Disgusting Millwall Fans

I was just trying to make the point of - why should we assume you are English.

I'm an old git who's been going to football for over 40 years and compared with the 70s (for example) the violence and racism is virtually gone nowadays. I would however agree that it is still there and can flare up at times. But the problem is much worse over in mainland Europe and I think it shows how far we've come.

Personally, I'm a proud Englishman but I keep it to myself. I don't feel I have to abuse foreigners or start throwing punches to make my point. And I certainly wouldn't be seen wearing an England top! Ugh!

As for the World Cup - I'm finding it a bit boring so far. All the hype and commercialism really puts me off.

I was football crazy from the moment I was able to kick a ball, and so rugby never really stood a chance. However, when I packed up playing, thirty years ago, I began to take a small interest in rugby and have enjoyed watching a few games both on tv and live. Soccer could learn a lot from rugby, especially in the discipline department where I think a lot of the problem's are. My Welsh mate, who got me interested in rugby, was very quick to correct me when I referred to the 'rules' of the game. "They're not rules," he growled, "they're laws!" There's the crux of it. A good example being that if a highly paid prima donna soccer player argues with, and abuses the ref, over a disputed free kick, then he should be made to retreat ten yards, like in rugby. His team mates, and his team's supporters, would soon be calling for him to shut his trap. Perhaps if the soccer hooligans had received a bit more discipline in their home life, then they may not have turned out to be hooligans.

All millwall fans should be given a free vuvuzela to keep them amused and distracted. It appears from the World Cup games that you don't need any musical ability as it only plays one note.