C'mon England!

Why are people knocking the guy for showing some pride in where he comes from? We should be proud of our country, yes we have problems but thats nothing compared to other countries.

I just wish we were able to show pride at other times and not just when there is a sporting event, couldn't care less who is offended. We should be proud of where we come from.
 
Adam said:
Why are people knocking the guy for showing some pride in where he comes from? We should be proud of our country, yes we have problems but thats nothing compared to other countries.

I just wish we were able to show pride at other times and not just when there is a sporting event, couldn't care less who is offended. We should be proud of where we come from.

bravo
 
Tru said:
And that, kids, is jingoism. Which is why a lot of football fans outside England find you arrogant buffoons.

I just don't see why getting to the semi's can ever be considered a 'damn good result'. Sure it would be a good result. But millions of people will be disappointed if we only get to the semi's. Just look at this thread for example, it's littered with people saying "we're going to win this time" etc. Not many people are saying, well let's face it we won't win, but getting to the semi's would be a 'damn good result'.
 
Adam said:
Why are people knocking the guy for showing some pride in where he comes from? We should be proud of our country, yes we have problems but thats nothing compared to other countries.

I just wish we were able to show pride at other times and not just when there is a sporting event, couldn't care less who is offended. We should be proud of where we come from.
Actually, one's not allowed to be proud of being English only the BNP like being English. FACT.

It's far better to be 1/10th Irish, just because your Grandfather knew a bloke who went to Dublin for the weekend. ALSO FACT.
 
I can understand people flying flags if they go to the world cup or even live in another country, but as the vast majority of England fans live in England showing other England fans u support the same team as them is rather pointless.
 
fatiain said:
Actually, one's not allowed to be proud of being English only the BNP like being English. FACT.

It's far better to be 1/10th Irish, just because your Grandfather knew a bloke who went to Dublin for the weekend. ALSO FACT.

Yes, thats my point. If you are proud at any other time other than the World Cup, Ashes, Euro Championships, Rugby World Cup then you are linked to the BNP! Why should that be the case?
 
Adam said:
Yes, thats my point. If you are proud at any other time other than the World Cup, Ashes, Euro Championships, Rugby World Cup then you are linked to the BNP! Why should that be the case?
It shouldn't. Englishmen should claim the St Georges Cross back.

I wear St Georges Cross cufflinks and/or a tie-pin.

Well it's a start. :D
 
fatiain said:
What group are you in then? ;)
Same group as me the we actually don't mind what happens as long as there are sexy men in shorts ;)

There were loads of those little car flags in Manchester they are a bit silly but if it makes you happy why not. Thing is Scottish people put up their flag most of the time my sister has one in her room.
 
Blackstar said:
Same group as me the we actually don't mind what happens as long as there are sexy men in shorts ;)

Oooh me too.

Blackstar said:
There were loads of those little car flags in Manchester they are a bit silly but if it makes you happy why not. Thing is Scottish people put up their flag most of the time my sister has one in her room.
I had a St Georges flag up in my flat when I was a bachelor. I'm not allowed one now. :(
 
lucasade1 said:
I just don't see why getting to the semi's can ever be considered a 'damn good result'. Sure it would be a good result. But millions of people will be disappointed if we only get to the semi's. Just look at this thread for example, it's littered with people saying "we're going to win this time" etc. Not many people are saying, well let's face it we won't win, but getting to the semi's would be a 'damn good result'.
Are we reading the same thread? I can't find anyone saying that. There's some apathy and a bit of blind hope, but no-one said your going to win.

Yes you'd all be in tears for a while and there'd be some scapegoats, but in time you'd look back on the great achievement of finishing 3rd or 4th in the greatest sporting event in the world. FACT.

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deSade said:
HAz, are you a German prostitute? :p
GUFFAW! :D
 
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ballistic said:
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Can someone please explain to me why this guy is always potrayed as gay...? I just read about him in Wiki and there's nothing to suggest so, am i missing something here? What's the fuss about him? :confused:
 
Kell_ee001 said:
Me 3 :D

And that's just wrong tbh Iain - most the flags in my first pic are mine :D
I'm going to sneak a small one onto the top of my monitor, then replace it with incrementally larger and larger ones. ;)
 
ElRazur said:
Can someone please explain to me why this guy is always potrayed as gay...? I just read about him in Wiki and there's nothing to suggest so, am i missing something here? What's the fuss about him? :confused:
Hes not portrayed as gay just as a gay idol and sex god :cool:
 
Tru said:
Are we reading the same thread? I can't find anyone saying that. There's some apathy and a bit of blind hope, but no-one said your going to win.

Yes you'd all be in tears for a while and there'd be some scapegoats, but in time you'd look back on the great achievement of finishing 3rd or 4th in the greatest sporting event in the world. FACT.

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GUFFAW! :D
Ok so maybe not everyone in the thread is saying it, i'm just combing it with the general hope and feeling that is in the media and when speaking to many people who feel that we have a good chance of winning.

I think after '66 finishing 3rd or 4th just isn't the same. 40 years of hurt etc.
 
slambo69 said:
Well surprise surprise I wont be able to put a Scotland flag up...and it looks doubtful for Euro 08 due to the crappy group were in... :(
Oh well, C'mon Australia! Nothing is getting past mark schwarzer, they are bound to win this year!

Was it the 1974 World Cup when Poland had that crazy keeper that kept us from getting to the finals at all?
 
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