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Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat
I love the show but I've always wondered for those who are from overseas, I think that the generally unrealistic portrayal of the English Football ecosystem might take them out of the show a little bit.
For instance, I've been watching the show Running Point (about a fake NBA-like league) and it was generally enjoyable, but near the end of the first season a few things happened that were not realistic which kind of took me out of it. Spoilers for that show here:
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I'm a big football fan! Granted, not as fanatical as the English, so there is that, although it is undisputed that Liverpool are the greatest football team, but putting that aside, I've managed my 'suspension of disbelief.'
For instance, going from the Premier League, being relegated, somehow keeping all or most of your PL players and then gaining promotion and simultaneously qualifying for the Champions' League...with the same group of players?
Essentially preposterous. But that doesnt make for good TV.
Some of the Soccer scenes are...well most of them are complete nonsense, but I appreciated that they tried. Soccer isn't as filmographic as sports like football or baseball where one play makes all the difference.
I mean, the whole show is about a guy who doesn't know what he's doing but succeeding at it anyways.
I love the show. The on-field play bits and table rankings? Yeah. They're unrealistic, but its just a show. I appreciate that they tried.
They can fire Keely into the Sun though. Bring in her assistant. I liked her! She liked blood and violence!