Another reason why Americans don't *get* soccer

[Gary Gorski]

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/2607434

Hmm...anyone care to explain this one? :confused:

[Franklinnoble]

I blame "The Last Boy Scout"

[NoMyths]

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=28360

Ahem. ;)

[Abe Sargent]

Not a good title for an article:

"Newcastle agrees to Butt fee"



When the article is about Nicky Butt's transfer fee.

-Anxiety

[Shepp]

I can see where Americans would be bewildered by this story. Folks involved in American pro sports usually save their killing, raping, etc. for off the field. ;)

[GrantDawg]

I can see where Americans would be bewildered by this story. Folks involved in American pro sports usually save their killing, raping, etc. for off the field. ;)
Or the little league fields.

[Shepp]

There was also the junior ice hocky team a couple of years ago where one of the fathers beat the coach to death after practice or visa versa, can't remember the specific details.

[Gary Gorski]

Absoultely - American players, coaches and parents are not above committing heinous acts outside the game...but our referees...NEVER! ;)

[GrantDawg]

Absoultely - American players, coaches and parents are not above committing heinous acts outside the game...but our referees...NEVER! ;)
I have been a referee (umpire actually). It is only a matter of time.