C'mon England!

Adam · 30 May 2006 at 18:05

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.

lemonkettaz · 30 May 2006 at 18:06

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

Luseac · 30 May 2006 at 18:08

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'.

fatiain · 30 May 2006 at 18:10

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.

reflex · 30 May 2006 at 18:11

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.

Adam · 30 May 2006 at 18:16

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?

fatiain · 30 May 2006 at 18:19

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.

Blackstar · 30 May 2006 at 18:19

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.

fatiain · 30 May 2006 at 18:23

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.

deSade · 30 May 2006 at 18:23

HAz said:
The only reason i hope England do well is ill get more work.

HAz, are you a German prostitute?

Kell_ee001 · 30 May 2006 at 18:24

fatiain said:
I had a St Georges flag up in my flat when I was a bachelor. I'm not allowed one now.

Me 3

And that's just wrong tbh Iain - most the flags in my first pic are mine

Tru · 30 May 2006 at 18:26

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.

edit:

deSade said:
HAz, are you a German prostitute?

GUFFAW!

Blackstar · 30 May 2006 at 18:27

fatiain said:
Oooh me too.

I had a St Georges flag up in my flat when I was a bachelor. I'm not allowed one now.

You could sneak in a really small one when no one is looking...

ElRazur · 30 May 2006 at 18:27

ballistic 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:

fatiain · 30 May 2006 at 18:28

Kell_ee001 said:
Me 3

And that's just wrong tbh Iain - most the flags in my first pic are mine

I'm going to sneak a small one onto the top of my monitor, then replace it with incrementally larger and larger ones.

Blackstar · 30 May 2006 at 18:29

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?

Hes not portrayed as gay just as a gay idol and sex god :cool:

deSade · 30 May 2006 at 18:30

Blackstar said:
sex god

Luseac · 30 May 2006 at 18:31

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.

edit:

GUFFAW!

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.

Tesla · 30 May 2006 at 18:32

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?

Blackstar · 30 May 2006 at 18:33

deSade said:

Let me have my fun. The hoff makes me boke if i'm honest but meh.