re: Chelsea 2022/2023 Season Long Thread | So long lads,we’ll see you when we see you

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the USMNT doesn’t play in the EPL.

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Thank you for info.

I also root for teams outside the EPL.

How my fandom works.
I look at calander. See what games might be entertaining. Turn on the tv or radio (if I can). And watch it.
I’ve never lived in England or Europe and have no connection to any club over their EPL or otherwise. So not sure why I should be required to pick one and only one.
If I had to guess. There are a lot of people in England that root for their local team as well as cheer on a club in EPL. But again I don’t know. I’ve read articles about houses divided at local derbies. And people switching fandoms.

I don’t lose sleep over it.

The only teams I have a connection to is LSU. And USA So I’ll never stop root for them. And will actively try and watch football and soccer games if them
I live in Portland now. So enjoy cheering on the local teams. From Timbers to blazers down the rugby and ultimate teams. I’ve spent money at all the games to support locally

I personally think it’s strange getting all bent out of shape over someone not picking one team in EPL to root for.

I find it strange people with no personal ties to a team in any league in any sport being such a big fan of said club.


Did I find it strange how many acquaintances bought national championship gear after saban won at lsu. Even thought they had no idea who Geri dinardo was.
Yes

Did I try to be a dick online about it.
No

Don’t really care

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this thinking goes against the entire premise of EPL football.

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Pretty sure the premise of EPL is to make money.

Pretty sure they love the amount of money. Nonlocals spend to watch EPL games on TV and buy there jerseys.

I Don’t know. But isn’t tv revenue from foreigners, if not EPL largest income, atleast a big portion of it?

I’ve done neither.

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No one who follows or supports the club refers to it a MANU

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I just did.


Everyone has a different definition of following and rooting for a team.


To me that is rooting and following. Not sure why it’s so upsetting to some.


I’d love to know how many on here educating me on proper fandom watched/followed/cheered while watch the World Cup after their team was knocked out.

I did. Sorry. I’m a shitting fan I guess

I have not yet watched the final yet.

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I’d love to know how many on here educating me on proper fandom watched/followed/cheered while watch the World Cup after their team was knocked out. I did. Sorry. I’m a shitting fan I guess

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Why are you up in a Chelsea thread? Aren’t there WC/USMNT/MLS threads for your type?

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Why are you up in a Chelsea thread? Aren’t there WC/USMNT/MLS threads for your type?

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I follow soccer. I read all the threads. Hope that’s allowed.
I notice people being unfriendly (in my opinion) to a dad that became a fan of a team for reasons other people didn’t agree with.

So I decided to share my own opinion. Didn’t realize it was not allowed

Chelsea =/= Soccer

Secondly, no one is telling anyone how to be a fan. But if you’re referring to OU Guy, he was continually spewing nonsense about playing time and tactics. It was all BS. That kind of stuff is going to get called out.

That’s all I have to say on the matter. I’m sure we won’t be seeing you after we sell CP.

Cheers.

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Secondly, no one is telling anyone how to be a fan

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No, you pick a team and support them

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you’re referring to OU Guy, he was continually spewing nonsense about playing time and tactics

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Multiple people Calling someone a big wanker. Has more AIDS than potter. Punk arse bitch. Aries weird obsession.

In my opinion is unfriendly. If y’all are all friends and this is just friendly trash talking. My bad.
I read it differently
Regardless of his fandom or tactical analysis.
I didn’t like to see it. So I chimed in with my own experience as a fan to ease the tension.

I didn’t name call anyone. Just shared my experience.


And I’m now in a lively discussion. Which I hope is not stressing anyone out. And am learning.

Such as. Foreign investment companies set up to own EPL teams are really in it for the silverware and the money is just kind of like a lucky bonus when it happens.

And I’m getting laughed at

similar to everyone that get into politics for the people. Look how low their salaries are.

In addition to forming the EPL specifically for more wins

Why did the fans revolt against the super league?
Wouldn’t that give teams more wins?

That is what I thought.

Very similar to why the EPL was created.

Before I was educated here.
I thought the EPL was specially created to prevent the top clubs from losing income to the lower leagues. As well improve bargaining. And capitalize on tv rights.
Was that not a “money grab”

Thank you for explaining.

Agree promotion and relegation, in my opinion, is part of what’s great about soccer.

Plus tournaments like FA cup that is open to an insane amount of levels of clubs that win to advance.

Their is not voting or “passing the eye test”.
To pick who gets what

It’s all about winning

Also like to 50+1 in Germany.


Yes mls is one giant money grab. And very hard to watch on tv. Still enjoy going to at least one game a year.
Trying to go for the Timbers game against tigres the Mexican team. Hope they bring a crowd to make it more entertaining

I can’t stand the Timbers radio guy. He cheers when the other team scores and gets me all confused.
That’s how bad soccer is that we can’t even get a decent radio guy. But I’ll still follow it.

English football took time to get where it is. While I don’t think mls will ever get there. I will continue to follow with the hope it at least had pro/reg. As much as I doubt it