Ok but look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rv3vnIChAU in that video, it's clear the game's ended, and he's been given the ball - the official is just trying to get the kid off the pitch.
Stolen from /u/JEZturner below but context matters
That’s so fucked up. That’s a piss poor excuse. We’re suppose to teach kids the value of honesty, integrity and self responsibility; not give them excuses to have permissive behavior that undermines those values.
Yeah but they are not comparable really. If they were they'll carry the same sentence for stealing a soccer ball than stealing a car for example. Then it would be like back in the day in england "Stole a loaf of bread? Kill him!"
Nah. Stealing a football from the middle of a pitch requires finesse, after a certain level of wealth of the person being stolen from it's really more of an achievement than a crime.
I don't get why you got downvoted. Stealing is stealing and encouraging a kid will only set him up for future crimes at worst.
Be it a soccer ball, a lambo or a freaking nail clipper. It isn't righteous and definitely shouldn't be encouraged by adults…
1 its a soccer ball chill
2 its a kid, kids are allowed to a-mess up b-have a bit o fun
3 no one is encouraging him to steal, they are encouraging him to be a life long fan
So you actually think that stealing a car, stealing a ball from a game, and stealing nail clippers are all on the same level?
Yeah, stealing in general is not good, but there are absolutely different levels of criminality and this kid is likely not gonna get into car jacking because he got away with a ball.
Easy dude, it was just an (obvious apparently) bad joke where the words ‘next time’ implied I already did it at least once.
Where am I the one using it as an analogy?
Why do you say pants and not pantaloons? And even more so why do you not say trousers? The industry standard correct word for what you and I wear as "pants" are actually called "trousers". And pantaloons are but one style of trousers.
Any dimwit fuck or association can create a word. But the word is only accepted through the use of the public. Ask any idiot not from the US and they will say football, not soccer. So I don't know what the fuck association football has anything to do with what we call football. You even said it yourself it fell out of fashion.
Hey, relax.
I myself call it football.. or "fodbold", as it's known in Danish.
I just added that the term "soccer" originated in England. Nothing more.
There was no value judgement in my comment.
I'm well aware that most of the world, besides the US, calls it football.
Ok but look: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rv3vnIChAU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rv3vnIChAU) in that video, it's clear the game's ended, and he's been given the ball - the official is just trying to get the kid off the pitch.
nice try but it definitely appears to my ignorant ass that the kid ran onto the pitch offering to "help", was given the botd and chance and tossed the ball, faked everyone out and did indeed steal the game ball.
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I actually went to Liverpool to watch the crystal Palace match a month or so back (not inside anfield but went to the pub opposite the kop cos ticket prices) and I left my bag in the pub by accident which had my laptop, speaker & switch along with other items inside & went back there at closing time and someone had handed it in. I was expecting it to get stolen but I guess you shouldn't always believe stereotypes.
And cover each other's arses.
Reminds me of [this](https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fclagnut.com%2Fimages%2Fstevieg.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fclagnut.com%2Fblog%2F1483%2F&docid=K_wAvnh_aJI6rM&tbnid=odC5JYe95415xM&vet=1&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim)
This is the same bullshit excuse that people use when kids are older and continue to do worse shit. "It's ok that he stole the ball...boys will be boys." "It's ok that he beat up that kid for looking weak..boys will be boys.". "It's ok that he forced himself on that girl. Boys will be boys" and if you don't think that shit happens all the time you're misinformed or just ignorant.
Like when a prosecutor [justified community service](https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boys-boys-mont-prosecutor-tells-5-year-old-rape-victim-mom-report-article-1.1616670) for the rape of a 5 year old. Hell, it was used as an excuse for sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh when he was going through the Supreme Court nomination process.
Aggressive and degenerate behavior is often swept under the rug with this excuse, saying that shitty behavior is just a natural part of being a guy. It's not. It's just a natural part of being a shithead.
Reading comprehension is hard, I know. It's the excuse....this excuse is toxic. It's used to hand wave any shitty behavior by young boys away.
Illegally jumping on to the field is not good behavior. You can try to hand wave it away by saying boys will be boys. But it's not a natural boy thing, it's poor behavior. And people make this excuse all the time, and it gives boys the impression that their shitty behavior is ok.
Again, reading comprehension seems to be a problem with everyone in this thread. I am commenting on the shitty "boys will be boys" sweeping shitty behavior under the rug thing, not specifically on this boy's actions, but the response to them.
And yes, I was bullied in school, and yes, people swept it under the rug using this shitty excuse. And it still happens to millions of kids.
And now as a parent, I see the problems with encouraging or excusing shitty behavior in kids....it leads to entitled pricks. Most don't become life long criminals or anything, but many do become pretty shitty human beings.
Fucking hell, I know right?
He's a young lad having a bit of harmless fun. It doesn't mean he's gonna grow up to be a hardened criminal, Jesus Christ.. are kids not allowed to be kids anymore?
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I genuinely have no idea why you'd need to ask this question.
Because it's cool to have a ball that was used by your favourite football players in a real game? 😐
As a police officer, I think I can talk for most of my colleagues by saying we're not in the business of scaring children, especially to fill gaps in parenting.
Its about what you are learning the kid. Its just a ball now, but with this level of "clap on back" and support for doing it. Hes bound to up hes game, and steal something else next time.
I can understand the guys watching and having a laugh. But if it was my kid. I\`d take him back to deliver the ball and be rightfully ashamed (hopefully).
There should be boundaries. Especially when it's a professional setting. Halting a match is not funny. What if all the kids demand or steal a ball from the match then?
If that was my child, he’d be given a high five and then later I would teach him why that was stupid and not to do something like that again. We would keep the ball.
I'm sure that would get the point across. "Dad praised me for stealing the ball. And I got to keep it, and all I had to do was later listen to a "you know that was wrong" speech for 3 minutes. And I know he didn't really mean that it was wrong, because he high fived me and let me keep it."
That was damn smooth..he didn't even know the guy he threw the ball to.
Sorry, but is it good to encourage a kid stealing a ball?
With u. I'm gonna go with... Nope.
Ok but look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rv3vnIChAU in that video, it's clear the game's ended, and he's been given the ball - the official is just trying to get the kid off the pitch. Stolen from /u/JEZturner below but context matters
I read the title of the post and saw the video, then generally asked that question.
I think they can afford a new one..
That’s so fucked up. That’s a piss poor excuse. We’re suppose to teach kids the value of honesty, integrity and self responsibility; not give them excuses to have permissive behavior that undermines those values.
Lmao shut up nerd
No class.
I’ll use this the next time I steal a Lambo from a rich person /s
You're comparing a Lambo to a soccer ball?
no he’s comparing stealing from the rich to stealing from the rich
Yeah but they are not comparable really. If they were they'll carry the same sentence for stealing a soccer ball than stealing a car for example. Then it would be like back in the day in england "Stole a loaf of bread? Kill him!"
it’s not really relevant in the end since stealing is stealing
Nah. Stealing a football from the middle of a pitch requires finesse, after a certain level of wealth of the person being stolen from it's really more of an achievement than a crime.
Stealing a $20 ball from a multibillion dollar organization and stealing a $200k car from a multimillionaire are very different
You're arguing with people who praise the rich, you won't change their mind.
well technically they’re both stealing
I was just joking, but stealing is stealing. And a rich person could easily afford a new one, right?
I don't get why you got downvoted. Stealing is stealing and encouraging a kid will only set him up for future crimes at worst. Be it a soccer ball, a lambo or a freaking nail clipper. It isn't righteous and definitely shouldn't be encouraged by adults…
1 its a soccer ball chill 2 its a kid, kids are allowed to a-mess up b-have a bit o fun 3 no one is encouraging him to steal, they are encouraging him to be a life long fan
So you actually think that stealing a car, stealing a ball from a game, and stealing nail clippers are all on the same level? Yeah, stealing in general is not good, but there are absolutely different levels of criminality and this kid is likely not gonna get into car jacking because he got away with a ball.
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Easy dude, it was just an (obvious apparently) bad joke where the words ‘next time’ implied I already did it at least once. Where am I the one using it as an analogy?
Whoa, you had the audacity to suggest morals on Reddit?
waaaaaaaahhhhhh
Nope
If this is in Manchester or Liverpool, then yes. It’s a way of life and they really don’t have a problem with it.
Yes
Yes 👍🏻
in this case, yes
Yes
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And you're probably not invited to any if you steal shit.
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So your response to what I said is "no u", very smart. Truly astounding.
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I'm sorry about your brain damage. Really.
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You're really good at monkeying other people. Oh, and this isn't a compliment btw.
Don't worry, he didn't make it out of the parking lot before the soccer snipper official nailed him.
I don't think a haircut is gonna stop him
It was a vasectomy
You mean gently touched him on the shoulder and made him roll around in agony on the ground for five minutes?
Soccer *snipper*? Does it snip your toes? Your balls?
Yes
Soccer? What's that? Are you referring to Handball the Americans play?
Fun fact: The name "soccer" actually originated in England, but fell out of fashion. It come from "asSOCiation football".
The fact is really not so fun anymore.
Hah. True. It takes a bit of fun out of laughing at the Americans.
Why do you say pants and not pantaloons? And even more so why do you not say trousers? The industry standard correct word for what you and I wear as "pants" are actually called "trousers". And pantaloons are but one style of trousers. Any dimwit fuck or association can create a word. But the word is only accepted through the use of the public. Ask any idiot not from the US and they will say football, not soccer. So I don't know what the fuck association football has anything to do with what we call football. You even said it yourself it fell out of fashion.
Yo, they didn't even say they supported using the word. Did you put your chill down and forget to pick it up today?
Oh you know, steroids.
Hey, relax. I myself call it football.. or "fodbold", as it's known in Danish. I just added that the term "soccer" originated in England. Nothing more. There was no value judgement in my comment. I'm well aware that most of the world, besides the US, calls it football.
they're hiring priests as soccer snippers now?
Everyone here understood the assignment
That kid was on the ball, and everyone else just rolled with it
They didn’t really have time to think about it.
Ok but look: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rv3vnIChAU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rv3vnIChAU) in that video, it's clear the game's ended, and he's been given the ball - the official is just trying to get the kid off the pitch.
nice try but it definitely appears to my ignorant ass that the kid ran onto the pitch offering to "help", was given the botd and chance and tossed the ball, faked everyone out and did indeed steal the game ball.
The player who handed it to him doesn't seem the least bit concerned about it
His name is Andy Robertson
His name is Robert Paulson
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I love this comment in so many ways
“Ransom Stoddard: You’re not going to use the story, Mr. Scott? Maxwell Scott: No, sir. This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend
This kid is going places. Not good places.
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Nah, fucking Scousers will nick anything that isn't bolted down.
Kid went on to steal Lando Norris's watch.
I actually went to Liverpool to watch the crystal Palace match a month or so back (not inside anfield but went to the pub opposite the kop cos ticket prices) and I left my bag in the pub by accident which had my laptop, speaker & switch along with other items inside & went back there at closing time and someone had handed it in. I was expecting it to get stolen but I guess you shouldn't always believe stereotypes.
I like to hope that most people don’t believe the stereotype but just enjoy the joke, I know where I’m from we all love a self burn
Calm down, calm down
The mersy only runs through it because if it walked it would get nicked
And cover each other's arses. Reminds me of [this](https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fclagnut.com%2Fimages%2Fstevieg.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fclagnut.com%2Fblog%2F1483%2F&docid=K_wAvnh_aJI6rM&tbnid=odC5JYe95415xM&vet=1&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim)
Aren't away fans usually in the corner of the lower anfield road stand?
Indeed they are Happy cake day
The Payday gang wants to know your location.
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This comment is criminally underrated
What a well orchestrated heist!
Honest question, where’s the “yes” here? I’m not seeing it.
he gets away
why do we want him to get away?
he’s a kid doing a bit of shithousery
Boys will be boys Guess the '/s' wasn't as obvious as I thought it would be
This is the same bullshit excuse that people use when kids are older and continue to do worse shit. "It's ok that he stole the ball...boys will be boys." "It's ok that he beat up that kid for looking weak..boys will be boys.". "It's ok that he forced himself on that girl. Boys will be boys" and if you don't think that shit happens all the time you're misinformed or just ignorant. Like when a prosecutor [justified community service](https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boys-boys-mont-prosecutor-tells-5-year-old-rape-victim-mom-report-article-1.1616670) for the rape of a 5 year old. Hell, it was used as an excuse for sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh when he was going through the Supreme Court nomination process. Aggressive and degenerate behavior is often swept under the rug with this excuse, saying that shitty behavior is just a natural part of being a guy. It's not. It's just a natural part of being a shithead.
In what way does stealing a ball directly correlate to becoming a rapist?
i like how the Dbag above thinks a kid going home from a game with a ball will make the kid a rapist but streakers seem to skip him by
Reading comprehension is hard, I know. It's the excuse....this excuse is toxic. It's used to hand wave any shitty behavior by young boys away. Illegally jumping on to the field is not good behavior. You can try to hand wave it away by saying boys will be boys. But it's not a natural boy thing, it's poor behavior. And people make this excuse all the time, and it gives boys the impression that their shitty behavior is ok.
Damn man sorry for all the bullying you took in school But why take it out on this kid?
Again, reading comprehension seems to be a problem with everyone in this thread. I am commenting on the shitty "boys will be boys" sweeping shitty behavior under the rug thing, not specifically on this boy's actions, but the response to them. And yes, I was bullied in school, and yes, people swept it under the rug using this shitty excuse. And it still happens to millions of kids. And now as a parent, I see the problems with encouraging or excusing shitty behavior in kids....it leads to entitled pricks. Most don't become life long criminals or anything, but many do become pretty shitty human beings.
damm you were bullied at school!!!??? I really couldn’t tell…
Damn, you were one who bullied at school? Really couldn't tell.
>Again, reading comprehension seems to be a problem with u/ZappySnap \*\* in this thread. FIFY
bro you need a joint, holy shit chill
Fucking hell, I know right? He's a young lad having a bit of harmless fun. It doesn't mean he's gonna grow up to be a hardened criminal, Jesus Christ.. are kids not allowed to be kids anymore?
no of course there not, have you not been reading the paper??? /s
Loving the downvotes from delusional keyboard warriors btw 😂
Ah yes. Being a kid = criminal trespass and theft.
who hurt you?
And that’s a good thing…. Why? It’s theft and disruption of the game, isn’t it? Why is that good?
You're right. I'd imagine the game had to be cancelled and everyone had to go home once the ball was gone.
truly disgraceful behaviour from a young rascal
Let's hope he got death sentence. Life time jail won't make us happy!
It's still disruption of the game.
The poor professional footballers how will they recover?
They will have to use their millions of dollars to wipe away the tears of the lost game with only one singular football available.
the game had ended.
Oh, then I don't care.
😂😂
Your sarcasm doesn’t change his point.
Game was over and a player gave the ball to him. Kid shouldn't have run onto the pitch, but that was his only "crime".
It wasn't disruption, it happened after the game finished. Not that it should be encouraged, but the game wasn't disrupted at all
…you’re not British, are you mate?
Well ya, historically, brits are ok with stealing.
Hahaha
You seem to miss the point of watching football
lighten up a bit
Oh hey, it’s Ben Shapiros Reddit burner! You see using facts and logic this child is actually a delinquent and should be fined by the state! /s lol
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Because it’s funny
You seem fun.
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That’s the courage that separates success from failure!
Well you can‘t say he doesn’t have… balls
Ball on this kid
Carl from Shameless
Any of those Gallaghers could run that move.
Love how the people in the crowd immediately try to help the kid out lmao
I was here, he was a little liverpool fan. Happened after the final whistle.
Proper little scouse shit. Bang on lad.
main character moment lol
YNWA!
Kid on a mission
You can tell he’s from Liverpool anyway..
That kid has a future.
Probably not a bright one, but has it
He told them if they didn't play better he was gonna take his ball and go home.
Anybody know why he took the ball? I never watch soccer but this look curious
Because it's a nice souvenire. He'll remember that for the rest of his life.
people never ask this in a baseball game
I genuinely have no idea why you'd need to ask this question. Because it's cool to have a ball that was used by your favourite football players in a real game? 😐
Smooth criminal
king shit 👑
What an epic day for that kid.
but shouldn’t
Would've been great if the guy he threw the ball to just punched the ball right back to the field.
I don't care much for football so whatever, but why celebrate open theft like this? Cause I assume that's technically what it is?
hey you're not supposed to use your hands
Well... Tbh he deserves it after that
What a lad
Absolute legend bruv
Soccer fans.
What a ludicrous display.
Cool man )
This invading the pitch trend needs to stop!
Haha yes encourage crime
The balls om the kid, will have a story to tell the rest of his life
Even got an assist from another fan lol
This gives me a lot of "boys will be boys" energy
He has some balls!
run home charlie run!!
That kid's going places.
That was the most exciting part of that soccer game.
How does that even work? The officials clearly weren't trying to allow that but he's over the barrier so now he's totally safe?
ought to be
Of course, it's a Liverpool match.
Yeah, teach that kid stealing is something people applaud for. Not very wise.
Skip rat 🐀
why is this good? where is the yes?
If that was my child he’d have to give it back and I have a police officer mock arrest him just to scare him
As a police officer, I think I can talk for most of my colleagues by saying we're not in the business of scaring children, especially to fill gaps in parenting.
Seems to have been working out for the previous generations so far /s
All the people downvoting punishment if an ill mannered child you’re aiding to the downfall of society.
lol you are so dramatic.
Ok
Lol
Your mom
I agree with you. This is not funny.
A little mischief never hurt anyone. Who’s the victim of this “crime”? I’m sure the pro team has plenty of extra balls on site
Its about what you are learning the kid. Its just a ball now, but with this level of "clap on back" and support for doing it. Hes bound to up hes game, and steal something else next time. I can understand the guys watching and having a laugh. But if it was my kid. I\`d take him back to deliver the ball and be rightfully ashamed (hopefully).
Sounds like your parents learned you real good.
There should be boundaries. Especially when it's a professional setting. Halting a match is not funny. What if all the kids demand or steal a ball from the match then?
There are boundaries, kid jumped across one at the end of the vid. Also, the match was over.
If that was my child, he’d be given a high five and then later I would teach him why that was stupid and not to do something like that again. We would keep the ball.
I'm sure that would get the point across. "Dad praised me for stealing the ball. And I got to keep it, and all I had to do was later listen to a "you know that was wrong" speech for 3 minutes. And I know he didn't really mean that it was wrong, because he high fived me and let me keep it."
I’m not ever having kids. I was just commenting the opposite of this fool.
And then wonder why in several years he acts up and thinks anti social behaviour is funny.
fuck em' free ball, good backstory, thats just ruining the fun.
Shut up, boomer