Goal Celebrations

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  1. TonyTX42

    TonyTX42 New Member

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    Here's a random question: oftentimes during a goal celebration, I see the goal scorer make a fist and kiss his fingers, as if he's kissing a ring or something. I've seen several players do this. Any idea what this means? Is this a universal symbol, or something that different players take to mean different things?
     
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  2. ChicagoTom

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    My belief on the kissing of the ring finger would be a sign to the players wife or significant other. Often times with goal celebrations, the player is doing things for his wife, children, family, etc. I think the ring kiss is for the wife or girlfriend. However, I would be curious as to what others think.
     
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  3. FFCinPCB

    FFCinPCB New Member

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    I agree. Or if not married, perhaps a kiss to pay hommage to whatever is symbolized on the ring (cross, etc.)
     
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  4. TonyTX42

    TonyTX42 New Member

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    I thought it was perhaps a Catholicism thing--like kissing the Pope's ring as a way to show faithfulness, etc. Considering that I've seen it from a lot of Latin, Spanish and Portugese players (where, of course, Catholicism is very widespread), that, enforced the notion. Oh, won't somebody help us out here? I have to know! :D
     
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  5. dcheather

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    I always thought the kiss the ring celebration was for the spouse.
     
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  6. HatterDon

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    Most of the goal celebrations are too theatrical these days. The last time I scored a goal I simply saluted Churchill and bowed to King George. :3d smile:
     
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  7. FFCinPCB

    FFCinPCB New Member

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    The last time I scored a goal (which was a left footed shot in the top right cuna last night), I just walked back to my defensive position like I do it all the time,...which I don't.

    The ring kissing has gotten a little overdone, but I don't really care how people celebrate.
     
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  8. SCFulhamFan

    SCFulhamFan Active Member

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    I hope to NEVER see Crouch do the robot again. That was terrible.
     
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  9. americanmike

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    MY FAVORITE GOAL CELEBRATION IS FROM A FORMER FULHAM PLAYER...

    SAVA
     
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  10. dcheather

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    you mean this guy? :3d footy:

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  11. americanmike

    americanmike Administrator

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    YOU'VE MADE MY MORNING! THANKS HEATHER!
     
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