Austria fans petition for Austria-free Euro 2008

I don't know much about Austrian football but I can't say I agree with the petition. They may say they aren't criticising the players, but giving out that they don't play attractive football is, imo, criticising them. And if your team aren't able to play beautifully then all you can ask is that they try their best.

posted by Fence at 01:59 PM - reply - flag:

The natural state of a Derby County fan these days is pretty close to self-loathing. But even we wouldn't want the club to withdraw from the league. I'm not qualified in these matters, but the psychology of national identity in modern Mitteleuropa might have something to do with it. "Now, get back on the couch and tell me about your mother..."

posted by owlhouse at 04:33 PM - reply - flag:

I've seen the Austrian national team play and can understand the sentiment. However, it's just an internet petition. You don't even have to be Austrian to sign.

posted by squealy at 04:58 PM - reply - flag:

I still find it so quaint that there are people who think internet petitions work.

posted by Drood at 05:56 PM - reply - flag:

Austria to win Euro 2008!

posted by worldcup2002 at 01:38 PM - reply - flag:

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

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