why do followers of british football need to say "We" when talking about a game the majority of the "fans" have never taken part in?. "we won the cup!,or we could have won if it had'nt been for that ref". shouting at the league leaders on tv doesnt make you a fan or an expert!
2007-01-19 10:54:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
I'm not sure where you are from, but if you don't understand the notion of referring to a team you support, either nationally or just your chosen team, as if you were a part of it (we won the cup! we won the cricket! we kicked your ... etc), then I guess wherever it is is lacking the wonderful, uplifting and sometimes bittersweet spirit of comeraderie that sport provides.
I'm not british, btw.
2007-01-19 11:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by johninmelb 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't American supporters of basketball, American football and baseball say "we" when talking about their team?
Is that right, the majority of fans have never taken part in the game? I'm not sure about that. All boys, will have played football at school, in at least, physical education lessons. the playground is full up at break time with kids playing the game. School matches are played all across the country. Thousands of kids, rush over their local parks to play, as soon as school is over for the day. Millions of people, old and young, amateur and professional play the game at the weekend.
Even ladies teams are now appearing. My 14 year old daughter, plays for the school football team. It is also taught in PE for one term a year. We have very good women's teams, ie Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea and others. There are also international matches.
So, virtually all boys in the country play football at some time.
There are a lot more refereeing decisions to query in our game, than yours. Football is a fast game without continual breaks. How long is your average playtime in your game, before the whistle blows, and the game stops. It is really easy to referee.
2007-01-21 01:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...I think I know what you mean. Fairweather friends, hmm - well, I'm trying - but you seem to have attracted people who probably do as you suspected! Spray that herd!
You seem to have three stars, and so there are ones who can also get the jist...but probably won't say so in case the herd stirs!
2007-01-19 11:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably because like Australian rules football fans they are financial members of the club.How do you think football clubs
raise money?
2007-01-19 11:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by melbournewooferblue 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're obviously not a football fan. It was a stupid question.
2007-01-21 02:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by china doll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yours right it is a bit daft. i dont support football but i suppose they feel a unity to the team.
2007-01-19 11:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by togs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because a person who goes for a team really feels for them they feel the pain of losing a final they feel the joy of wining they basically feel part of the team
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2007-01-19 11:18:58 · answer #7 · answered by chivista 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cos its my team that I support, I feel an affinity for them, I suffer through their trials and rejoice at their success. We are as one.
2007-01-19 11:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by jeanimus 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont know but what in the name of all that is holy were you thinking pointing a gun at a cat?everyone knows you toss them in a canal.amateur mistake
2007-01-19 11:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by QPRfan 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well "you" obviously know nothing of football and therefore I concur - a really daft question.
2007-01-19 11:04:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋