Soccer?

[Polly13]

I was born in 1965, and I remember playing football as a kid during the 1970s, and referring to it as 'soccer'. As far as I can recall, it wasn't until the sport started becoming popular in the US in the 80s that Brits started taking a dislike to the word, as it was considered 'too American'.

Can anyone else confirm this? Did anyone else remember using the S-word? I'm trying to settle an argument with some mates, most of whom are a few years younger than me.

 

[oldman]

Most people are...

 

[oldman]

And yes, we did call it soccer - although I also remember calling it footy so these must have been interchangeable over the years.

 

[Sir Cheshire Ben]

I was born in ‘66. It was always “football” to the kids I hung around with.

May just have been different for you oldies?

 

[Polly13]

And yes, we did call it soccer - although I also remember calling it footy so these must have been interchangeable over the years.

Yep, 'soccer' and 'footie'. I ****ing knew I didn't imagine it.

 

[GLP]

Always been the 'F' word.

 

[oldman]

And football. Kick-about too. Any more?

 

[Polly13]

I was born in ‘66. It was always “football” to the kids I hung around with.

May just have been different for you oldies?

'Oldies'?!! You were born a year after me!

 

[Chazz Rheinhold]

Ye we used to call it soccer in the 70's, and footie.
Cuppie,

 

[Polly13]

Always been the 'F' word.

Well, mine and Oldman's experiences suggest otherwise!

 

[tigercity]

Subbuteo

 

[GLP]

Well, mine and Oldman's experiences suggest otherwise!

The circles I moved in it was either Football or Footy. Never used Soccer - Ever.

 

[Polly13]

The circles I moved in it was either Football or Footy. Never used Soccer - Ever.

I accept that. We also called it football and footy. My point is that some of us also called it soccer; that it wasn't just a Johnny-cum-lately American thing.

 

[SW3 Chelsea Tiger]

Never ever called it soccer, growing up in East hull it was always - footy or kickabout.

Scramble goalie or heads n volleys but never soccer!!

 

[GLP]

I accept that. We also called it football and footy. My point is that some of us also called it soccer; that it wasn't just a Johnny-cum-lately American thing.

You may well have done. Soccer was never used wherever I've been. Phrases/Words can often just be used in some areas.

 

[balkan tiger]

Slam, it was my ball and no other ****er was going to kick it.

 

[Polly13]

Never ever called it soccer, growing up in East hull it was always - footy or kickabout.

Scramble goalie or heads n volleys but never soccer!!

I think Oldman grew up in East Hull!

Oldman - can you confirm that Al the Cat also called it 'soccer'? I'm sure I've heard him use the word

 

[Polly13]

You may well have done. Soccer was never used wherever I've been. Phrases/Words can often just be used in some areas.

Yep. Some of the mates I'm arguing with over this are based in Newcastle, so it might be the case.

 

[oldman]

Talking to a mate the other week at five a side and we discussed the massive decline in the number of local leagues (Satur

I think Oldman grew up in East Hull!

Oldman - can you confirm that Al the Cat also called it 'soccer'? I'm sure I've heard him use the word

Yup. Graduated from Lister...

 

[Ernie Shackleton]

Soccer is an abomination if it's said in an American drawl - sore-ka.

Otherwise it's a diminutive of Association and given it's genesis as posh public schoolboy's patois to distinguish it from Rugby football then that's much more offensive.

Bottom line; it's a **** word that has no place in modern usage.