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Other guy: I’ll be supporting England in the world cup.
Me: Why? You’re a rugby fan.
Other guy: Yes, but we’re all British, and even though I’m a rugby fan, I like football and support Chelsea, so it’s England for me.
Me: Do you support England in the rugby world cup?
Other guy: No fcukin’ way. I’d never support them in rugby.
Me: But you said we’re all British.
Other guy: Yes, but rugby’s different.
Me: Why?
Other guy: Well no one in Wales should support England at rugby, we never do.
Me: So during this world cup, when England play Belgium, you’ll be supporting England?
Other guy: Yes.
Me: But you support England because you’re a Chelsea fan?
Other guy: Yes.
Me: But Belgium have more Chelsea players than England.

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He sounds like a dope but being honest I find the football team much easier to like than the rugby team. I wouldn't support england but I wouldn't be disappointed if they win the world cup.

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Originally Posted by Harry Monk

Other guy: I’ll be supporting England in the world cup.
Me: Why? You’re a rugby fan.
Other guy: Yes, but we’re all British, and even though I’m a rugby fan, I like football and support Chelsea, so it’s England for me.
Me: Do you support England in the rugby world cup?
Other guy: No fcukin’ way. I’d never support them in rugby.
Me: But you said we’re all British.
Other guy: Yes, but rugby’s different.
Me: Why?
Other guy: Well no one in Wales should support England at rugby, we never do.
Me: So during this world cup, when England play Belgium, you’ll be supporting England?
Other guy: Yes.
Me: But you support England because you’re a Chelsea fan?
Other guy: Yes.
Me: But Belgium have more Chelsea players than England.

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Have any of those Belgium players, played against Cardiff City?

Let people support who they want, there's nothing wrong with wanting England to do well if your Welsh, or in wanting them to lose. Or indeed wanting them to do well AND then taking the piss when they lose to Sweden.

Also what applies in one sport doesn't necessarily apply in another.

I want England to do well as I believe the English wanted us to do well in football as long as we are not playing each other. Not a scientific statement but my opinion is based on the fact that when Wales were playing in the euro semis I was on a cruise and the bar was full of probably 95% England supporters and they were all cheering for Wales.

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Originally Posted by Vindec

I want England to do well as I believe the English wanted us to do well in football as long as we are not playing each other. Not a scientific statement but my opinion is based on the fact that when Wales were playing in the euro semis I was on a cruise and the bar was full of probably 95% England supporters and they were all cheering for Wales.

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My English mates were all fully behind Wales in Euro 2016 and wanted Wales to do well until that video was leaked showing the Welsh team celebrating England's defeat to Iceland, then they got a bit of the hump and now keep reminding me of how we failed to qualify again for the World Cup

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Originally Posted by Rjk

Let people support who they want, there's nothing wrong with wanting England to do well if your Welsh, or in wanting them to lose. Or indeed wanting them to do well AND then taking the piss when they lose to Sweden.

Also what applies in one sport doesn't necessarily apply in another.

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Why?

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Originally Posted by chris lee

Have any of those Belgium players, played against Cardiff City?

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Yes.

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Originally Posted by Harry Monk

Why?

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Personnel, history, supporters, management.....

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Originally Posted by Harry Monk

Yes.

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Frédéric Gounongbe ?

Today has been the turning point for me. I work in England but for a multi-national company, we have 20+ different (global) nationalities, so it's been banter up to this point and the usual piss taking.

However, the comments, confidence, arrogence and mood has discernably changed in the last couple of days, to the point where the English need knocking off their perch.

My future daughter in law is Swedish, so come on the turnips.

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

Today has been the turning point for me. I work in England but for a multi-national company, we have 20+ different (global) nationalities, so it's been banter up to this point and the usual piss taking.

However, the comments, confidence, arrogence and mood has discernably changed in the last couple of days, to the point where the English need knocking off their perch.

My future daughter in law is Swedish, so come on the turnips.

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It might ruin the taste.

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

Today has been the turning point for me. I work in England but for a multi-national company, we have 20+ different (global) nationalities, so it's been banter up to this point and the usual piss taking.

However, the comments, confidence, arrogence and mood has discernably changed in the last couple of days, to the point where the English need knocking off their perch.

My future daughter in law is Swedish, so come on the turnips.

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Yup, they’re back to arrogance. Come on the Swedes 🇸🇪

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Originally Posted by EastbourneBlue

Yup, they’re back to arrogance. Come on the Swedes ����

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I don't see it. They're supporting the team, but most of them seem to accept that even if they lose the quarter final it's been a good tournament for them - which would be one big win in the group stages, a knockout stage win and a penalty shootout win.

They're back to their old ways, come on Sweden!

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Originally Posted by Harry Monk

Why?

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Because people are different.

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

Today has been the turning point for me. I work in England but for a multi-national company, we have 20+ different (global) nationalities, so it's been banter up to this point and the usual piss taking.

However, the comments, confidence, arrogence and mood has discernably changed in the last couple of days, to the point where the English need knocking off their perch.

My future daughter in law is Swedish, so come on the turnips.

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Snowflake

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Originally Posted by Croesy Blue

Snowflake

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Cornflake!

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Originally Posted by chris lee

Frédéric Gounongbe ?

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Hazard.

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Originally Posted by Rjk

I don't see it. They're supporting the team, but most of them seem to accept that even if they lose the quarter final it's been a good tournament for them - which would be one big win in the group stages, a knockout stage win and a penalty shootout win.

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The last two are the same win.

Its a done deal. Sweden are rubbish. Russia and Croatia are nothing special. We're in the final. Its anyone's game. England for the world cup.

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Originally Posted by simonp_ccfc

Its a done deal. Sweden are rubbish. Russia and Croatia are nothing special. We're in the final. Its anyone's game. England for the world cup.

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I'd quite like to see what Modric would do with all the space that England's midfield would give him.

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Originally Posted by lardy

The last two are the same win.

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If they get beaten by the Swedes you can add a victory against a team playing in yellow to the list of wins - that will make FIVE at this World Cup! Well done Sir Gareth!

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Originally Posted by Croesy Blue

Personnel, history, supporters, management.....

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Am I allowed to support England in the rugby world cup then?

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Originally Posted by Harry Monk

Am I allowed to support England in the rugby world cup then?

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Anyone can want whoever they want to win, there are no support police

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Originally Posted by Harry Monk

Am I allowed to support England in the rugby world cup then?

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Believe it or not you can do whatever you like within the confines of the law without reproach, as long as you can deal with middle age sad acts whinging about it on line that is.

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Originally Posted by simonp_ccfc

Its a done deal. Sweden are rubbish. Russia and Croatia are nothing special. We're in the final. Its anyone's game. England for the world cup.

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Remember, if it wasn't for a pelanty, YOU never scored against Columbia !!!!

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Originally Posted by BLUETIT

Remember, if it wasn't for a pelanty, YOU never scored against Columbia !!!!

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He wasn't even in the squad, what a looooooooser.

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Originally Posted by BLUETIT

Remember, if it wasn't for a pelanty, YOU never scored against Columbia !!!!

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A Cardiff City fan complaining about only scoring from set pieces! We’ve finally reached peak hypocrisy :hehe:

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Originally Posted by Croesy Blue

A Cardiff City fan complaining about only scoring from set pieces! We’ve finally reached peak hypocrisy :hehe:

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Who is complaining, I am just stating a fact. :shrug:

I have seen people on here say you are strange, please don't give them any more evidence of it

I'm only strange by their weird insular standards so maybe don't conform to that.

You said "YOU never scored against Columbia" (SIC) they did though, they scored a penalty it counts for exaclty the same.

I'll agree England are having trouble scoring from open play though. Also it's spelt Colombia.

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Originally Posted by Croesy Blue

I'm only strange by their weird insular standards so maybe don't conform to that.

You said "YOU never scored against Columbia" (SIC) they did though, they scored a penalty it counts for exaclty the same.

I'll agree England are having trouble scoring from open play though. Also it's spelt Colombia.

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If you read what I wrote, which was "Remember, if it wasn't for a pelanty, YOU never scored against Columbia !!!!"

By this I am saying, they never scored from "OPEN PLAY", shirley an intelligent man/woman/tran, can see that ?

Well my spell check must be on USA time, as it didn't pick that one up. :hehe: (Columbia)

What does that matter though? They’re in a World Cup quarter final however they got there.

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Originally Posted by Rjk

Anyone can want whoever they want to win, there are no support police

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I'll let you know how I get on wearing an England rugby top in the pub when the World cup is on.

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Originally Posted by Croesy Blue

Believe it or not you can do whatever you like within the confines of the law without reproach, as long as you can deal with middle age sad acts whinging about it on line that is.

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See last post.

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Originally Posted by Croesy Blue

I'm only strange by their weird insular standards so maybe don't conform to that.

You said "YOU never scored against Columbia" (SIC) they did though, they scored a penalty it counts for exaclty the same.

I'll agree England are having trouble scoring from open play though. Also it's spelt Colombia.

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Is not supporting a sporting rival really "weird insular behaviour"?