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Just starting to get into soccer and need help

Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:34 pm
Posted by zzemme
Member since Nov 2008
10489 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:34 pm
I'm really starting to like soccer and appreciate the game. The only problem is I don't know who to follow and pull for. I've hear English Premier League and La Liga are the best. What is a good team to follow and what is the best way to follow them since soccer isn't on TV as much.
Also, any other tips for a new soccer fan?
Posted by Jumbeauxlaya
LSU
Member since Jan 2011
18083 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:35 pm to
Turn on the tv in 15 minutes and watch the second half of the best national side in the world beat down the greeks.
Posted by Dandy Lion
Member since Feb 2010
51403 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:35 pm to
To which Admin does this alter belong?
Posted by WarSlamEagle
Manchester United Fan
Member since Sep 2011
24611 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:36 pm to
1. Don't become a Liverpool fan.
2. Support the USMNT.
3. Follow all rules that I have listed.
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:37 pm to
Watch the Bundesliga. Best soccer.
Posted by MStreetTiger
Dallas
Member since Dec 2007
12403 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:38 pm to
quote:

Also, any other tips for a new soccer fan?


When I was a newbie about 15 year ago, I found watching the matches with knowledgeable, spirited fans was the best way to learn and enjoy. If you can, find a local pub that caters to football/soccer fans.
Posted by polarbehr
behind gump lines
Member since Sep 2011
6568 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:38 pm to
quote:

Watch the Bundesliga. Best soccer
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
172707 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:38 pm to
just watch games. see what teams and players you like. if there's a certain team who's style you enjoy watching.


your answer, sir, would be leeds united.
Posted by MStreetTiger
Dallas
Member since Dec 2007
12403 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:40 pm to
Oh. And never become a Tottenham fan.
Posted by joey barton
Member since Feb 2011
11468 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:44 pm to
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your answer, sir, would be leeds united.


Soccer Board suicide rate just doubled
Posted by nvasil1
Hellinois
Member since Oct 2009
17809 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:45 pm to
quote:

just watch games. see what teams and players you like. if there's a certain team who's style you enjoy watching.

This. Once you start watching enough games, your team will find you.
Posted by Dandy Lion
Member since Feb 2010
51403 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:46 pm to

Posted by Bho
Lexington
Member since Dec 2007
24814 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:47 pm to
quote:

ust watch games.

quote:

your answer, sir, would be leeds united


So he should follow fuzzy streams online?

ETA:Also, we have too many Arsenal fans so forget them as well.
This post was edited on 6/22/12 at 2:48 pm
Posted by zzemme
Member since Nov 2008
10489 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:48 pm to
quote:

Turn on the tv in 15 minutes and watch the second half of the best national side in the world beat down the greeks.


Been watching all the games the last few days
Posted by etm512
Mandeville, LA
Member since Aug 2005
21028 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:48 pm to
quote:

just watch games. see what teams and players you like. if there's a certain team who's style you enjoy watching.



This. Also reading threads on here will help. I started following the EPL for the first time this past season. Watched a good amount of games and highlights and talked on the board about it. Ended up becoming a Swansea fan because I liked their style of play.

You will also hate some players and in turn not like that team as well (looking at Luis Suarez)
Posted by zzemme
Member since Nov 2008
10489 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:48 pm to
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2. Support the USMNT.


Already do this
Posted by LSUEX1925
New Orleans
Member since Jun 2012
784 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:49 pm to
always defend soccer in arguments
Posted by MrPackSix
Lakeview/God's Country
Member since Oct 2009
8220 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:50 pm to
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MStreetTiger




To the OP DONT cheer for Man United
Posted by etm512
Mandeville, LA
Member since Aug 2005
21028 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 2:52 pm to
quote:

2. Support the USMNT.

Already do this


Good man. If you have homosexual feelings towards Stuart Holden, that is completely normal and encouraged here.
Posted by Meursault
Member since Sep 2003
25261 posts
Posted on 6/22/12 at 3:09 pm to
When the season rolls back around watch some of the games. Like other posters have said, eventually you'll develop an affinity for a club or two.
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