Kerry Morley Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I was just wondering if you could only watch one Sheffield Team in action, which would it be and why? For me it would have to be the Steelers, Ice Hockey to me is the ultimate sport, Fast, Tough and Skillful. Cheers Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I voted the Steelers. Despite being a major footy fan I'm kind of neutral when it comes to Wednesday and United. Went to see the Steelers once last season and enjoyed it. I'm hoping to go again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafeld1889 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 WTF is soccer? It's football love .. FOOTBALL. Just because you like an American Sport no need to adopt vulgar Americanisms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarstar Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 soccer is an english word. it is short for 'association football' and is not an americanism at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafeld1889 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I think you'll find that 'soccer' is a term that is NEVER used by British football fans. The only countries where it is in widespread usage is those where football is not a major national sport. I.E The US, Canada, and Australia/NZ. I am aware that soccer is a derivative of association football but as a descriptive sporting term is almost exclusively associated with the US and the other countries noted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_W Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Sheffield Wednesday, they have given me some of the best and worst weekends of my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon1 Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Steelers for me:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBouncer Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Originally posted by rarstar soccer is an english word. it is short for 'association football' and is not an americanism at all. I think you'll find 'Soccer' is an adaptation of a Latin Word meaning 'Game of Foot'. But still it's football either way. As is in you use your Foot and a Ball. Simple Logic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobW Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Play ice hockey, Eat ice hockey, Sleep ice hockey. -All the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Morley Posted September 3, 2003 Author Share Posted September 3, 2003 SOCCER Function: noun Etymology: by shortening & alteration from association football Date: 1889 : a game played on a field between two teams of 11 players each with the object to propel a round ball into the opponent's goal by kicking or by hitting it with any part of the body except the hands and arms -- called also association football Cheers Kerry:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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