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my EPL team . . . Tottenham Hotspur?
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:48 am
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:48 am
I would like some feedback from the EPL afficionados who lurk here. I read a great article that thoroughly describes the good a bad points for choosing a particular EPL team and I've done a bit of research myself.
I would like to pull for a team in London (would make a vacation more practical) and Tottenham seems like a good choice. What do you guys think?
I would like to pull for a team in London (would make a vacation more practical) and Tottenham seems like a good choice. What do you guys think?
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Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:49 am to jim712
Depends. You Jewish?
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:51 am to BleedPurpleGold
Ha ha. Read about that. English soccer truly is weird. The whole Jewish thing (which, as you know, has nothing to do with anyone actually being Jewish) is kinda cool to me. I especially like the way the Tot. fans just rolled with it.
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:51 am to jim712
Tottenham positives:
-Great fan base, travel very well
-A decent amount of money
-Good manager
-Great location
-Great rivalry with Arsenal, probably the best in the EPL in terms of dislike for one another.
-Play pretty attractive soccer
-In the Champions League for 2010-11, at least the qualifying round.
-Not a "Big 4" Side
It's a very good choice atm
-Great fan base, travel very well
-A decent amount of money
-Good manager
-Great location
-Great rivalry with Arsenal, probably the best in the EPL in terms of dislike for one another.
-Play pretty attractive soccer
-In the Champions League for 2010-11, at least the qualifying round.
-Not a "Big 4" Side
It's a very good choice atm
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:52 am to jim712
want to link that article? Been debating teams myself for awhile now. Leaning towards Liverpool for some reason, not sure why.
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:52 am to jim712
It would be convenient for this year...
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:53 am to Chris Farley
let me guess, Bill Simmons article on espn.com?
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:54 am to jim712
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:55 am to Chris Farley
quote:
want to link that article? Been debating teams myself for awhile now. Leaning towards Liverpool for some reason, not sure why.
Here's the link. Liverpool was pretty high on the writer's list as well.
LINK
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:55 am to jim712
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:56 am to jim712
you should go with Chelsea..
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:57 am to Chris Farley
quote:
want to link that article? Been debating teams myself for awhile now. Leaning towards Liverpool for some reason, not sure why.
Premier League 101
This might help.
I also decided to throw my allegiance behing Liverpool. Then that sorry sack of crap Tom Hicks bought them. Hopefully he'll sell soon.
Posted on 6/30/10 at 9:59 am to puffulufogous
I don't really understand the bandwagon reference. Would that not apply to teams that are current champions or consistent winners? Tottenham, if I am not mistakan, is not even in the top four teams. Please explain.
This post was edited on 6/30/10 at 9:59 am
Posted on 6/30/10 at 10:01 am to jim712
quote:
I don't really understand the bandwagon reference. Would that not apply to teams that are current champions or consistent winners? Tottenham, if I am not mistakan, is not even in the top four teams. Please explain.
They qualified for the Champion's League for the first time this year, beating out Manchester City for the 4th spot.
I think Tottenham would be a great club for you to start out supporting.
DO IT
there seems to be ~5 to 6 Spurs fans on this board, making the potential for banter between Arsenal fans pretty healthy
Posted on 6/30/10 at 10:07 am to Chris Farley
quote:
want to link that article? Been debating teams myself for awhile now. Leaning towards Liverpool for some reason, not sure why.
Welcome to the dark side.
Posted on 6/30/10 at 10:13 am to jim712
I was going to start a thread like this, but I guess I'll keep this one going. I just got into the EPL this past year and didn't really have a team to root for. I have no ties to England like some people that use that as their way to pick a squad. After much deliberation, I think Arsenal is going to be my team because the name Arsenal is cool.
That is actually part of my reason, but when I was on spring break I met a couple Arsenal fans and watched the Barca games with them. They were pretty cool and got me started contemplating making Arsenal my team.
That is actually part of my reason, but when I was on spring break I met a couple Arsenal fans and watched the Barca games with them. They were pretty cool and got me started contemplating making Arsenal my team.
This post was edited on 6/30/10 at 10:14 am
Posted on 6/30/10 at 10:15 am to BleedPurpleGold
quote:
Welcome to the dark side.
Thanks, I went to Liverpool in April and thought the town, people etc were awesome. I think I've made my pick.Posted on 6/30/10 at 10:15 am to DestrehanTiger
welcome to the club
I think it's safe to say Arsenal fans now hold the majority share of club soccer fans on this board.
Here's to limping our way into 4th this upcoming season boys (& mrsmiller)!!!
I think it's safe to say Arsenal fans now hold the majority share of club soccer fans on this board.
Here's to limping our way into 4th this upcoming season boys (& mrsmiller)!!!
Posted on 6/30/10 at 10:16 am to BleedPurpleGold
OK, slighty different problem... I root for Leeds and anyone who is playing Man U. I will not give up my Leeds support, but I do need someone to follow in the EPL casually. Now, here's the catch, my fiancee is getting into soccer thanks to the World Cup, and now I need to steer her to a team that won't make me want to kill her.
I've already told her that if she roots for Man U, the wedding is off. Who should I steer her towards and how? Remember, I'll probably end up casually supporting them as I wait for my beloved Leeds to regain their rightful place at the middle of the EPL table. Help a bear out.
Tottenham is eliminated by virtue of me being sick of that Bill Simmons piece.
I've already told her that if she roots for Man U, the wedding is off. Who should I steer her towards and how? Remember, I'll probably end up casually supporting them as I wait for my beloved Leeds to regain their rightful place at the middle of the EPL table. Help a bear out.
Tottenham is eliminated by virtue of me being sick of that Bill Simmons piece.
Posted on 6/30/10 at 10:18 am to DestrehanTiger
quote:
After much deliberation, I think Arsenal is going to be my team
Enjoy cheering on the boys with Michael Moore and Osama Bin Laden.
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