Football – a man’s game?
I always thought football was a man’s sports. You know, the fast paced action, power packed shots and the occasional blistering speed and timing which, coupled with shots with a precision that would put a guided missile to shame, was so macho. So you can imagine my consternation when it dawned on me that from the occasional gaggle, girls now made a sizeable population of the spectators. And for everyone that made it to the stands, there were numerous others who watched the game from pubs, clubs and the confines of their homes. There was the same charged atmosphere in their discussions as could be found around the changing room benches before a big match.
Now, I am a guy who is all for equality and sharing and what have you between the sexes. But I draw the line at some things. Like wearing the same gender clothes where it is considered a manly thing, to be able to carry of colours that would be better off on a woman. It is a definite no. Having a detailed discussion about a game is another thing I cannot come to terms with. OK, we can have some small chit chat while waiting for the lift but that’s it – not beyond.
Why? You may well ask. And rightfully too. You see, there are some things only a guy will understand. Like it’s OK to trip an opposing player or hold him back by his jersey when the referee is not looking. Things like the exaggerated pain when tripped, only to get up and walk as if nothing had happened when the referee pulls out and shows a yellow or red card to the offending player. I find women baulk at such things in their hearts if not openly as it is not in their genes to accept that al is fair in love and war – and football is definitely war. Only a guy will appreciate these finer nuances.
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