SOCCER CONNECT 4 Is the Best Soccer Game EVER!

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[@sirryanofwiley]

"Something" As per Stanford's request!

[@TheLivingBlobfish]

I have to say, brilliant idea. I thought of it as well, but apparently they liked yours better. Congratulations!

[@anthonycurby4606]

44th like

[@frnnzy_]

@@anthonycurby4606welcome to the #44club!!

[@dynomar11]

@@TheLivingBlobfish luck of the draw

[@TheLivingBlobfish]

@@dynomar11 I guess so. I'm happy though, I thought of the concept that was pinned!

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

I really thought Herron would be the soccer star. But, as usual, Stanford is the best athlete. Gaunson, of course, is, by far, the best Gaunson.

[@JMARTIN1947]

My girlfriend is constantly saying that Gaunson is Errol Flynn-type handsome.

[@cheesyc4614]

Remember when he punted the ball directly into the rail at the dam! 🤣

[@glenbrown3011]

@@cheesyc4614 that was Herron.

[@destroyourmom3125]

Thanks for the spoilers

[@nervoussips2622]

@@destroyourmom3125 Dont read comments if you dont want spoilers.

[@dlayer1640]

"Come on Heron, just do it. You've done stuff that's good before." - Classic Gaunson

[@justinwillismusic]

Guys I have to say as I suffer badly from anxiety and depression, watching your videos and the amazing friendships and wholesomeness between you all lifts me every time I have a bad day. I can’t thank you enough. God bless from the UK 🇬🇧

[@yammer5]

Same here, there’s no negativity, just loads of fun, they always take my mind off feeling rough. Wish you all the best dude.

[@TheWirral]

100% these 3 bring us 3 happiness

[@hollytehmoomin]

MAMMA MIA🤣🤣

[@dudebert8609]

I agree. It’s just the perfect combination of competitive, yet friendly ballbusting and lifting each other up ❤️

[@Smb-ib8si]

Man I just want to say thank you. You always have wholesome family friendly content that anyone can watch. Just dudes doing stuff we all wish we could do. You guys deserve your success and everything else to come. Keep it up guys you’re doing great 👍

[@hazeldorko1138]

I'm really sad this isn't blowing up. Boys, this is an amazing viddy. Don't let the algorithm and CTR get you down. The club abides ❤

[@Ranstone]

That 44 emote shook me.

[@brettstanford]

Thanks mate, this vid's performance has really caught us off guard. Thought it came out really good and the game is epic

[@Jacob-bn9th]

Adding Football to the title instead of Soccer is probs a good place to start.

[@lodev.r.4587]

@@brettstanford I would try fiddling with the title if I were you guys. Maybe try like "Football connect 4" or try and switch between "football" and "soccer". Then watch the statistics of the video and see what does the job. The concept is great. Now you only need the "clickbait" (not meant in a negative way) to do it's job. Thumbnail van also be a thing to fiddle around with. I reckon you guys are already aware of this stuff but just in case 😉

[@kurthd5641]

Yep the soccer in the title ruins the algorythms

[@tau_628]

We need connect 4 with the board on the ground and the guys on top of the tower

[@jke267]

Oh yes

[@jamesesterline]

I second this

[@d.j.wagner2121]

I'd watch that

[@footballmom2718]

That would be great

[@baelevatorsmore728]

That’d be fun

[@deathjunior7755]

This would have been the most fun part of soccer practice. Takes it from a sport to a fun game. I really hope this gets picked up as a game.

[@johnjohnson8669]

5:45 thank you!!!!! I've been saying for years that if you're hurt "so badly" that you need to stop the game that you should be relieved from playing the rest of the match. Hopefully that should reduce the amout of B.S.

[@dominiquecolon1968]

We flop in order to gain better field position and slow down the game but I do agree that sometimes it gets out of hand

[@dominiquecolon1968]

Oh and it can get the other players cards and it helps a lot when they get a red card

[@johnjohnson8669]

@@dominiquecolon1968 just out of curiosity doesn't that take away from the victory though? Knowing that you basically lied and got the other person penalized for something they didn't do? Not trying to start a KZbin war or anything lol just asking

[@dominiquecolon1968]

@@johnjohnson8669 nah I absolutely get it and not at all it really depends on the mindset that you have about the whole thing theres been players who went down in situations that would’ve guaranteed them a goal but they gave it back to the other team because they felt it wasn’t right but you don’t see it often because the other side of it is portrayed so much more often so it kind of gets cast out if you know what I mean

[@DaHolyCanadian]

@@dominiquecolon1968 Regardless it makes these "professional athletes" look like whiny children who got a wittle ouchy. I don't see rugby players acting like children in order to make winning more likely for them.

[@Codyumm]

I recently played the Basketball connect four at an arcade and the second I seen it I said I bet it was inspired by How Ridiculous!

[@russellharkins6847]

AAAAAAAAAAAY! Love your getting over it vids man.

[@kvil8068]

Okay

[@AdmiralAids420]

That’s cap

[@46x1Problem]

Timezone arcade in Dunedin New Zealand has two versions of connect 4 hoops

[@jackattackz3218]

@@AdmiralAids420 agreed 🧢

[@joshlock925]

I hope editor Jack's sunnies outsell everyone's. He's the real mvp

[@davethefish5]

They’re the cheapest so they just might

[@boiiboii2331]

@dave the fish name there also good quality!

[@jayschofield2472]

I also like them better too

[@LiquidHonor]

Lots of orange here.....

[@WhiteUnicorn82]

It's not particularly relevant, but Philip Schofield wears orange tanning lotion and is into boys. That's all I have to add really.

[@user-qs5jd2cu1n]

The Fart though. I am surprised that no one talked about it🤣🤣 8:09

[@tyskeels6777]

Scott’s reaction on losing against Brett is hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@AnonymousPassionfruits]

Just gotta show some love for Editor Jack's Editor Jack laces! They were incredible!

[@tomreed1070]

In the history of the world has there ever been a period of rock off dominance like what Heron is having right now? #DwaneTheRockOffJohnson

[@CreeperBoyGamingyt]

Why is there a giant 44 next to your name?

[@tomreed1070]

@@CreeperBoyGamingyt 44 Club Memberoonie

[@greenmanspage4500]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannd.... spoiled the rockoff

[@dennisbrannvalls1fan964]

The Stone Age?

[@jdbergan]

@@greenmanspage4500 Why would you read comments first? It's your own fault haha

[@matthewbrown2928]

8:05 I could literally watch that all day lol 😆

[@botigamer9011]

5:44 to answer your questions, they often fake a larger injury to cause the opposing players to be given a penalty such as yellow or red card. It's the same reason why Hamilton mastered the art of overtaking using the radio button rather than the throttle

[@bradrriddle]

Herron: "Call it whatever you want." Me: It is now known as "Run-y, Run-y, Kicky, Kicky." 🤣

[@isacglenn5811]

Today on fact or cap, that’s definitely 🧢

[@drewkirk4340]

Well it was invented in England and given the name football, so maybe that's what it should be called?

[@someguy4576]

@@drewkirk4340 Yeah, the only reason Americans call it soccer is because ''football'' is already reserved for that other sport. You know, eggball. Or 30,48cm-ball.

[@rybobz]

@@drewkirk4340 I'm English and I agree with you but something few people know football was drastically different and very violent in the 1800s it would be played over several miles not a small pitch and it would end with less player alive then it started with so what people call soccer is the safe version of the original sport.

[@cgood5035]

@@someguy4576 actually, Americans call it soccer because it’s an abbreviation for “association”, as in “association football”, a term that was created by the British

[@TempleGreen]

You guys make my days so much more bright and fun! Thank you! Love love love all of you so much!

[@markfletch946]

Got my rexy merch today from Australia to UK and did take long so impressed with quality

[@briandzwoniarek8952]

what happened to Scott's rock/paper/scissors game? He used to be Mythical. Now he's minimal.

[@isaacussery5520]

There’s times when you’re good at something,and times when you’re not. A rise and fall of what you do

[@DirtyApronBoy]

Pretty epic build there fellas. Looks like a lot of fun, great idea. Always nice to see something away from the tower.

[@kurostillwatches]

5:45 well.. sometimes it’s just really hurt and we didn’t fake anything but most of the time, sure, some players do love to dive. Sometimes it’s just to avoid injuries such as if someone went in for a tackle that the player then dived out to avoid clashing with the tackler. But most of the time it’s only to time waste especially if you’re winning. I mean.. it’s hard to keep running around for 90 minutes, soo… Edit: typos

[@SteffedPepper]

Start a second channel with more vid of you guys playing the actual competition/games. I love the content, but would happily watch more of the actual competitive part (what there was more of in your old videos).

[@Thedude8450]

i agree, the video seemed to be serious at the start and then just horse play by the end, miss that competitive play aswell!

[@Jivvi]

"Herron's one away from the…" _loses_ "win."

[@CodyMoseley]

Fun Fact: Everyone Loves how Ridiculous

[@5khop]

Is “fun fact” defined as something you made up?

[@MrE_]

@@5khop fun fact: ye

[@Jamsamamsa]

This comment shall get the most likes

[@ratchets9314]

Fun fact: some people are taking this comment to literally

[@baelevatorsmore728]

Truth!

[@jesssheasby3687]

There are soo many sports to do. That would be so popular. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!!

[@mpgf2369]

Just bought some Stanford sunnys 💪🏽❤️live the vids keep up the great work

[@partysticks4422]

"theres nothing like keeping your pants on"- Stanf 2021 what a quote!!

[@JonathanWhiteheadcpfc1990]

Gaunson’s advice I love. ‘Come on Heron, you’ve done some good stuff before ‘ 😅

[@TheForeverRanger]

I thought us Americans were the only ones to call it Soccer.

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

I don’t think so, other countries call it soccer as well like Canada!

[@dudebert8609]

Funny enough the British, who insist on calling it football came up with „Association Football“ and then the abbreviation of it: „Soccer“. So it’s really just their own fault 😂

[@JB-gv8wz]

I think this is my favorite game y’all have played so far. Well done! LOL!!!

[@runawayplace136]

"Could be a lululemon pants down" Gaunson 2021

[@mattyice1393]

My orders OMW to the STATES! Happy 44 EVERYONE! MUCH LOVE ❤❤❤

[@kendog0013]

lmao, 12:25 pre-mature celebration by gaunson, it pops out of the net when he looks away to celebrate!

[@joeygratton1426]

You guys are the best! You guys are just what we need right now!

[@tammyhargis2429]

That game looks like so much fun. I would love to play (even though I am 20 days from being 62 years old). Much love guys. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ryancabornay588]

That must be sad...💙

[@mohammadminhaj3446]

@@ryancabornay588 There's nothing sad about being 62. Let people be

[@tammyhargis2429]

@@ryancabornay588 What is sad about turning 62? I may be getting older but I don't feel any older than (as my daddy always said) 29.

[@ryancabornay588]

I thought you cant play anymore and you wish you can play that's why

[@tammyhargis2429]

@@ryancabornay588 I understand now. I don't really know if I could play (I do have bad hips and knees), but I'd sure like to give it a try. LMAO

[@fuduzan5562]

I'd love to see more done with this concept, it's a blast to watch

[@maddiebe808]

I used to watch you guys all the time and I’m so happy I refound you guys

[@sour_koyote7885]

*Absolute* mad lads

[@LonelyBarricade]

Would love to see the Sidemen play this!! They already do fun football/soccer challenges and would have a blast at this!

[@Tabby248]

1:24 They now have this at Timezone in Bayfair, so thank you lads

[@aaronpetersen2736]

I hope you guys are faring well with everything going on in Australia

[@iannchelutube6975]

How good!¡!¡ Surely the big teams will want some of this!!

[@user-nr3iv1vu4y]

I didn't realize my favorite arcade game was made by yall!! I knew about the video when yall did connect 4 basketball 🏀 but I didn't realize you were the first. Good on you guys! This looks like so much fun!

[@FoxyPlayz-ok8vi]

5:50 not all of us are floppers, everyone hates floppers. Sometimes it really does hurt that bad

[@jhaycobjazz7458]

Yes

[@jonoab6944]

you should switch the net out with a softer/more loose net so it absorbs the force of the ball and doesn't bounce around and therefore wont bounce out, just an idea to improve it for the future ;)

[@christopheroreilly622]

This game needs to be put into production and the basketball game you guys would make a dime off these

[@Nitron2097]

I demand disc golf connect four from the top of the tower. :D

[@kazenrova6845]

i would love to know the answer to gaunson's injury question as well tho

[@OrangeJulius_JMC]

It is like a flop in basketball. The goal is to make the other team get a foul.

[@neilemms5831]

They do it because referees consistently fall for it. In fact, if the player tries to stay on their feet after a foul the referee often doesn't give it. Hence, players just go down all the time.

[@gui18bif]

@@neilemms5831 ive almost been brutally murdered in the pitch yet as i didnt fall i didnt get a foul smh

[@thelittlewren]

Because it’s easier to get closer to the goal

[@_reverse-psycho_855]

I've played the (real) basketball connect 4. So much fun. Can't even imagine how fun this would be

[@christophersmith108]

FIFA need to adopt this for future international tournaments. If a match in the finals is tied after extra time, the game will be decided by Connect 4 from the penalty spot, after the opposing captains Rock-Off for the chance to shoot first

[@itstotallyamber]

I love how even in 'mayhem' mode for 1v1 you still took it in turns to kick XD

[@bruceschneider4928]

I was SO sure that Gaunson was going to say "Game, set, aaaand... merch" at 6:35. Missed opportunity!

[@laurairizarry8140]

Gaunson I never faked being injured I was a 5 FT 2 IN (157.5 CM) Keeper and the only time I ever got pulled for injury is when I had severe turf burn that was bleeding from my knee to midway down my shin, I fought the ref and they let me back in as soon as the bleeding was covered (by the bandana I was wearing to hold my hair. I have been body slammed, clawed across the face (teenage girls are ridiculous), had people trip over me, and one girl smashed my nose in but I never complained and I did it for 7 years in freezing (it snows in the Fall season in Virginia) and sizzling hot temperatures.

[@andersrocket2461]

Gaunsen's face @ 11:03 was priceless. 🤣

[@sicklecell1085]

My day just got a whole lot better

[@grahamwalton9387]

Absolutely loved this I love to play this with u guys 👊

[@victoriafielder6406]

This looks like so much fun! Wish we had one at the school I teach at! The kids would absolultly love it!

[@weschesternc]

Yes!

[@UN1T3D1C3]

the reason football players fake it every time they get "injured" is to make it seem real so that they can get a free kick. (i dont watch as much but i only watch the euros and the world cup.) if anyone want to correct me then feel free to do so :)

[@kyliehynes1211]

Yeah I only play division 1 girls soccer but even if they only get hurt a bit I swear they always fake it to get a free kick near the goal🤣

[@Megidramon]

Yes, but also no. Those stoppages are needed for the players, because it's 45 minutes of constant running. Players fake falls to give their teams a chance to catch their breath, as well as to attempt an attack off a free kick/slow down the attackers.

[@bryanstephenson3078]

Alright fine, I’m finally committing to buy a shirt

[@Sparkybiker]

Same 😂

[@alanreyes6190]

One of the funnest videos for sure

[@italiancharm93]

that would be pretty cool to play, hopefully this vid blows up awesome vids brothers

[@alpha_ray_burst]

omfg this looks like so much fun, and great exercise! Get a patent on it.

[@fnstrmkrjoe]

But can they actually put a patent on this it's basically connect4 just sports edition maybe they can work a deal with hasbro

[@timp1390]

Call it football targets or something generic. They have that 4 in A row game that's the exact game as connect four

[@joshuacarpenter3103]

Awesome idea for a contest boys! Whoever sells the most sunglasses gets a bonus 10 points for the rock offs for the year. If editor Jack wins he decides who gets them.

[@mattban4136]

2:25 this made me happier than I ever would have expected! Love Editor Jack!

[@dianacourt377]

That was brilliant

[@sagbon98]

1:39 This has aged really beautifully. Hi from Portugal

[@bryanstephenson3078]

Gonsons reveal of casual rexy is smooth as!

[@urbanpringlerob]

Top nets, speak to the Matildas with the go ahead last night. Thing of beauty!

[@johnjessiman7712]

9:21 what a touch

[@alexshute8034]

Not a big soccer fan, but this is my favorite connect 4 yet! Next up disc golf connect 4???

[@RebelHart9]

In my country it’s called Soccer so that’s what I’ve always called it but I definitely agree that Football makes so much more sense for Soccer than it does for “American Football”

[@Megidramon]

American Football should be called handegg, because the "ball" is shaped like an egg, and you carry it 90% of the game.

[@a2b2lax67]

I'm America, I don't mind calling "soccer" football. But I usually say American Football

[@ythanL]

i definitly agree

[@ythanL]

@@Megidramon bruh extreme laughter right now

[@nbriggs133]

Actually the british came up with soccer, specifically because they already had a sport called football. So they ended up with rugby football and association football (or more commonly "soccer" football). Around the 1980s or so the brits dropped the soccer part of the name because the sport was starting to get popular in the US and they apparently didn't want to be associated with that.

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

We need some "Editor Jack" laces in the merch store.

[@KrisAdamsTV]

I live in England and grew up in South Africa, I change the word depending on who I am talking to. Football for most people, Soccer for Americans etc.

[@fredrikmoller03]

They scored some sick goals

[@BrooksHolt]

This is epic!

[@CavemanNo.12]

@@unlokia bruh what

[@hurricane_3333]

Let’s watch this video catch on “fiya” 🔥

[@thebanana671]

Mate when I played connect four hoops first time I loved it, people should play this too

[@bearcenteno3223]

Gotta love a gaunson win!!

[@coinsstampsandcollectibles3552]

Gaunson shoots and scores!!! The toe poke King of Soccer Connect 4

[@scsutton1]

We should have played you at this in the Olympics earlier.

[@dinmarkjohnginolbay1109]

Watching you guys is fun

[@olivercorrigan9169]

'That would have been a great start, but you missed' Brilliant!!

[@tdyerwestfield]

It's fine, I think everyone knows that the Aussies, Yanks and Maple Leafs all call it soccer. They don't respect it, they just know it.

[@2fourdeeSX1]

The word soccer originated in Britain

[@nbriggs133]

Yep, the brits called it soccer first. Why do you think the 2 ex-british colonies + the US call it soccer in the first place?

[@Ca7iburn]

South Africans also calls it Soccer

[@jackfeldman3916]

“Heron, you gonna KICK things off?” *My day has been made*

[@mjustjeanette7026]

Now you need to set it up for Footy... maybe a handball round, punt round, and for the extra fun 2 connect four sets and see if you could get the twp West Australian footy teams to play off against each other.

[@nathanfreeman8250]

I literally played the arcade game like yesterday by far one of the best things in there!

[@metallica6169]

I don't call it "Football" or "Soccer" I call it "men faking injuries to get free kicks but somehow games still end 0-0"

[@missdontsignmeout]

True!.... but have you seen Michael Owen's leg break way back when?!.... That was just NASTY! 🤢

[@chrismilton7344]

bit long though

[@darksheikgaming]

Dang, 2,360 views already and it's only been 6 minutes since it uploaded?

[@Brimstone667]

havnt heard gauson plug the bell fer awhile ;)

[@mjustjeanette7026]

Ordered my weekend Rexy.... happy Aussie girl 8s happy.

[@blazer4.077]

Can’t believe Scott won he wins so few times good for him

[@mikey88ist]

Thanks for announcing the winner, I was just trying to see who says soccer vs football lol 😂

[@aarontarpinian6531]

Im Football/soccer we always act like we are injured to take a rest. A simple experiment is to run around a football pitch or track at a good running speed for 10 minutes and then sprint 100 meters and back. After that fall down and see how easy it is for you to get up and start sprinting at full speed. It’s just for us to take a break.

[@Daniel-yx8nm]

Also, it gives your team a chance to get into a good position, as well as letting the whole team take a break. Another reason is to get a free kick out of a failing attack or breakaway. If your not gonna score and you know it, why not get a free kick. And to annoy the other team

[@nbriggs133]

Also, its just taking advantage of the rules as written. All other sports have their own versions of faking fouls/injury/etc, soccer just gets a bad rep for some particularly egregious examples.

[@Snertyo]

The fact that you don’t take any issue with that is the problem. It’s tolerated WAY more than in ANY other sport. Why? How is that good for the sport, the players, the fans, the financials, etc overall?

[@nbriggs133]

@@Snertyo Personally, I don't tolerate it. I've never played like that myself and get annoyed when others do. However, when you watch the game most of the time when people act up the injury it was a legitimate foul to begin with so what difference does it make.

[@Snertyo]

@@nbriggs133 By your comments you do obviously tolerate even though you may not participate in it. And if you can’t see why a dive is an issue even in the event of a legitimate foul, you are missing the point. It’s a sport, not a theatre!

[@potteryjoe]

Nice build, great fun

[@brycesmith5819]

You've done it again.👏🏾

[@jasonjazzz5]

that first kick attempt after the spin...just gold lmao

[@matthewlittle9145]

Scottish people show some love 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@brody4890]

I need this to train my aim

[@danielmann6772]

I was thinking, with the 5 year anniversary for the Line-X watermelon coming up (upload Aug 26) you guys should borrow a bandsaw to open-er-up