NJS 3986 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Feigned ignorance is soooooo a 15 year old thing to do btw Well if that's aimed at me I think that is fucking hilarious. Seriously, mate, I don't know what they look like. Why would I? I don't watch basketball FFS! He's such a mug. I dont know any of these yank cunts neither. Knowing about yank sportsman isnt normal in my opinion. I think he's saying you take pride in not knowing or are faking it for effect - ironically displaying the kind of arrogance that the Yanks have in thinking their sports are global. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'll name the ones I've heard of: The fridge Babe Ruth Michael Jordan Shakeel O'Neill - cos he had them trainers out Dennis Rodwell - cos he was on Celeb BB over here That really is it other than sprinters and boxers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Feigned ignorance is soooooo a 15 year old thing to do btw Well if that's aimed at me I think that is fucking hilarious. Seriously, mate, I don't know what they look like. Why would I? I don't watch basketball FFS! He's such a mug. I dont know any of these yank cunts neither. Knowing about yank sportsman isnt normal in my opinion. I think he's saying you take pride in not knowing or are faking it for effect - ironically displaying the kind of arrogance that the Yanks have in thinking their sports are global. Well he's wrong. Say I'm the average person in this country. I don't have a clue who any of these yanks are. Is that a sin? It's wierd behaviour taking an interest in American sports, almost attention seeking imo. It's impossible to like them, or passionately develop a knowledge in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26975 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Surely it's an interest thing as much as exposure to these people? I do know what Carl Lewis looks like, I'd forgotten about him and Tiger Woods and the likes of Ali, Foreman, Haggler, and Tyson who are genuinely 'World famous'. But as for basketball players, how am I supposed to get my information on their appearance without actively going looking for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Surely it's an interest thing as much as exposure to these people? I do know what Carl Lewis looks like, I'd forgotten about him and Tiger Woods and the likes of Ali, Foreman, Haggler, and Tyson who are genuinely 'World famous'. But as for basketball players, how am I supposed to get my information on their appearance without actively going looking for it? That's what I mean from the American Sports I only know 5 ever, bakabaal, gridirons, ice hockey, and what's the other sport they play it escapes me now. There is another one these mugs play that's popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26475 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 LeBron is undoubtedly one of the top three names in US sport, the hype surrounding his transfer to Miami Heat last year was mental. I can understand why most people in the UK haven't heard of him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26975 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Surely it's an interest thing as much as exposure to these people? I do know what Carl Lewis looks like, I'd forgotten about him and Tiger Woods and the likes of Ali, Foreman, Haggler, and Tyson who are genuinely 'World famous'. But as for basketball players, how am I supposed to get my information on their appearance without actively going looking for it? That's what I mean from the American Sports I only know 5 ever, bakabaal, gridirons, ice hockey, and what's the other sport they play it escapes me now. There is another one these mugs play that's popular. Baseball. I did enjoy 'Field of Dreams' to be fair. (15 to 67 in a sentence). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Surely it's an interest thing as much as exposure to these people? I do know what Carl Lewis looks like, I'd forgotten about him and Tiger Woods and the likes of Ali, Foreman, Haggler, and Tyson who are genuinely 'World famous'. But as for basketball players, how am I supposed to get my information on their appearance without actively going looking for it? That's what I mean from the American Sports I only know 5 ever, bakabaal, gridirons, ice hockey, and what's the other sport they play it escapes me now. There is another one these mugs play that's popular. Baseball. I did enjoy 'Field of Dreams' to be fair. (15 to 67 in a sentence). Aye Baseball. There's another name that's hit me for some reason "Tony di Maggio", I donno who the cunt is but his name rings a bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3986 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Surely it's an interest thing as much as exposure to these people? I do know what Carl Lewis looks like, I'd forgotten about him and Tiger Woods and the likes of Ali, Foreman, Haggler, and Tyson who are genuinely 'World famous'. But as for basketball players, how am I supposed to get my information on their appearance without actively going looking for it? That's what I mean from the American Sports I only know 5 ever, bakabaal, gridirons, ice hockey, and what's the other sport they play it escapes me now. There is another one these mugs play that's popular. Baseball. I did enjoy 'Field of Dreams' to be fair. (15 to 67 in a sentence). Aye Baseball. There's another name that's hit me for some reason "Tony di Maggio", I donno who the cunt is but his name rings a bell. Joe - more famous globally for marrying Marilyn Monroe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26975 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 See Al Fayed has told "stupid fans who don't like the statue" that they can go and watch Chelsea instead. He's such a ridiculous cretin. To be fair, I think Fulham fans are being a bit ungrateful - Al Fayed gives them a statue for nowt, Chelsea had to pay £50m for theirs....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6890 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 See Al Fayed has told "stupid fans who don't like the statue" that they can go and watch Chelsea instead. He's such a ridiculous cretin. To be fair, I think Fulham fans are being a bit ungrateful - Al Fayed gives them a statue for nowt, Chelsea had to pay £50m for theirs....... Aye just a bit, he's also loaned them £207 mill interest free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26975 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 See Al Fayed has told "stupid fans who don't like the statue" that they can go and watch Chelsea instead. He's such a ridiculous cretin. To be fair, I think Fulham fans are being a bit ungrateful - Al Fayed gives them a statue for nowt, Chelsea had to pay £50m for theirs....... Aye just a bit, he's also loaned them £207 mill interest free. Well I was having a carry on about Torres, really, but Fulham fans have every right to be shaking their head about the statue in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Surely it's an interest thing as much as exposure to these people? I do know what Carl Lewis looks like, I'd forgotten about him and Tiger Woods and the likes of Ali, Foreman, Haggler, and Tyson who are genuinely 'World famous'. But as for basketball players, how am I supposed to get my information on their appearance without actively going looking for it? That's what I mean from the American Sports I only know 5 ever, bakabaal, gridirons, ice hockey, and what's the other sport they play it escapes me now. There is another one these mugs play that's popular. Baseball. I did enjoy 'Field of Dreams' to be fair. (15 to 67 in a sentence). Aye Baseball. There's another name that's hit me for some reason "Tony di Maggio", I donno who the cunt is but his name rings a bell. Joe - more famous globally for marrying Marilyn Monroe. Stop indulging him man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4894 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Probably the most famous Basketball player since Michael Jordan, and every cunts heard of him whether you like the sport or not As usual, you're talking fucking shit. Basketball isn't even on telly, so how the fuck are people supposed to have heard of him? We're not even exposed to basketball. If I did a survey of all my mates, everyone I know, I reckon 30% would have heard the name. I'd never heard of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Interesting story in the Evening Standard the last few days. Tottenham trying to claim that this chant is not racist... Adebayor, Adebayo-oo-or! Your dad washes elephants, your mum is a whore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12462 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Tbh Basketball just isn't a big sport here at all but it's canny popular in other European countries particularly Spain, so to be fair Lebron is probably one of the most recognizable faces when it comes to the US sports at least in other nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Dalglish is the latest one who's said he's got no idea who the cunt is. Only J69 knows him, says a lot. You might as well just move to America to be honest Jonathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6890 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Dalglish is the latest one who's said he's got no idea who the cunt is. Only J69 knows him, says a lot. You might as well just move to America to be honest Jonathan. I know him, not personally mind, but of him. Basketball is crap an all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Dalglish is the latest one who's said he's got no idea who the cunt is. Only J69 knows him, says a lot. You might as well just move to America to be honest Jonathan. I know him, not personally mind, but of him. Basketball is crap an all. Why lie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6890 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Dalglish is the latest one who's said he's got no idea who the cunt is. Only J69 knows him, says a lot. You might as well just move to America to be honest Jonathan. I know him, not personally mind, but of him. Basketball is crap an all. Why lie? Who's lying ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Dalglish is the latest one who's said he's got no idea who the cunt is. Only J69 knows him, says a lot. You might as well just move to America to be honest Jonathan. I know him, not personally mind, but of him. Basketball is crap an all. Why lie? Who's lying ?? How the fuck would a 53 year old racist, who drinks in The Cannon Inn, know who an American Basketball player is. No TV coverage, no media exposure, how would you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6890 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Dalglish is the latest one who's said he's got no idea who the cunt is. Only J69 knows him, says a lot. You might as well just move to America to be honest Jonathan. I know him, not personally mind, but of him. Basketball is crap an all. Why lie? Who's lying ?? How the fuck would a 53 year old racist, who drinks in The Cannon Inn, know who an American Basketball player is. No TV coverage, no media exposure, how would you know? That bit's right. How would I know, erm, because I'm not a blinkered eejit. I often read some selected American newspaper sports pages because of my interest in the NFL, which also leads to reading some more general "interest" articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 That bit's right. How would I know, erm, because I'm not a blinkered eejit. I often read some selected American newspaper sports pages because of my interest in the NFL, which also leads to reading some more general "interest" articles. So everyone apart from Barton7, J69 and you is a blinkered eejit, because they've never heard of this bloke? Dalglish must be as well. Interest in NFL at 53. Say nee more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonatine 10007 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Premier League - Neville named as the new Andy Gray Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been named as Andy Gray's replacement at Sky Sports. The 36-year-old hung up his boots at the beginning of the year after a glittering career that saw him win 14 major trophies with United - including eight Premier League titles and the Champions League - as well as 83 England caps. Neville proclaimed himself to be "thrilled" at being offered the job, and he is expected to work alongside former on-pitch rival Jamie Redknapp as one of the satellite channel's top pundits. But he will not be a popular choice for the role in some quarters, with a history of controversial incidents in his career. During a match against Liverpool in 2006 he ran the length of the pitch after Rio Ferdinand's late winner in order to celebrate in front of the travelling Reds fans. "Now I have retired this feels like the perfect way for me to stay involved in football," said Neville, a lifelong fan of the Red Devils. "I am looking forward to bringing my 19 years of match experience into television." Before he begins in his new role next season Neville will make one final appearance for United in his testimonial, which is to be played against Juventus at Old Trafford on May 24. Gray and Sky football anchorman Richard Keys were both fired earlier this season after a scandal erupted when the duo's sexist behaviour off-air was recorded and leaked onto the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Premier League - Neville named as the new Andy Gray Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been named as Andy Gray's replacement at Sky Sports. The 36-year-old hung up his boots at the beginning of the year after a glittering career that saw him win 14 major trophies with United - including eight Premier League titles and the Champions League - as well as 83 England caps. Neville proclaimed himself to be "thrilled" at being offered the job, and he is expected to work alongside former on-pitch rival Jamie Redknapp as one of the satellite channel's top pundits. But he will not be a popular choice for the role in some quarters, with a history of controversial incidents in his career. During a match against Liverpool in 2006 he ran the length of the pitch after Rio Ferdinand's late winner in order to celebrate in front of the travelling Reds fans. "Now I have retired this feels like the perfect way for me to stay involved in football," said Neville, a lifelong fan of the Red Devils. "I am looking forward to bringing my 19 years of match experience into television." Before he begins in his new role next season Neville will make one final appearance for United in his testimonial, which is to be played against Juventus at Old Trafford on May 24. Gray and Sky football anchorman Richard Keys were both fired earlier this season after a scandal erupted when the duo's sexist behaviour off-air was recorded and leaked onto the internet. FFS he's boring as fuck. He never smiles. Terrible appointment, could they not have got Desailly in or someone like that. To be honest Ithink Chris Coleman's been doing ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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