Sick of all that is 1966'

[Goatboy]

p.s. why do i make you sick?

Maybe because you missed the point of the thread and went on a rant?

Other people are just as partiotic as you.

 

[lemonkettaz]

im not expressing a point regarding anyone that posted to this thread...

just some people totally boycott any support just because something is plastered all over the place

 

[da_mic_1530]

in my eyes as soon as we win the world cup a 2nd time 66 wont b as important, but as it stands its so historic beating the germans on home soil to win the cup, and we all know how passionate the english fans are

just like if the toon won a major title next year, i would never let any1 forget it, ever

 

[NokkonWud]

I am so sick of 1966 this and that. It's so annoying.

 

[radikal_dj]

I hope England win the world cup so we can talk about 2006 for the next forty years.

 

[-|ScottFree|-]

I was going to post a thread similar to this at some stage today and I'm glad you beat me too it.

I was born in the Republic of Ireland and as long as I remember we had loved watching England getting beaten, especially in soccer.

This is the way I was brought up and took me a long time to change my attitude however I still believe that the majority of Irish football fans will be in the pub cheering on England's opposition every step of the way.

If you were to ask why this happens you'll get a number of answers relating to the Ireland's history of English occupation etc. but I don't think this is the true reason.

The put it down to the English press. They are by far your own worst enemy. Constant invasion of player privacy
Glorifying average player performances
Being over critical of bad performances
Constant reminders of 66
etc.

If the press were to cool the jets a bit you'll find England picking up a lot more support from the neutrals.

Saying that it's time for the Irish nation as a whole to lose the long lasting chip on their shoulder. It's pointless, causes tension and unjustified.

I for one will be cheering you on and would like to wish you guys all the best in the World Cup.

I think the reason the Irish are so upset and hate the England team is because they have to settle for the Ireland or better put the England "B" team to perform on the big stage.

 

[ErinGoBrath]

I think the reason the Irish are so upset and hate the England team is because they have to settle for the Ireland or better put the England "B" team to perform on the big stage.

I totally agree with using the granny rule to poach players. After all we have a much smaller selection of players to choose from and a poorly funded league.

The Irish people are hardly jealous of England's team as you haven't won anything significant in a long time

 

[el_dazza]

The Irish people are hardly jealous of England's team as you haven't won anything significant in a long time

I'd agree with that, and they knocked us out of the 1990 world cup

Have to say, while it feels like its getting a bit over-crazy at the moment, it's only here once every 4 years, so enjoy the party atmosphere while its around, and come on england!

 

[Jasperado]

I have total respect for the only English team to win the world cup and I realise that none of the 'living' members of the team have any influence on the amount of exposure their success still warrants at present day.
But, in the name of the lord, I am sick sick sick to death of everything relating to 1966 - it pains me to even see the numbers one nine six six together!!
Am I alone? Does anyone have a similar feeling towards the way the media milks every single last drop of it? It's ridiculous and very very boring - And while I am in rant mode - I am sick of everything to do with the following ::

Rooney
England Expects
We Believe
Sven / Real
Metatarsal
Scan

Other than that, 3 days to go! Excellent.

Try a Scotsmans point of view. We get it all up here constantly. I wouldn't mind seeing England doing well but sick to death of 66 and Rooney.

 

[deSade]

What I'm really fed up with over the years, is the never ending moaning about the media coverage England gets each time the World Cup or Euro's are held.

Why is everyone so surprised, they're huge events and most English people want us to emulate 1966, which was the biggest sporting event this country's ever held and our greatest sporting achievement.

The World Cup is a massive event all around the globe and we're not the only country obsessing about it, as it sells papers/mags, if it didn't, then it wouldn't be such big news.

If someone is fed up with the media coverage, turn the tv over or turn the page, it's as simple as that and something that even I can manage without much hassle.

Quoted for understanding.

There's too many people that don't realise how important this competition is, or almost seem to have their own personal idea of how it should be supported. **** it, if people want to enjoy it in which ever way they want - surely they have that right.

I don't personaly like the tabloids, or flags flying from cars - but don't suppose you're better than them, or you understand football more than them.

 

[speeduk]

Its like us winning the world cup this year and then in 40 years I bet you lot will still be bragging about it (if we didn't win again).

 

[Gav]

Here's a useless piece of information for you.

England have only ever played in 1 world cup final.
Germany have been in 6 and have won 3

 

[ballistic]

Germany should at least get to the semi finals this time, they don't have a brilliant side, but Ballack and Schweinsteiger(?) should be enough at home soil

 

[Nedved11]

This is one of the best chances they've got. I got a feeling they can do really well. So what if 66' is brought up again and again let it, it will only bring more inspiration and zest to the team and isn’t that what we all want?

 

[Toryglen-boy]

I was going to post a thread similar to this at some stage today and I'm glad you beat me too it.

I was born in the Republic of Ireland and as long as I remember we had loved watching England getting beaten, especially in soccer.

This is the way I was brought up and took me a long time to change my attitude however I still believe that the majority of Irish football fans will be in the pub cheering on England's opposition every step of the way.

If you were to ask why this happens you'll get a number of answers relating to the Ireland's history of English occupation etc. but I don't think this is the true reason.

The put it down to the English press. They are by far your own worst enemy. Constant invasion of player privacy
Glorifying average player performances
Being over critical of bad performances
Constant reminders of 66
etc.

If the press were to cool the jets a bit you'll find England picking up a lot more support from the neutrals.

Saying that it's time for the Irish nation as a whole to lose the long lasting chip on their shoulder. It's pointless, causes tension and unjustified.

I for one will be cheering you on and would like to wish you guys all the best in the World Cup.

To true! same for Scotland. The majority of Englishmen seem to think Scotland will be decked out in Argentina or German tops, this is not true. Have you ever been there? The vast majority (and i mean vast) of the UK will be cheering on England, The Sun etc. has made media hype in a hat campaign, from probably 1 average Joe in 100 !!

Its the english (british?) way, build it up then knock it down.

English way mate, Scotland never gets built up about anything, we know we aint gonna get anywhere, so we just get fubar and have a street party!!

 

[Domo]

Why is everyone so surprised, they're huge events and most English people want us to emulate 1966, which was the biggest sporting event this country's ever held and our greatest sporting achievement.

lol - and that's what makes it all so pitiful. We're rubbish at nearly everything
I agree with the OP and I imagine other nations having a good old chuckle at our embarrassing obsession with 1966, particulary those who've won it 3 or more times!
Anyway - we cheated didn't we?

 

[NokkonWud]

lol - and that's what makes it all so pitiful. We're rubbish at nearly everything

We are?

For a tiny country I think we're damned good at:
Football, Rugby, Cricket, Snooker, Track and Field, Golf.

All major sports.

 

[Gav]

To true! same for Scotland. The majority of Englishmen seem to think Scotland will be decked out in Argentina or German tops, this is not true. Have you ever been there? The vast majority (and i mean vast) of the UK will be cheering on England, The Sun etc. has made media hype in a hat campaign, from probably 1 average Joe in 100 !!

Thats not true and you know it. Probably 1 in 100 will be supporting England and that is up to them. The main reason people wont be supporting them is the media hype trying to put down the Scottish for not getting behind England.

If the tables were turned do you think Scotland/ NI/ Wales could count on English support? According to the English Captain I dont think so.

 

[THE DOC]

i agree with gav there is no way you will see many scots supporting england [except some crazy rangers fans lol] the media hype is makes it so hard to even look at sky news just now ,and there me thinking its an omen all the 666s

 

[Edinho]

Thats not true and you know it. Probably 1 in 100 will be supporting England and that is up to them. The main reason people wont be supporting them is the media hype trying to put down the Scottish for not getting behind England.

If the tables were turned do you think Scotland/ NI/ Wales could count on English support? According to the English Captain I dont think so.

Thats rubbish. The vast majority of english would love to see a team like wales in the world cup.