Newsgroups: rec.sport.soccer
Subject: Support your LOCAL team
From: declan@vulcan.mentec.ie
Date: 11 Jan 93 17:40:02 GMT
Organization: Mentec Computer Systems, Dublin, Ireland
Nntp-Posting-User: caroline

In article <1993Jan6.113629.9329@meiko.com>, esp@meiko.co.uk writes:
> Shame on you lot!!!
> Don't get me wrong I've nothing against the supporters of the Liverpools, Man U's and Leeds of this World.... as long as they live in or around Liverpool, Manchester or Leeds. But it's those who simply support these teams because... well they win a lot... they're big teams... they're in Europe... etc etc. They think they're special because they rarely have to face the possiblity of defeat. Pathetic!! They deserve no respect from any real football fan! I ask you, where's the passion? 
> I just wish this lot would look over their shoulder and take a look at their local teams, OK the quality may not be too good, but to these teams and their supporters every game is about survival and the dream of one day being up there with the big boys.
> One of the saddest moments in football in recent years was when Aldershot folded. That day a few thousand people in Aldershot had their hearts broken. I wonder if any of the Liverpool or Leeds fans living in Aldershot, who never bothered watching their local team because they were in the 4th division, (and where was the pride in that??), felt guilty, I hope so!!!!
> Thing is, things are getting worse! We now have a guy in Scotland supporting AC Milan. What reason other than the fact that Milan are unbeaton in the past two seasons in Serie A would a guy support a team on the other side of the continent?
> I wonder how long it will be before this lot start supporting Germany, instead of their own country,, because Germany has won the World Cup more times than most????? Same principle!!!!!!
> I figure this may provoke some reaction....... Come on guys defend yourselves!!
> Steve
> Support Your LOCAL team!!!!

Thanks Steve.

As one person who as done exactly what Steve has suggested I'd like to have
my say here (thats the great thing about democracy, freedom to speak your mind
and write what you want, once its legal and true. Watch out in the UK if 
Peter Brooke has his way).

As an avid Leeds United and Celtic fan, after the triumph of Leeds last season 
I decided to go out in the cold, rain, wind etc and support my local team 
(Bohemians in Dublin).
I must say whilest the standard of play is not at the same level as EVEN the
English Premier Division,  it's far better watching a live game than sitting at
home and watching Marco Van Basten score 4 on a Sunday afternoon.  Surely the
comments, made from the stands especially against the referee, are as good as
the best comedy programs on TV.

My 4 on a Sunday will help the coffers at the club which when added to 
as many other 4 as possible will assist the club in attaining better 
standards which in turn will attract more supporters.  Its a catch 22
but surely it starts somewhere.  So anybody that complains about the standard
of their local league and who does not attend their games should stop
cluttering up the News with uneducated rubbish.

So go on as Steve has recommended go out and support you LOCAL team.

Declan.

declan@vulcan.mentec.ie
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