SS/PS question

[Geoff Bannister]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Carol" <justcarol67 at ...> wrote:
>
> Potioncat:
> > I snipped it all because I never understood anything Lee Jordan said
> that related to the game. Then again, I can't keep up with any sports
>  commentary in RL.
> > 
> > So I'm adding a question for the real sports fans out there. JKR
> said she wasn't a sports fan. How well did you think she did at
> developing Quidditch and having Lee Jordan act as sports caster?
> >
> Carol:
> 
> So I'm not the only one who was confused by some of his commentary
> (the "penalty to Gryffindor" thing, for one). Good! I can't answer
> your question, but I can say that I preferred Luna. At least I knew
> what she was talking about!
> 
> Carol, trying to recall some of the funnier moments but only able to
> remember "Loser's Lurgy"

Geoff:
In UK speak, a penalty is awarded "to" the team who have been on the 
receiving end of the foul of breach of rules. It is awarded "against" the 
transgressors.

If the penalty or goal kick or free kick is "put away", it has been successful.

Geoff
Who prefers watching cricket or Rugby Union to football.