Can Soccer Fans Show They Are Now Grown Ups?

[ToraToraTora]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-31472090
It's always been a source of puzzlement to me that supporters of different sides in a contest cannot coexist and enjoy a drink watching the game.

[SeaJayPea]

Try this:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/ireland/9857630/Six-Nations-2013-the-day-John-Pullins-England-turned-up-40-years-ago-to-revive-Irish-rugby-during-Troubles.html

Unfortunately, it doesn't mention the standing ovation given to the England team by the Irish crowd as they came onto the pitch. One of the most moving sporting moments I've ever seen.

[SeaJayPea]

Best I can find, it doesn't appear to be on YouTube

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/england/2307990/The-day-England-defied-death-threats-in-Dublin.html

[PankySmooch]

They'd be no atmosphere at a football match if both sets of fans were sitting together

[ToraToraTora]

why not? it happens in every other sport.

[PankySmooch]

Because sports are different, simple as that.

[ToraToraTora]

you mean all except 1 are the same. So soccer is the odd one out.