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« Reply #525 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 15:53:14 » |
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I shouldn't have expected anyone good this time round after having Italy in the World Cup and picking up a nice sum of £250.
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« Reply #526 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 16:49:45 » |
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I think our irrational hatred of Germany is rooted in jealousy-we wish we were half as lucky/good as them.I hope they win it.They seem genuinely fond of their fans-our players only care about themfuckingselves. Or the fact that they single handedly tried to destroy most of Europe and failed on 2 occasions. It all stems back to the history between the 2 countries. Most of Europe hates Germany for the same reason. France, Holland, Poland etc. |
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« Reply #527 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 17:00:14 » |
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Most of europe needs to grow up then
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« Reply #528 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 17:38:27 » |
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Most of europe needs to grow up then Why? It's been passed down through generations. |
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« Reply #529 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 17:39:36 » |
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Most of the Germans who played a part in WWII are dead, those that are left are in their 80's and 90's and in a couple of decades will all be dead.
The modern German had nothing to do with something that happened over 60 years ago and to dislike them for that reason is ludicrous.
We might as well hate Italians for the Roman invasion, hate people from Scandinavia because of the Vikings, etc, etc.
But I fucking hate the French. I can't forgive them for 1066.........
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« Reply #530 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 17:42:04 » |
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Most of europe needs to grow up then Why? It's been passed down through generations. Doesn't make it right though does it. |
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« Reply #531 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 17:44:58 » |
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Most of europe needs to grow up then Why? It's been passed down through generations. Doesn't make it right though does it. Didn't say it did. |
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« Reply #532 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 17:48:57 » |
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Germany are a very good team, one that is greater than the sum of its parts.
If England ever want to be successful again then they should take a long hard look at the German set up and the infrastructure behind it. Their league isn't dominant in Europe by any means, but it produces players who can play to a system and can perform when it matters most.
Well that's what I think anyway.
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« Reply #533 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 17:57:08 » |
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They've got a totally different culture when it comes to kids and youth football too.
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« Reply #534 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 18:00:55 » |
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IF you hate a nation because of something which happened before you were born you were born then you're a bit of a knob. Even more so if it was before your parents were born, as it will be for most on here.
The rivalry is a bit of fun, but trying to equate it to hatred is a bit childish.
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« Reply #535 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 18:01:14 » |
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Plus, you are allowed to stand up at their league games of course.
Ticket prices are really cheap over there apparently?
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« Reply #536 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 18:07:50 » |
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For purely football reasons I dislike the Turks (played better than Germany yesterday though) However, as a kid living in Germany we were always told to fear and stay away for the Turks! How bad is that... :shock:
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« Reply #537 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 19:15:15 » |
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Wa hey, the ball hit Iniesta on the back of the head, and then he had a swing and totally missed the ball.
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« Reply #538 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 19:20:44 » |
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Wa hey, the ball hit Iniesta on the back of the head, and then he had a swing and totally missed the ball. Yep a complete 360 degree spin - impressive. |
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« Reply #539 on: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 19:54:50 » |
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1-0 spain. Xavi.
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