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What Premier League team should I root for? (NSFWish I guess)
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:04 pm
Alright guys, total noob here. I play FIFA and I watched the World Cup, now I decided I want to follow a Premier League team this season, but I don't even know where to start.
I'm sure there have been plenty of thread about this before, but I'm new here so leave me alone.
Some requirements for my team:
-Fast paced, action packed play
-A cool factor, including history and other stuff that is "cool" about them
-Semi-underdog. So a team that is right on cusp of being really good, or a good club thats been down on it's luck lately, or something like that
-Minimal threat of accusations of bandwagon jumping
-At least 2 or 3 young soon to be superstars. I want to be the guy that gets to say "yea I watched _______ his first year at _______" with pride
So who do I root for soccer Board? Who is my team. Please supply a good persuasive reason why I should root for so-and-so with your post please. Thanks in advance.
Here's a really good looking lady for your trouble:
I'm sure there have been plenty of thread about this before, but I'm new here so leave me alone.
Some requirements for my team:
-Fast paced, action packed play
-A cool factor, including history and other stuff that is "cool" about them
-Semi-underdog. So a team that is right on cusp of being really good, or a good club thats been down on it's luck lately, or something like that
-Minimal threat of accusations of bandwagon jumping
-At least 2 or 3 young soon to be superstars. I want to be the guy that gets to say "yea I watched _______ his first year at _______" with pride
So who do I root for soccer Board? Who is my team. Please supply a good persuasive reason why I should root for so-and-so with your post please. Thanks in advance.
Here's a really good looking lady for your trouble:
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Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:08 pm to danman6336
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-Fast paced, action packed play
2013 Liverpool.
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-A cool factor, including history and other stuff that is "cool" about them
I think Liverpool has the coolest history probably.
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-Semi-underdog. So a team that is right on cusp of being really good,
Tottenham, but no one will break the cusp.
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or a good club thats been down on it's luck lately, or something like that
Leeds
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-Minimal threat of accusations of bandwagon jumping
Portsmouth
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-At least 2 or 3 young soon to be superstars. I want to be the guy that gets to say "yea I watched _______ his first year at _______" with pride
Southampton has a nice academy
I do not know. I do not really have a team. Just watch and enjoy.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:08 pm to danman6336
You just described Liverpool FC exactly. Except more on the cusp of challenging for the league. Most people predict to finish 5th.
This post was edited on 8/14/14 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:10 pm to danman6336
You do know that it's not a requirement to choose a team right? I don't have a Bundesliga team but I enjoy the shite out of that league. Just watch games and you'll gravitate to a team.
Regardless, Stoke City might be the team you want. They play some of the best soccer in Europe.
Also Aston Villa fits your description and Newcastle kinda. I'd pick Stoke City though. They are always willing to give Americans a shot.
Regardless, Stoke City might be the team you want. They play some of the best soccer in Europe.
Also Aston Villa fits your description and Newcastle kinda. I'd pick Stoke City though. They are always willing to give Americans a shot.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:11 pm to danman6336
I'd say Everton, but I'm not sure what you think is "cool". I do, however, think that Michelle Keegan's tits are pretty cool, along with the rest of her. Good form.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:29 pm to danman6336
I think Everton or Spurs is closest to what you're looking for here
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:35 pm to danman6336
Here's my biased answers for Everton:
Yes. It's been since the mid-1980's since Everton has won anything significant, other than the 1995 FA Cup.
Roberto Matinez's first season as Everton manager was last year and he used young players regularly.
Stones (20) Backup CB. Was solid last year when called upon
Barkley (20)Starting attacking mid. One of England's brightest young stars
Lukaku(21) Starting striker. Just bought him from Chelsea but he played for Everton on loan last year.
McCarthy(23) Starting central midfielder. Hustles all game and destroys players when needed
1. Only EPL time that has Umbro as its kit (jersey) maker
2. Anfield was Everton's home stadium until John Houlding, owner of the Anfield stadium, tried to make a large profit off of the team. The Everton committee moved out and Houlding created his own team, Liverpool FC (He first tried Everton Athletic but was denied). Not so cool but just wanted you to know not to pick Liverpool.
There's a slight chance you could be accused of this, but just say you love Timmay Howard
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Semi-underdog
Yes. It's been since the mid-1980's since Everton has won anything significant, other than the 1995 FA Cup.
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At least 2 or 3 young soon to be superstars. I want to be the guy that gets to say "yea I watched _______ his first year at _______" with pride
Roberto Matinez's first season as Everton manager was last year and he used young players regularly.
Stones (20) Backup CB. Was solid last year when called upon
Barkley (20)Starting attacking mid. One of England's brightest young stars
Lukaku(21) Starting striker. Just bought him from Chelsea but he played for Everton on loan last year.
McCarthy(23) Starting central midfielder. Hustles all game and destroys players when needed
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A cool factor, including history and other stuff that is "cool" about them
1. Only EPL time that has Umbro as its kit (jersey) maker
2. Anfield was Everton's home stadium until John Houlding, owner of the Anfield stadium, tried to make a large profit off of the team. The Everton committee moved out and Houlding created his own team, Liverpool FC (He first tried Everton Athletic but was denied). Not so cool but just wanted you to know not to pick Liverpool.
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Minimal threat of accusations of bandwagon jumping
There's a slight chance you could be accused of this, but just say you love Timmay Howard
This post was edited on 8/14/14 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:36 pm to danman6336
Here's my Aston Villa review on your criteria:
Not really. Still have one of the best young strikers in the game.
Historically a very good English club. One of the few English teams to win Champions league and have been in the premier league since it's inception without relegation. Have won Englands first division 7 times.
Definitely an underdog.
0 threat of being called this.
Brad Guzan our goalie will be USA's goalie by next world cup. Benteke is already known but he's a young badass. Fabian Delph should break into the English team soon. He is a badass.
They are looking for new ownership which could really boost signings if some big time Oil guy comes in willing to spend the $$$ needed. I think the future is bright and fits almost all of your criteria.
AVFC WIKI
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-Fast paced, action packed play
Not really. Still have one of the best young strikers in the game.
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-A cool factor, including history and other stuff that is "cool" about them
Historically a very good English club. One of the few English teams to win Champions league and have been in the premier league since it's inception without relegation. Have won Englands first division 7 times.
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-Semi-underdog. So a team that is right on cusp of being really good, or a good club thats been down on it's luck lately, or something like that
Definitely an underdog.
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-Minimal threat of accusations of bandwagon jumping
0 threat of being called this.
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-At least 2 or 3 young soon to be superstars. I want to be the guy that gets to say "yea I watched _______ his first year at _______" with pride
Brad Guzan our goalie will be USA's goalie by next world cup. Benteke is already known but he's a young badass. Fabian Delph should break into the English team soon. He is a badass.
They are looking for new ownership which could really boost signings if some big time Oil guy comes in willing to spend the $$$ needed. I think the future is bright and fits almost all of your criteria.
AVFC WIKI
This post was edited on 8/14/14 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 8/14/14 at 3:43 pm to danman6336
Just watch as many games as you possibly can and then decide. It's better that way. Basically just let the team choose you.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 4:17 pm to danman6336
Just pick Man City and get it over with.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 6:43 pm to danman6336
Don't be a pussy. Pick Sunderland
Posted on 8/14/14 at 7:09 pm to danman6336
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-Fast paced, action packed play
Arsenal probably has the fastest team, and when they are clicking can be very exciting to watch.
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-A cool factor, including history and other stuff that is "cool" about them
There's a lot more History, but I will give you a couple of the biggest clubs.
Manchester United has a really cool history with the Busby Babes, Munich Air Disaster, the 1999 treble, players like Bobby Charlton, George Best, Cristiano Ronaldo, Giggs, Scholes, Keane, etc. etc., and the most decorated club in the BPL.
Liverpool traditionally very successful club (second only to Utd.), Hillsborough Disaster, won the Treble in 1984, 2005 when they won the UEFA cup was the best game I have seen, and when their fans sing "You will Never Walk Alone" is one of the most recognizable chants/songs in sports.
Blackburn Rovers FC
Nottingham Forest FC
Leeds United AFC
Newcastle United
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-Semi-underdog. So a team that is right on cusp of being really good, or a good club thats been down on it's luck lately, or something like that
If you mean have a legit shot of winning the title after not having won in a while or closest to winning than those who have: Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton
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-Minimal threat of accusations of bandwagon jumping
Aston Villa, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Hull, Leicester, Newcastle, QPR, Southampton, Stoke, Sunderland, Swansea, West Brom.. Those are only in the BPL you will be safe picking just about any team in the Championship besides Fulham.
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At least 2 or 3 young soon to be superstars. I want to be the guy that gets to say "yea I watched _______ his first year at _______" with pride
I can only speak for Manchester United, but James Wilson, Januzaj (if he counts as unknown) are going to be really good.
If I were you I would just sit back and enjoy the season and at the very last day when all the teams are playing at the same time pick the one that you end up looking up the score on your phone. I say on your phone just in case you picked a team that's not fighting for the title, Europe, or relegation.
If you want to start out with a team I would tell you: QPR or Newcastle
Posted on 8/14/14 at 8:04 pm to danman6336
everton is your choice.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 12:40 am to danman6336
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So who do I root for soccer Board?
Anybody but Arsenal, Pool, or United. Please.
Posted on 8/15/14 at 1:56 am to danman6336
I would watch games if I were you... I'm a Manchester United guy. Had no idea who any teams were, but I saw a few David Beckham highlights in the late 90s using dial up and just stuck with ManU. There are plenty of respectable teams in the EPL. The whole league is fascinating. Promotion and regulated format.
Maurice recommends = just watch the teams. Queens Park Rangers are always looking for some fans. They have a unique stadium IMO. If you want to follow someone "young" = Deandre Yeldin of the Seattle Sounders signed with the Tottenham Spurs. Feel like you could watch both the Sounders and Spurs. Get acclimated with Yeldin & the Spurs then ride em when he gets on the team next season. Plus they have a cock as their mascot. You like cocks?
Maurice recommends = just watch the teams. Queens Park Rangers are always looking for some fans. They have a unique stadium IMO. If you want to follow someone "young" = Deandre Yeldin of the Seattle Sounders signed with the Tottenham Spurs. Feel like you could watch both the Sounders and Spurs. Get acclimated with Yeldin & the Spurs then ride em when he gets on the team next season. Plus they have a cock as their mascot. You like cocks?
Posted on 8/16/14 at 10:29 pm to danman6336
Tottenham... Thank me later
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