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Re: Euro 2008: How Seeing A Football Match On TV Can Be Better Than Seeing It In Person | EPL Talk

Oldham Fan — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:51:03 -0000

What a thought provoking article! For supporters of lower league teams there is little oppertunity to watch on live TV. However, that said, for those with an analytical preference over an emotional one explains why certain big clubs attract "fans" from all over the world (e.g. Man Utd) and they can feel justified in their support as they feel no emotional attachment to their local team.

Re: Soccer’s Bermuda Triangle Of TV Camera Angles

Oldham Fan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:38:49 -0000

Do you notice the effect more when you are willing the ball to go in the net? i.e. When you want you team to score????

Re: How England Football Fans Are Celebrating The Euros

Oldham Fan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:43:36 -0000

Excellent!

Re: Is Fan Segregation At Football Matches A Good Thing?

Oldham Fan — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:53:19 -0000

The once potential tinderbox of England fans in a German city watching a game side by side with Spanish fans on a big screen (I cannot remember the match details) at World Cup 2006 - not a jot of trouble.

Re: Are Football Match Programmes Slowly Becoming Extinct?

Oldham Fan — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:49:49 -0000

The price of programmes and the relatively out of date information (compared to the internet) does mean I fear, programmes will become extinct.

I wonder if simple A4, one page affairs should be issued instead. Something similar to a team sheet with a quick bit of blurb that could be knocked up on a home PC by office staff on the day of the game.

Re: Highlights Of Preseason Friendlies For Premier League Clubs

Oldham Fan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:31:13 -0000

From a quick glance at the fixtures, most are away from home. Why the appeal of playing most of the friendlies away from home?

Re: England World Cup Qualifying Campaign | EPL Talk

Oldham Fan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:54:31 -0000

I see Trevor Brooking is playing down the chances of England making the World Cup semi final in 2010. All part of the reality check for the fans and players I'm sure.