Anfield Inspires American Lads

[LostinP]

This was pretty good to read. Sorry if you've seen it already.

WEBSTER: Anfield inspires football passion in American kids

BY NICK WEBSTER
FOX Sports World
Jan. 26, 2004 2:33 p.m.

I've spent the best part of two decades coaching soccer in this country and the one thing that has never been in short supply is enthusiasm. Whether they be kids, men or women the players would always be excited to play. However, I've always felt that there is one vital ingredient missing from the game -- passion.

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http://www.foxsportsworld.com/content/view?contentId=2084704

Peter

[oojason]

A top read - tho the score was 2-1.

For all your dreams be touched...

www.footballaid.com

[usscouse]

Originally posted by oojason
A top read - tho the score was 2-1.

For all your dreams be touched...

www.footballaid.com Was a good read, as for the score I think he was talking about his kids team score..:)

I linked it over to my co-coach, an American who lived in Oxford for a while.

[liverbird]

Thats why I took my son to Anfield to see and hear what it really means. He also is a regular at the local for EPL games. Now my favorite story is how his coach told him he has too much passion! The boys he plays with are just like the boys in that story -- rich and pampered and they will be laughing right after the game -- win or lose. The exceptions are his latino teammates who share the passion.

[Dr. Wankler]

That was pretty good. And usually, "good" and "Nick Webster article" are rarely found in the same post, unless the word "not" makes a cameo.

[655321]

Originally posted by Dr. Wankler
That was pretty good. And usually, "good" and "Nick Webster article" are rarely found in the same post, unless the word "not" makes a cameo.

My thoughts exactly...

[Perugina]

...I have a few things to add:

1) It is true that some teams and fans seem not to have the passion, but many I know DO! You have to remember, the US has been in the dark ages as far a soccer coverage for many years. Even now, you have to get the highest priced packages to get FSW and the spanish stations that show matches.

2) We have many passionate supporters groups here. We just don't have full stadiums yet.

3) Both Brandi Chastain and Tony DiCicco have said over and over that you will become a better soccer player (and I would add fan) by attending live matches or at least viewing some of the Euro/S.A. matches on tv.

4) Passion? I'll tell you what passion is. It's dragging your husband all over the country on the pretext of a "romantic getaway" making sure there is a pro/NT/Euro exhibition match the same weekend AND finding others in line or sitting next to you tell you the same thing. Euro fans have no clue what passionate fans go through to see matches here. Driving distance alone can kill you.

5) Passion is discovering that when you are in London there are no league matches because of a Euro 2000 qualifier that is sold out, and convincing your husband to take the tube to Wembley (Mecca) anyway just so you can see it, AND scoring tickets in front of the Polish U-23 from a scalper for half price minutes before kickoff!

6) I think the closest thing the US has is it's passion for Division I football and basketball; although I think long ago, MLB had that passion.

[655321]

True...I think his point was not so much that the US doesn't have passion, but more to make a point of the level of passion that Anfield is known for.

[Gabbage]

Taking a break from RSS, Perugina?

VB told me that you posted on bigsoccer, but I didn't expect to find you on the Liverpool board!

[vbspurs]

Originally posted by Gabbage
Taking a break from RSS, Perugina?

VB told me that you posted on bigsoccer, but I didn't expect to find you on the Liverpool board!

Two words: Zak Whitbread. Okay another word: replies.

Cheers,
Victoria

[Gabbage]

Originally posted by vbspurs
Two words: Zak Whitbread. Okay another word: replies.

Cheers,
Victoria

Excuse me, who are you?

Registered since September 2003 and not a single post for four months. You are not the prolific poster that I know. If you are hiding VB, please release her from captivity.

Thanks,
Gabbage