Finnegan Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 Just now, MPH said: I know what it means, it’s just very American. And we'll have none of that round here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 minute ago, Finnegan said: And we'll have none of that round here. agreed! this is FOOTBALL not basket ball or pass and run ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merchant_Banker Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 9 minutes ago, MPH said: agreed! this is FOOTBALL not basket ball or pass and run ball! Not SOCCER either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 4 minutes ago, Merchant_Banker said: Not SOCCER either. ...back in the day, it was termed in Britain as soccer......the fact that the Americans now use this term I would surmise would be to distinguish from American Football (Gridiron) and Football (soccer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 80footgiraffe Posted 14 June 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 14 June 2021 Gosens, Daka, Soumare and the Hungarian lad + Tielemans deal would be possibly our best ever window. At least the best since we came up 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 53 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...back in the day, it was termed in Britain as soccer......the fact that the Americans now use this term I would surmise would be to distinguish from American Football (Gridiron) and Football (soccer). Don’t let logic stand in the way of xenophobia and arrogance. Incidentally they call it soccer in Japan, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta Legend Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 15 minutes ago, 80footgiraffe said: Gosens, Daka, Soumare and the Hungarian lad + Tielemans deal would be possibly our best ever window. At least the best since we came up And still no right winger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 hour ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...back in the day, it was termed in Britain as soccer......the fact that the Americans now use this term I would surmise would be to distinguish from American Football (Gridiron) and Football (soccer). It’s scandalous they call Gridiron ‘ football’ as they hardly ever use their feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Fox Fan Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 12 minutes ago, MPH said: It’s scandalous they call Gridiron ‘ football’ as they hardly ever use their feet. I hate some of the terminology we Americans use. For example, boot vs trunk. Kills me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger63 Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 hour ago, 80footgiraffe said: Gosens, Daka, Soumare and the Hungarian lad + Tielemans deal would be possibly our best ever window. At least the best since we came up Would be exciting wouldn't it! I just can't see us getting Gosens or Daka to be honest. I will happily be proved wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bert Fill Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 13 minutes ago, NYC Fox Fan said: I hate some of the terminology we Americans use. For example, boot vs trunk. Kills me. Never understood how it came to be called a boot. Trunk makes much more sense historically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Fox Fan Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 6 minutes ago, Bert Fill said: Never understood how it came to be called a boot. Trunk makes much more sense historically. I believe Henry Ford had described it initially as bonnet and boot. My source of English Terminology comes from Clarkson, James May, and Hammond (for what it’s worth). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
los dedos Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 26 minutes ago, NYC Fox Fan said: I hate some of the terminology we Americans use. For example, boot vs trunk. Kills me. Faucet over tap doesn't compute in my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merchant_Banker Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 hour ago, Deeg67 said: Don’t let logic stand in the way of xenophobia and arrogance. Incidentally they call it soccer in Japan, too. Are you suggesting I am xenophobic and arrogant? (You might be right. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SouthStandUpperTier Posted 14 June 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 14 June 2021 Feel sorry for anyone coming in here to see if there is any news on Gosens, only to find they've stumbled into an episode of QI. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 47 minutes ago, NYC Fox Fan said: I hate some of the terminology we Americans use. For example, boot vs trunk. Kills me. I have lived in the states for 11 years now and I still can’t use the word ‘trash’ it will always be rubbish to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 hour ago, MPH said: It’s scandalous they call Gridiron ‘ football’ as they hardly ever use their feet. ...still a great game though!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 hour ago, NYC Fox Fan said: I hate some of the terminology we Americans use. For example, boot vs trunk. Kills me. ....funnily enough, trunk is a better description of the space!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 51 minutes ago, NYC Fox Fan said: I believe Henry Ford had described it initially as bonnet and boot. My source of English Terminology comes from Clarkson, James May, and Hammond (for what it’s worth). .....a bit like house building, by Bodgett and Scarper.......!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 34 minutes ago, MPH said: I have lived in the states for 11 years now and I still can’t use the word ‘trash’ it will always be rubbish to me! But do you wear pants over your, err, pants? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everfox Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 hour ago, NYC Fox Fan said: I hate some of the terminology we Americans use. For example, boot vs trunk. Kills me. The best one I've noticed is the word "gas" being used instead of petrol...which is a liquid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Fox Fan Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 minute ago, 4everfox said: The best one I've noticed is the word "gas" being used instead of petrol...which is a liquid. I actually call it petrol. In New Jersey, you cannot pump your own gas. I always tell the gas attendant petrol and they flip out. Another one is pram vs stroller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfoxes Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 1 hour ago, Bert Fill said: Never understood how it came to be called a boot. Trunk makes much more sense historically. I also can’t believe they call the backside a Fanny don’t they know Anatomy just laughable when you hear an American says he’s kept his Fanny pack strapped tightly don’t you just want to say ffs it’s a bum bag !!😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bert Fill Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 51 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ....funnily enough, trunk is a better description of the space!!! I’ve always assumed it’s from the early cars when you strapped your trunk on the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 14 June 2021 Share Posted 14 June 2021 51 minutes ago, ARM1968 said: But do you wear pants over your, err, pants? No, jeans over my boxers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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