, international) football, and considers it uninteresting, slow and uneventful.

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Wed May 22, 2002 2:44 pm

@Robnark: Yep, I'm trying to get my husband interested in football (at least the World Cup), and my plan is to force him to watch Sweden-Nigeria

Btw, nice sig

Now we are two in this club

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Wed May 22, 2002 3:38 pm

Well, following the quest for Lord Stanely, I'm going to try and watch the entire Fifa World Cup... Maybe that'll spark an interest in this sport.

Robnark · Post by **Robnark** » Wed May 22, 2002 3:43 pm

the entire world cup?!

if that doesn't put you off football, nothing will...

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Wed May 22, 2002 3:54 pm

Well, it won't as over on this side of the pond, football is an entirely different sport

Robnark · Post by **Robnark** » Wed May 22, 2002 3:57 pm

of course in that case my statement can be construed as a pro-...soccer...[shudder] statement.

Minerva · Post by **Minerva** » Wed May 22, 2002 5:15 pm

Originally posted by Nippy

You can say that again...

Sorry...

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Wed May 22, 2002 5:27 pm

Originally posted by Aegis
Well, following the quest for Lord Stanely, I'm going to try and watch the entire Fifa World Cup... Maybe that'll spark an interest in this sport.

The entire World Cup

I will only pick some matches I'm interested in, and then hope I have time to watch it.

Football in your part of the world is crazy - why is it called football when it's mainly played with the hands?

How is it going in Stanely cup play-offs? I haven't been following the results for a week now.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Wed May 22, 2002 5:37 pm

Well, luv, I got three of my pics in the Semi-finals (Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and Colorado Avalanche, the fourth is Carolina Hurricanes), The Detroit/Colorado series is tied at one a piece, while the Toronto/Carolina series is 2-1 Carolina. I'm hoping for a match up between Toronto and Detroit, though.

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Wed May 22, 2002 5:51 pm

Thanks for the update sweetie, I'd be very surprised if Toronto shouldn't win over Carolina. The Red wings are my favorite team, but since they've won a couple of times quite recently, I wouldn't mind Toronto as champions, for a change

It's been a long time IIRC.

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Wed May 22, 2002 7:12 pm

Originally posted by Minerva

Haven't you ever thought they are moving in together instead?

<Hide and run before one or both of them show up>

Oh yes I can see it now!! Hair clogging the drains (Waverly and his chest hairs) I just couldn't live like that.

@Karembeu, Long time no spam!

News off the day!

COMM a great group to join.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Wed May 22, 2002 7:12 pm

Wow, smart, sexy and a Detroit fan... I think I love you

Yes, though, I agree it would be nice to see the cup come back to Canada, it'll be hard to root against my fav's.

Though, it isn't looking too pretty at the moment for either team, as Colorado is winning 1-0 in 2nd period as we speak

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Wed May 22, 2002 8:55 pm

Originally posted by Karembeu
Any new "regulars" that are worth mentioning?!?

Originally posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
Hi again, BTW.

@Ode Ever hopeful, eh?

WB Karembeu... what a surprise, you turn up and the thread turns to a football discussion *yawn*

Ode to a Grasshopper · Wed May 22, 2002 9:42 pm

Originally posted by Georgi

@Ode Ever hopeful, eh?

WB Karembeu... what a surprise, you turn up and the thread turns to a football discussion *yawn*

It's hard being naturally friendly. I just crave attention, LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME!

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Wed May 22, 2002 9:51 pm

Originally posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
It's hard being naturally friendly. I just crave attention, LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME!

Put that away, before you take someone's eye out!!!

Ode to a Grasshopper · Wed May 22, 2002 9:57 pm

Originally posted by Georgi

Put that away, before you take someone's eye out!!!

It's just a big flashing neon sign that reads "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!"

I'll be good

.

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Wed May 22, 2002 10:06 pm

Originally posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
It's just a big flashing neon sign that reads "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!"

Of course... don't you know how hazardous those things can be?!?

I'll be good.

At what?!?

Ode to a Grasshopper · Wed May 22, 2002 10:12 pm

Originally posted by Georgi

At what?!?

What would you like?