Guest #1 April 4, 2003 In this UK Sun story, the Iraqis showed up with uniforms, and their referees even had flags and cards. They trounced the players of 42 Commando twice. "Footboll" was deliberately misspelled in the title of this post to distinguish it from Yank-style "Football". Don't think the Iraqis are ready for that just yet. "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #2 April 4, 2003 That looked like a game of soccer to me.JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #3 April 4, 2003 That's because it is. We Yanks renamed it cuz we already had a "football" where we hardly ever touch the ball with our feet. Got that now? Good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #4 April 4, 2003 Quote That's because it is. We Yanks renamed it cuz we already had a "football" where we hardly ever touch the ball with our feet. Got that now? Good. No no no no no no no. What you guys have is a namby-pamby version of rugby, except you've added pads because you're a bunch of wusses. 'Football' is a game played, coicidentally, with the feet. And don't believe the Sun, there's no way the Iraqis would have beaten us if the conditions were fair. The Australians would beat us, but since we kicked Turkey's ass we sure as hell wouldn't lose to the Basra Boys. Edit: I did include that I get diverdriver's irony, but my browser obviously wants me to look stupid, so didn't include it. Technology hates me... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #5 April 4, 2003 Quote Quote That's because it is. We Yanks renamed it cuz we already had a "football" where we hardly ever touch the ball with our feet. Got that now? Good. No no no no no no no. What you guys have is a namby-pamby version of rugby, except you've added pads because you're a bunch of wusses. 'Football' is a game played, coicidentally, with the feet. And don't believe the Sun, there's no way the Iraqis would have beaten us if the conditions were fair. The Australians would beat us, but since we kicked Turkey's ass we sure as hell wouldn't lose to the Basra Boys. Uh, the Iraqis were playing 42 Commando of the Royal Marines, not Manchester United..."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #6 April 4, 2003 Quote Quote Quote That's because it is. We Yanks renamed it cuz we already had a "football" where we hardly ever touch the ball with our feet. Got that now? Good. No no no no no no no. What you guys have is a namby-pamby version of rugby, except you've added pads because you're a bunch of wusses. 'Football' is a game played, coicidentally, with the feet. And don't believe the Sun, there's no way the Iraqis would have beaten us if the conditions were fair. The Australians would beat us, but since we kicked Turkey's ass we sure as hell wouldn't lose to the Basra Boys. Uh, the Iraqis were playing 42 Commando of the Royal Marines, not Manchester United... With all the shelling going on, the expert diving skills of Man U. would have come in useful. Except Scholes would probably be more willing to sing the Iraqi anthem than his own. Commie... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tf15 0 #7 April 4, 2003 Quote Quote Quote That's because it is. We Yanks renamed it cuz we already had a "football" where we hardly ever touch the ball with our feet. Got that now? Good. No no no no no no no. What you guys have is a namby-pamby version of rugby, except you've added pads because you're a bunch of wusses. 'Football' is a game played, coicidentally, with the feet. And don't believe the Sun, there's no way the Iraqis would have beaten us if the conditions were fair. The Australians would beat us, but since we kicked Turkey's ass we sure as hell wouldn't lose to the Basra Boys. Uh, the Iraqis were playing 42 Commando of the Royal Marines, not Manchester United... If they'd sent a bunch of Manchester United or Liverpool fans in with the UN inspectors, this entire war would have been unnecessary. Three times is enemy action Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #8 April 4, 2003 Quote If they'd sent a bunch of Manchester United or Liverpool fans in with the UN inspectors, this entire war would have been unnecessary. hehehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #9 April 4, 2003 Quote Quote If they'd sent a bunch of Manchester United or Liverpool fans in with the UN inspectors, this entire war would have been unnecessary. hehehe Yeah, we (Liverpool fans) would have had all the Iraqi tanks up on bricks in seconds! Then all we would need is to send a Millwall fan in to see Saddam with a really full pint glass, just ready to be nudged. Problem solved Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiltboy 0 #10 April 4, 2003 Looks like the Liverpool fans were part of the assault on Baghdad airport. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #11 April 4, 2003 Quote Looks like the Liverpool fans were part of the assault on Baghdad airport. No they weren't... The reporters still had cars to drivew away in. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiltboy 0 #12 April 4, 2003 Yes but you forget the reporters have heavily armed Soldiers and Marines to protect them. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #13 April 4, 2003 QuoteYes but you forget the reporters have heavily armed Soldiers and Marines to protect them. Yeah... Where you from - you don't know your Kop supporters... The visiting fans always shout the same chant - "Where's my wallet, where's my car!?" Do you seriously think that some poxy army's going to stop them Twocking? If so I'd like to know the colour of the sky on your home planet? Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #14 April 4, 2003 Yeah - I'd be watching the ammo. stores too. The Toxteth mob have to get the supplies for the Armalites from somewhere! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiltboy 0 #15 April 5, 2003 I forgot how scary they can be. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #16 April 5, 2003 hey look it's Saddam's body doubles! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #17 April 5, 2003 American football even has 4 downs ... it's boring. Want some exciting North American "football"? Try the CFL ... with 3 downs, it's way more exciting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
