Comments on: South Africa for The Cup, no ta… http://www.dexysden.com/2008/07/south-africa-for-the-cup-no-ta/ The UK's Number One Football Blog Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Darren http://www.dexysden.com/2008/07/south-africa-for-the-cup-no-ta/comment-page-1/#comment-3926 Darren Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:07:59 +0000 http://blog.ukfootballfinder.co.uk/?p=225#comment-3926 I'm with Jamie, the last thing we want is to be forced into rushing hosting a tournament. We all know we have the best grounds and the most passionate fans in the world. If we messed it up Blatter would only say I told you so. Although you think it's a politically correct decision, but lets not forget, we are talking about a country where black and white are not treated as equals, even in the year 2008 South Africa is still way behind the rest of the world. Anyone who has been will tell you that the blacks are still not treated the same as the whites. The whites still have black servants working for them. All the low paid jobs are taken by the blacks. It will take at least 2 generations before the blacks are educated enough to have good jobs. I'm not trying to start a political debate here all I'm saying is if there is one thing that can can bring people together it's football. And the World Cup is a great way to help eradicate some of South Africa's horrendous history and in the process give people a chance to see what a truly beautiful country it really is I’m with Jamie, the last thing we want is to be forced into rushing hosting a tournament. We all know we have the best grounds and the most passionate fans in the world. If we messed it up Blatter would only say I told you so.

Although you think it’s a politically correct decision, but lets not forget, we are talking about a country where black and white are not treated as equals, even in the year 2008 South Africa is still way behind the rest of the world. Anyone who has been will tell you that the blacks are still not treated the same as the whites. The whites still have black servants working for them. All the low paid jobs are taken by the blacks. It will take at least 2 generations before the blacks are educated enough to have good jobs. I’m not trying to start a political debate here all I’m saying is if there is one thing that can can bring people together it’s football. And the World Cup is a great way to help eradicate some of South Africa’s horrendous history and in the process give people a chance to see what a truly beautiful country it really is

]]> By: Jamie Farrier http://www.dexysden.com/2008/07/south-africa-for-the-cup-no-ta/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jamie Farrier Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:58:09 +0000 http://blog.ukfootballfinder.co.uk/?p=225#comment-3923 I can't really comment on SA as I've never been, but it does sounds like a bit of a mixed bag to me. The decision to award SA the tournament was incredibly politically correct, but at the time it seemed justified because of big arrival of African football to the world; the African Nations tournament was getting bigger, and Senegal had shocked the world in showing what previously considered 'minnow' nations can do. I can't quite bring myself to agree with the point the article though. I reckon we'd feel much more comfortable given the chance to bid for the right to host the 2018 tournament rather than be ushered in at the last minute and expect us to pull a rabbit from a hat. Everyone needs to be in the mindset that they're going to host a World Cup - that's why it's decided so many years in advance. I can’t really comment on SA as I’ve never been, but it does sounds like a bit of a mixed bag to me. The decision to award SA the tournament was incredibly politically correct, but at the time it seemed justified because of big arrival of African football to the world; the African Nations tournament was getting bigger, and Senegal had shocked the world in showing what previously considered ‘minnow’ nations can do.

I can’t quite bring myself to agree with the point the article though. I reckon we’d feel much more comfortable given the chance to bid for the right to host the 2018 tournament rather than be ushered in at the last minute and expect us to pull a rabbit from a hat. Everyone needs to be in the mindset that they’re going to host a World Cup – that’s why it’s decided so many years in advance.

]]> By: Darren http://www.dexysden.com/2008/07/south-africa-for-the-cup-no-ta/comment-page-1/#comment-3922 Darren Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:21:59 +0000 http://blog.ukfootballfinder.co.uk/?p=225#comment-3922 South Africa is actually one of the most beautiful places in the world. Yes it does have it's crime problems but so do we. If you are going to the WC then obviously stay away from the townships. The idea behind letting a country like SA host a major event is obvious. It's not all about Europe and in todays society everyone is deserves a chance. An event like this will put SA on the map. We all know the history and how far behind they are, but this is a real chance for them to move forward. I for one can't wait, hopefully I'll have a chance to go as my ex lives in Joberg. And for the record, Sep Batter and Platini hate England, so there's no way they will give us a tournament. South Africa is actually one of the most beautiful places in the world. Yes it does have it’s crime problems but so do we. If you are going to the WC then obviously stay away from the townships.

The idea behind letting a country like SA host a major event is obvious. It’s not all about Europe and in todays society everyone is deserves a chance. An event like this will put SA on the map. We all know the history and how far behind they are, but this is a real chance for them to move forward.

I for one can’t wait, hopefully I’ll have a chance to go as my ex lives in Joberg.

And for the record, Sep Batter and Platini hate England, so there’s no way they will give us a tournament.

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