Spikester Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi guys, So i've had this idea for a while, but never really thought of it as that viable, but it would be interesting if you could get Knighted in the game and become a 'Sir'. Obviously this would suit players who have more journeyman/longterm saves, but still a nice little twist on the game. What do you guys think? Oh, and sorry if this has been mentioned before(i've not noticed it myself) Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill93 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Would be nice, pointless but nevertheless nice. If sons are in the code why not knighthoods? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. No. There's not many "Sir" titles in football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 don't see the point of it really. Would absolutely dread reading that something like this got the nod ahead of any footballing feature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menion Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. No.There's not many "Sir" titles in football. Seconded. This is an honour that is given outside of football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Seconded. This is an honour that is given outside of football. What did Ferguson get one for then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Anyway, this is what the "nickname" option was invented for If you love yourself so much - create your own Knighthood!! I'm sure Liz won't mind. Sir Spikey Steve of Good Ol' Bonnie Wee Scotland Shire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I did used to add myself in as Sir my name Snr (just incase a junior me popped up ). Either that or OBE, MBE etc. Ah to be young and careless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorsmen Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 What did Ferguson get one for then?Fergies a rarity when it comes to knighthood, and he probably got one due to the fact the amount of titles he's won with United and how long he's been at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Fergies a rarity when it comes to knighthood, and he probably got one due to the fact the amount of titles he's won with United and how long he's been at the club. Correcto. An exception to the rule. Doesn't mean you have to dish them out to any Joe Bloggs after a couple of titles. Very, very rare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad0611 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Only if you get the option to tell the lizard where to stick her "honour". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 It only applies to the UK, though (and Ireland if you do a sweary on TV and Don't Like Mondays). In another country you'd have to get El Presidento to award you the Grand Merit of the Water Closet or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 MBEs and the like could be implemented too, as they aren't as rare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 MBEs and the like could be implemented too, as they aren't as rare. Usually awarded when you're out of the game. Retired. Again, with exceptions... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawbawn Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Don't think they can due to legal issues etc, don't take my word for it though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afced7 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Usually awarded when you're out of the game. Retired.Again, with exceptions... Well nobody's saying hand them out like sweets, just as its rare to get a son it should be hard to get knighted etc, although if there's legal issues then its case closed anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholes=legend Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Fergies a rarity when it comes to knighthood, and he probably got one due to the fact the amount of titles he's won with United and how long he's been at the club. Fergie got his in 1999 after winning the Treble.....what a year remember it like it was yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondFlair Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Almost certain there would be legal issues. Anyhow, they are kinda pointless, you get them for something that is far more important and memorable then the Knighthood/MBE. Essentially, players would get MBEs if they won the world cup, and about 50 years later the manager and skipper would get knighted. Maybe if you stayed at a club winning things for 20 years you'd get something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorsmen Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 @scholes=legend Same here, probably one of my favourite games of all time (not a united fan but a fan of great games in general) also that liverpool game in Istanbul 2005, still get goose pimples watching those 2 games from youtube clips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholes=legend Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 @scholes=legendSame here, probably one of my favourite games of all time (not a united fan but a fan of great games in general) also that liverpool game in Istanbul 2005, still get goose pimples watching those 2 games from youtube clips. Funny you should mention the Liverpool game, was on yesterday sky sports classics. Don't usually like seeing the scouser's win but had to take my hat off to em in 2005 it was a great come back. Was good to see Milan get revenge 2 years later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_numbers Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 A knighthood is given for services to the country. Fergie qualifies on having maintained the high profile of English football and presumably getting involved in community projects through Man Utd. Not a feature I would like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenArsenal Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 In my lifetime I only know two people from football who received knighthoods. Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Robson. It's not all that common and doesn't really add much to the game anyway. Here's a list. Very small group I reckon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Football_players_and_officials_awarded_knighthoods Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Sir Pelé just doesn't sound right! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menion Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 In my lifetime I only know two people from football who received knighthoods. Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Robson.It's not all that common and doesn't really add much to the game anyway. Here's a list. Very small group I reckon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Football_players_and_officials_awarded_knighthoods Kenny Dalglish has been put forward for one this year. This is more to do with how he handled Hilsborough and the help/support that he gave to the familes (he attended the majority of the funnerals). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik_Dut Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 No, football is not only in the queen's land. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Trevor Brooking, he’s knighted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Wouldn't have a problem with it being included, as long as it's very rare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Kenny Dalglish has been put forward for one this year. This is more to do with how he handled Hilsborough and the help/support that he gave to the familes (he attended the majority of the funnerals). That would be a valid and dignified reason for giving someone one but all Fergie did to get one was win a couple of football matches. Personally though I dont think they'll be included in the game anytime soon as they would only be a very rare and completely cosmetic feature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Getting Knighted because you gave entertainment to services always seems to me to be a pointless affair for people who think they sound better with having a title in there name, no thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenArsenal Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 That would be a valid and dignified reason for giving someone one but all Fergie did to get one was win a couple of football matches. Personally though I dont think they'll be included in the game anytime soon as they would only be a very rare and completely cosmetic feature. I don't think Fergie got his merely by winning games. It will probably be along the lines of 'raising the profile of English football (and thus England) around the world'. Like it or not, his dominant Man U side is a vital cog in making the Premier League what it is today (the most watched league in the world). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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