OT Some French Footballer may go on strike

CAsterling · 03-21-2003, 08:16 PM

Just read this story - ah shucks some of the Arsenal footballers may go on strike to support the French poision about the war.

Personally I thought it was funny, and as i detest arsenal, I'm hoping they do and it causes them to lose the English Premier league.

Why do sports stars think that anybody cares if they do something stupid, they only hurt their team and themselves.

Sun Newspaper link

Chief Rum · 03-21-2003, 08:45 PM

Heh...as soon as I saw your post, I thought Henry would be involved.

Man, I have to refamiliar myself with Arsenal's roster...Pires, Vieira and Henry would all be huge losses for that side.

That said, as you say, good riddance. Arsenal isn't exactly one of my faves in the EPL either.

Chief Rum

GoldenEagle · 03-21-2003, 08:52 PM

Football and politics dont mix. This has been proven time and time again. Why take away from the world's game?

mckerney · 03-21-2003, 09:00 PM

Wait, to protest America's actions they're going to stop playing soccer? Do they even know anything about our country?

daedalus · 03-21-2003, 09:17 PM

Wiltord is also an important player on that side. Henry's understudy, Allardiare (sp?) is another a Frenchie.

Shkspr · 03-21-2003, 09:22 PM

So...their immediate reaction to warfare is to stop competing and let the other side win without opposition. Isn't there some kind of term for that?

Oh, yeah. Surrender.

JeffNights · 03-21-2003, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shkspr
So...their immediate reaction to warfare is to stop competing and let the other side win without opposition. Isn't there some kind of term for that?

Oh, yeah. Surrender.

Well, why fight thier insticnt?

Havok · 03-21-2003, 09:43 PM

why does this not surprise me

JonInMiddleGA · 03-21-2003, 11:37 PM

There's so many possible one-liners here that it's just too easy. Sorta like overruning a French unit.

Oh wait, bad analogy. That's actually quite difficult, those $@%#$% are pretty good at running away.

Neuqua · 03-21-2003, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeffNights
Well, why fight thier insticnt?

Too funny.

Neuqua

Tekneek · 03-22-2003, 11:51 AM

All that it would prove is that Arsene Wenger is an idiot for relying on French footballers in key squad positions. The next big story would be the loss Arsenal takes on transfers sending those guys back to the French leagues.

Katon · 03-22-2003, 12:26 PM

Much as I like the idea of Arsenal players going on strike (by Tuesday please!), I think I ought to point out that the Sun isn't exactly the most reliable source. Don't get your hopes up.

03-21-2003, 08:45 PM	#2
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Heh...as soon as I saw your post, I thought Henry would be involved. Man, I have to refamiliar myself with Arsenal's roster...Pires, Vieira and Henry would all be huge losses for that side. That said, as you say, good riddance. Arsenal isn't exactly one of my faves in the EPL either. Chief Rum __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

03-21-2003, 08:52 PM	#3
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Football and politics dont mix. This has been proven time and time again. Why take away from the world's game? __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

03-21-2003, 09:43 PM	#8
Havok College Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida	why does this not surprise me __________________ Maniacal Misfitz - We're better than you and we know it!

03-21-2003, 11:37 PM	#9
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	There's so many possible one-liners here that it's just too easy. Sorta like overruning a French unit. Oh wait, bad analogy. That's actually quite difficult, those $@%#$% are pretty good at running away. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 03-21-2003 at 11:38 PM.

03-21-2003, 09:00 PM	#4
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Wait, to protest America's actions they're going to stop playing soccer? Do they even know anything about our country?

03-21-2003, 09:17 PM	#5
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Wiltord is also an important player on that side. Henry's understudy, Allardiare (sp?) is another a Frenchie.

03-21-2003, 09:22 PM	#6
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	So...their immediate reaction to warfare is to stop competing and let the other side win without opposition. Isn't there some kind of term for that? Oh, yeah. Surrender.

03-22-2003, 11:51 AM	#11
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	All that it would prove is that Arsene Wenger is an idiot for relying on French footballers in key squad positions. The next big story would be the loss Arsenal takes on transfers sending those guys back to the French leagues.

03-22-2003, 12:26 PM	#12
Katon College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Providence, RI	Much as I like the idea of Arsenal players going on strike (by Tuesday please!), I think I ought to point out that the Sun isn't exactly the most reliable source. Don't get your hopes up.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)