Football. Scotland v. Serbia
 

I made the mistake of posting on social media a comment to the effect that this is a football game. 22 grown men kicking a ball about. My comment did not go down well with the audience on Facebook. What did I say wrong ? Do I need to practice Social Skills more ?

Re: Football. Scotland v. Serbia
 

Try to see things through less serious eyes. Accept the fact that football is popular.

Re: Football. Scotland v. Serbia
 

Just do not expect me to take an interest. We all know that SHINTY is the only serious game. With HURLING in second place !

Re: Football. Scotland v. Serbia
 

Presumably, maybe questioning the accuracy of the statement "grown men"?

Re: Football. Scotland v. Serbia
 

Hi BristolUK, Yes football is popular but,so it seems is smoking dope,& "grown men" often do that too.

Re: Football. Scotland v. Serbia
 

In Glasgow, taking an interest in fitba is not just popular, it is mandatory. There is a good introductory article here:
https://sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitba

Re: Football. Scotland v. Serbia
 

Excellent explanation. Thanks so much for sharing.

Re: Football. Scotland v. Serbia
 

That Wikipedia article, allegedly in Scots was written by a US teenager who has no knowledge of the language apart from an online dictionary. He was exposed a few weeks ago. Writing in Scots prose is difficult enough for us native speakers ! Leave it to us !