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Not especially weird as such, but has stayed with me ...
It was during the early Holloway era, maybe 2002-3. Went for a pee during the game to find two Qpr fans having an almighty scrap in the loo. Being that sort of guy, I tried to reason with them on some philosophically-inspired grounds of non-violence between friends, only to find myself being called a 'fkg interfering cnt', rounded on by both, thrown out on my arse, with blood pouring from a battered nose.
1. Cricket. Because the great Bob Willis got me into it at a tender age. Watching him and thinking cricket is slow and boring? I think not. 2. Pool. Because i'm really good. Oh yes. Who would have thought? 3. Tennis. Because of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. Great competitors and classy gentlemen to boot. 4. Baseball. Because my American-bred son's really into it. Blue Jays are soooo Qpr though.
Ps. I hate football. If there was a drug out there that would cure me of this distinctly irrational feeling for Qpr i 'd take it now.
A fair few in my area, but most are now souless gastropubs where a meal plus drinks for two will be the best part of £100; there is a fullers but a pint will set you back £7 although the food isn't bad. When at home i therefore drink wine, when going out i go down the Royal Oak near London bridge (Harveys beers around £5) and then go for a byo curry round the corner.
That would probably make it worse as wearing some sort of protective covering only makes people more comfortable using force. The head to head clashes would also in all likelihood be even more serious than they are now.
1. It may impede young players from developing safer heading technique in the future. If we do not teach players how to safely head the ball, then we could actually be exposing them to a higher risk of concussion at a later date.
2. Purposeful heading is a skill integral to the game - for example, between 20-25% of goals are scored by a header across international tournaments. A ban would therefore basically end the game as we know it.
3. Whether purposeful heading is associated with neurodegenerative diseases in later life is the subject of much debate, and still isn't conclusive.
4. We already have consistent coach education to support the way children are taught the important foot based skills of football (through small sided games, playing out from the back, short corners etc) so that most heading is naturally minimised in children’s football. So, heading is normally introduced in football as part of their skill development as players get older (13-14) and transition to a full pitch.
Most enjoyable, and excellent contributions from Clive.
Agree about VAR and the premiership. 'If I was a Coventry fan I'd still be at Wembley killing people... I don't think I'd go to football ever again if that had happened to me.' Spot on.
It was during the Hasselbaink era, I think, although it was Chris Ramsey who effectively brought him in after Millwall had declined to offer him a contract.
Three footy fans in a pub. One of them notices a large fish tank with an enormous piranha in a it plus a £50 note. 'What's all this?' asks the fan 'Oh, it's a challenge', says the landlord, 'if you can get the £50 out without losing any fingers, it's yours'.
Well, they've all had a few by then, and are well up for it. The first fan, Liverpool guy, bit of a reckless idiot at the best of times, says 'piece of cake', and makes a dash for it - he loses a finger and goes off in some distress saying he was lured into it. Second fan, Qpr guy, equally reckless but smart Alec (stock), bides his time, waits til the fish isn't looking, then plunges his hand in, loses two fingers. Goes off weeping and thinking about Tony Currie. Third one, Leeds guy, very confident, walks up, plunges in his hand, picks out the note with nonchalant ease.
Landlord is amazed, 'how on earth did you do that?' He suspects foul play. 'Let's see that hand.' Leeds guy shows him his hand, on which is written 'Leeds United, Champions of Europe'. 'Oh that explains it' says the landlord, 'even a fkg giant piranha is never going to swallow that sh*t'.
Was going to leave on 65 mins as I couldn't stand my nerves anymore - guy next to me told me (in no uncertain terms) that i'd 'better stay put cos they'll be more goals from us'. God bless him.
Agree. And in cricket there are only a limited number of reviews. The team captain could have, say, a maximum of two reviews per game, which if proved incorrect, then you would then lose the right to more reviews. Borderline offsides are another issue - i reckon ref's onfield call should stand unless there's a clear offside (say three feet?). It certainly isn't helping the game as it stands.
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