I've refrained from posting because of the sheer ignorance in this thread.
I understand that most people here are league fans and so this thread is full of people arguing against soccer simply because they fear it and don't understand it, whether they realise that is their motivation or not.
Pure speculation. Yes, there are a few people that don't like soccer. However, the majority of people don't begrudge soccer any success but are raising concerns about some of the incidents that have occurred.
Let me ask you this - Do you not have any concerns about some of the incidents that have occurred in recent times. Surely you don't tolerate racism and violence?
From my perspective there are also some soccer 'fans' making a lot of excuses for poor behaviour. Here are just a few:
- It is just passion. League fans wouldn't understand.
- Channel 9 (or nein if you really want smug it up) is picking on us.
- The Daily Telegraph/Rebecca Wilson is picking on us.
- The police don't understand fans and it is their fault that incidents are occurring.
- This sort of shit has happened in league before therefore it is fine.
What a load of horseshit.