Alan Eagleson? Seriously?

First of all, that was 30 years ago. Secondly, he went to jail while the Sepp Blatter walks free.

There is simply no comparison between the NHL and soccer when it comes to corruption.

Originally posted by TheComte
Alan Eagleson? Seriously?

First of all, that was 30 years ago. Secondly, he went to jail while the Sepp Blatter walks free.

There is simply no comparison between the NHL and soccer when it comes to corruption.

No matter how large or small, corruption is still corruption. As for Blatter The English Football Association are trying their dambnest to get rid of him. Problem is no one else is listening.

Originally posted by randomname
since americans learnt they suck at soccer, and football (soccer) is an english game, they decided to change the rules.

Until recently it wasn;t all that popular here, though now there is a lot of interest. Funny, though. In grade school that's all we played on the fields, but we go to Junior High and suddenly--no more soccer. It was all football. I don't know what the deal is there.

because they hate anything english, and want desperately to separate themselves from their heritage, like spelling colour without the u or driving on the opposite side of the road, they made modifications to the english football game.

Oh, come on, bud. That's not true. Most Americans like everything English (Well, except for the food) and nobody's being desperate. I don't know how the spelling changes happened or the side of the road thing, but I do know roundabouts are getting VERY popular here, which has only happened in the last few years. We loved the Beatles and the Stones, and many of us are proud Anglophiles.

and they crown a "world" champion every year for a game they only play and that has absolutely no interest or following anywhere outside of n. america.

Probably true, but who cares? I do believe the American women have done pretty well in soccer the last few years, right?

Originally posted by n00bUK
American Football = Glorified Rugby with PPE

Not a fan of 'soccer'/Football Ye' know, Foot on ball **Cough cough** American "Foot"what ball?

Im a big fan of Rugby, which is allot like American football, you guys should watch it i bet you would enjoy it

I know there is some places where you can get in a team to play American Football over here in the UK, but its a very small scene. The scene is getting bigger down south though, London ways.

edit on 6-1-2012 by n00bUK because: (no reason given)

Games are not alike infact polar opposites.In Rugby the ball must be passed backwards or level.Foward pass is illegall.American Football is totallay bassed on fowarrd pass or throw.