The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 8th July 2015

[mark87]

It was a british term.

Made up by toffs, so it doesn't count.

 

[Lilbaz]

Made up by toffs.

Made up by the people who ran the game. Football refers to games played on foot (rather than on horse back) with a ball. It also covers both forms of rugby. Association football was referred to as soccer and rugby was obviously refered to as rugby. Eventually we started just calling it football though.

 

[Dean]

if it's a Reggae band, you can just stand at the back and ting.

Ha! So clever....

 

[Scott Spur]

Made up by the people who ran the game. Football refers to games played on foot (rather than on horse back) with a ball. It also covers both forms of rugby. Association football was referred to as soccer and rugby was obviously refered to as rugby. Eventually we started just calling it football though.

As opposed to 'Football' in the American sense which involves the feet of only one/two people per team actually coming into contact with said 'Ball'

(And I've been a 49'ers fan for 25 years!)

 

[Lilbaz]

As opposed to 'Football' in the American sense which involves the feet of only one/two people per team actually coming into contact with said 'Ball'

(And I've been a 49'ers fan for 25 years!)

As i said, it's called football because it is played on feet rather than horse back.

 

[sundanceyid10]

I dated an American who in the past dated a very famous American Footballer. I quite like to watch the NFL when I can.

 

[Parkie]

Anyone seen the stuff about Adebayor converting to Islam?
Right about when he is meant to be interesting Al-Ahly?
Who do I need to pray to to get that deal done?

 

[taricco]

You've been sitting on that one all day haven't you?

Don't be silly......(more like two weeks).

 

[Hitch]

But why play at a ground not suited to the NFL when you have one specifically built with the NFL in mind (and with an artificial turf field)

Not talking about Stamford Bridge. Talking about them possibly incorporating NFL capability into the design for the new stadium that they're working on, thus making them a competitor to us as main host for a franchise should that come to a fruition (probably 10+ years from now). Probably (hopefully) won't happen for reasons already cited herein.

I only brought them up in speculation as to what competition there might be to us in eventually hosting an full time NFL team full time. Aside from the Chelsea project I foresee no other possibilities over the next 20-30 years or so for an NFL oriented stadium to be developed. So long as Chelsea don't go that route we should have a clear run at hosting a potential London franchise (with Wembley possibly hosting 2-3 marquee games).

 

[BehindEnemyLines]

Surely any franchise would have to be called the "Tottenham Riots"?

Not only the fact they occurred in Tottenham, but they gave our stadium redevelopment such huge impetus.

 

[Lilbaz]

Not talking about Stamford Bridge. Talking about them possibly incorporating NFL capability into the design for the new stadium that they're working on, thus making them a competitor to us as main host for a franchise should that come to a fruition (probably 10+ years from now). Probably (hopefully) won't happen for reasons already cited herein.

I only brought them up in speculation as to what competition there might be to us in eventually hosting an full time NFL team full time. Aside from the Chelsea project I foresee no others likely to arise over the next 20-30 years or so that could be developed with NFL in mind. So long as they don't go that way we should have a clear run.

Chelsea have no place to fit a retractable pitch. Meaning they would face the same problems as wembley.

 

[Hitch]

Chelsea have no place to fit a retractable pitch. Meaning they would face the same problems as wembley.

Exactly. Hence "reasons already cited."

 

[kdem]

I hope with today's news (and all that's gone on so far this window) the anti-Levy crowd will stay quiet until at least the end of the window.

Well done Levy. He doesn't always get the praise he deserves but he's earned it with the stadium and NFL business. The future is bright.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

I'd just like to say that the piece of ITK from Gabe yesterday was legendary. He got every detail right, and shows how valuable ITK still is.

 

[Spurger King]

I'd just like to day that the piece of ITK from Gabe yesterday was legendary. He got every detail right, and shows how valuable ITK still is.

Yep. I think Jasper came out of it very well too (being someone I've always had a little question mark over in the past).

JJ, as always, has also been great. Amazed that some people are using his "no" quote regarding AlderWeirdAl against him when he clearly highlighted the complexities of the deal early on.

 

[yojambo]

Im late to the party but what an awesome day its been! Chuffed.

 

[Col_M]

Miss universe?

We all know Soldado's shooting is slightly off, but surely he can't miss the Universe from 4 yards out?

 

[Cornpattbuck]

Am i going mad? BBC's top football stories at the mo: Liverpool ladies' goaly has benign tumor op, Liverpool mens' player has sickie, Chelsea ladies sign player, ex-Chelsea non-entity wins lottery. Oh, and Dick Advocaat's wife thanks fans for flowers. Did of dream today?!

 

[gilzeantheking]

Jasper on SO re Walker


Walker going nowhere. Pooch (not typo) likes him.

Trippier will be ahead as Walks not 100%. Surprised if that changes.

Sorry @Bus-Conductor

 

[Cornpattbuck]

Elsewhere, The Guardian's most prominent Spurs story is that Soldado wants to leave because he's not playing much and scoring less...