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inthecrack · 06-26-2006, 05:10 AM

As a hochey mad Canadian watching soccer (football, or whatever you call it) seriously for the first time I'm dumb struck by the ridiculous swan dives and dramatized protests the players put on virtually every 5 minutes of the game. The slightest contact and the player automatically goes down like he's been shot. They don't just go down and discreetly hide their pain. It's a whole big production complete with hideous grimaces, outrageous screaming, fists thumping the ground, and if we're lucky a few backwards summersaults thrown in for good measure. On comes the stretcher to carry the player off and then he's back on the field within 30 seconds. WTF.

What's with the guy that got head butted by Figo? It took him 3 seconds to figure out that it hurt and then he decides to go down in a heap? What a bunch of drama queens these guys are!

Do all the player have to turn to the ref in unison with arms stretched out, palms turned upwards whenever there's a questionable play? That gets old real fast. Get the fuck on with the game and let the ref decide for himself. He's not going to change his mind.

These guys could learn a thing or 2 from hockey players. Every game guys get a 90 mph puck in the leg or the foot. They can barely stand up yet they stick with it and limp through the play broken bones and all.

All that said I guess I kind of like watching the games. Could be a great game if it wasn't played by a bunch of children in men's bodies.

Antonio · 06-26-2006, 05:16 AM

haha, yeah I guess it looks funny when you watch for a frist time

basically players that fall down and roll like my rims are more likely to do that when they can get a penalty - of course if they fake it in a big way they can get a card from the referee instead, but most of the time it's worth a try I guess

Jensen · 06-26-2006, 05:24 AM

yep.. awful to watch.. thats why I love english footy and not these southern diving teams

inthecrack · 06-26-2006, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

basically players that fall down and roll like my rims are more likely to do that when they can get a penalty - of course if they fake it in a big way they can get a card from the referee instead, but most of the time it's worth a try I guess

So why is soccer any different than any other team sport? They could do the same thing in hockey for the same reasons but they don't. Any player who tries doing that would lose all respect with all the other players on both teams.

evanmorgan · 06-26-2006, 05:32 AM

aint ice hockey just padded brawling on ice......

ixesha · 06-26-2006, 05:32 AM

I think some of the players do put a lot of hard work into their sport, training and the such but there is some despicable behaviour on the field - diving and stuff, but its not every player... some are more fair than others.

Jensen · 06-26-2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by inthecrack

So why is soccer any different than any other team sport? They could do the same thing in hockey for the same reasons but they don't. Any player who tries doing that would lose all respect with all the other players on both teams.

soccer is different all over the world.. the further south you go, the more diving you'll normally get.. just different mentality in different countries

J. Falcon · 06-26-2006, 05:37 AM

Yeah, it's fucking irritating. They should start pulling yellow cards for simulating fouls, put a quick end to this shit.

gooddomains · 06-26-2006, 05:38 AM

no and it will never be

Trent Edison · 06-26-2006, 05:39 AM

Soccer supposes way less body contact than hockey. Rules prohibit checking or knocking the player down to get ball posession or scoring position.
Things like that happening every 10 seconds on ice rink, but will get you instant ejection or even suspension in soccer.
Thats why players often simulate injuries even after slight contact. Not because they are pussies, but because it can get your opponent booked or sent off. The rules are different, so there are more diving...

inthecrack · 06-26-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jensen

soccer is different all over the world.. the further south you go, the more diving you'll normally get.. just different mentality in different countries

Funny you mention different mentality in certain countries. I noticed that mentality even in business and general every day culture on our recent shooting trip to Czech.

So what's the worst diving country?

inthecrack · 06-26-2006, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Trent Edison

Soccer supposes way less body contact than hockey. Rules prohibit checking or knocking the player down to get ball posession or scoring position.
Things like that happening every 10 seconds on ice rink, but will get you instant ejection or even suspension in soccer.
Thats why players often simulate injuries even after slight contact. Not because they are pussies, but because it can get your opponent booked or sent off. The rules are different, so there are more diving...

I'd like to see full contact soccer. Give them pads and let them go at it. lol.

inthecrack · 06-26-2006, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by J. Falcon

They should start pulling yellow cards for simulating fouls, put a quick end to this shit.

Aren't they almost all simulated? I'd like to be the ref for just one game. I'd be telling them to get the fuck up and get on with it. There'd be so many diving red cards they'd end up playing 2 on 2.

Trent Edison · 06-26-2006, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by inthecrack

I'd like to see full contact soccer. Give them pads and let them go at it. lol.

Heh, it would be massacre at this case..
I prefer leaving soccer as it is, and just watch hockey when you want to see guys hitting hard each other. I love watching NHL hockey...

ixesha · 06-26-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by inthecrack

Funny you mention different mentality in certain countries. I noticed that mentality even in business and general every day culture on our recent shooting trip to Czech.

So what's the worst diving country?

Argentina were bad the other night... and Ecuador yesterday against England.

J. Falcon · 06-26-2006, 06:02 AM

I really think soccer should add another Ref to the game. One ref is just not enough to cover the entire field. Even basketball, which is played on a small court and with ten players total, has 2 refs, or is it 3?

inthecrack · 06-26-2006, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by J. Falcon

I really think soccer should add another Ref to the game. One ref is just not enough to cover the entire field. Even basketball, which is played on a small court and with ten players total, has 2 refs, or is it 3?

Don't all the fouls occur where the ball is at? I doubt it takes 2 refs to follow the play of the ball. Hockey has 2 refs but then half the penalties happen away from the play so it makes sense there.

J. Falcon · 06-26-2006, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by inthecrack

Don't all the fouls occur where the ball is at? I doubt it takes 2 refs to follow the play of the ball. Hockey has 2 refs but then half the penalties happen away from the play so it makes sense there.

True, but how is one ref able to stay close to where the ball is at when the ball is being kicked all over the field?

Tuga · 06-26-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by J. Falcon

Yeah, it's fucking irritating. They should start pulling yellow cards for simulating fouls, put a quick end to this shit.

They already do that

Jensen · 06-26-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by inthecrack

Funny you mention different mentality in certain countries. I noticed that mentality even in business and general every day culture on our recent shooting trip to Czech.

So what's the worst diving country?

from earlier experiences I'd say italy and portugal on a close second.. any country around that southern belt.. just the way it is.. I hate to see that and its so different from up here..

06-26-2006, 05:10 AM	#1
inthecrack Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 533	Does soccer have any integrity? As a hochey mad Canadian watching soccer (football, or whatever you call it) seriously for the first time I'm dumb struck by the ridiculous swan dives and dramatized protests the players put on virtually every 5 minutes of the game. The slightest contact and the player automatically goes down like he's been shot. They don't just go down and discreetly hide their pain. It's a whole big production complete with hideous grimaces, outrageous screaming, fists thumping the ground, and if we're lucky a few backwards summersaults thrown in for good measure. On comes the stretcher to carry the player off and then he's back on the field within 30 seconds. WTF. What's with the guy that got head butted by Figo? It took him 3 seconds to figure out that it hurt and then he decides to go down in a heap? What a bunch of drama queens these guys are! Do all the player have to turn to the ref in unison with arms stretched out, palms turned upwards whenever there's a questionable play? That gets old real fast. Get the fuck on with the game and let the ref decide for himself. He's not going to change his mind. These guys could learn a thing or 2 from hockey players. Every game guys get a 90 mph puck in the leg or the foot. They can barely stand up yet they stick with it and limp through the play broken bones and all. All that said I guess I kind of like watching the games. Could be a great game if it wasn't played by a bunch of children in men's bodies. __________________ High on crack. www.inthecrack.com

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Trent Edison Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Freeport 7 Posts: 6,132	Soccer supposes way less body contact than hockey. Rules prohibit checking or knocking the player down to get ball posession or scoring position. Things like that happening every 10 seconds on ice rink, but will get you instant ejection or even suspension in soccer. Thats why players often simulate injuries even after slight contact. Not because they are pussies, but because it can get your opponent booked or sent off. The rules are different, so there are more diving... __________________

06-26-2006, 06:02 AM	#16
J. Falcon www.AdultCopywriters.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 31,618	I really think soccer should add another Ref to the game. One ref is just not enough to cover the entire field. Even basketball, which is played on a small court and with ten players total, has 2 refs, or is it 3? __________________ Adult Copywriters SEO Content for Porn Sites sales at adultcopywriters dot com

06-26-2006, 05:16 AM	#2
Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	haha, yeah I guess it looks funny when you watch for a frist time basically players that fall down and roll like my rims are more likely to do that when they can get a penalty - of course if they fake it in a big way they can get a card from the referee instead, but most of the time it's worth a try I guess

06-26-2006, 05:24 AM	#3
Jensen Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 3,790	yep.. awful to watch.. thats why I love english footy and not these southern diving teams

06-26-2006, 05:32 AM	#6
ixesha Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 37	I think some of the players do put a lot of hard work into their sport, training and the such but there is some despicable behaviour on the field - diving and stuff, but its not every player... some are more fair than others.

06-26-2006, 05:38 AM	#9
gooddomains Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 10,127	no and it will never be