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Totally agree, although it's not a problem that's unique the to the UK, it's also a big issue in places like Italy and Spain. I don't know what is is about football that brings out the dickheads, you just don't see it with other sports.
Isn't it a lot to do with how easy it is to start playing? All you need is something ball shaped and a wall or a bit of grass .You don't need to terraform a whole area like golf, for example.
So it's got no barrier to entry which means people of a lower socioeconomic disposition can play it and they are often disproportionately stressed and angry
Possibly, but I think it's just the simplicity of the game, it's extremely easy to understand and there's "local" teams where you're more likely to feel an attachment to.
But you don't see this with tag, or even bulldog, both of these have an even lower barrier to entry.
I would also hazard a suggestion that other simple sports, such as rugby, don't have as violent following from supporters.
I think football in general is just boring. There's huge periods of time when nothing seems to be happening. Every 5 minutes they seem to stop play to have an argument with the referee or to roll on the ground in apparent agony because they got grazed knee. I really can't be bothered with it.