the new,improved,updated and completely irrelevant 2009-Cassano to Juve thread (3 Viewers)
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I have heard scousers call Stevie or Steven (both absolutely fine to use), Steve-o...I doubt you would hear many southerners (english southerners) calling him anything but steve, stevie or steven, which all would be accepted as common and fine. But up north, there is a more common habit of shortening names and adding an O. Steve-O...Dam-O...Jon-O...These are adopted, normally, to indicate a sense of familiarity, of kinship, of affection, not just in football but in other areas of society also...So, your example of mr Gerrard, is a little off target. Because a player of his notoriety has all Steven related nicknames applied to him, and never, have I heard that a scouse or Liverpool supporter from elsewhere, has taken violent exception to any of the names I mentioned, getting used for their special one...
I am surprised that so many posts have been produced due to one child's mission of correction of such an obviously offensive error as I made originally. I don't correct the spelling of others on here, nor do I make an issue out of people using two letters, just the initials, to refer to players, not just of Juve, but of other clubs as well. As long as I know who they are referring to, its enough for me to respond, IF I HAVE ANYTHING OF NOTE TO ADD ABOUT FOOTBALL.
What do you want me to do, Seven...scream back at you 'i know more than you!, your turn now, sweety pie!!!!' or hold up my hands and say 'indeed, I've been rumbled, shown for the charlatan I really am....Guards, arrest me!'.
Since joining these forums in the recent past I have been greatly encouraged and intrigued by the intelligence, in footballing terms, and knowledge, of many of the regulars on here. But its clear, like with most forums, there is a element or five whose several thousand post count is made up more of puerile chest beating than useful debate.
Perhaps Seven was profoundly hurt by my suggestions of the Now been the beginning of the End for Del Piero, but rather than react with a solid argument rooted in his extensive knowledge of the club, he suddenly remembered he was but a delirious dullard, a pernicious parrot unable to construct sound argument or defend his beloved team captain with anything other than the cries of a baby blob fish.
My knowledge of Juventus is strong enough for me to enjoy debate with most forum members, at least those whose knowledge and understanding of the game stretches back to the early 90s, when I realized I was half sicilian, and began supporting the lads with the stripes who conjured images in my kid mind of heroic zebras. I was old enough only to want to realize my latin blood in some way, turned on channel four and the first team I liked was Juve... I am also well versed in the workings and history of the british game, having lived there most of my life.
Most of the posts I have made on juventuz.com, up until this point, have been lengthy, well concocted additions to the threads in question. I guess I could have avoided all of the above, as the forum members with whom I have brushed virtual shoulders already, are aware of my usefulness in debate, whether they agree with my opinions or not, they respond, intelligently to what I write, as I try to reply, in turn, to them.
I am surprised that so many posts have been produced due to one child's mission of correction of such an obviously offensive error as I made originally. I don't correct the spelling of others on here, nor do I make an issue out of people using two letters, just the initials, to refer to players, not just of Juve, but of other clubs as well. As long as I know who they are referring to, its enough for me to respond, IF I HAVE ANYTHING OF NOTE TO ADD ABOUT FOOTBALL.
What do you want me to do, Seven...scream back at you 'i know more than you!, your turn now, sweety pie!!!!' or hold up my hands and say 'indeed, I've been rumbled, shown for the charlatan I really am....Guards, arrest me!'.
Since joining these forums in the recent past I have been greatly encouraged and intrigued by the intelligence, in footballing terms, and knowledge, of many of the regulars on here. But its clear, like with most forums, there is a element or five whose several thousand post count is made up more of puerile chest beating than useful debate.
Perhaps Seven was profoundly hurt by my suggestions of the Now been the beginning of the End for Del Piero, but rather than react with a solid argument rooted in his extensive knowledge of the club, he suddenly remembered he was but a delirious dullard, a pernicious parrot unable to construct sound argument or defend his beloved team captain with anything other than the cries of a baby blob fish.
My knowledge of Juventus is strong enough for me to enjoy debate with most forum members, at least those whose knowledge and understanding of the game stretches back to the early 90s, when I realized I was half sicilian, and began supporting the lads with the stripes who conjured images in my kid mind of heroic zebras. I was old enough only to want to realize my latin blood in some way, turned on channel four and the first team I liked was Juve... I am also well versed in the workings and history of the british game, having lived there most of my life.
Most of the posts I have made on juventuz.com, up until this point, have been lengthy, well concocted additions to the threads in question. I guess I could have avoided all of the above, as the forum members with whom I have brushed virtual shoulders already, are aware of my usefulness in debate, whether they agree with my opinions or not, they respond, intelligently to what I write, as I try to reply, in turn, to them.
I was too young to be aware back then of the importance of following roots to the ground nearest where my blood originates. I saw Kohler's intimidating tash, Julio Cesar's gangly dhalsim-esque legs, Moller's fearsome nazi posture and simply knew that Juve were for me.
It took me a few more years to get into english football, and by then, I was aware of the importance amongst supporters of having a grass roots link to your team. That is when I began following the steady misfortune of Gillingham Footbal Club.
Essentially, I have no problem with people from far away from their team's base, supporting that team. What matters to me is that their support is constant and unwavering. That they know the team, the club, its recent history, and preferably some of its former history.
I would much rather have a decent conversation with a Manchester United supporter from Brighton, who knows what he is talking about, than exchange words with a Mancunian who 'supports' Man U, but whose knowledge doesn't extend further than 'We are the best!'.
What matter is loyalty, passion and knowledge. And given my support for juventus stretches back to the early 90s, when I was 11-12 years old, I do consider myself a true Juventino.
It took me a few more years to get into english football, and by then, I was aware of the importance amongst supporters of having a grass roots link to your team. That is when I began following the steady misfortune of Gillingham Footbal Club.
Essentially, I have no problem with people from far away from their team's base, supporting that team. What matters to me is that their support is constant and unwavering. That they know the team, the club, its recent history, and preferably some of its former history.
I would much rather have a decent conversation with a Manchester United supporter from Brighton, who knows what he is talking about, than exchange words with a Mancunian who 'supports' Man U, but whose knowledge doesn't extend further than 'We are the best!'.
What matter is loyalty, passion and knowledge. And given my support for juventus stretches back to the early 90s, when I was 11-12 years old, I do consider myself a true Juventino.