You Do The Dziekanowski Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 To me I feel like it is. There is no option about going to Ashton Gate on a Saturday or Tuesday night, If City are playing it's a necessity like Church on Sunday To me its a religion without all the crap (sorry religious people) On Saturday I will be heading to my church to cheer on the chosen disciples on the pitch. I thank you founders of football For giving us this chance to celebrate 3pm on a Saturday and the optimism flows A crowd of strangers unites as a family with one love Football Amen And now for another drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 More like a drug if you ask me. Even after a bad experience you come back for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Football and religion share many similarities. Religion is all about belief. The same with football only sometimes in football the end goal is actually achieved. But football has a history which cannot be denied. Even if some gas heads would lead you to believe they're the biggest club in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Used to be like a drug, but a drug you start to get bored of and use less and less as you get older and wiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS34Red Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I used to think that way but as I got older I sort of grew out of it. Don't get me wrong I used to love it, every home and away game for a very long time, so many good memories but I guess I just outgrew the way I was following the team. It got to the point where it was no longer enjoyable and I was starting to moan about the amount of money it was costing and just became bored of the same thing every week. It was like a job but a job where I didn't get paid. I haven't had a season ticket for the past two years, before that I had one for over ten years but I just became emotionally drained by it. My weekends off of work were being ruined by a game of football. At times it felt like I had a life sentance. So I took a back seat and now only attend every now and then. I find it far more enjoyable this way. I actually now look forward to games now, my weekends are no longer ruined and I have more spare time and money where I can do different activities. One day I will be back for another ten year stint but right now im happy with the balance i have struck between life and city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 25, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Maybe more like an addiction ? No matter how rough the rollercoaster ride is the majority will stil be there. But supporting City is more than that. Like many others no doubt, my day starts with meeting up for a pint, catching the train with others, going to the pub, meeting more mates and like minded supporters. Walk to the ground watch the game with more friends - then reverse the process to get home in the evening Personally have made lifelong friends through watching City over the years that I would never have thought I would due to coming from different walks of life. Like a mate of mine told me when I was getting engaged, Football will be with you for life, unlike your wife ! (he is now divorced), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia Red Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 No not for me -Football i Love it's a relaxation and I'm passionate about my team. But at the end of the day if football is your God it will always let you down. However the real God never lets me down. I am a practicing Christian and support City -I need some stability somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I used to think that way but as I got older I sort of grew out of it. Don't get me wrong I used to love it, every home and away game for a very long time, so many good memories but I guess I just outgrew the way I was following the team. It got to the point where it was no longer enjoyable and I was starting to moan about the amount of money it was costing and just became bored of the same thing every week. It was like a job but a job where I didn't get paid. I haven't had a season ticket for the past two years, before that I had one for over ten years but I just became emotionally drained by it. My weekends off of work were being ruined by a game of football. At times it felt like I had a life sentance. So I took a back seat and now only attend every now and then. I find it far more enjoyable this way. I actually now look forward to games now, my weekends are no longer ruined and I have more spare time and money where I can do different activities. One day I will be back for another ten year stint but right now im happy with the balance i have struck between life and city. Ditto, been there done that got many t shirts, cant say bring back the old grounds cause many aren't there no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 as the great bill shankley once said some people think football is a matter of life and death, its far more important than that. enough said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 as the great bill shankley once said some people think football is a matter of life and death, its far more important than that. enough said And that quote is a load of old bollox. One day will realise how ******* stupid it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 perhaps he did when he died. i just quoted what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Football however poor is real...Religion is make believe ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yep, more like an addiction. Not like a religion for me, which has historically been about indoctrination, oppression and control - the bureaucracy of faith. Most fans have no outright respect for the 'leaders' (the board) unlike church elders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 as the great bill shankley once said some people think football is a matter of life and death, its far more important than that. enough said That quote works great for people with a sad existence outside of the game. Have a fulfilling family life and the older you get the football matters less and less. Still very enjoyable though, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 If I converted to football do you think I could eat bacon? This Buddhism thing is kicking my ass in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Football is my religion. without it, I am an atheist. Football is the only thing that brings all variety of people together for one cause. Nothing else could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Football is my religion. without it, I am an atheist. Football is the only thing that brings all variety of people together for one cause. Nothing else could do that. Here here Our Gods are the founders of our beautiful game Enemies of World War 2 halting battle for a game of football Each crowd are united by one thing. Different backgrounds and no one cares about that, All ignored because of the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Football will only be a religion when we're burning Gasheads at the stake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I'm not sure about Sag burning as that would be a nasty mess. However the fact is That the indigenous English have become largely secular and footy now fills the void. You can argue football has been around a long time and coexisted with religion previously but these days football is morning noon and night from The Prem to the Skrill constant exposure. Let's face it who among us reads the front of their paper first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidersnotjustforbreakfast Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 No not for me -Football i Love it's a relaxation and I'm passionate about my team. But at the end of the day if football is your God it will always let you down. However the real God never lets me down. I am a practicing Christian and support City -I need some stability somewhere! I went up the church and prayed for a city victory against hull in the playoff final, so he's let me down then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 The only church you should be praying in at the top of your lungs is Ashton gate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I went up the church and prayed for a city victory against hull in the playoff final, so he's let me down then. Ah no, son, your prayers were answered - He said "Piss off, son, I'm busy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 as the great bill shankley once said some people think football is a matter of life and death, its far more important than that. enough said um no its not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol south end Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Football is something I love to do on the weekend. Religion was something I was made to do. As soon as I had a choice, it was dropped for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 And that quote is a load of old bollox. One day will realise how ******* stupid it is. Agree. The stupidest quote ever referred too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Football is my Religion Ashton Gate is my church Always believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 One difference : Football does not have any 'supreme beings' supposedly bossing the universe (well, there is Becks I s'pose?) One similarity : Both give you a bloody good excuse to go to war with your neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Only one war can be directly attributed to football Avon & Somerset Police and South Wales Gestapo would have you believe differently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Football however poor is real...Religion is make believe ... Unless you support Preston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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