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Hmmm, I wonder what affect computers, games & technology could have on football in the future?? Lets fast-Forward a few hundred years.......
It was the year 2300 and Ben was going to his first football match, with his best friend Pikachew. It was on a Thursday, as Saturday games had been scrapped for being too easy to attend. They arrived at the ‘Skysports Vodafone Trafford-dome’ just in time for kick off which was at 9:30 in the morning, as this was the most convenient time for oversees viewers and pay-per-kick viewers. The stadium had originally been built to seat 250,000 but ‘Homestadium’ systems had been introduced so that fans who couldn’t get to the stadium could have their own seat in their house, connected to a specific camera situated at the ground. This gave the exact feeling of being at the ground, but saved the hassle of traveling.
Ben and Pikachew made their way through the laser turnstyles and showed their tickets to the robot inspectors at the gates. As they stepped out onto the terraces and took their seats, Ben admired the giant pitch hologram which floated in the middle of the stadium. The players didn’t actually play at the ground anymore, as it was much more suitable for them to play via the internet from the comfort of their own homes. They were projected onto the pitch so that the supporters could still watch the match at the stadium.
The main risk nowadays was that the game could crash. This was annoying as the stadiums operating system, Windows x2300
tended to perform several illegal opperations per match and the game kept having to be restarted.
Ben and Pikachew sat down quietly in their seats, there was no sound because crowd noise had been outlawed in 2050 after Chelsea complained they were at a disadvantage playing in front of a silent home support. This was mainly due to the fact that Stamford Bridge was now made up entirely of executive boxes. Crowd noise was pumped down the tannoy system, so that all teams received equal support. Nowadays anyone who dared raise their voice during a match was shot on sight by one of many robo-stewards stationed around the stadium. Similarly, any player who was stupid enough to tackle another, would be banned for life. In fact, touching the opposition, or looking at the goalkeeper were now bookable offenses. All these legislations were imposed by FIFA to protect the players and referee from abuse. The referee now however, was relieved of making any decisions by the third and forth referees. They would watch TV replays and sent the referee an email to tell him when to blow his whistle. All this had been brought about after several assassination attempts on leading referees. Including David Ellery who was lucky to survive a drive by shooting after a Leeds v Arsenal game, where he sent off Patrick Viera for missing a penalty.
Anyway, Ben and Pikachew settled down and watched the
match. It reached the Panasonic 10 minute drinks break, and Manchester Nike United were 3-0 up against Moscow F.C. in the Worldwide Superleague Division One (sponsored by Barclaycard.) This was a shame as the boys, along with the majority of the crowd, were hoping for a draw. In the event of this happening the crowd were asked to vote on their keypads for the winner. This was an idea stolen from an old TV programme called ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’
The clubs had secretly cloned their best players in the 21st century, so David Beckham VII was the best player at the moment. Ben was worried because Bartez XI had been carried off on a milk float, but Pikachew assured him that Bartez XII was just as good. He was right, because at the Ad break they were 9-0 up. Which was about as predictable as the cloned substitutes sitting on the bench.
The players were bombarded with sponsorship deals. For instance, Ryan Giggs V was paid to wear Oakleys sunglasses on the pitch; Roy Keane VII had ‘Wheetos’ printed across his forehead; and David Beckham’s left eyebrow was sponsored by Colgate.
Pikachew had bought the week’s new replica kit, as last weeks had been nicked off the washing line. Ben though was saving up for next week’s kit, as it was a special limited edition to commemorate seven weeks since the last limited addition kit was released.
As they walked home from the match they discussed the 17-0 final score-line. Pikachew refused to accept Ben’s theory that most of the teams in the league were just there to represent their country, and weren’t good enough to play at this level.
When They got home they had a quick game on Bens Playstation 36, on Fifa 2300, the longest running video game series ever! Ben was sure he couldn't be the only one who realised it was the same game as it had always been, only in a different box with a different number on the cover.
They were looking forward to watching the highlights programme ‘The Superleague’ on ITV 12. (ITV's new broadband channel) Des Lynham’s botched suicide attempt using a pack of crumpets, a small monkey, and his moustache back in 2010 had been great for the ratings.
pheeeeew..... god help us all.
It was the year 2300 and Ben was going to his first football match, with his best friend Pikachew. It was on a Thursday, as Saturday games had been scrapped for being too easy to attend. They arrived at the ‘Skysports Vodafone Trafford-dome’ just in time for kick off which was at 9:30 in the morning, as this was the most convenient time for oversees viewers and pay-per-kick viewers. The stadium had originally been built to seat 250,000 but ‘Homestadium’ systems had been introduced so that fans who couldn’t get to the stadium could have their own seat in their house, connected to a specific camera situated at the ground. This gave the exact feeling of being at the ground, but saved the hassle of traveling.
Ben and Pikachew made their way through the laser turnstyles and showed their tickets to the robot inspectors at the gates. As they stepped out onto the terraces and took their seats, Ben admired the giant pitch hologram which floated in the middle of the stadium. The players didn’t actually play at the ground anymore, as it was much more suitable for them to play via the internet from the comfort of their own homes. They were projected onto the pitch so that the supporters could still watch the match at the stadium.
The main risk nowadays was that the game could crash. This was annoying as the stadiums operating system, Windows x2300
tended to perform several illegal opperations per match and the game kept having to be restarted.
Ben and Pikachew sat down quietly in their seats, there was no sound because crowd noise had been outlawed in 2050 after Chelsea complained they were at a disadvantage playing in front of a silent home support. This was mainly due to the fact that Stamford Bridge was now made up entirely of executive boxes. Crowd noise was pumped down the tannoy system, so that all teams received equal support. Nowadays anyone who dared raise their voice during a match was shot on sight by one of many robo-stewards stationed around the stadium. Similarly, any player who was stupid enough to tackle another, would be banned for life. In fact, touching the opposition, or looking at the goalkeeper were now bookable offenses. All these legislations were imposed by FIFA to protect the players and referee from abuse. The referee now however, was relieved of making any decisions by the third and forth referees. They would watch TV replays and sent the referee an email to tell him when to blow his whistle. All this had been brought about after several assassination attempts on leading referees. Including David Ellery who was lucky to survive a drive by shooting after a Leeds v Arsenal game, where he sent off Patrick Viera for missing a penalty.
Anyway, Ben and Pikachew settled down and watched the
match. It reached the Panasonic 10 minute drinks break, and Manchester Nike United were 3-0 up against Moscow F.C. in the Worldwide Superleague Division One (sponsored by Barclaycard.) This was a shame as the boys, along with the majority of the crowd, were hoping for a draw. In the event of this happening the crowd were asked to vote on their keypads for the winner. This was an idea stolen from an old TV programme called ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’
The clubs had secretly cloned their best players in the 21st century, so David Beckham VII was the best player at the moment. Ben was worried because Bartez XI had been carried off on a milk float, but Pikachew assured him that Bartez XII was just as good. He was right, because at the Ad break they were 9-0 up. Which was about as predictable as the cloned substitutes sitting on the bench.
The players were bombarded with sponsorship deals. For instance, Ryan Giggs V was paid to wear Oakleys sunglasses on the pitch; Roy Keane VII had ‘Wheetos’ printed across his forehead; and David Beckham’s left eyebrow was sponsored by Colgate.
Pikachew had bought the week’s new replica kit, as last weeks had been nicked off the washing line. Ben though was saving up for next week’s kit, as it was a special limited edition to commemorate seven weeks since the last limited addition kit was released.
As they walked home from the match they discussed the 17-0 final score-line. Pikachew refused to accept Ben’s theory that most of the teams in the league were just there to represent their country, and weren’t good enough to play at this level.
When They got home they had a quick game on Bens Playstation 36, on Fifa 2300, the longest running video game series ever! Ben was sure he couldn't be the only one who realised it was the same game as it had always been, only in a different box with a different number on the cover.
They were looking forward to watching the highlights programme ‘The Superleague’ on ITV 12. (ITV's new broadband channel) Des Lynham’s botched suicide attempt using a pack of crumpets, a small monkey, and his moustache back in 2010 had been great for the ratings.
pheeeeew..... god help us all.
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Hmmm, I wonder what affect computers, games & technology could have on football in the future?? Lets fast-Forward a few hundred years.......
It was the year 2300 and Ben was going to his first football match, with his best friend Pikachew. It was on a Thursday, as Saturday games had been scrapped for being too easy to attend. They arrived at the ‘Skysports Vodafone Trafford-dome’ just in time for kick off which was at 9:30 in the morning, as this was the most convenient time for oversees viewers and pay-per-kick viewers. The stadium had originally been built to seat 250,000 but ‘Homestadium’ systems had been introduced so that fans who couldn’t get to the stadium could have their own seat in their house, connected to a specific camera situated at the ground. This gave the exact feeling of being at the ground, but saved the hassle of traveling.
Ben and Pikachew made their way through the laser turnstyles and showed their tickets to the robot inspectors at the gates. As they stepped out onto the terraces and took their seats, Ben admired the giant pitch hologram which floated in the middle of the stadium. The players didn’t actually play at the ground anymore, as it was much more suitable for them to play via the internet from the comfort of their own homes. They were projected onto the pitch so that the supporters could still watch the match at the stadium.
The main risk nowadays was that the game could crash. This was annoying as the stadiums operating system, Windows x2300
tended to perform several illegal opperations per match and the game kept having to be restarted.
Ben and Pikachew sat down quietly in their seats, there was no sound because crowd noise had been outlawed in 2050 after Chelsea complained they were at a disadvantage playing in front of a silent home support. This was mainly due to the fact that Stamford Bridge was now made up entirely of executive boxes. Crowd noise was pumped down the tannoy system, so that all teams received equal support. Nowadays anyone who dared raise their voice during a match was shot on sight by one of many robo-stewards stationed around the stadium. Similarly, any player who was stupid enough to tackle another, would be banned for life. In fact, touching the opposition, or looking at the goalkeeper were now bookable offenses. All these legislations were imposed by FIFA to protect the players and referee from abuse. The referee now however, was relieved of making any decisions by the third and forth referees. They would watch TV replays and sent the referee an email to tell him when to blow his whistle. All this had been brought about after several assassination attempts on leading referees. Including David Ellery who was lucky to survive a drive by shooting after a Leeds v Arsenal game, where he sent off Patrick Viera for missing a penalty.
Anyway, Ben and Pikachew settled down and watched the
match. It reached the Panasonic 10 minute drinks break, and Manchester Nike United were 3-0 up against Moscow F.C. in the Worldwide Superleague Division One (sponsored by Barclaycard.) This was a shame as the boys, along with the majority of the crowd, were hoping for a draw. In the event of this happening the crowd were asked to vote on their keypads for the winner. This was an idea stolen from an old TV programme called ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’
The clubs had secretly cloned their best players in the 21st century, so David Beckham VII was the best player at the moment. Ben was worried because Bartez XI had been carried off on a milk float, but Pikachew assured him that Bartez XII was just as good. He was right, because at the Ad break they were 9-0 up. Which was about as predictable as the cloned substitutes sitting on the bench.
The players were bombarded with sponsorship deals. For instance, Ryan Giggs V was paid to wear Oakleys sunglasses on the pitch; Roy Keane VII had ‘Wheetos’ printed across his forehead; and David Beckham’s left eyebrow was sponsored by Colgate.
Pikachew had bought the week’s new replica kit, as last weeks had been nicked off the washing line. Ben though was saving up for next week’s kit, as it was a special limited edition to commemorate seven weeks since the last limited addition kit was released.
As they walked home from the match they discussed the 17-0 final score-line. Pikachew refused to accept Ben’s theory that most of the teams in the league were just there to represent their country, and weren’t good enough to play at this level.
When They got home they had a quick game on Bens Playstation 36, on Fifa 2300, the longest running video game series ever! Ben was sure he couldn't be the only one who realised it was the same game as it had always been, only in a different box with a different number on the cover.
They were looking forward to watching the highlights programme ‘The Superleague’ on ITV 12. (ITV's new broadband channel) Des Lynham’s botched suicide attempt using a pack of crumpets, a small monkey, and his moustache back in 2010 had been great for the ratings.
pheeeeew..... god help us all.
It was the year 2300 and Ben was going to his first football match, with his best friend Pikachew. It was on a Thursday, as Saturday games had been scrapped for being too easy to attend. They arrived at the ‘Skysports Vodafone Trafford-dome’ just in time for kick off which was at 9:30 in the morning, as this was the most convenient time for oversees viewers and pay-per-kick viewers. The stadium had originally been built to seat 250,000 but ‘Homestadium’ systems had been introduced so that fans who couldn’t get to the stadium could have their own seat in their house, connected to a specific camera situated at the ground. This gave the exact feeling of being at the ground, but saved the hassle of traveling.
Ben and Pikachew made their way through the laser turnstyles and showed their tickets to the robot inspectors at the gates. As they stepped out onto the terraces and took their seats, Ben admired the giant pitch hologram which floated in the middle of the stadium. The players didn’t actually play at the ground anymore, as it was much more suitable for them to play via the internet from the comfort of their own homes. They were projected onto the pitch so that the supporters could still watch the match at the stadium.
The main risk nowadays was that the game could crash. This was annoying as the stadiums operating system, Windows x2300
tended to perform several illegal opperations per match and the game kept having to be restarted.
Ben and Pikachew sat down quietly in their seats, there was no sound because crowd noise had been outlawed in 2050 after Chelsea complained they were at a disadvantage playing in front of a silent home support. This was mainly due to the fact that Stamford Bridge was now made up entirely of executive boxes. Crowd noise was pumped down the tannoy system, so that all teams received equal support. Nowadays anyone who dared raise their voice during a match was shot on sight by one of many robo-stewards stationed around the stadium. Similarly, any player who was stupid enough to tackle another, would be banned for life. In fact, touching the opposition, or looking at the goalkeeper were now bookable offenses. All these legislations were imposed by FIFA to protect the players and referee from abuse. The referee now however, was relieved of making any decisions by the third and forth referees. They would watch TV replays and sent the referee an email to tell him when to blow his whistle. All this had been brought about after several assassination attempts on leading referees. Including David Ellery who was lucky to survive a drive by shooting after a Leeds v Arsenal game, where he sent off Patrick Viera for missing a penalty.
Anyway, Ben and Pikachew settled down and watched the
match. It reached the Panasonic 10 minute drinks break, and Manchester Nike United were 3-0 up against Moscow F.C. in the Worldwide Superleague Division One (sponsored by Barclaycard.) This was a shame as the boys, along with the majority of the crowd, were hoping for a draw. In the event of this happening the crowd were asked to vote on their keypads for the winner. This was an idea stolen from an old TV programme called ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’
The clubs had secretly cloned their best players in the 21st century, so David Beckham VII was the best player at the moment. Ben was worried because Bartez XI had been carried off on a milk float, but Pikachew assured him that Bartez XII was just as good. He was right, because at the Ad break they were 9-0 up. Which was about as predictable as the cloned substitutes sitting on the bench.
The players were bombarded with sponsorship deals. For instance, Ryan Giggs V was paid to wear Oakleys sunglasses on the pitch; Roy Keane VII had ‘Wheetos’ printed across his forehead; and David Beckham’s left eyebrow was sponsored by Colgate.
Pikachew had bought the week’s new replica kit, as last weeks had been nicked off the washing line. Ben though was saving up for next week’s kit, as it was a special limited edition to commemorate seven weeks since the last limited addition kit was released.
As they walked home from the match they discussed the 17-0 final score-line. Pikachew refused to accept Ben’s theory that most of the teams in the league were just there to represent their country, and weren’t good enough to play at this level.
When They got home they had a quick game on Bens Playstation 36, on Fifa 2300, the longest running video game series ever! Ben was sure he couldn't be the only one who realised it was the same game as it had always been, only in a different box with a different number on the cover.
They were looking forward to watching the highlights programme ‘The Superleague’ on ITV 12. (ITV's new broadband channel) Des Lynham’s botched suicide attempt using a pack of crumpets, a small monkey, and his moustache back in 2010 had been great for the ratings.
pheeeeew..... god help us all.