If they ever took actually Bucky’s advice the whole game would be nothing but divas diving. However, if they made bad dives a penalty, they could have divas diving divinely. Sorry….
Listening to the official commentary at an Olympic soccer match some years back: A young female was complaining about the obvious diving, and the older, ex-professional replied, “Its part of the game.”
this strip is seriously out of date as most big European leagues and competitions now use video replay that has completely removed the incentive for diving and eliminated it from the game. Just watch the upcoming Euro 20024 tournament this summer to see real football action.
rekam Premium Member 7 months ago
Jayalexander 7 months ago
Money to get fixed would be well worth it Buckster.
C 7 months ago
Do you think that you’re the USWNT now?
RLG Premium Member 7 months ago
Not worse than some of FIFA’s and UEFA’s ideas.
nosirrom 7 months ago
I still say get rid of the off side rule and the game and scoring will really open up.
chumbook 7 months ago
exactly my point – soccer: no ball scoring and basketball: too many ball scoring – you only need to watch the last 5 minutes of either game.
bbenoit 7 months ago
If they ever took actually Bucky’s advice the whole game would be nothing but divas diving. However, if they made bad dives a penalty, they could have divas diving divinely. Sorry….
starfighter441 7 months ago
You know, Bucky isn’t really all that far off the mark here.
Gandalf 7 months ago
Bucky’s absolutely correct here. Which is why rugby football (rugger) is so much better than association football (soccer).
Geophyzz 7 months ago
Listening to the official commentary at an Olympic soccer match some years back: A young female was complaining about the obvious diving, and the older, ex-professional replied, “Its part of the game.”
rshive 7 months ago
NOW we get to the point of things. Wonder how much of soccer practice is spent on practicing diving.
wolfgang73 7 months ago
For once I agree with Bucky.
fritzoid Premium Member 7 months ago
Just get rid of the offsides rule, and there’ll be a lot more scoring.
eag46 7 months ago
The cat’s onto something…
eb110americana 7 months ago
God help me, Bucky’s starting to make sense.
Arghhgarrr Premium Member 7 months ago
this strip is seriously out of date as most big European leagues and competitions now use video replay that has completely removed the incentive for diving and eliminated it from the game. Just watch the upcoming Euro 20024 tournament this summer to see real football action.