Zurimor Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Well, all about the money? They had such great fans in Oakland, it's a pity! I really, really dislike it. They belong to Oakland and always will! Edited January 20, 2017 by Zurimor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaghetti Guy Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 vegas on weekends is gonna suuuuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 12 hours ago, DieselDaisy said: This is what I do not understand about American sports, how your teams can ''up sticks'' and move to some location far away - I think I made a thread about it once. I just cannot get my head around the concept, granted it happened once in Great Britain (Wimbledon to Milton Keynes) but that proved very unpopular. In Britain clubs, whether it be football, cricket or Rugby, are embedded in local identity. The Arsenal moved from Woolwich to North London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Dog Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Sucks for the fans. They are hardcore down there in the Black Hole. But it's all about the money. Oakland coliseum is falling apart, the NFL have been hell bent on getting a team to L.A so they don't give a fuck about about Oaktown. And Vegas will bring big bucks. Raiders left Oakland for L.A back in the day then returned, so it's not the first time. Not sure you will see crazed fans with face paint and shoulder pads and spikes in Vegas though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Len Cnut said: The Arsenal moved from Woolwich to North London. Yes but that was in your infancy, before regional loyalties were firmly embedded. Besides, it's all London, innit? All Southern Fairy land. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 minute ago, DieselDaisy said: Yes but that was in your infancy, before regional loyalties were firmly embedded. Besides, it's all London, innit? All Southern Fairy land. You'd be suprised, there are still a few Gooners south of the water who trace their line back to the Woolwich days, crazy as that may seem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Just now, Len Cnut said: You'd be suprised, there are still a few Gooners south of the water who trace their line back to the Woolwich days, crazy as that may seem. ''Things have never been the same since we went to London in 1913''. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 15 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: ''Things have never been the same since we went to London in 1913''. I don't understand it myself, I mean how many generations would that be? about 6 or so generations? And how big were Arsenal in the Dial Square days, how many fans could they have possibly had? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Len Cnut said: I don't understand it myself, I mean how many generations would that be? about 6 or so generations? And how big were Arsenal in the Dial Square days, how many fans could they have possibly had? Might be thousands actually if you look at the footage and old photos. This was in the days before 'elf n' saef' tee'' ruined everybody's enjoyment so millions of people would turn up to watch football and cricket matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Just now, DieselDaisy said: Might be thousands actually if you look at the footage and old photos. This was in the days before 'elf n' saef' tee'' ruined everybody's enjoyment so millions of people would turn up to watch football and cricket matches. Yeah, i suppose you're right. They'd have people hanging off the rafters them days, quite literally. Climbed up poles and all sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Too $hort is Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Dog Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, wasted said: Too $hort is Vegas. "i had flashbacks, it was the Oakland Raiders at the Coliseum we ain't nothin but playas" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, J Dog said: "i had flashbacks, it was the Oakland Raiders at the Coliseum we ain't nothin but playas" President Short. Has a ring too it. The cabinet is all strippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Why do American sports teams have to have such violent names? Raiders, Braves, Pirates, Tigers, Knights? Why can't it be "The Sports Team from That Town Who Want To Be Known for Being Good At the Sportsing?" However, I think I support the Montgomery Biscuits… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 How are any of those names listed violent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Just now, AxlisOld said: How are any of those names listed violent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 By that rationale, anyone in the military is automatically violent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Dog Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Well there are also Dolphins, Jets, Saints, Eagles, Falcons, Cardinals, 49ers, Angels, Pelicans, Marlins, Blue Jays, Mets, Twins, Astros, Orioles, Athletics, Celtics, Knicks, Magic, Jazz, Wizards, Nets, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsFavoriteRose Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Gracii Guns said: Why do American sports teams have to have such violent names? Raiders, Braves, Pirates, Tigers, Knights? Why can't it be "The Sports Team from That Town Who Want To Be Known for Being Good At the Sportsing?" However, I think I support the Montgomery Biscuits… there was a team on some tv show called The Thundering Hens...i quite like that 45 minutes ago, J Dog said: Well there are also Dolphins, Jets, Saints, Eagles, Falcons, Cardinals, 49ers, Angels, Pelicans, Marlins, Blue Jays, Mets, Twins, Astros, Orioles, Athletics, Celtics, Knicks, Magic, Jazz, Wizards, Nets, etc etc. COWBOYS!!! *smh* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zurimor Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, J Dog said: Well there are also Dolphins, Jets, Saints, Eagles, Falcons, Cardinals, 49ers, Angels, Pelicans, Marlins, Blue Jays, Mets, Twins, Astros, Orioles, Athletics, Celtics, Knicks, Magic, Jazz, Wizards, Nets, etc etc. Fun fact about the 49ers is that they weren't even founded in 49 but 46, the name originates from the Californian goldrush. Guess most knew that anyway, but nvm. Edited January 20, 2017 by Zurimor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsFavoriteRose Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, Zurimor said: Fun fact about the 49ers is that they weren't even founded in 49 but 46, the name originates from the Californian goldrush. Guess most knew that anyway, but nvm. @Zurimorreally most of us don't care cos we hate them j/k ( well kinda sorta ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zurimor Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 minute ago, AxlsFavoriteRose said: @Zurimorreally most of us don't care cos we hate them j/k ( well kinda sorta ) Really? And I thought especially girls would love their golden jerseys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsFavoriteRose Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Just now, Zurimor said: Really? And I thought especially girls would love their golden jerseys.... *barf* it's all about the silver blue and white. oh and the STAR ( and Jason Witten *swoon*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsFavoriteRose Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 4 hours ago, J Dog said: "i had flashbacks, it was the Oakland Raiders at the Coliseum we ain't nothin but playas" didn't you ever get to see them in Oakland? sorry if you didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyTron Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Roller derby have the best team and player names, by far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.