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re: Want to start following a club
Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:26 am to pvilleguru
Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:26 am to pvilleguru
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I actually didn't know shite about their history when I started following. I just saw a mid-table club that looked to be on the rise.
This.
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Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:30 am to TheOcean
Hahah that just makes you an idiot. It doesn't justify your choice anymore.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:35 am to PTBob
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Hahah that just makes you an idiot
I think you, TN Bhoy, and Randy Savage would have a blast irl.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:47 am to TheOcean
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You and PTbob are made because you're the definition of bandwagon fans
yea bro ive been a man u fan before you even knew what soccer was.
Liverpool fans with 18 english titles and 5 european cups cant call anyone bandwagon
Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:49 am to pvilleguru
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I actually didn't know shite about their history when I started following. I just saw a mid-table club that looked to be on the rise.
i dont even
picking one of the most successful clubs in the world who happened to be mid table at the time looking to be one the rise
Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:50 am to TheOcean
I always love these "I'm a bigger fan cause I chose them at this time for these reasons rah rah" arguments. The guy's just looking for a team and didn't ask for a pissing contest.
To OP - English premier league I'm sure will be easiest since it's more available on TV, but there is good football in other leagues (Germany, Italy, Spain) that is available if you're willing to look for it.
With that said, I think your best bet is to just start to watch some games, see if certain teams catch your attention beit through style of play, fan support/atmosphere, certain players, whatever. Then you can always look into more specifics on each team on the internet and all that.
The World Cup isn't bad to check out too to see players from all over the world that might catch your attention. Then from there you may want to look into their teams and check them out.
To OP - English premier league I'm sure will be easiest since it's more available on TV, but there is good football in other leagues (Germany, Italy, Spain) that is available if you're willing to look for it.
With that said, I think your best bet is to just start to watch some games, see if certain teams catch your attention beit through style of play, fan support/atmosphere, certain players, whatever. Then you can always look into more specifics on each team on the internet and all that.
The World Cup isn't bad to check out too to see players from all over the world that might catch your attention. Then from there you may want to look into their teams and check them out.
This post was edited on 4/6/14 at 8:52 am
Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:56 am to TFTC
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I don't blame y'all for jumping on the bandwagon during one of the most successful runs in English football history... No one likes a loser..
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I chose LFC
b/c you did too
as americans it really doesn't matter
for me it was who was on tv when i get home from school. So it was basically United,Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal playing in europe on espn2
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:04 am to StraightCashHomey21
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yea bro ive been a man u fan before you even knew what soccer was.
In your 60s?
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Liverpool fans with 18 english titles and 5 european cups cant call anyone bandwagon
Might want google what bandwagon actually means. Unless there's some sort of phenomena of bandwagoning when a team is shite.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:07 am to StraightCashHomey21
Not really, but yes I chose a big club to support...
That said, I wish we had been winning trophies this whole time and I wouldn't apologize for it...
I actually picked them for Michael Owen in '98... But I still didn't really follow it, then when I started watching more... I almost picked Chelsea for no other reason than my good friend owns a bar/rest by that name... But watching them, the club was full of a bunch of unlikeable mugs... So I went back to LFC and that was when Captain fantastic was at the peak of his powers... And MO would be off to Madrid
That said, I wish we had been winning trophies this whole time and I wouldn't apologize for it...
I actually picked them for Michael Owen in '98... But I still didn't really follow it, then when I started watching more... I almost picked Chelsea for no other reason than my good friend owns a bar/rest by that name... But watching them, the club was full of a bunch of unlikeable mugs... So I went back to LFC and that was when Captain fantastic was at the peak of his powers... And MO would be off to Madrid
This post was edited on 4/6/14 at 9:10 am
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:09 am to TheOcean
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In your 60s?
almost 30 been following the english game since i was about 9
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Might want google what bandwagon actually means
being a Liverpool fan not from Liverpool is bandwagon. Liverpool is one of the most successful teams in the world and won Europe in 2005.
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Unless there's some sort of phenomena of bandwagoning when a team is shite.
You sound like a fool Liverpool has never been shite in the last 30 years. Even if they were not winning the league they were still in Europe. Stop trying to act cool and trendy by being a Liverpool fan when they have not won anything since a league cup in 2012 or europe in 2005.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:11 am to TFTC
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I actually picked them for Michael Owen in '98...
He almost got me as well dude was a beast in his day
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Chelsea
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But watching them, the club was full of a bunch of unlikeable mugs.
yup even though years later Lampard became one of my favorite players.
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Captain fantastic
respek
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:12 am to StraightCashHomey21
Bandwagon means starting to root for a team because they are currently winning or the best team...
Nowhere does geography come in to play...
I have no issue with bandwagon, unless it changes every couple of years
Nowhere does geography come in to play...
I have no issue with bandwagon, unless it changes every couple of years
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:22 am to MrTide33
This club season is almost over. I would watch the World Cup and see which players you like from there. Of course, you run the risk of a player you like getting sold, but it is a good way to maybe find a team since I can find no real reason for you to pick a specific side.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:22 am to TFTC
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Bandwagon means starting to root for a team because they are currently winning or the best team...
ehhhh people bandwagon the lakers, steelers, cowboys and yankees even when they are not the best team.
Liverpool has for the most part been a top 6 team in the most popular league in the world and is arguably the most successful club in that league. A Liverpool fan calling a United fan is down right hilarious almost like a Madrid fan calling a Barca fan bandwagon or vice versa.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:38 am to TheOcean
Not this thread again.
No one should care who you picked or how you picked them as long as you stay loyal to that one team.
We're all an ocean away from our favorite club. No one's got the high road, it just makes for pissing contests.
No one should care who you picked or how you picked them as long as you stay loyal to that one team.
We're all an ocean away from our favorite club. No one's got the high road, it just makes for pissing contests.
This post was edited on 4/6/14 at 9:41 am
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:42 am to WarSlamEagle
quote:Thank you
We're all an ocean away from our favorite club. No one's got the high road, it just makes for pissing contests.
Now I need to take a shower after agreeing with a United fan
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:43 am to WarSlamEagle
Sounds like someone who didn't hire a logician to determine the team most appropriate for their fandom
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:44 am to joey barton
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Sounds like someone who didn't hire a logician to determine the team most appropriate for their fandom
Bill Simmons never returned any of my calls.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:44 am to MrTide33
I've followed Everton for about 7 years now. It took some time to become the diehard that I am today, but it's totally worth it once you're 'All In'.
I chose Everton partly because they aren't one of the top powerhouse clubs that many other people in The States follow. Watching Tim Cahill go beast mode off the bench against Japan in the 2006 World Cup also played a huge role in why I looked into supporting them. Tim Howard being a regular on the squad, and Landon Donovan joining for a short time on loan were just added bonuses.
Also, the history of the club is absolutely incredible. Think Detroit Tigers or Cincinnati Reds. One of the most historic clubs, but were essentially passed up as time went on, but we're still always a competitive side.
Other teams you may want to give a fair shake:
Leicester City (Up and comer)
Southampton (Young, energetic squad)
Tottenham (I dislike them, but it's a good side to follow)
West Ham (Crazy fricking fans, they're famous because of it)
I chose Everton partly because they aren't one of the top powerhouse clubs that many other people in The States follow. Watching Tim Cahill go beast mode off the bench against Japan in the 2006 World Cup also played a huge role in why I looked into supporting them. Tim Howard being a regular on the squad, and Landon Donovan joining for a short time on loan were just added bonuses.
Also, the history of the club is absolutely incredible. Think Detroit Tigers or Cincinnati Reds. One of the most historic clubs, but were essentially passed up as time went on, but we're still always a competitive side.
Other teams you may want to give a fair shake:
Leicester City (Up and comer)
Southampton (Young, energetic squad)
Tottenham (I dislike them, but it's a good side to follow)
West Ham (Crazy fricking fans, they're famous because of it)
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:48 am to TheOcean
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Unless there's some sort of phenomena of bandwagoning when a team is shite.
Apparently there is, there is a whole legion of Liverpool fans who supposedly chose them when they sucked.
It was just a total coincidence they happened to be, historically, one of the biggest clubs in England and Europe.
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