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Title: Soccer Football Conference
Notice:Don't forget your season ticket.....
Moderator:MOVIES::PLAYFORD
Created:Thu Aug 08 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:608
Total number of notes:85903

101.0. "Standing Room Only" by YUPPY::OHAGANB (Bontempi King) Tue Oct 01 1991 19:22

Gentleman,

Your comments please on this new telly fixture. Personally I've found 
the first few programmes, on the whole, very entertaining. It's been
described as TV's first hard hitting football programme; hardly a 
difficult status to attain judging by the banal dross of "Saint and 
Greavsie" and the restricted practices of Bob Wislon ( a man 
apparently with a lot to say but obviously a career to think about ). 

"Our Damon" of "Brookside" fame does well as the (semi) celeb 
presenter, although tis a pity that Danny Baker works for LWT as he'd
be the perfect host. In the laughs department there's the two chaps
from The Mary Whitehouse Experience. Their David Batty demololition 
was incredible last night. Another great sketch of theirs' was the 
"And the viewers at home certainly don't want to see this" piece
from the first programme. If you've ever been sitting at home and
Motson and Co have censored all the exciting rough stuff from the 
terrace then you probably enjoyed this one. Hilarious. 

On the serious reporting front the two German features, contrasting 
the Dresden facist minority and the St Pauli left wing majority, were 
excellent. St Pauli's goalkeeper going on a years leave to work in
Nicaragua, now that made me chuckle. Nice to see the Arsenal Bond get 
an airing last night and thankfully they looked at both sides 
interviewing David Dein and that chappy from the I.A.S.A. However,
the view from the terrace threw up some pretty wince inducing 
characters especailly the "geezer" who came out with "Well if
the club want to build the best, then I'm willing to put my money
where my mouth is". I'm still trying to work that one out. 

What with Harry Enfield repeats and now SRO, Monday evenings seem to 
be perking up somewhat.   


Barry.



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101.1not badSIOG::SPENCERPeter SpencerTue Oct 01 1991 19:458
    Barry,
    
    I saw this for the first time last night. Have I missed many? 
    
    I thought the David Batty School of Soccer Skills was hilarious but
    some of the rest was a bit weak. As an Arsenal fan somewhat remote from
    Highbury I found the piece on the Bond very interesting. Is David Dein 
    Chairman of AFC now? He is according to this programme.
101.2YUPPY::MCCABEMikeWed Oct 02 1991 11:0115
    I think they've got the basis of a good programme, but the chap who
    introduces it gets on my tits.  He'd be alot better if he gave the
    "professional scouser" bit the elbow.  As for the interviews with the
    fans concerning the Arsenal Bond the one with the, "I'm prepared to 
    put my money..." was a travesty of what was actually said.  They left 
    the concern for the ordinary fan bit on the cutting room floor.  And as
    for that guy Mark Leyton who has apparently been standing on the
    Northbank for eons, he looked suspiciously like a chap who until two
    years ago used to sit in front of me in the East Stand Lower Tier. 
    Finally, David Dein is still the vice-chairman at Arsenal, although he
    is now the single largest shareholder.  I believe Peter Hill-Wood sold
    him some shares in the summer.
    
    Mike M
     
101.3Speed's free on the left and, Batty passes back 60 yds to the Keeper!!!FORTY2::ROBERTSONThat's Me in the Corner !!Wed Oct 02 1991 12:5115
This has definitely made it into the 'must not miss' category (Not many of those
these days). It has definitely got the makings of an excellent program, with its 
light hearted antics, and the informational stories, e.g. Fascism & Arsenal Bond
scheme. I also enjoy the interview feature with some of the greatest, so far
Michel Plattini & Ruud Hullitt. We don't often get to see them off the field,
and it's interesting to see what they're really like.

However, the best part is Sepp Maiers (sp) comic shorts. I shall be utilising
some of the useful techniques they showed on Monday in my next game on Sunday
morning, so our team had better watch out ;-)

I recommend you make a note in your diary for Mondays 19:10 on BBC2


	Al
101.4SHAWB1::STOCKMANSWed Oct 02 1991 19:212
I have to admit, this is a good program! One which gets taped as I'm out playing
footy followed by HUGE BEER & CURRY on Monday nights!!!
101.5yAYOV10::MDONNELLYLeaning against the spinThu Oct 03 1991 14:4515
    
    
    >>     I think they've got the basis of a good programme, but the chap who
    >>     introduces it gets on my tits.  He'd be alot better if he gave the
    >>     "professional scouser" bit the elbow.  
    
    
    Would you have him adopt a BBC English accent in preference to his
    natural one?    The guy's from Liverpool.   Give him a break.
    
    We can't all live in the south and speak like Dan Maskell.
    
    
    Michael
    
101.6It's got to be "Johnners"!YUPPY::MCCABEMikeThu Oct 03 1991 15:3123
    Re: last
    
    >>Would you have him adopt a BBC English accent in preference to his
    >>natural one?    The guy's from Liverpool.   Give him a break.
    
    >>We can't all live in the south and speak like Dan Maskell.
    
    Michael, I don't particularly want him to speak like Dan Maskell, in 
    fact heaven forbid!  I would just like him to be himself.  Perhaps he
    is?!  
    
    Not all (any?) cockneys say, "Cor, strike a light me ol' china." or eat
    jellied eels, not many Irish people I've met say "begorrah and
    bejasus", and talk about Leprachauns, etc.  I'll bet you before the
    series is over the guy has mentioned one or more of the following;
    Knottyash, the Mersey, the Liver Birds, the Beatles, Jerry and the
    Pacemakers, Scouse, the "great" Liverpool sense off humour.
    
    In my opinion the guy is there to present the programme to the best of
    his ability, his "professional scouser" routine detracts from that. 
    JMHO, of course.
    
    Mike M     
101.7Is he a REAL Scouse ?BAHTAT::BLYTHEEe bah gum th's trouble at t'millThu Oct 03 1991 15:484
    Does he have a tash, permed hair and wear an
    explosion-in-a-paint-factory shellsuit ?
    
    jb.
101.8Calm Down, Calm downSYSTEM::STEVENSONPoptabulous mate,all fa ChharityThu Oct 03 1991 16:537
	Are yoo friggin starten' sommet'...

	Don't call me tek....

	A' go 'ed 'den.

101.9Come'ed then soft lad....AYOV10::MDONNELLYLeaning against the spinFri Oct 04 1991 15:0211
    
    
    re last...
    
    Brilliant, Harry, brilliant.
    
    Best laugh I've had all day.
    
    
    Michael
    
101.10You leetle liaaaahSCOAYR::BCOUGHTRIEFri Oct 04 1991 15:499
    Best laugh all day....... I can't believe you had'nt looked in a mirror
    before you read that note wee man !!! -) -) -)........anyway, is it
    true that the last time you were at Parkhead, Billy Mcneill was in
    the reserves ?............if it is, I can assure you that if you go
    back now that nothing much has changed, except maybe a winning team -)
    -) -).
    
    
                                                          Brian.
101.11AYOV10::MDONNELLYLeaning against the spinFri Oct 04 1991 18:5517
    
    
    Question:  Is it true there is nothing in this world more irritating,
    more pathetic or more persistent than a hun who's just been knocked out
    of two cup competitions in successive weeks?
    
    Answer: Yes
    
    
    Have a good week-end, Brian.
    
    
    Michael
    
    
    
    
101.12A new seriesFORTY2::ROBERTSONMy Sorrows, they learned to swimFri Mar 27 1992 13:294
For all you SRO fans. The good news is that it's returning to BBC2 next week.
Monday I believe.

Al
101.13Anyone else see it?FORTY2::ASHGrahame Ash @REOWed Apr 01 1992 18:505
Yes, twas on BBC2, 1850 Monday.

Brilliant piece on the 'Geoff Thomas Conspiracy' - didn't you think so, Stuo?!

grahame
101.14moved for your convenienceGALVIA::SPAINThere's always the U.S.Tue Apr 07 1992 20:5529
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    Anyone catching this?? Mondays, 6:50pm on BBC2.
    
    It's an independant topical "Fans Eye View" on British football. And
    it's very good.
    
    Lots of jokes about Geoff Thomas, and a good one last night about Paul
    Ince. "There was almost a death at Old Trafford last night when a fire
    broke out in the changing rooms. Paul Ince put his life at risk by
    refusing to get back ten yards!!"
    
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    Er, I think you're a bit late, Tone. See note 101.
    
    jeff
101.15Finished!!!MACNAS::CWALSHLife's a beach, then you diveWed Oct 14 1992 14:0410
    Last in the series the other night, I for one will miss it.
    They finsihed with a very interesting episode with regard to the
    policing methods an a matchday.
    
    Also Shelley Webb (Neils wife) commented on Alex Fergusons book -
    forget the name - and she fairly slated him and hinted he was only doing
    it for the money. Does this mean now that Neil Webb is also going to be
    kicked out of Fergies army.
    
    Colm.
101.16KIRKTN::SNEILMon Sep 06 1993 15:427
    
    
    Returns tonight. 18.55 BBC2.
    
    
    
    Scott
101.17SHAWB1::STOCKMANSTue Sep 07 1993 14:546
Good to see Ossie Ardiles giving ole Trev a ticking off
for pronouncing Totnam wrong.

Did anybody see `Terraces' which was on before?

Si
101.18Much improved.LARVAE::FERRARO_AAntony Ferraro @UCGTue Sep 07 1993 16:316
    Yes, excellent program. 
    
    I thought the standard of SRO was improved with the emphasis on story's 
    rather than glorifying the presenters image. 
    
    Antony
101.19Shouldn't THEY know about fuel and flames.?????YUPPY::PANESSpoilsports Personality of the YearWed Sep 22 1993 20:356
Nice (sic) story about the wheelchair bound Totts supporter who had
petrol poured over him and then had it ignited at Old Trafford.


Stuart
101.20A Ron Nodes LookalikeESSB::BLONGUNITED Premier League CHAMPIONS 1993Wed Sep 22 1993 21:3814
101.21soo near yet so farPAKORA::AMCGOWANSat Oct 02 1993 05:463
    great prog and a good tune as well.
           felt sorry for bobby robson, i think  he would have killed
    maradonna if he had got a hold of him.
101.22New series tonight....IRNBRU::HOWARDvamos a la playaWed Apr 06 1994 16:327
    New series of S.R.O starts this evening, 6.50 BBC2....
    
    I hope BBC Scotland doesn't pull their usual trick of putting on
    the `Pro-Celebrity Gaelic Language Sheep Sheering' competition or some
    other equally fascinating `local' programme at the same time....
    
    Ray....
101.23Toilet humourWOTVAX::GREENJAAndy GreenWed Apr 06 1994 17:3512
    
    The supporter loo was parked outside Ewood Park on Saturday, I would
    expect another selection of highly articulate lectures on 
    the "Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, Compare and Contrast" theme 
    if I were you. 
    
    I think Alex Ferguson was a bit upset about his boys having to get 
    changed in it though ;-)
    
    Cheers,
    
    Andy  
101.24FORTY2::ASHMail Interchange Group, ReadingThu Apr 07 1994 16:185
Triffic programme last night - I thought it was on top form. Only bit which 
confused me was that guy who makes the balls saying "this one's liked by teams 
like Newcastle and Wimbledon" Splutter splutter1

grahame
101.25IRNBRU::HOWARDvamos a la playaThu Apr 07 1994 16:4410
    The fantasy leagues report was good. I thought the FA were on a nice 
    little earner with this, but apparently they don't receive a penny from
    these leagues. Maybe the PFA should protest about their members names
    being used for financial gain without their permission....then again,
    it's a double-edged sword. Football needs the media just as much as the
    media needs football....
    
    I can feel a new note coming on....
    
    Ray.... 
101.26PEKING::COSSEYNThu Apr 28 1994 15:4511
    
    Anyone see the programme last night. I only caught the first 15 mins,
    Excellant sketch with the scouse Liverpoor fans....
    
    And is Alan Ball a HERO or What.....Lets hope Southampton stay up,
    this man would die for football and proberly will. Some great clips from
    the 1966 World Cup final.....Quality Stuff....
    
    Neil... 
    
    
101.27IRNBRU::HOWARDZulu's....fousands of `emThu Apr 28 1994 15:5510
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    yeah, I saw it....the Liverpool sketch was great....3 l'pool fans with
    LOTS disease, (Lack Of Trophy Syndrome). Great stuff....
    
    Why do they bother having Neil Webb's wife on the show tho? She's only
    on for about 25 seconds each week. I'd rather see Mandy Smith present
    the show. She's a babe....so is Lee Chapman's wife........who said Cantona? 
    
    
    Ray....
101.28YUPPY::PANESThe Voice of ReasonThu May 05 1994 18:235
  I managed to see S.R.O last night. Doesn't Cantona talk a load of old
  bollocks.

  Stuart
101.29what'd 'e say ?XSTACY::PHAYDENThu May 05 1994 18:270
101.30"Ou est Madame Webb ?" ?WOTVAX::GREENJAAndy GreenThu May 05 1994 18:311
    
101.31What a load of Bo**ocksESSB::BLONGUNITED Premier League CHAMPIONS 1993Thu May 05 1994 19:317
101.32FORTY2::FOWLERMDoncaster Rovers NilFri May 06 1994 18:166
The best thing (by a mile) on Standing Room Only this week was the German World
Cup song; a collaboration with Village People.

 Best "Nervous Glance at Leather Clad Dancer" Award goes to Lothar Matthaeus. 8-)

Mike
101.33Is there a YMCA in Munich??UPROAR::LEMPLive slow, die youngFri May 06 1994 18:407
    Mike,
    
    Old Lo-Tar might be a bit nervour in case said leather clad dancer
    recognises him, perhaps (allegedely etc etc).
    
    Paul.
    
101.34WaddingWEAR::BODDYSlaven was born offside !!!Fri Jun 24 1994 18:4710
    
    
    	Things you didn't know :-
    
    	the producer of the series is the brother of a Digital employee
    
    	and is also a Middlesbrough fan !!!
    
    
    	weird eh !!!!!!!
101.35AYOV16::IREIDOur day will come......Wed Jan 25 1995 14:334
There is a new programme on BBC2 called, Natural Born Footballers.  It is like the
questions bit in SRO.

Choppers