Shanghaiist: Footballers' restaurant rumpus excites local media

James Creegan

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:46:23 +0800

moneyinabox- Blue really brings out my eyes

gazjoe

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:48:31 +0800

Hey Cameron, don't knock the weather report. That what the SD good for. UK-like G

moneyinabox

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:09:55 +0800

Why on Earth would anyone want an Everton shirt?

James Creegan

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:57:18 +0800

"just yet another attack on the media's favourite punch-bag, Chinese football, because its the only thing they are allowed to slag off?" Oooh, good point. I wonder how much coverage Shenhua get in the local language press. When I first arrived in Shanghai I was amazed at how much easier it is to buy an AC Milan or Everton shirt than a Shenhua one. No grass roots support and then they wonder why the national team falters.

Andy Best

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:08:29 +0800

We were discussing this on your other post a bit. Must say though, that's a great observation. The papers' attitudes to the city team is odd to say the least. Decent coverage in the way that teams get in other footy countries would send interest and attendance soaring up, which in turn would lift the standard at the club via confidence and revenue.

LoveChinaLongTime

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:41:49 +0800

And they still can't fight like "honourable" MEN: One vs. one. Gotta have a gang to give one poor soul a beatdown. No wonder Chinese men's "teams" all generally suck.