09 Feb 07
Originally posted by RookRAKWhat language is this?
Did anyone catch the Landon Donovan goal to close out the US vs Mexico "friendly" last night?
It was a freak play that the ball came off the referee right to Donovan. But his cut to split 3 defenders was unbelievable.
'close out'?
'freak play'?
'his cut to split...'?
Stop trying to re-invent football please. It's language has been fine for 140 years, leave it alone.
09 Feb 07
Originally posted by blade68You honestly didn't understand what he meant or are you just being petty?
What language is this?
'close out'?
'freak play'?
'his cut to split...'?
Stop trying to re-invent football please. It's language has been fine for 140 years, leave it alone.
09 Feb 07
Originally posted by darvlayIt's not being petty... it's about using the correct terminology for a given sport.
You honestly didn't understand what he meant or are you just being petty?
How would you feel about me refering to American Football thus, "the midfielder threw a great pass to the right winger who jumped over the big defenders outstretched arms and put the ball over the line to score a goal for his team..."?
10 Feb 07
Originally posted by RookRAKIt'd have been more amusing if your reply had been 'two words, beginning with and ending in F'...
ummm ...
'bite me'
...but then again that's plain English, so 'bite me' was probably the more appropriate response from someone who obviously struggles to be comprehensible!
10 Feb 07
Originally posted by blade68That was a forward pass to the right winger surely :'(
It's not being petty... it's about using the correct terminology for a given sport.
How would you feel about me refering to American Football thus, "the midfielder threw a great pass to the right winger who jumped over the big defenders outstretched arms and put the ball over the line to score a goal for his team..."?
But for our american cousins.........pass interference on the defence (half the distance to the goal, 1st down) 😀
10 Feb 07
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Originally posted by blade68Well, IMO, your comparison is pure exaggeration, and hence kinda garbage. And if you don't understand the word 'garbage' try replacing it with 'rubbish'.
It's not being petty... it's about using the correct terminology for a given sport.
How would you feel about me refering to American Football thus, "the midfielder threw a great pass to the right winger who jumped over the big defenders outstretched arms and put the ball over the line to score a goal for his team..."?
But let's give you the benefit of the doubt, please let us know the correct terminology so we don't upset you any further.
Instead of 'freak play', what is the correct terminology? 'Bizarre'? 'Zany'? WHAT?
Instead of 'close out the game', what is the appropriate phrasing that doesn't offend?
Instead of 'cut', should I use 'surge'? 😕
&c.
&c.
You're petty. Now admit it.
11 Feb 07
Originally posted by darvlayWho's being petty now?
Well, IMO, your comparison is pure exaggeration, and hence kinda garbage. And if you don't understand the word 'garbage' try replacing it with 'rubbish'.
But let's give you the benefit of the doubt, please let us know the correct terminology so we don't upset you any further.
Instead of 'freak play', what is the correct terminology? 'Bizarre' ...[text shortened]... cut', should I use 'surge'? 😕
&c.
&c.
You're petty. Now admit it.
11 Feb 07
Originally posted by darvlaySo, I watched the highlights, and I think it was a run. Although, if it was a run, there were only 2 defenders, not 3. 😕
What do you think, jeanyus?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lHn4otnGAeI
Does making up words and acronyms make ye feel superior to your peers because they're not up with the lingo?
How did the second goal "close out" the game? It was in the first minute of the second half? Does "close out" mean the game was finished? With 45 minutes to play?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uT3lNglJ8SE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=I_wb4j2F30M
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