Comments on: This Sporting Life… wtf?

By: Francis

Francis — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:41:07 +0000

When I read Pharrel Bell I could not fail to notice that it was very similar to BBC’s Robbo. He is a Middlesbrough supporter and Redcastle sounds like Newcastle + Red of Middlesborough. Is it written by the same person but BBC has the rights over the name of Robbo.

Sounds like all the British comedies given an American touch

By: Ace

Ace — Sun, 10 May 2009 07:00:40 +0000

The bastards were telling us sumthing we already know: AMERICANS ARE STUPID

By: Phil B.

Phil B. — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:48:02 +0000

I think soccernet should have just copied Sentanta’s Special 1 TV, and have Sir Alex doing mock interviews with ex Man U players. Pharell Bell might have been a good concept, but no context. They should have made him a sub on a real team and pretend to provide insight on the dressing room and life beyond. At least there would be somewhat of a link to the current season. He could have been a sub at Newcastle, always talking about what its like to continually lose in front of a packed stadium, and about how Michael Owens ego is 1000x bigger than his manhood.

By: chris

chris — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:48:44 +0000

Greg, I’m perfectly ready to accept that was their goal. In which case I think many people just don’t find it funny, or even see what is *supposed* to be funny about it.

As you say, the effort perhaps can be applauded, but I expect a lot better from a site and company with as many resources as Soccernet.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:29:44 +0000

I don’t understand the hostile reaction that the blog in question has created. It is merely a playful way to comment on current affairs in the football world. I don’t believe that soccernet has any delusions that readers will be fooled or believe Pharrell in real. It becomes a community inside joke. Some readers are too serious minded, or perhaps ignorant, to permit the ruse to be amusing. I can attest to some of the comments being authentic fan interaction. I have posted comments there that propagate the fantasy world of Mr. Bell. I find it entertaining to banter with the soccernet staff. The blog may indeed fail, but I appreciate the effort to diversify content and explore new ways of editorializing football.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:53:44 +0000

EPIC FAIL

By: Red Duffman

Red Duffman — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:32:08 +0000

The comments are funnier than the post.