NPower Championship: The Miracle of Swindon Town #55

[MegaBookWormGirl]

*Whispers under breath*

I do believe in the Swoodilypoopers... I do... I do... I do believe in the Swoodilypoopers... I do... I do...

[ChaosDragonYV]

lol, these very boys... well some of them

[kayte64]

The weird thing is, because of this, I'm now a Swindon Town supporter but I'm actually a Leeds fan. This game to me is just one big fail and win at the same time. If that is even possible.

[lotus0kid]

I came this morning for the John Green stories and commentary, I'm staying this evening for the saga of the noble Swoodilypoopers. <3

[lbrecyo]

i has thinking of not getting fifa 12 but know i realy want to

[mthsbandrocks]

Did anyone notice that this game was May 5th? It's Hank's birthday in the game. :)

[gsmunxiii]

will there be more shirts available please?

[LukewaccoeTV]

I'm a Leeds fan. we are in the Championship



[Totallystolen]

It's pronounced Barkleys, though it's spelt Barclays John D:- From a Londoner.

[FlargTheKitty]

I'm suffering from inter-season withdrawl :((

[ilagrocks]

DFTMS don't forget to make substitutions!

[Apoldercy1]

A.C. Milan? anyone?

[122172639]

I don't even WATCH soccer apart from this...

Still, I was SO SO EXCITED ABOUT SHIRTS... and WTF? Yes, I'm abbreviation-swearing! THEY SHOULD BE BRIGHT RED! SWOODILY RED!! NOT BLACK & MINIMALISTIC void of BOLD PRIDE a la pizza John!

I envisioned RED w/STRIPES[neck-shameless armpits-hip]&BRIGHT white text a la FourFourTwo[great inside joke] on these (curvy=great, but BIG, BOLD, SWELLING WITH TEAM PRIDE).BTW, glasses AGAIN? LAME Teefury shirt repeat!

I'm SAD. STSPs shine RED. Must.Design.Own.Sigh.

[mrdeniman]

yaaaaaaaay

[sweetcharade518]

We all do the thing!

[thejerrymobile]

Haha, wow... They all did the thing...

I wish I could believe in the power of romanticized constructions of real life in the same way that I believe in the power of romanticized constructions of romanticized constructions.

[19JP87]

Interesting fact: This happened in real life over the last two seasons, Norwich City went from League 1 to the Premier League. They are now looking solid in a mid-table position.

Just thought I'd add it for those who like to hear fairytale sports stories :)

[dolphin64575]

My mom talks our town's (absymal) football team, and all I can think of is this, my favourite futball team, not just pixels on a screen, but something I love watching, that I cheer for, that I sing for, that I love.

[mjoeshine]

"It's like being in the marines." Semper Swoodilus

[bcarey1253]

I do believe in Swindon Town, I do, I do!

[hppanther12]

it says a lot about you that you're a horrible FIFA player and we still watch these. 

[peaceluvcandy4]

"Once a Swoodilypooper always a Swoodilypooper . . . so don't let the door hit your ass on the way out."

[phoenixsuns101]

Can't wait for my t-shirt to arrive - although I'm a Wigan fan outwardly; I will always be a Swoodliypooper at heart!

[KirbyCrossing]

Hands down, best soccer team ever.

[WorldClassTimeWaster]

Damn, I wanted Paracard to get a hatric :( Oh Well.

I should tell you, english football teams aren't given names like that, they are sometimes a colour like if their uniform is blue somtimes the might be called the blues but apart from that, not really, ffor instance, there's no Surrey Stormtroopers but they could be the Surrey Grrens :D

[MusicalTimeArrow]

When John shouted "SNODGRASS," I thought he was trying to use a word to replace a curse word or something.

[STownNews]

This real, these people are real... they have twitter accounts!!

[SammiJbird]

"That's just men embracing. On the ground. With their feet."

[ILikeMints]

God, I love everything about the commentary in this video.

[krazykelsey0403]

Wait...the Swoodilypoopers aren't real? :(( *childhood dreams ruined*

[krazykelsey0403]

"Oh, I have big ears" <----dying

[pete275]

Have you noticed how every time you talk about something else you win, but when you talk about the actual match that you're playing you lose? it happened on that big important final from last season too. It's not just because I don't care about football and I want to hear interesting stories about other things, I think it's a affecting your play.

[ProfessionalRaptor]

@pete275 It's because he only talks about the game when he's playing badly/losing, it's not talking about the game that makes him play badly

[Speilbilde]

"I do believe in Swoodlipoopers! I do, I do!" :D

[MisterMehMehMeh]

@endfri THIS IS REAL SOCCER

[Adagain]

John, if I could find someone to draw it, would you allow a Swoodilypooper comic book?  Cause I think it would be awesome.

[WEREgonnaCALLit]

Where's the F.A. Cup??

[TheVitalMessages]

MUST. SEE. FA. CUP. FINAL!

[TheVitalMessages]

MUST. SEE. FA. CUP. FINAL!

[jrehammer]

I am an avid football (West Ham) fan. I play fifa, and I'm good at it. yet this is still thoroughly entertaining! much love for the Swoodilypoopers!

[ApplausableGuy]

UPLOAD FA CUP NOW!!! AHHHHHH *NERD RAGE*

[alwayzjello]

John, I'm currently really struggling with depression. My family's in another country, I don't have a job, and I spend my day not doing anything and watching John Green playing fifa. I know you have also struggled with depression. Any suggestions?

[TheSH1N1GAM1]

I care about this team more than other teams, thus this team is more real.

[Medafets]

Snodgrass? Did J.K Rowling write these names.

[ViruneeV]

@Medafets Woahhh, Snodgrass is a real player, and he's damn good too! It's a popular Scottish surname. I know JK comes up with weird and wonderful names, but not this one, for his first name is Robert.

[Gimmiebackmydiamonds]

Dear person who disliked the video,

It's not to late to change your mind. Go ahead, like the video. We won't be mad. :)

[alwayzjello]

@Gimmiebackmydiamonds Maybe it was a mistake. That's happened to me before.

[Gimmiebackmydiamonds]

@alwayzjello Hopefully they still change it though.

[endfri]

It just occurred to me that by this point I've probably seen more virtual soccer games than I have real ones.

[divicool72]

@endfri I achieved that milestone at swoodilypooper game #1

[MforMusical]

@endfri I've probably seen about 55 times more virtual soccer games than actual soccer games.

[lovelyladylily]

I do believe in Swidon, I do, I do!

[BalrogDan]

I don't find that it strange that you care so much about the team, I find it strange that you call it football when you live in America, where it's called soccer.

[mattabesta]

that was a bad spelling mistake

[mattabesta]

there is a Chantalle called ACLProVideo with competitive fifa 2011 that you might want to check out.

[mattabesta]

john there are tournaments and competitions in fifa 2011 on a professional level you might want to take a look at videos of some of those matches.

[cupcakes1348]

MUST WATCH FA CUP FINAL!

[P51sarecool]

No FA Cup but y now I'm sad

[NerdBomb6]

FA CUP

[freshbreathofcarson]

What's happening John? Where's the video from the final? please, no matter what happened, even if you can't post it give us an answer. We need to know!

[jrkunkel]

Where is the FA CUP Final John?!?!? I've been looking forward to it all day!

[hr2damax]

There is no better way to celebrate a victroy than a unnecessary group slide tackle!

[Giascreen]

I mish you talking about your life stories

i always listen to this show while playing tetris

i'm not so much into the soccer

but the soccer players stories are cool

[Rithene]

Anyone who says fictional characters aren't real has never written a book.

[Bubnel25]

WHERE IS THE FA CUP FINAL?

[lula839]

You should make jerseys for each player and have stats for the number of people who bought that players jersey.

[lula839]

What day is the final?

[TheLavLav]

1. "It's just 2 men, embracing.... on the ground.... with their feet."

2. I started clapping because I believe in my Swoodilypoopers <3

3. I don't have to buy a t-shirt because I made my own and it's awesome! It looks like a jersey and has Other John Green's name on it

[snidgetsaywhee]

John I love you and I love hearing about the swoodilypoopers but after the FA cup final can we have our stories back PLEASE?

[TheFrolini]

2 helpful tips John: in case you have a free kick, you don't have to shoot, you can pass to get in better position (same goes for corners). secondly, I think you should start stone cold steve with a C somewhere in the midfield.

[HollyHoldsworth]

"people will say, oh these are just pixels, and you're a crazy person who has invented a life for a fictional football team. And I just disagree with that" - haha it's true but i love it. No one understands my support for this team

[rback057]

So, this is it! This was the moment that we dreamed of when we started. To get to the Premier League.

:D

[squaltch]

WHEN IS GAME TIME??

[AverageLifesaver]

I do believe in the Swoodilypoopers, I do, I do! XD

[Pie4246]

There is some controversy amongst my peer group as to whether the Barclay in Barclay's is pronounced like 'Bar Clay' or if it rhymes with 'darkly'. You, sir, are on the wrong side.

[mushroomshrub]

When people ask me if I support any football team, I tell them I support the Swindon Town Swoodilypoopers. I'm seriously more invested in these "pixels" than any real football players. XD

[ZeAwkwardOrcas]

Possession will most definatly be the name of the game. You can't lose if the other team never gets the ball. Also, make sure to use small passes because they WILL be faster than you and I doubt the Swoodilypoopers ability to chase down the ball from the likes of Chelsea. Good Luck!!!

[MrMaChONaChOMan]

John, try creating chances not just by passing but like Crossing,Loop passes etc.. I love Chelsea but I hope you win! Good Luck!

[HulloKat]

I'm sorry I don't think about it non-stop like you do, John. But I really do care about it and I love hearing about the players so much that I believe in them! :) 

[ColonelBLRZ]

John, I'm sure you know that if you press left or right on the directional pad it changes how defensively or offensively your squad plays. Against a side like Chelsea with players like Mata and Luis, who would be track stars if not for their striking and dribbling abilities, you're probably going to have to press left a few times so that your team plays much more defensively. Bald and Other John Green can still stay way up, but it would be wise to have a deep, 8 person safety net. Best Wishes

[this1aint1a1scene]

I love how the confetti is just exploding out of the grass. Good luck for the game against Chelsea, sorry I can't offer any words of wisdom

[SiennaElderly]

Of Course They're REAL!

I have never cared so much (or in fact, at all) about soccer, I mean football...

[Chisagi]

I believe!

[n4m4w45]

This team, these people, they aren't pixels, but at the same time not real people. They're pixels with lives. They're heroes. They're swoodilypoopers. Congrats John, Congrats Swindon Town. I wish you luck on you're next game!!!

[skarloeyable]

BARK-LEES

IT'S BARK-LEES!

[GazellasStudio]

Here is a haiku poem for John:

Haiku poems are fun,

But sometimes they don't make sense,

REFRIGERATOR!!!

[UberGecko]

john at 05:00 , in that situation shoot, even if it misses it may give you a corner, don't pass and hope for a miracle

[trekkiebeth]

Do you play against real people in this game?

[skarloeyable]

@trekkiebeth No. It's a self contained video game. It's clever simulation that does it.

[kattiebee]

i feel like john's about to crack.

[wowzabowza123]

Kurt Vonnegut reference

[aBooDuscus]

Try a 4-3-1-2 formation

[willspiratejack]

I wonder how the yeti feels about John's new career choice of being the manager of a fictional football club.

[DandalJC]

I love how no one's ever really mentioned the fact that there is a player on the team who is exactly identical to Other John Green.

[radiantstar]

"of course it's happening inside your head harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?"

[EIN0mbre]

Don't get your hopes up about winning the FA cup final John, you won't win. Is that something to be ashamed of? Most certainly not, in fact it should be a source of pride for you as a manager and also for the lads in this squad. Week in, week out they are playing above and beyond their ability. Them even being so far in the competition and being promoted is a testament to that fact. Given this, if I hear any talk of 'letting my family down' when you lose in the final I will be an unhappy man.

[mimimirwitch]

Sometimes you're really mean to other teams, John :(

[BHLani]

I believe in Swindon Town!

[SaawkRaawk]

Wheres that confetti coming from?

[101orbitaldefence]

PLEASE come to the uk and watch a real football match

[oliwasasaw]

leeds united are currently 6 in the npower championship

[BooMonsterOfficial]

Well, watch out for Basel ;)

[TheConicus]

I do believe in fairies. I do I do

[theguardianreturns]

Listen, Simon, never forget. Just believe in yourself! Not in the Simon that I believe in, not in the Kamina that you believe in, have faith in the Simon... that believes in you!!! AND I BELIEVE IN THE ME THAT BELIEVES IN THE SWODDILYPOOPERS!!!!

[Adsky123]

@hankgames when your running at the goal at an angle hold rb while shooting and it curls it round the keeper

[TengoAkira]

11-11 this guys name is KILLKENNY. What a bastard.

Also, good luck in the finals John, we know you can do it.

[mklem13]

"of course it's all in your head Harry. but why should that mean it isn't real?"

[CoolInMyOwnWay]

Also, teach youself how to hit a finesse shot.

[CoolInMyOwnWay]

"...don't try to rush the ball forward like I tend to..."

John, if you want to beat Chelsea, you need to beat them on the counter attack.

[brkschmidt]

You're such an author. Haha

[Melchary]

I've never been a huge sports fan, but as Pericard made that first goal I found myself screaming and fist pumping in celebration at my screen.

[johnniewalker2222]

Did you write the intro?

[RuhBuhJuh1]

I'm genuinely nervous for the FA Cup Final. Even though I'm an avid Chelsea fan, this is going to be such a huge game for we Swoodilypoopers!

[justmerozzie]

John, we think about this almost as much as you do.

[euijong]

Chelsea is going down!

Word of advice, if you are up 1 goal and there is 20 minutes left in the clock keep passing it around with your defenders and eat up the clock!

[chuckles605]

I love how the confetti basically disintegrates once it hits the ground.

[photosinensis]

She is not your waifu. She's a cartoon character.

FOOL! SHE LIVES IN MY HEART WITH THE FORCE!

[BronteIsCool]

I do believe in Swoodilypoopers, I do! I do!

[metaRising]

'All meaning is constructed!' ..deep

[Kschmigel]

Can you play a full 90 minute match in the F.A. cup final?

[HeyLazyPunk]

I used to think that soccer is boring, but you teach me how to watch it and I kinda like it now.

[ZeLrocker]

I think if ever you get the freedom or the desire, you could write some good football novels.

[Stryket66]

Its pronounced Prem-ee-err League, not Prem-eer league :S

[Killzre]

Bald John Green and Other John Green are as real as Manager John Green, at least to me, over here in Australia. I'm off to order my t-shirt!

[marijnstockmann]

"Do you believe in fairies? … If you believe, clap your hands; don't let Tinkerbell die." ~Peter Pan... So I'm clapping in my hands for the Swoodilypoopers, because of course they're real! I know more about them and their lives than about any other footballplayers.

[Drakethatsme]

Also, it would help if you didn't always go down the wing. Since you are probably doing 4-4-2 formation, the only quick passing option if you go down the wing is crossing it to a John Green, and you aren't great at crossing. If you go down the middle and keep the John Greens close, it is easier to pass and get the keeper offguard.

[LoroHunt]

don't forget to CLEAR THE BALL in the FA Cup Final!

[spastisity]

For your family, your fans and for the glory of Swoodilypooper history ... good luck to the boys and to our illustrious manager in the FA cup final ... may the Chelsea lion forevermore cower in fear at the merest mention of our name - SWOODILYPOOPERS!

[westbr0faptistchurch]

I can't promise I'll be rooting for the Swoodilypoopers if you play Arsenal.

[MegaSteveGod]

It is pronounced Barc-Lees not barc-lays

[Liam1990Full]

I think Voluptuousness Pericard should start in the FA cup final...

[j0hhnyt93]

you should live stream the final



[Mackinoo]

Clap if you believe. I am as excited about the FA cup final as I am about my exams finishing tomorrow.

[Sheffkidd]

Wait V. Pericard can turn his elbows into ears? you never told us he was a shape-shifting footballer

[Sheffkidd]

If you're up late, eat the clock!!!!!!!!

[ToomeyVonToomey]

New favorite insult:

"GO AND SMELL YOUR ARMPITS IN SHAAAME."

[drapermovies]

Everyone who moans about him treating like it's real, I treat it likes it real when I play on FIFA 12. I rage when I lose, I cheer when I win :)

[Kouin]

When Voluptuous scored that tying goal I literally just lost it, at like 3am.

[jml21000]

you're a delight John.

Good luck!

[louisfoulkes]

Try and use the wings more too John, You always tend to go for the "straight down the middle" approach, and you need to switch it up.

[Wallhallen]

I think in FA cup finale you should rely on bald John Greene and how fast he is and not spend too much time in midfield because than when all Chelsea player will be back in defense you will have close to no chance to get good scoring opportunity

[robbiebobbiebob]

I don't always comment on a YouTube video,

But when I do it's to say that the first thing I do when I wake is to see if the SP's played another game. I will get up early tomorrow just to see the FA cup final. And when we win it, I'll celebrate on the Amsterdam Museum Square as if Holland won the world cup.

Thank you John, for making us believe, for sharing your life on YouTube and for creating a family of awesome. DFTB -fricking-A.

Best wishes from Amsterdam.

[JagannathMxO]

While we're believing should be clap our hands and bring Peter back to life?

[innocuousname]

Paypal keeps telling me that it can't process purchases from dftba for some reason.

This is quite upsetting.

[thegirlfromUNCLE]

"When you don't believe in them they don't score!" So the Swoodilypoopers are like Tinkerbell?

[thegirlfromUNCLE]

John, I admire your commitment to the Swoodilypoopers. If I had a novel coming out in a month I wouldn't be able to do but pace and fret.

[iheartyoursoul]

@6:22, you pass to early man. Although you sort of already said it, the AI will move forward if you wait for them, so just chill out, and pass late.

[Joeisreason]

Your justification for believing in the Swoodilypoopers was beautiful. I BELIEVE, JOHN, I BELIEVE

[bersabelle]

you know, you can't really criticize the players for doing anything wrong...you're controlling them...

[bersabelle]

what are you going to do when you have to play liverpool?

[maxdinan]

This team is real! I DO BELIEVE!!!!

[letthemeatskittles]

leeds are still in the championship - we narrowly missed out on promotions 2 years running :(

[liarmom]

If only John Green had enough money to partially own a football club...

[GrantStuff]

I agree with what someone commented a couple games ago. You should go with a 4-3-1-2 formation from now on. You'll still be able to keep the Greens up front, but you can add Pericard to your starting XI. I definitely believe he has earned himself a full-time job as CF. Just sayin'.

DFTBA

[dark777888]

I believe in the Swoodliypoopers! To commemorate your sure to come victory in the F.A. Cup I have started my own inexorable march to the premier league on the PC version of FIFA 12. I also ordered a shirt, so go and win one for all the Swoodilypoopers out there!

[STownNews]

Of course it matters. The Swoodilypoopers have a paper, they have twitters, they have gmail accounts... and many other things. Its worth it because we say it is!

[Bazement258Studios]

V. Pericard is and always has been my favorite.

[jrkunkel]

I totally agree with your assessment about what matters and what doesn't. Also John I've been playing fifa 11 for as long as its been out and have watched you play every match. One thing I noticed is you need to be looking for the next pass right after you push A or Y to make the first pass, you miss so many through balls. Go swoodilypoopers!

[CanitBeEthanG]

it's all about keeping the ball away from the other team.

[emzaz100]

OH! I've got big ears!

[huckfinn12453]

Stop sprinting all the time, you should only sprint when needed.

[Jaredsellick]

It seems weird to be so into a fictional team, but it's not odd at all to be into a fictional relationship between people from television shows who don't exist.

[Jaryth14]

12:02 He blocked the goal WITH HIS FACE!  That's dedication.

[SpecialQue85]

I think this just shows that it's not the players, it's the man behind the controller that gets the job done. John Green, you sir, are a finisher.