"Soccer"

[SkyBlueAmerican]

I know that "soccer" is originally a British term that used to be used in the UK especially by the upper classes but has since fallen out of favor.

My question is there some rhyme or reason for the few times "soccer" is still used in the UK? For example, Soccer Saturday and the recently-canceled Soccer AM on Sky, or the fact that City ran what they called "soccer schools" until recently - they appear to now call them "football schools." Barrow fans have a song that includes the word "soccer."

I've anecdotally heard stories of a few (much) older English folks also calling it "soccer," reflecting the older usage. Guessing this isn't very common?

 

[malg]

Favour.....

 

[Barcon]

Some people say “rag”. Some people say “scum”.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

"Soccer" is an abbreviation of "Association" football

Personally as a Brit, i find "soccer" to be more of an Americanism than an English term. Reinforced by the fact we call football football and the US calls American rugby football.

 

[SkyBlueAmerican]

Favour.....

But if I spelled it this way I'd look like I was trying too hard to be British! I can't win haha

 

[Barcon]

But if I spelled it this way I'd look like I was trying too hard to be British! I can't win haha

Just don’t say offense and defense.

 

[malg]

But if I spelled it this way I'd look like I was trying too hard to be British! I can't win haha

Fair point. I'll give you that one.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

"Soccer" is an abbreviation of "Association" football

Personally as a Brit, i find "soccer" to be more of an Americanism than an English term. Reinforced by the fact we call football football and the US calls American rugby football.

Yeah but we call the world cup.
The world cup.
It has teams from all over the world in it.

They ave the world series.

 

[Koniec]

For some reason the word Soccer was popular amongst casual firms.

 

[Shirley]

It’s soccer down under also…

 

[danielwood5]

Alliteration is the reason it gets used on occasion these days I suspect, Soccer Saturday, Soccer Schools, Sensible Soccer, etc.
I think they started using soccer for tv programs when they started making more 'lads' tv, Football AM sounds like a regional round-up program that Saint and Greavsie would be presenting but Soccer AM sounds a lot more like it was, a bunch of bellends playing sily buggers and trying to be funny.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I'm guessing a lot of countries who have their own versions of " football" call it soccer.
Australian rules, gaelic football , the NFL etc.

 

[BLUEYESTU]

Sorry but had to post this :)

 

[SkyBlueAmerican]

Alliteration is the reason it gets used on occasion these days I suspect, Soccer Saturday, Soccer Schools, Sensible Soccer, etc.
I think they started using soccer for tv programs when they started making more 'lads' tv, Football AM sounds like a regional round-up program that Saint and Greavsie would be presenting but Soccer AM sounds a lot more like it was, a bunch of bellends playing sily buggers and trying to be funny.

Great response, thanks. The alliteration thing does make some sense.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I know that "soccer" is originally a British term that used to be used in the UK especially by the upper classes but has since fallen out of favor.

My question is there some rhyme or reason for the few times "soccer" is still used in the UK? For example, Soccer Saturday and the recently-canceled Soccer AM on Sky, or the fact that City ran what they called "soccer schools" until recently - they appear to now call them "football schools." Barrow fans have a song that includes the word "soccer."

I've anecdotally heard stories of a few (much) older English folks also calling it "soccer," reflecting the older usage. Guessing this isn't very common?

Is there any rhyme or reason that American Football is called 'football'?

 

[SkyBlueAmerican]

Is there any rhyme or reason that American Football is called 'football'?

The game actually evolved from both association football and rugby football, so yes.

Also in case it wasn't clear I am just genuinely curious. No "this doesn't make any sense" sentiment was intended with my original post.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

The game actually evolved from both association football and rugby football, so yes.

And then they mangled both by creating the worlds most boring sport to watch ever

 

[SkyBlueAmerican]

I'm guessing a lot of countries who have their own versions of " football" call it soccer.
Australian rules, gaelic football , the NFL etc.

Yep this I do know. I know "soccer" has some currency in Ireland and Australia. Also NZ I believe

 

[Metal Biker]

I know that "soccer" is originally a British term that used to be used in the UK especially by the upper classes but has since fallen out of favor.

My question is there some rhyme or reason for the few times "soccer" is still used in the UK? For example, Soccer Saturday and the recently-canceled Soccer AM on Sky, or the fact that City ran what they called "soccer schools" until recently - they appear to now call them "football schools." Barrow fans have a song that includes the word "soccer."

I've anecdotally heard stories of a few (much) older English folks also calling it "soccer," reflecting the older usage. Guessing this isn't very common?

 

[TinFoilHat]

Some people say “rag”. Some people say “scum”.

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