Anyone else not watching the World Cup

MayBee70

But surely watching sport then encourages people to partake in it themselves? When cricket was taken off main stream tv interest in it dropped. And if you do like doing something surely you then want to watch people that are far better at it than yourself? My ex husband ( note the word ex) was a keen cyclist and never watched sport with me at home so I always watched it on my own. I’ve got no sense of balance so couldn’t cycle with him, or the distances he rode. My partner likes watching sport and we sit and discuss it together. I also used to chat about it to people at work; I think it brings people together.

I agree, sport definitely brings people together. Even the Americans have been commenting on how wonderful it is seeing all the Scots over there supporting their team and belting out Flower of Scotland. I'm loving seeing all the kids here in Scotland running around in their football tops and singing all the songs - no Scotland, no party!

I do a fair bit of exercise, various YouTube fitness videos most days, weight training, lots of walking. I’ve done a few 10ks in my time, slowly. Now nobody would ever want to watch me doing any of that.

But like lots of others I enjoy cheering on talented sportsmen and women competing in athletics, gymnastics, skating, even football occasionally. I can spend hours watching sports in the Olympics that I’d never have been able to tackle. The experiences of taking part in sport and watching it are totally different, but both are perfectly valid, imho.

But surely watching sport then encourages people to partake in it themselves? When cricket was taken off main stream tv interest in it dropped. And if you do like doing something surely you then want to watch people that are far better at it than yourself? My ex husband ( note the word ex) was a keen cyclist and never watched sport with me at home so I always watched it on my own. I’ve got no sense of balance so couldn’t cycle with him, or the distances he rode. My partner likes watching sport and we sit and discuss it together. I also used to chat about it to people at work; I think it brings people together.

I have never watched the world cup, Wimbeldon or any other sporting event except very occasionally figure skating,

So, I shall just go on as usual, reading books, sewing, making Nativity scenes, inviting women friednds who share my lack of interest in sport and listening to music.

I absolutely love football and watch loads. When I was young there weren't any outlets for girls to play football or rugby, it was hard to find a female cricket team but that was possible and I did play briefly. Now there are loads of ways I'm far too old. Won't stop me watching all three and enjoying them.

Rosie51

M0nica you say everyone can do sport then include Tai Chi and ballet? They are not sports, one is exercise the other dance. Would you include card games and chess?

Any form of exercise comes under sports. Sports Centres support Tai Chi classes and running and walking activities. Gymnastics is considered a sport.

Card games and chest do not involve any kind of real physical effort. Physical exercise being the base of any sport.

Viceversa, no I do not look down on those who watch sport, I am just completely perplexed that people want to sit and watch other people getting exercise. yes, I appreciate that some spectators are sportsmen/women who can no longer practice their sport, but the vast majority of spectators, probably 90% or more, have never played the sport they are watching, nor do they have any intention of learning a sport.

M0nica

Yes, everyone can play sport, There are all kinds of opportunities for most people, including the disabled. Sport does not just cover team games. I do Tai Chi, which can be done sitting in a chair. There are lots of chair based Tai Chi exercise classes in my area.

I used to be a dinghy sailor, still enjoy swimming, but more than anything, I have always been a walker. Other sports members of my family have or still indulge in, include sub-aua diving, wild swimming, kayaking, running, Morris dancing and ballet.

My point, however, is that people may no longer be able to play a sport they once enjoyed - but they can still enjoy watching that sport. I used to compete in equestrian events and motor rallying. I can no longer do either for health reasons, but I enjoy watching others compete in them. Why look down upon people who enjoy watching something rather than participating in it?

M0nica you say everyone can do sport then include Tai Chi and ballet? They are not sports, one is exercise the other dance. Would you include card games and chess?

Yes, everyone can play sport, There are all kinds of opportunities for most people, including the disabled. Sport does not just cover team games. I do Tai Chi, which can be done sitting in a chair. There are lots of chair based Tai Chi exercise classes in my area.

I used to be a dinghy sailor, still enjoy swimming, but more than anything, I have always been a walker. Other sports members of my family have or still indulge in, include sub-aua diving, wild swimming, kayaking, running, Morris dancing and ballet.

Aveline

I agree M0nica. I've always wondered why so many preferred to watch sport rather than actually do it.

Not everyone can play sports - not everyone may want to. I'm pretty useless at most sports, other than the equestrian variety (and I can't even ride now for health reasons), but I enjoy watching many different sports.

I agree M0nica. I've always wondered why so many preferred to watch sport rather than actually do it.

Sport is something you do, not something you watch.

Basgetti Thank you for the information about last nights match. That explains the cheerful drunken revellers who woke me in the small hours as they made their way home, having presumably watched it in a local pub.

I never watch football or any other TV sports except Wimbledon if I've nothing better to do.

Aveline

and that's rugby too- proper game!

Hear, hear.

Though, as a sleep loving old curmudgeon, the singing and car horns that woke me at 4.30 am today as Scottish fans filed home past the flat made even me smile.
Hope they continue to win. There’s a definite happy vibe out and about when they do.

snoopy57

You sad person. Get behind your county, make them proud. People like you hated PE in school.

What makes me proud to be British are often historical things like our musical legacy, all our amazing artists and authors, our Royal Family, and the fact that 80% of the world's inventions come from the British Isles. We really do punch above our weight (or used to anyway).

Football make me proud? Don't make me laugh. A load of overpaid, pampered Ken dollies, groomed to an inch of their lives, running around a field. We haven't won the World Cup for 60 years so what's to be proud of?

Start paying them on results and then see how well they play if they only get minimum wage unless they win.

and that's rugby too- proper game!

Not totally on topic, but I was in Edinburgh for a conference earlier this week and walked past Murrayfield, the home of Scottish rugby. There was a banner promoting a friendly with Fiji with tickets from £26 for adults and £13 for under 18s. This is quite reasonable for an international fixture in a major stadium and far more affordable than top flight football.

Aveline

Or Scottish...

Fair point. I just said England as I'm English.

Aveline

How insulting snoopy57. Football is boring to play and boring to watch. I'm sure Cumbrianmale56 will have plenty of better things to do.

Cheers, it makes me laugh when football fans consider non fans to be sad and weird. I have a mate who loves rugby, but wouldn't go near football, and I wouldn;t say he was in the least bit sad. We all love different sports and activities.

Or Scottish...

Aveline

How insulting snoopy57. Football is boring to play and boring to watch. I'm sure Cumbrianmale56 will have plenty of better things to do.

I agree, it wasn't the most eloquent of replies but I get the gist.
Being proud of England winning something isn't football specific. It could be about anything England or English people winning. But yes, it was a bit blunt.

How insulting snoopy57. Football is boring to play and boring to watch. I'm sure Cumbrianmale56 will have plenty of better things to do.

You sad person. Get behind your county, make them proud. People like you hated PE in school.

I don't feel the least bit patriotic about watching something I can't stand and couldn't play when I was a kid. Luckily my family understand and with the matches being on late, I'll be io bed.

Basgetti

Was the “friendly” the one with three red cards?

No, that was the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.