I had the pleasure of attending a 1st league soccer match. It was the Bournemouth “Cherries” vs. Swindon. Although not quite what I would imagine a championship league game to be like, it definitely was fun. Even at this level (3rd division game), the stadium was packed. The supporters also seemed to be overly passionate about their side. Firstly, obvious in how they divided the supporters into 2 camps, the Swindon seat section and the Bournemouth seat section. Secondly how the great English language was put to its best use.
The row behind us had running commentary during the whole game. They used “fuck” in all its versatility like masters. Of course there were other words just as flexible to any context. My favourite word of course being “cunt”. To their many skills, I should also mention that they had a great singing voice. The verses “Go home you fucking cunts” closely resembled an operetta being sung – a meter from the tenor.
The Bournemouth supporters are fair though. The commentary was not exclusively directed to the opposing team/supporters. Whenever a Bournemouth player messed up, he too got a couple “cunts” directed his way. And of course, can not forget the referee and line men who being “cunts”, were also “twats” and “fucking idiots”.
Basically all in all, everybody was a “cunt”.
The work colleague I went with and who never swears, still managed a couple of “fucks”.
During the whole game only a few Swindon supporters were escorted out of the stadium. No blood was split or heads cracked in by bottles (which are not allowed into the stadium).
All very civilised. A great time was had by everyone. It was an entertaining game with the “Cherries” winning 3-2.