I used to follow Man Utd in my teens and went to about a dozen games. They were not my local team as I am from South London. I started going to a few local games down at Palace with my uncle and friends. As a cockney red I was never made to feel welcome by the Mancs and never felt I really belonged.
As I got older the need to support a team always in the hunt for trophies waned. My point of switching came when I had to decide between to FA Cup 4th Rd ties: a straightforward Moan Utd home victory against lower league opposition or Spurs vs Palace in the 4th Rd of the FA Cup. I went to WHL and saw Palace stuffed 5-0. But I felt part of the crowd in defeat and I have never looked back.
Originally posted by Hopster I used to follow Man Utd in my teens and went to about a dozen games. They were not my local team as I am from South London. I started going to a few local games down at Palace with my uncle and friends. As a cockney red I was never made to feel welcome by the Mancs and never felt I really belonged.
As I got older the need to support a team always in the ...[text shortened]... and saw Palace stuffed 5-0. But I felt part of the crowd in defeat and I have never looked back.
Good story Hopster, I amanother South London lad and had a likeingfor Liverpool and was taken to Selhurst Park for a cup tie in 77 when Palace played Liverpool supporting Keegan toshack and al but I was so impressed with the crowd noise and the chant of eagles that I started going regularly. Soon after we were promoted and I started going with other chaps from school. BTW Liverpool won the match 3 -2 and Palace were in Old 3rd Div
Originally posted by cantspell Good story Hopster, I amanother South London lad and had a likeingfor Liverpool and was taken to Selhurst Park for a cup tie in 77 when Palace played Liverpool supporting Keegan toshack and al but I was so impressed with the crowd noise and the chant of eagles that I started going regularly. Soon after we were promoted and I started going with other chaps from school. BTW Liverpool won the match 3 -2 and Palace were in Old 3rd Div
But that was the start of your glory years, Vince Hilaire, Gerry Francis two successive promotions. That great strip - they were good days to support Palace.
Originally posted by Seitse Ok, a question: How do you 'become' fan of certain team?
More important: How do you "switch" from one team to another?
Is it possible?
The issue came to my mind after being several years fan of
Real Madrid. I love the team, no sweat, they were my first contact
with football and I fell in love with "la quinta del buitre", when
Butragueno was doin ...[text shortened]... ing the Lakers and the Celtics, like... of well, you get the point.
I feel troubled 😞
You can change your wife.
You can change your job.
You can change your religion.
You can change your home.
Originally posted by invigorate But that was the start of your glory years, Vince Hilaire, Gerry Francis two successive promotions. That great strip - they were good days to support Palace.
yes kenny sansom, jim cannon, jerry murphy great days. went top of the old first division for a while.
Originally posted by Seitse Ok, a question: How do you 'become' fan of certain team?
More important: How do you "switch" from one team to another?
Is it possible?
The issue came to my mind after being several years fan of
Real Madrid. I love the team, no sweat, they were my first contact
with football and I fell in love with "la quinta del buitre", when
Butragueno was doin ...[text shortened]... ing the Lakers and the Celtics, like... of well, you get the point.
I feel troubled 😞
You make it sound like you have to be certified or registered in some way.
The process of being a fan of certain team
23 Jan '08 06:04
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