when i was at giants stadium today i realized how often i see fans point to open space on the field, or yell "switch it," or when a play falls through yell out something like "i can't believe he didn't pass it to beasley instead!" maybe it's just me, but when i was in south america watching soccer, i never hear nearly as much criticism of the way players, coaches, and teams play the game. if i go to a game in chile or argentina, the fans don't seem to get caught up in the analization and criticism of the game, everyone just goes to the stadium to support the team. i have never been to europe or anything but i have a feeling that is how it is there too. of course people are going to be frustrated when players mess up or whatever, but if i go to a colo-colo game i'm not going to hear the hardcore fans cry everytime there is a bad play or talk about how bad it was, they just cheer the team and let out a sigh when needed. anyone else agree with this? i'm thinking it's just cause soccer isn't so popular here some people who are into the sport think they know everything about it even though they don't really know that much, they are just often surrounded by people who know nothing. they then feel the need at matches to show how much they know about the game by analyzing everything. any thoughts?
every time i go to the stadium i have a good time but leave thinking about how much cooler it could be if we all got involved. i try to but a lot of the time i have to admit i just can't get too into it- "our stadium" just blows and there is not enough passionate fans. anytime you have to drive to a stadium it just sucks, it ruins the whole festive atmosphere. and by the way, regarding criticizing teams, i think metro fans are allowed too because the way i see it we have suffered through enough mediocrity to be able to whine constantly
