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[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=29326.msg741922#msg741922 date=1228427745]
I can believe that, judging by the way people I respect (including you) who know the game talk about it.
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It's a hard slog to actually learn the game though, I struggled to get into it the first few times I went to games but the more I went the more I learned, normally from the real fans around myself and my mates at the time.
The setup of the game is such that it's a lot more competitive than football, despite huge disparities in the money available to clubs to spend. I love the whole organisation of the sport, I love the clarity of thinking that exists in management decisions, strategic thinking etc. A lot of my views on the management and organisation of football have been completely coloured by what I've learned about baseball.
It's a pity you're in the States in the baseball offseason, because I'd have recommended that you go see a game if it's possible where you are. It's a thinking mans game, so I think you might have enjoyed it.
On a complete sidenote, I bought that CD yesterday. Looking forward to it's arrival.
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Let me know how you get on with them. If you want any follow-up recommendations, just whistle.