Attractive football or success??

Discussion in 'England Rivalries' started by mis-e-one, Oct 28, 2006.

  1. mis-e-one

    mis-e-one New Member

    Aug 23, 2004
    Bedfordshire
    What would you rather have?

    A successful team or a good footballing side?
     
  2. Chopper-Harris

    Chopper-Harris New Member

    Oct 6, 2006
    No need to choose - I have both.
     
  3. Miles Brasher

    Miles Brasher Member

    Sep 6, 2004
    Coventry,England

    Depends on your definition of "good footballing"....

    As an arsenal fan, I'm in a fairly rare position whre I've had both ends of the attractiveness spectrum to go along with the success. I probably 'oooohh' and 'aaahhh' more than I did then, actually that's a certainty, but the thrill of the big win is just the same...
     
  4. Dave_M

    Dave_M New Member

    May 25, 2004
    Enfield
    Both. Neither.

    I don't think the two need to be mutually exlusive. (Cake and eat it - for those in the cheap seats :))

    Every fan wants to see their team win the league, but in any given year that is not going to happen for 95% of the EPL fan base.

    It is my opinion that with the price point of a modern match day ticket, I pretty much have to treat it as a consumer product. Its not a thought I particularly relish - but thats how it is now.

    Anyway, having ponied up my £40-70 a go, I expect to be entertained for my money. I don't need to see a win for that to be the case, though its always prefered. Some people feel cheated after a 5-4 defeat. Thats their perogative.

    I guess the real question then, is what gives you enjoyment in a football match?
     
  5. pookspur

    pookspur Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Indiana
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    well, attractive play gives me enjoyment in a football match. but having won it gives me enjoyment afterwards.

    of course, i don't buy a ticket for afterwards, so i'm paying for attractive football. at the match, then, the answer is 'attractive football'.

    but afterwards lasts longer. and that's where i am now, as i write. so the answer is 'give me results'. until the next kickoff.

    there. that's settled, then.
     
  6. leg_breaker

    leg_breaker Member

    Dec 23, 2005
    Success of course. No-one remembers pretty losers.
     
  7. Miles Brasher

    Miles Brasher Member

    Sep 6, 2004
    Coventry,England

    Says the Bolton fan !!:p
     
  8. mis-e-one

    mis-e-one New Member

    Aug 23, 2004
    Bedfordshire
    Football played on the floor. Well that's my personal definition!
     
  9. mis-e-one

    mis-e-one New Member

    Aug 23, 2004
    Bedfordshire
    Both a win and good football.
     
  10. OrlandoSPUR

    OrlandoSPUR **** the Nomads

    Apr 8, 2005
    Orlando, FL
    ...questionable
     
  11. pookspur

    pookspur Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Indiana
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    perhaps it should boil down to choosing two of three:

    a) attractive football
    b) success
    c) a soul
     
  12. Alfiesdodgyknee

    Alfiesdodgyknee New Member

    Mar 24, 2006
    Glazer's Pocket
    provided club keeps to its attacking roots -Goes out and has a go first and foremost and im happy-Regardless
     
  13. Züri_Gooner

    Züri_Gooner New Member

    Dec 5, 2006
    Zurich
    Good joke, you play successful, but only thanks to russian millions.
    The only club in England that was able to play both in recant history was ARSENAL. Remember the invincible Arsenal? AW knows.
     

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