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Podcast 24

Podcast 24

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In this week's podcast, Jack and Rich talk about superstitions and strange pre-match routines that both Premier League players and fans have. The language focus is conditional sentences and we have a new riddle in our 'What's my Team?' competition.

How to enter the competition?

  1. Press play on the podcast below

  2. Listen to Sophie, who is this week's Premier League fan.

  3. Guess Sophie's favourite team.

  4. Write your answer in the comments section at the bottom of this page.

  5. If you are not logged in or a registered member, you can register for free in the top right corner 

How much did you understand?

In this podcast, Rich and Jack spoke about superstitions, luck and beliefs. Try the activities below to see how much you learned:
 

"The Liverpool players believe in their new manager."

"We’re going to speak about some of the things that Premier League footballers do to bring them luck."

Activity 1: In this activity, match the words from the podcast to the correct definition.
Were any of the words we used in the podcast new for you?
 

Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge has a strange pre-match routine - he always walks onto the pitch backwards!

In the podcast, Jack and Rich used different conditional sentences. Have a look at the sentences and activities below to help you understand. If you want to know more, take a look at the grammar pages on our Learn English website.

"When Manchester Utd’s Juan Mata gets ready for the match, he always  puts on his left boot first and walks on the pitch with his right foot."

"If they don’t do their pre-match routines, they will have bad luck or their team will lose."

Activity 2: In the podcast, Rich and Jack used a few conditional sentences. Have a look at the activity and see if you can match the parts of each sentence together.
How well do you know your conditionals?
 

Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's superstitions include hopping before he comes onto the pitch. 

If the listening was a bit difficult, you can listen again and read the transcript at the same time.
Listen to the podcast and read at the same time.

Jack: Hello my name’s Jack and welcome to this week’s Premier Skills English podcast.

Rich: Hi everyone. I’m Rich and every week we talk about football and help you with your English.

Jack: This week, we’re going to talk about some strange routines called superstitions, the language focus is conditional sentences and later Rich will make another Premier League prediction.

Rich: And you have another chance to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet in our ‘What’s my Team?’ competition.

Jack: What was the answer to last week’s riddle Rich?

Rich: Ah, yes. Last week it was Kingsley ... his favourite Premier League team is Watford.

Jack: We had lots of correct entries so congratulations to everybody who got it right. I think this one was a little more difficult and we probably had a few people googling Elton John’s favourite team or the club whose nickname is the Hornets.  

Rich: Yes, most clubs have a few famous fans. Did you know that Prince William was an Aston Villa fan, that Sylvester Stallone was an Everton fan or Usain Bolt a Man Utd fan? 

Jack: I didn’t know about Sylvester Stallone, no. 

Rich: We have selected a winner at random from the correct answers...

Jack: and the sixth winner of the What’s my team? competition is Haydi a Newcastle Utd fan from Tunisia. Congratulations Haydi, we’ll be in contact with you this week.

Rich: Well done Haydi! Later on in the podcast, you can listen to this week’s What’s my team riddle. 


Jack: Last week, you made a prediction about the Chelsea - Liverpool match. How did you do this time?

Rich: I know, I was wrong again, but this time I was happy I was wrong because Liverpool got a fantastic 3 points and Jurgen Klopp got his first Premier League win as Liverpool boss.

Jack: You should really support your team a bit more Rich. A few of our listeners actually predicted a Liverpool win.

Rich: Well done to Mkoriev and Ruslanjon from Uzbekistan, GalaUA and Alex from Ukraine, Wutyee Nandar from Myanmar, Verdmead96 from Poland and August1994 from Iran.

Jack: Most people predicted a Chelsea win or a draw like Rich, so congratulations to you!

Rich: Last week we spoke about some expressions that use ‘run’  and it was great to see some of you using these expressions in your comments.

Jack: For example, we learnt that football runs in Ayan Red Devil’s family.

Rich: And sport also runs in Natka’s family from Russia, but it’s not football, it’s cycling.

Jack: And moving away from sport; teaching runs in Nyinyi’s family in Myanmar and also in Rafael24’s family in Ecuador.

Rich: We also had a great comment from Besian in Kosovo. He wants to know if we can send the competition winner’s email after posting the podcast.

Jack: He thinks this will make the announcement more exciting because nobody will know if they have won or not!

Rich: Besian - we think you are right so from now we will only send the winner the email 24 hours after the podcast has been posted!

Jack: Sorry if we haven’t had time to mention your comment, but please continue to write to us with any your comments or questions and we’ll get back to you.


Jack: Last weekend there was a big win for Arsenal, Manchester City got a last minute winner against Norwich and Leicester City continued their amazing season with a 3-2 win away at West Brom. 

Rich: Do you know that Leicester striker, Jamie Vardy, has scored in 8 consecutive Premier League matches. Only Ruud van Nistelrooy, who scored in 10, has ever done this in the Premier League.

Jack: He must be wearing his lucky boots!

Rich: I’m not so sure it’s luck. Luck is when good things happen to you by chance, I think it’s Jamie Vardy’s hard work and talent that means he’s the Premier League’s top scorer.

Jack: You’re probably right, but today we’re going to speak about some of the things that Premier League footballers do to bring them luck. These  things are sometimes called superstitions.

Rich: A superstition is a belief in a supernatural cause, something that can’t be explained by science.

Jack: And if you believe in superstitions, you are superstitious. Superstitious people might wear certain colours or have a lucky number because they believe it brings them luck.  Lots of Premier League players believe in superstitions and do special things before the match to bring them luck.

Rich: And sometimes these superstitions become part of a routine - and sometimes they can seem a bit strange

Jack: Did you know that Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge always walks on the pitch backwards at the beginning of the match?

Rich: I did know that yes. It’s a superstition and he believes it brings him good luck. When Manchester Utd’s Juan Mata gets ready for the match, he always puts on his left boot first and walks on the pitch with his right foot.

Jack: Jack Grealish at Aston Villa always wears his socks rolled down, and Kolo Toure at Liverpool is always the last on to the pitch.

Rich: Once when he was at Arsenal, Toure’s teammate, William Gallas, was getting some treatment from the physio at half-time. Toure waited for Gallas because he wanted to be the last on the pitch. When they got to the pitch they realised they were late and Toure was given a yellow card for walking on the pitch without the referee’s permission.

Jack: But some players might take their superstition too far. Arsenal’s Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain says before he comes on the pitch he hops three times on his left leg, then does two small hops followed by one big hop. He says he doesn't know why he does it but he does it every time. 

Rich: So superstitions don’t always bring good luck and sometimes they can seem a little strange, but it’s not only players that have superstitions, fans are often very superstitious, too.

Jack: Clothes are a common superstition. I’ve met fans who have lucky T-shirts, socks and even pants! If they’re not wearing their lucky clothes, their team will certainly lose.

Rich:  And if you’re watching the match at home, I’ve heard of some fans who always sit in the same chair and in the same position.

Jack: When we were talking about the players’ superstitions we used a lot of conditional sentences.

Rich: For example, I said earlier; “When Manchester Utd’s Juan Mata gets ready for the match, he always  puts on his left boot first and walks on the pitch with his right foot.”

Jack: This is an example of the zero conditional and is used when something is always true.

Rich: Let’s look at another example - the players believe that if they don’t do their pre-match routines, they will have bad luck or their team will lose.

Jack: This is an example of the first conditional which we use for situations that are possible to happen in the future.

Rich: If you want to learn more about different conditional sentences, there are some activities below and there is also a link to our Learn English website on the right of the page.

Jack: If you have any match day superstitions or routines, we would love to hear them!

Rich: Right, I think it’s time for this week’s competition: ‘What’s my Team?’


Rich: Here is what you have to do. Listen to a Premier League fan, who will talk about their favourite team and then write the name of the team  in the comments section on the Premier Skills English website.
  
Jack: And for each of the 20 podcast competitions the lucky winner will receive a fantastic Samsung Galaxy Tablet. We wish you the best of luck!
 
Rich: Right, so this week, our Premier League fan is Sophie. Listen to Sophie’s riddle and try to work out what’s her team?

Sophie: We had a great season last year and surprised a lot of Premier League teams - we even qualified for Europe! We were the only Premier League team on the south coast of England until Bournemouth got promoted last season. This has created a bit of a rivalry but we love the competitive spirit! Come on you Saints!

Jack: Shall we give everyone a clue? Well, they won their local derby last weekend so I’m sure Sophie is very happy this week. Now, it’s time for your prediction Rich. Let’s see if you can improve on your recent predictions!


Rich: The big match this weekend is the North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal are doing well at the moment and have won their last five Premier League matches, scoring 16 goals. And if Arsenal win, they can go back to the top of table. They’ve also already beaten Spurs this season - in the League Cup. Tottenham are doing pretty well but unless Harry Kane has a fantastic game I can’t see them winning at  the Emirates Stadium. Final score: Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham. 

Jack: Thanks a lot Rich! Predicting an Arsenal win, means Spurs will definitely win this weekend! If you’ve got a prediction for these matches let us know in the comments section below.

Rich: That’s it for today - we’ve run out of time! Thanks for listening. And don’t forget to write your answers to the competition, and any questions you have about the website or football English in the comments below.

Jack: Don’t forget if you sign in, you can score points to see if you can get your club, your country and your name to the top of our leaderboard.

Rich:  Bye for now and enjoy your football.

 

The answer to last week's 'What's my Team?' competiton was Watford. Congratulations Haydi from Tunisia! Your prize is on its way!

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What do you think?

Rich and Jack spoke about some strange pre-match routines or superstitions that Premier League players have.
Which player has the strangest superstition?
Do people in your country have superstitions?
Do you do anything to bring your team luck?
 
Rich predicts that Arsenal will beat Tottenham 3-1 in the North London Derby. Do you agree?
 

Remember to write your competition answers in the comments section below. Good luck!

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nminhkien
08/11/2015
VN
456
points

My answer to Sophie's question is SOUTHAMPTON.


nminhkien
08/11/2015 01:28
Vietnam
Manchester United
456

My answer to Sophie's question is SOUTHAMPTON.

VerdMead96's picture
VerdMead96
08/11/2015
PL
146
points

Sophie's team is Southampton F.C. Good luck to everyone!


VerdMead96's picture
VerdMead96
08/11/2015 00:16
Poland
Manchester United
146

Sophie's team is Southampton F.C. Good luck to everyone!

freeC
07/11/2015
TN
2
points

Southampton


freeC
07/11/2015 22:42
Tunisia
Manchester United
2

Southampton

Minerva Fortuna's picture
Minerva Fortuna
07/11/2015
TN
1
points

Southampton


Minerva Fortuna's picture
Minerva Fortuna
07/11/2015 22:20
Tunisia
Manchester United
1

Southampton

haydi's picture
haydi
07/11/2015
TN
3189
points

Hi, You are making me a football fan! I have just watched a video posted on facebook about the first goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Aston Villa. They played last monday at White Hart Lane and the result was 3-1. The arbitrator's reaction was abnormal, He behaved as he is a of Tottenham team, He was running on the pitch happily. It is supposed that the arbitrator be neutral, isn't He ?
By the way, what do you mean by : "parclays" in Barclays Premier League ?


haydi's picture
haydi
07/11/2015 20:21
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

Hi, You are making me a football fan! I have just watched a video posted on facebook about the first goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Aston Villa. They played last monday at White Hart Lane and the result was 3-1. The arbitrator's reaction was abnormal, He behaved as he is a of Tottenham team, He was running on the pitch happily. It is supposed that the arbitrator be neutral, isn't He ?
By the way, what do you mean by : "parclays" in Barclays Premier League ?

Rich's picture
Rich
08/11/2015
ES
594
points

We're really happy that we're making you a Premier League football fan! Barclay is the sponsor of the Premier League and is a popular bank in the UK.


Rich's picture
Rich
08/11/2015 22:49
Spain
Liverpool
594

We're really happy that we're making you a Premier League football fan! Barclay is the sponsor of the Premier League and is a popular bank in the UK.

dzoleodstip
07/11/2015
MK
42
points

I think Arsenal will win 2:0


dzoleodstip
07/11/2015 18:26
Macedonia
Watford
42

I think Arsenal will win 2:0

dzoleodstip
07/11/2015
MK
42
points

'What's my Team?' competition:
Southampton F.C.
is an English football club, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire, who currently compete in the Premier League.


dzoleodstip
07/11/2015 18:25
Macedonia
Watford
42

'What's my Team?' competition:
Southampton F.C.
is an English football club, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire, who currently compete in the Premier League.

FIFA 2014 fan
07/11/2015
DE
48
points

Southampton F.C. is answer of this week 'What's my Team?' competition.


FIFA 2014 fan
07/11/2015 18:13
Germany
Arsenal
48

Southampton F.C. is answer of this week 'What's my Team?' competition.

FIFA 2014 fan
07/11/2015
DE
48
points

Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham


FIFA 2014 fan
07/11/2015 18:10
Germany
Arsenal
48

Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
07/11/2015
KH
22
points

Sophie's favorite team is Southampton F.C.


Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
07/11/2015 17:58
Cambodia
Arsenal
22

Sophie's favorite team is Southampton F.C.

Rema's picture
Rema
07/11/2015
RS
538
points

I'm so disappointed because our domestic TV station doesn't broadcast the match West Ham against Everton. Anyway I want to send message of support to our players and to wish them luck to win the game. My prediction: West Ham 3 Everton 1.


Rema's picture
Rema
07/11/2015 14:58
Serbia
West Ham United
538

I'm so disappointed because our domestic TV station doesn't broadcast the match West Ham against Everton. Anyway I want to send message of support to our players and to wish them luck to win the game. My prediction: West Ham 3 Everton 1.

Rema's picture
Rema
08/11/2015
RS
538
points

My prediction wasn't good. I'm not unhappy with a draw, but I'm unhappy with injuries of our players Payet and Valencia(making his first appearance at the Boleyn since suffering an injury in July). I expect that they are going to recover for the next game against Spurs. By the way, great goal by Lanzini.


Rema's picture
Rema
08/11/2015 13:22
Serbia
West Ham United
538

My prediction wasn't good. I'm not unhappy with a draw, but I'm unhappy with injuries of our players Payet and Valencia(making his first appearance at the Boleyn since suffering an injury in July). I expect that they are going to recover for the next game against Spurs. By the way, great goal by Lanzini.

Rich's picture
Rich
08/11/2015
ES
594
points

Lukaku has a bit of a hoodoo over West Ham!


Rich's picture
Rich
08/11/2015 23:02
Spain
Liverpool
594

Lukaku has a bit of a hoodoo over West Ham!

admin's picture
admin
10/11/2015
GB
560
points

A bit of a hoodoo? Really Rich! I had to look that up in the dictionary (I could guess your meaning from the context, but it's not a very common expression).


admin's picture
admin
10/11/2015 12:50
United Kingdom
Arsenal
560

A bit of a hoodoo? Really Rich! I had to look that up in the dictionary (I could guess your meaning from the context, but it's not a very common expression).

Rema's picture
Rema
10/11/2015
RS
538
points

I found that's hoodoo has similar meaning with word jinx.


Rema's picture
Rema
10/11/2015 23:00
Serbia
West Ham United
538

I found that's hoodoo has similar meaning with word jinx.

Rich's picture
Rich
12/11/2015
ES
594
points

As Jack says, it's not very common but certainly linked to the topic of superstitions and it sounds great. You can even use it as a verb and say somebody has hoodooed me :)


Rich's picture
Rich
12/11/2015 08:16
Spain
Liverpool
594

As Jack says, it's not very common but certainly linked to the topic of superstitions and it sounds great. You can even use it as a verb and say somebody has hoodooed me :)

Rema's picture
Rema
13/11/2015
RS
538
points

You have right, this expresion is certainly in relations with superstisions. Can I say: Lukaku has hoodooed us? By the way, when we speak about superstision, today is Friday the 13th :)


Rema's picture
Rema
13/11/2015 08:18
Serbia
West Ham United
538

You have right, this expresion is certainly in relations with superstisions. Can I say: Lukaku has hoodooed us? By the way, when we speak about superstision, today is Friday the 13th :)

Rema's picture
Rema
09/11/2015
RS
538
points

He certainly brings us bad luck. Lukaku expand his run of scoring against us to seven consecutive games :(


Rema's picture
Rema
09/11/2015 18:31
Serbia
West Ham United
538

He certainly brings us bad luck. Lukaku expand his run of scoring against us to seven consecutive games :(

MUGEMANYI's picture
MUGEMANYI
07/11/2015
RW
2320
points

West ham united


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MUGEMANYI
07/11/2015 11:42
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

West ham united

MarwanSY
07/11/2015
SY
3
points

Of course the team is Southampton .


MarwanSY
07/11/2015 11:13
Syria
Liverpool
3

Of course the team is Southampton .

Arif Rahman
07/11/2015
ID
29
points

Sophie's team is Southampton FC. Sophie believe in her team become the best club this season.


Arif Rahman
07/11/2015 06:06
Indonesia
Liverpool
29

Sophie's team is Southampton FC. Sophie believe in her team become the best club this season.

Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
07/11/2015
KH
22
points

I think Daniel Sturridge has the strangest superstition when he ready for the match by walking backward to the pitch. Maybe his superstition will make another players and people laugh at him. Absolutely, in my country have differences of superstitions such as, if you want another people adore you, you should have a hair cut on Sunday. And for my own superstition is I should not wear red shirt on Monday to bring my team and myself get luck in a whole week. Yeah! I do agree with Rich's prediction that Arsenal will win the game by 3-1 with Tottenham. One more important answer is about Sophies's favorite team is Southampton F.C.


Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
07/11/2015 04:03
Cambodia
Arsenal
22

I think Daniel Sturridge has the strangest superstition when he ready for the match by walking backward to the pitch. Maybe his superstition will make another players and people laugh at him. Absolutely, in my country have differences of superstitions such as, if you want another people adore you, you should have a hair cut on Sunday. And for my own superstition is I should not wear red shirt on Monday to bring my team and myself get luck in a whole week. Yeah! I do agree with Rich's prediction that Arsenal will win the game by 3-1 with Tottenham. One more important answer is about Sophies's favorite team is Southampton F.C.

Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
07/11/2015
KH
22
points

Why I can not post any comment here? Always error


Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
07/11/2015 04:02
Cambodia
Arsenal
22

Why I can not post any comment here? Always error

Rich's picture
Rich
08/11/2015
ES
594
points

I hope everything is ok now Chansophal. Welcome to Premier Skills English - Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


Rich's picture
Rich
08/11/2015 22:55
Spain
Liverpool
594

I hope everything is ok now Chansophal. Welcome to Premier Skills English - Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
10/11/2015
KH
22
points

Thanks you, Rich. But I still can not see all my comments here. And thanks alot for this program to help us to improve our English skill especially on football.


Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
10/11/2015 04:50
Cambodia
Arsenal
22

Thanks you, Rich. But I still can not see all my comments here. And thanks alot for this program to help us to improve our English skill especially on football.

Rich's picture
Rich
10/11/2015
ES
594
points

Hi Chansophal, The comments that include an answer to the competition are not published until the competition closes. This competition closes at 1200 UK time today. We will then publish all the comments and you will be able to see them.


Rich's picture
Rich
10/11/2015 08:12
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi Chansophal, The comments that include an answer to the competition are not published until the competition closes. This competition closes at 1200 UK time today. We will then publish all the comments and you will be able to see them.

Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
10/11/2015
KH
22
points

Hi Rich, thanks your for your nice responding. I've just understood about the policy of this competition. Anyway, I have introduced this amazing website to my Cambodian friends and I hope they will come, joint and learn together here. Good day, Rich.


Chansophal's picture
Chansophal
10/11/2015 14:37
Cambodia
Arsenal
22

Hi Rich, thanks your for your nice responding. I've just understood about the policy of this competition. Anyway, I have introduced this amazing website to my Cambodian friends and I hope they will come, joint and learn together here. Good day, Rich.

Rich's picture
Rich
10/11/2015
ES
594
points

Thanks Chansophal. It would be great to see Cambodia on our leaderboard!


Rich's picture
Rich
10/11/2015 15:24
Spain
Liverpool
594

Thanks Chansophal. It would be great to see Cambodia on our leaderboard!

Sadulla's picture
Sadulla
07/11/2015
UZ
121
points

I think ARSENAL TOTENHAM 1:1 because after the league champions it would be difficult to come to normal position for Arsenal.


Sadulla's picture
Sadulla
07/11/2015 02:53
Uzbekistan
Chelsea
121

I think ARSENAL TOTENHAM 1:1 because after the league champions it would be difficult to come to normal position for Arsenal.

rafael24
07/11/2015
EC
64
points

First at all, the riddle's answer is Southampton.


rafael24
07/11/2015 02:11
Ecuador
Chelsea
64

First at all, the riddle's answer is Southampton.

Rema's picture
Rema
06/11/2015
RS
538
points

I'm 100% sure that she is a Southampton fan. For Southampton with great success plays my compatriot Dusan Tadic. He was brilliant in the last season game when Southampton demolished Sunderland (8:0).


Rema's picture
Rema
06/11/2015 23:47
Serbia
West Ham United
538

I'm 100% sure that she is a Southampton fan. For Southampton with great success plays my compatriot Dusan Tadic. He was brilliant in the last season game when Southampton demolished Sunderland (8:0).

Gala.ua
06/11/2015
UA
131
points

Competition answer is Southampton.
I do not have superstitions instead of that I believe in a hard work and fate. I think luck comes to those who deserve it. So I do not mention any superstitions in my country. I do not believe that if I wear a special color dress then my favorite team will score three times today. Or if I write this comment sitting in green socks, I wiill win certainly a Samsung Galaxy this time. People must work hard and believe in themselves. Then they will not have to wear the same shirt for seven years or walks on the pitch backwards. Good luck to everyone:)


Gala.ua
06/11/2015 22:38
Ukraine
Liverpool
131

Competition answer is Southampton.
I do not have superstitions instead of that I believe in a hard work and fate. I think luck comes to those who deserve it. So I do not mention any superstitions in my country. I do not believe that if I wear a special color dress then my favorite team will score three times today. Or if I write this comment sitting in green socks, I wiill win certainly a Samsung Galaxy this time. People must work hard and believe in themselves. Then they will not have to wear the same shirt for seven years or walks on the pitch backwards. Good luck to everyone:)

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elghoul
06/11/2015
DZ
3988
points

Sophie is Southampton's fan.
I predict a draw between Gunners and Spurs.
In Algeria a lots of players pray just before the match.


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elghoul
06/11/2015 21:06
Algeria
Manchester City
3988

Sophie is Southampton's fan.
I predict a draw between Gunners and Spurs.
In Algeria a lots of players pray just before the match.

hachani mostapha
06/11/2015
DZ
241
points

hello i think sophie's favprite team is Southampton FC
for the result ithink it will be 1-0 for the spurs


hachani mostapha
06/11/2015 12:57
Algeria
Tottenham Hotspur
241

hello i think sophie's favprite team is Southampton FC
for the result ithink it will be 1-0 for the spurs

iah10
06/11/2015
LB
4
points

Sophie's favorite team is Southampton.


iah10
06/11/2015 09:22
Lebanon
Liverpool
4

Sophie's favorite team is Southampton.

jose190471
06/11/2015
PE
1
points

Southampton F.C.


jose190471
06/11/2015 06:01
Peru
Manchester United
1

Southampton F.C.

Mr mohamed
05/11/2015
SO
14
points

THE Team is Southampton i think will win 2-0 i want to know rich your opinion about Jamie Vardy is he going to stay at Leicester City or he will leave


Mr mohamed
05/11/2015 21:51
Somalia
Arsenal
14

THE Team is Southampton i think will win 2-0 i want to know rich your opinion about Jamie Vardy is he going to stay at Leicester City or he will leave

yafmaverick
05/11/2015
RS
6
points

Sergio Goycochea has the strangest superstition in my opinion. Before every penalty shoot-out, Goycochea would urinate on the pitch to bring himself good luck, weird, huh? Yeah, people in my country have lots of superstitions, they often cross oneself, or avoid number 13, and stuff like that. As for bringing my team luck, well, I tend to do everything I can that we don't need luck to win. I don't believe in luck, I believe in Karma.

Also, Sophie's favorite team is Southampton F.C. and Arsenal and Tottenham will play draw, I guess 2-2.

All the best from Serbia!


yafmaverick
05/11/2015 20:41
Serbia
Liverpool
6

Sergio Goycochea has the strangest superstition in my opinion. Before every penalty shoot-out, Goycochea would urinate on the pitch to bring himself good luck, weird, huh? Yeah, people in my country have lots of superstitions, they often cross oneself, or avoid number 13, and stuff like that. As for bringing my team luck, well, I tend to do everything I can that we don't need luck to win. I don't believe in luck, I believe in Karma.

Also, Sophie's favorite team is Southampton F.C. and Arsenal and Tottenham will play draw, I guess 2-2.

All the best from Serbia!

Rich's picture
Rich
12/11/2015
ES
594
points

Wow! That is a strange superstition!!


Rich's picture
Rich
12/11/2015 08:23
Spain
Liverpool
594

Wow! That is a strange superstition!!

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canalfelix
05/11/2015
GH
2
points

I think Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain has the strangest superstition
yes they do
pray to God


canalfelix's picture
canalfelix
05/11/2015 19:33
Ghana
Chelsea
2

I think Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain has the strangest superstition
yes they do
pray to God

For
08/11/2015
ZW
298
points

What is strange in praying to God?


For
08/11/2015 10:48
Zimbabwe
Arsenal
298

What is strange in praying to God?

Rich's picture
Rich
08/11/2015
ES
594
points

Hi For, I don't think canalfelix was saying that there was anything strange about praying to God. I think he was answering the three questions but some better punctuation was required :)


Rich's picture
Rich
08/11/2015 22:53
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi For, I don't think canalfelix was saying that there was anything strange about praying to God. I think he was answering the three questions but some better punctuation was required :)

For
11/11/2015
ZW
298
points

Yeah we still need to learn so much and punctuation is also a very important point to focus onto when writing. Punctuation defines many things in a sentence. This is a common challenge for non English speakers especially, and not only, the synonyms also are a challenge in defining what we really want to say. Thank you btw.


For
11/11/2015 00:27
Zimbabwe
Arsenal
298

Yeah we still need to learn so much and punctuation is also a very important point to focus onto when writing. Punctuation defines many things in a sentence. This is a common challenge for non English speakers especially, and not only, the synonyms also are a challenge in defining what we really want to say. Thank you btw.

SasaDj
05/11/2015
BA
58
points

Answer is Southampton!


SasaDj
05/11/2015 19:10
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Chelsea
58

Answer is Southampton!

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JelenaN
05/11/2015
BA
77
points

Southampton is "What's my team" answer.


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JelenaN
05/11/2015 18:57
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Manchester United
77

Southampton is "What's my team" answer.

canalfelix's picture
canalfelix
05/11/2015
GH
2
points

southampton


canalfelix's picture
canalfelix
05/11/2015 18:29
Ghana
Chelsea
2

southampton

Volodymyr
05/11/2015
UA
379
points

Sophie's favourite team is Southampton.
I'm Arsenals fun, so I wait 1-0 Arsenal WIN!


Volodymyr
05/11/2015 17:16
Ukraine
Arsenal
379

Sophie's favourite team is Southampton.
I'm Arsenals fun, so I wait 1-0 Arsenal WIN!

Giorgi's picture
Giorgi
05/11/2015
GE
27
points

The correct answer is "Southampton". "The Saints" is their nickname and they won against "Bournemouth" last weekend.


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Giorgi
05/11/2015 14:44
Georgia
Chelsea
27

The correct answer is "Southampton". "The Saints" is their nickname and they won against "Bournemouth" last weekend.

Abanoub Mamdouh
05/11/2015
EG
6
points

First, congrats Haydi . second i think Sophie's favourite team is FC Arsenal .


Abanoub Mamdouh
05/11/2015 13:51
Egypt
Manchester United
6

First, congrats Haydi . second i think Sophie's favourite team is FC Arsenal .

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