Oz Posted 1 November, 2008 Share Posted 1 November, 2008 anyone got any news on what deano is doing these days and how he is getting on medically? i presume he had to give up soccer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 1 November, 2008 Share Posted 1 November, 2008 He's a youth team coach at Bradford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 1 November, 2008 Share Posted 1 November, 2008 He's got a coaching job at bradford. And it's football not soccer :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 1 November, 2008 Share Posted 1 November, 2008 i presume he had to give up soccerhe gave that up as soon as he left saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 1 November, 2008 Share Posted 1 November, 2008 He's got a coaching job at bradford. And it's football not soccer :cool: It's actually been 'soccer' in this country since organised football began. Rugger - rugby union football Soccer - association football. Currently it's just not popular to call it soccer that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustonmyfeet Posted 1 November, 2008 Share Posted 1 November, 2008 yeah, because that's what the Yanks call it! And we can't let that continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 1 November, 2008 Share Posted 1 November, 2008 It's actually been 'soccer' in this country since organised football began. Rugger - rugby union football Soccer - association football. Currently it's just not popular to call it soccer that's all. You must be from Swindon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 1 November, 2008 Share Posted 1 November, 2008 You must be from Swindon or a geek.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 It's actually been 'soccer' in this country since organised football began. Rugger - rugby union football Soccer - association football. Currently it's just not popular to call it soccer that's all. Currently..??? Sorry, but this gets up my nose, a bit. It has almost never been popular to call Association Football by the name of Soccer in the UK. For a couple of reasons; 1] because the English [yes the English] invented the bloody game, and it was called Village Football, and because 2] the modern day game has a round ball which is primarily kicked by the feet - hence Football. Whatever other countries call their own ball oriented [orientated], invented sports is a matter for them. The original organised Football is from the UK. I think we can call what we like, and it isn't Soccer. Soccer is the world name for Association Football to distinguish it from, amongst others, another UK invented game - Rugby Football [League or Union]. It's Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 Currently..??? Sorry, but this gets up my nose, a bit. It has almost never been popular to call Association Football by the name of Soccer in the UK. For a couple of reasons; 1] because the English [yes the English] invented the bloody game, and it was called Village Football, and because 2] the modern day game has a round ball which is primarily kicked by the feet - hence Football. Whatever other countries call their own ball oriented [orientated], invented sports is a matter for them. The original organised Football is from the UK. I think we can call what we like, and it isn't Soccer. Soccer is the world name for Association Football to distinguish it from, amongst others, another UK invented game - Rugby Football [League or Union]. It's Football. Keep your wig on sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHsaintsfan Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 It was called Mob football originally. (according to A level textbooks anyway!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz Posted 2 November, 2008 Author Share Posted 2 November, 2008 He's got a coaching job at bradford. And it's football not soccer :cool: oooooooooooooooooooooooh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 who said this forum can argue over anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right sider Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 who said this forum can argue over anything? We don't argue on this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 Currently..??? Sorry, but this gets up my nose, a bit. It has almost never been popular to call Association Football by the name of Soccer in the UK. For a couple of reasons; 1] because the English [yes the English] invented the bloody game, and it was called Village Football, and because 2] the modern day game has a round ball which is primarily kicked by the feet - hence Football. Whatever other countries call their own ball oriented [orientated], invented sports is a matter for them. The original organised Football is from the UK. I think we can call what we like, and it isn't Soccer. Soccer is the world name for Association Football to distinguish it from, amongst others, another UK invented game - Rugby Football [League or Union]. It's Football. Indeed, and we play in what was once called 'The Football League', not the NFL or any other crap, 'The Football League' That's my knickers untwisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyeddie Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 Keep your wig on sweetheart. I can confirm David Strover does not wear a wig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 2 November, 2008 Share Posted 2 November, 2008 Indeed, and we play in what was once called 'The Football League', not the NFL or any other crap, 'The Football League' That's my knickers untwisted. I thought it was the Coca Cola Championship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 14 January, 2009 Share Posted 14 January, 2009 Currently..??? Sorry, but this gets up my nose, a bit. It has almost never been popular to call Association Football by the name of Soccer in the UK. For a couple of reasons; 1] because the English [yes the English] invented the bloody game, and it was called Village Football, and because 2] the modern day game has a round ball which is primarily kicked by the feet - hence Football. Whatever other countries call their own ball oriented [orientated], invented sports is a matter for them. The original organised Football is from the UK. I think we can call what we like, and it isn't Soccer. Soccer is the world name for Association Football to distinguish it from, amongst others, another UK invented game - Rugby Football [League or Union]. It's Football. Wrong, wrong and again wrong. It almost certainly comes from the Universities in this country England (Great Britain) not the USA and if not that an interesting theory (not proven) is reproduced below: The closest-sounding modern word relating to soccer is "sock" this raises a couple of interesting points. The modern word comes from an old English word spelt "socc". More interestingly this was not a snug, fabric covering as it is today, but back then it meant a light shoe and it comes from the Latin "soccus". The word "socc" to mean "shoe" first appeared in 725AD. Whiltst Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in Carlisle Castle in Tudor times it is documented that she watched the game of football, indeed her retinue played for two hours "strongly" and "skillfully". On a contemporary map of Carlisle Castle is has to be noted that certain fields are labelled "Castle Soceries". Old map showing soceries - maybe origin of soccer? So could this be proof that in medieval times the game was also known as "soccer" and played by those wearing "soccs" on ground known as "soceries"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 14 January, 2009 Share Posted 14 January, 2009 This is like an episode of Call My Bluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 14 January, 2009 Share Posted 14 January, 2009 who said this forum can argue over anything? I think it is only just warming up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 14 January, 2009 Share Posted 14 January, 2009 Anyone watching the SA Cup replays tonight? No, Thought not ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 14 January, 2009 Share Posted 14 January, 2009 Anyone watching the SA Cup replays tonight? No, Thought not ;-) no but saw the score just now from the Southend game lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 14 January, 2009 Share Posted 14 January, 2009 Wrong, wrong and again wrong. It almost certainly comes from the Universities in this country England (Great Britain) not the USA and if not that an interesting theory (not proven) is reproduced below: The closest-sounding modern word relating to soccer is "sock" this raises a couple of interesting points. The modern word comes from an old English word spelt "socc". More interestingly this was not a snug, fabric covering as it is today, but back then it meant a light shoe and it comes from the Latin "soccus". The word "socc" to mean "shoe" first appeared in 725AD. Whiltst Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in Carlisle Castle in Tudor times it is documented that she watched the game of football, indeed her retinue played for two hours "strongly" and "skillfully". On a contemporary map of Carlisle Castle is has to be noted that certain fields are labelled "Castle Soceries". Old map showing soceries - maybe origin of soccer? So could this be proof that in medieval times the game was also known as "soccer" and played by those wearing "soccs" on ground known as "soceries"... Fascinating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landford.saint Posted 14 January, 2009 Share Posted 14 January, 2009 Long before Mary Queen of Scots, back in the 14th century, young men were banned by law from playing 'FOOTBALL' because it took them away from Archery pratice, Hence we won at Agincourt etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 14 January, 2009 Share Posted 14 January, 2009 wow, another genuine contender for Golden Threads forum.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 Anyone watching the SA Cup replays tonight? No, Thought not ;-) Did the Brownshirts win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN MY DAY Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 And how is Dean Richards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 Hence we won at Agincourt etc. Where the sticking up of 2 fingers originated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 I think he is now head coach at Harlequins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 Wrong, wrong and again wrong. It almost certainly comes from the Universities in this country England (Great Britain) not the USA and if not that an interesting theory (not proven) is reproduced below: The closest-sounding modern word relating to soccer is "sock" this raises a couple of interesting points. The modern word comes from an old English word spelt "socc". More interestingly this was not a snug, fabric covering as it is today, but back then it meant a light shoe and it comes from the Latin "soccus". The word "socc" to mean "shoe" first appeared in 725AD. Whiltst Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in Carlisle Castle in Tudor times it is documented that she watched the game of football, indeed her retinue played for two hours "strongly" and "skillfully". On a contemporary map of Carlisle Castle is has to be noted that certain fields are labelled "Castle Soceries". Old map showing soceries - maybe origin of soccer? So could this be proof that in medieval times the game was also known as "soccer" and played by those wearing "soccs" on ground known as "soceries"... Should get a few bites with that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right sider Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 This thread is indeed full of half truths. Football dates back centuries! It has afew old names. Soccer was a popular name used by the universities in the 1860's to distinguish it from Rugger. It never became the popular name for Football in this country and has been used by the americans and aussies who have their own football. In Australia it even depends in what state you are in what football refers to. (Aussie rules/rugby league) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 We don't argue on this forum! Oh ye we do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 Keep your wig on sweetheart. RUBBISH ! ........you tell 'em Andrew, its........ FOOTBALL !!! (only don't tell the Americans that,) they think .......... but it's really rugby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 RUBBISH ! ........you tell 'em Andrew, its........ FOOTBALL !!! (only don't tell the Americans that,) they think .......... but it's really rugby. Not the way we play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 anyone got any news on what deano is doing these days and how he is getting on medically? i presume he had to give up soccer Nah mate I'm fine. The usual aches and pains but nothing out of the ordinary. I'm still playing 5 aside, why do you ask? EDIT: Ooops, didn't see the the thread title! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 Yes you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 15 January, 2009 Share Posted 15 January, 2009 Oh ye we do Oh no we don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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