Yesterday's kickabout almost ended in a brawl, which was a first at our clubhouse pitch. There was a loose ball and Mana-dona left his foot out for Rosicky to trip upon when the latter was about to break loose on goal. Picking himself up, our young friend uttered the four letter word and Mana took offence in that and threatened to punch him. Zizou and Lampard stepped in to diffuse the situation before it got worse. We never did enjoy the rest of the game after that.
I felt a little guilty because I was supposed to cover Rosicky on the flank but by some stroke of distraction, I was wandering somewhere on the pitch while Mana covered for me. Had I been there and gone in to nip the loose ball in the bud, the unfortunate incident would not have happened.
It makes me think though. Why do people get into a rage while doing something they like? Is it passion? Is it frustration for not being able to get the better of your opponent? How many times do we see soccer players in a brawl on the pitch? Or is it a man-ego thing - that the alpha male must not let another dominate him?
Combative as I am on the pitch, I am actually very subdued when it comes to matters like that. Once this guy threatened to take my head off after I got him in the shin. I just hung my head, wiped my sweat and walked away while he hurled abuses at me. Not wanting any trouble, definitely not spoiling for a fight. I got whacked once though, while trying to diffuse an angry situation. The over-zealous opponent threw a wild arm at my team-mate but got me instead. Sometimes peacekeepers do get shot while trying to restore peace and security. They are the true innocent ones.
I do, however, have a perfect solution to retaliate at angry opponents on the pitch. Not by screaming back at him or hurling arms or legs. Simply... hang your head, shrug and walk away...
... and with your next shot, aim for his eyes so he will go around looking like a panda for the next week.
Brilliant. Evil. But it works.
I felt a little guilty because I was supposed to cover Rosicky on the flank but by some stroke of distraction, I was wandering somewhere on the pitch while Mana covered for me. Had I been there and gone in to nip the loose ball in the bud, the unfortunate incident would not have happened.
It makes me think though. Why do people get into a rage while doing something they like? Is it passion? Is it frustration for not being able to get the better of your opponent? How many times do we see soccer players in a brawl on the pitch? Or is it a man-ego thing - that the alpha male must not let another dominate him?
Combative as I am on the pitch, I am actually very subdued when it comes to matters like that. Once this guy threatened to take my head off after I got him in the shin. I just hung my head, wiped my sweat and walked away while he hurled abuses at me. Not wanting any trouble, definitely not spoiling for a fight. I got whacked once though, while trying to diffuse an angry situation. The over-zealous opponent threw a wild arm at my team-mate but got me instead. Sometimes peacekeepers do get shot while trying to restore peace and security. They are the true innocent ones.
I do, however, have a perfect solution to retaliate at angry opponents on the pitch. Not by screaming back at him or hurling arms or legs. Simply... hang your head, shrug and walk away...
... and with your next shot, aim for his eyes so he will go around looking like a panda for the next week.
Brilliant. Evil. But it works.
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Its all so rough... maybe that's why its not quite a girls' game?
=)
Where are the photos? Let's see what kind of pictures you are taking with all this new camera equipment. You live in a part of the world I have never visited. Let me see it.
I'm glad you're back.
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