View Full Version : what team should i support?
tomwilhelm
22 Aug 2007, 03:21 PM
actually, i think that was a very constructive post. fabricating 'support' from wholecloth, based upon nothing whatsoever*, really isn't support, is it?
*'nothing whatsoever' being roughly the equivilent of basing it on message board feedback.
Point being, if you disagree with the very premise of getting advice on a message board on what teams to considering following and eventually becoming a fan of, then why would you post in just such a thread?
Koby7STAR
22 Aug 2007, 03:23 PM
you could create a thread called "why should I support a team"
tomwilhelm
22 Aug 2007, 03:25 PM
you could create a thread called "why should I support a team"
Or "Why should I ask your advice about supporting a team?"
Or "You're not worthy to support the team I was suckled on, you lame American tool"
Or... nevermind. I give up.
pookspur
22 Aug 2007, 03:42 PM
Point being, if you disagree with the very premise of getting advice on a message board on what teams to considering following and eventually becoming a fan of, then why would you post in just such a thread?
no.
point being, that the post in question was a valid contribution to such a dialogue. not significantly different from acceptplace's post immediately prior. but you charming implications of my closed-mindedness on the heels of suggesting that others should not post here, at all, is mildly ironic, mr moderator.
tomwilhelm
22 Aug 2007, 04:21 PM
no.
point being, that the post in question was a valid contribution to such a dialogue. not significantly different from acceptplace's post immediately prior. but you charming implications of my closed-mindedness on the heels of suggesting that others should not post here, at all, is mildly ironic, mr moderator.
[standard response to someone playing the mod card]
Understand that moderators are posters too, with opinions of their own. While I (and many other mods) try to post with higher respect and restraint than is generally expected from members, I'm not going to refrain from voicing an opinion, even when it's to tell someone they're wrong.
And for the record, I am not a moderator of this forum. But if I were, I would have said the same thing.
[/standard response to someone playing the mod card]
That out of the way, allow me to explain my thought process...
Premise of the thread: Hi, I'm new to soccer and/or the English league system. Lacking an obvious team connection, I'd like some advice on how to select a team to follow.
tommuster: If you have to ask, you aren't cool enough to be a fan.
My response: go troll elsewhere
I'm not sure what made you come to his aid, but perhaps you see a positive side to his post that I did not. If so, please enlighten me. Unfortunately, if you can't tell the different between acceptplace and tommuster's posts, this is probably pointless.
pookspur
22 Aug 2007, 04:32 PM
... tommuster: If you have to ask, you aren't cool enough to be a fan ...
that's not what he posted.
and to paraphrase something i read earlier, if you can't take anything else from tommuster's post, then, yes, this is probably pointless.
tomwilhelm
22 Aug 2007, 04:39 PM
Ok. On with the thread then!
TheLastLineMonster
22 Aug 2007, 10:45 PM
has anyone noticed how fun this thread is when we get off topic??!! we should just be permanently off topic!! just a thought... an off topic thought...
NorthernBoy
24 Aug 2007, 05:32 AM
Forget the Premiership. Support some random team from the north such as Chesterfield, Scunthorpe, or Sheffield Wednesday.
tomwilhelm
24 Aug 2007, 08:43 AM
Forget the Premiership. Support some random team from the north such as Chesterfield, Scunthorpe, or Sheffield Wednesday.
Or Doncaster.
There are some really friendly folks up in the Midlands...
TheLastLineMonster
24 Aug 2007, 10:43 AM
yeah cause that makes sense! lets just pull for a team that we cant watch, that noone we know has even heard of, and that sux. also this is the premiership forum so if someone asks on here, its probably because they want to pull for a premiership team.
3kuyt
24 Aug 2007, 02:20 PM
I think i have it cut down to Spurs and Newcastle...... Im just having a hard time deciding...
If you eventually what to see a live game...a game at White Hart Lane costs an arm and a leg, but london is more accesible then Newcastle and simply a much better city.
Since your a Celtic fan...why not support Liverpool, since the two clubs share a long tradition together.
The futur is RED
Koby7STAR
24 Aug 2007, 03:17 PM
The futur is RED
The future is Orange so go for Wolve's:p
TheLastLineMonster
24 Aug 2007, 09:14 PM
The future is ME RULING THE WORLD so w/e....
mintone
13 Sep 2007, 10:11 AM
Another thing to think about is what the teams fans are like. Or at least thought to be like.
Do you want to support a team whos fans are delusional or often violent?
Or how about a team who's fans are considered reserved and their stadium to quiet to have good atmosphere?
Case in point. I've read a couple of things by Milwall fans the last couple of years. They had ultra's from across europe comming to their games just to fight. And one guy was talking about winning the FA cup to get back into European comps where they belong. If I remember right they have not been in the Prem at all! And not the old old Div. 1 for quite some time! (apologies to Milwall fans but I did read articles with both of these facts).
Or one of the best teams in the Prem, Arsenal Highbury was called the library for a reason.
Footstomper
15 Sep 2007, 12:25 PM
Reasons to support anyone; in no particular order.
Arse. they're beautiful
Brum: masochism, jasper carrott
derby.....Being born in Derby? naaaah!
Spurs: Jimmy Greaves but not Glen Hoddle. Possible Ossi definately Chas'n'Dave
West Ham: 1966, bobby Moore, Kiera Knightley, Alf garnett and God (yep he's a supporter)
Man U. BB's and GB. Poss Giggs
Man City. Naah Oasis ferchrissakes
Blackburn? Give us a break!
Fulham. They're called the Cottagers, what else do you need to know
Notts County: they were the first!
Forest: The manager in the 'top one'
Pool: Shanks, John Peel
Magpies: Wor Jackie, Shearer, and a bloody good bunch of fans
Charlton: Mostly Harmless
Reading: Harmless
Wigan: There is no reason to support Wigan.
After that the choice is up to you.
Footstomper
15 Sep 2007, 12:41 PM
Did I forget Chelsea? Ask Freud
Koby7STAR
15 Sep 2007, 02:53 PM
Magpies: Wor Jackie, Shearer, and a bloody good bunch of fans
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too right, and a great stadium holding 50,000 with plans to expand
AussieLFCfan
18 Sep 2007, 07:43 AM
Liverpool ofcourse.
Koby7STAR
18 Sep 2007, 01:16 PM
Liverpool ofcourse.
yes.....................liverpool:rolleyes: