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AIBU?

To be sick of this 'it's coming home' nonsense

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autumn57565 · 04/07/2018 19:47

It's not coming home. Who ever said England is home? It makes us look idiotic to the rest of the world. Someone on the radio said they really believe England is going to win this year. The rest of the world must be pissing themselves looking at England cheering over such a mediocre team and having such delusions of grandeur.

It also seems to make people behave like hooligans. I've seen some crazy driving before the matches start, and people were making noise until the early hours last night.

It's just a game! We never get this excited about the olympics, Wimbledon or even Rugby.

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Sparklingbrook · 04/07/2018 20:23

You should tell them to get out of your house QueenofIce.

YearOfYouRemember · 04/07/2018 20:23

They aren't mediocre

BoneyBackJefferson · 04/07/2018 20:25

The80sweregreat · 04/07/2018 20:25

I’ve got that song in my head now!

ReadingRiot · 04/07/2018 20:26

"I dont know one woman who likes it"

That's because women are conditioned not to like it. Those of us with more enlightened fathers who encouraged it soon see the appeal. Most women who don't like it have never given it a chance (their choice entirely) but IME whilst women are in the minority at football matches, they are among the most passionate fans. Our away following has a much higher % of women than our home crowd. Women who have seen the light, become superfans

Sparklingbrook · 04/07/2018 20:26

Awww lovely Rik. It's been 4 years.

The80sweregreat · 04/07/2018 20:27

I love Frank skinner! That song must earn them a fortune.

RainySeptember · 04/07/2018 20:27

I don't know one woman who likes it

I'm not a football fan generally but I make an exception to watch England in the World Cup.

I was in town today and there were a load of young lads singing Three Lions in a beer garden, surrounded also by couples and families, everyone smiling and happy, I just can't get my head round someone seeing that and grumbling about it.

likeacrow · 04/07/2018 20:27

It's tiresome as fuck but I so far seem to have been managing to successfully avoid most of it. I couldn't give two tiny shits about football and find people getting worked up it ridiculous. The whole shouting at the TV thing makes me CRINGE. So I'm with you OP. Can't wait til it's all over.

Sparklingbrook · 04/07/2018 20:28

It is very easily avoided TBF.

The80sweregreat · 04/07/2018 20:29

Watch love island instead.

WrongOnTheInternet · 04/07/2018 20:29

You're not alone op, I get sick of football aaaallll the time. For the 'lighten up it's just a game' and 'join in the fun' crowd, the short answer is no and we shouldn't have to. The football version of fun - which includes all-too-well-known escalated levels of violence and nuisance - is not for everyone, and that is fine. Nor is it 'the greatest game' or the most important sport on earth, that is a symptom of the way football is pushed in Britain. Other countries treat it as just another game, and not the most interesting one. We had fireworks at midnight in our area last night. It's hard enough to sleep at the moment as it is, and when it is fireworks night plenty of people complain about random fireworks outside organised events. Cheers.

BlackberryandNettle · 04/07/2018 20:29

I think the positive spirit is quite nice. Driving today, only a short distance, I got let out of turn outs by 3 white vans - very unusual. I think the win has made people nicer!! The hot summer plus football is very '96/'06 and I think nostalgic for a lot of people.

WrongOnTheInternet · 04/07/2018 20:29

Meant to say, the only good point is that it will be over soon.

MrsFassy · 04/07/2018 20:31

Rudgie I don't know one woman who likes it, I know dozens, myself included. I love football, always have ever since I can remember. Played it when I was younger, and I was pretty good too.

I also know plenty of boys/men who have no problem stating they don't like the game and I've never seen any of them ridiculed for it.

sprinklesandsauce · 04/07/2018 20:32

YANBU OP. I haven’t watched one game. I don’t like football, why should I watch it just because England are playing. I never watch tennis, the olympics, rugby. Find it all boring.

I’ve been to live matches in the past with XH, to League One games, been to Anfield twice, and yes the atmosphere is great, but I still don’t like football.

My friend’s family though, have season ticket for the club where they used to live, and all go, her, her DH and her two DD’s. The DD’s both play football for local girls clubs and play very well. A lot of women do like football now, but I’m not one of them.

autumn57565 · 04/07/2018 20:32

I think the reason many women don't like it is because the World Cup IS for men. There are no female players, and you'd never get men making a fuss and cheering about women's football or any all-female tournament.

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overnightangel · 04/07/2018 20:32

OP you’re a bore. People line different things, you’re a grown up, deal with it

Sparklingbrook · 04/07/2018 20:32

Somebody put England flags all over our little town which I thought was lovely. But after 24 hoursthere are a lot missing.

But according to FB Spotted someone got the registration of the flag thief. Which is good.

autumn57565 · 04/07/2018 20:33

And when I say it's for men, I mean only men are competing.

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The80sweregreat · 04/07/2018 20:33

Lots of men hate it.

Sparklingbrook · 04/07/2018 20:34

DH watched the womens football too.

My Dad doesn't watch football ever, nor does DB.

You can't generalise so much.

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NotACleverName · 04/07/2018 20:34

I think men are brainwashed from an early age to like it and they just say they like it in order to fit in and belong etc.
I dont know one woman who likes it, thats because its utter shit.

Former Manchester United season ticket holder here, pleased to meet you, Rudgie.

I think the reason many women don't like it is because the World Cup IS for men. There are no female players

Then you'll be pleased to know that the Women's World Cup will be taking place next year.

you'd never get men making a fuss and cheering about women's football or any all-female tournament.

But I have seen men get interested in women's football, so...

Imstickingwiththisone · 04/07/2018 20:36

There is a women's England team op, and women's football is getting more and more popular all the time. It has been underfunded and I believe the fa banned it years and years ago?! ( I may have misremembered that). The point is it has catching up to do but the players and the fans exist for women's football too.

autumn57565 · 04/07/2018 20:36

Pubs aren't going to be packed for the Women's World Cup @Notaclevername

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