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White Horse
26/04/2012, 1:56 PM
How can anyone "hate" UCD (unless you failed first year and ended up stacking shelves, of course)?
There is a theory that the club you support is defined as much by who you hate as much as who you love, and that's one of the reasons neutrals are so annoying. However, in a LoI context, I think the hate is saved more for external factors than internal ones. Having said all that rubbish, I do actually hate Shels.
Shannonsider
26/04/2012, 2:03 PM
I've always disliked Limerick. Not a fan of their supporters. I've been to too many of their horrible "grounds" over the years, rats would not inhabit those shítpipes. Been spat at by locals inside their stadium in the o-so-charming Hogan Park.
Still, miles better than Galway United's home ground this season
adamd164
26/04/2012, 2:06 PM
However, in a LoI context, I think the hate is saved more for external factors than internal ones.
Have to agree with that, I'd support any LoI team in Europe, I've cheered for Drogs, Shams, Derry, Bohs, Pats et al. Unfortunately, the league isn't big enough for the kind of genuine hatred you'd find in the bigger leagues.
nigel-harps1954
26/04/2012, 2:10 PM
Still, miles better than Galway United's home ground this season
That's arguable.
Dalymountrower
26/04/2012, 4:10 PM
Boo Hoo, we are Bohs, no one hates us, and we care!
BonnieShels
26/04/2012, 4:37 PM
Sporting Fingal were the only team I ever truly hated with every sinew of my being.
They remain the only Irish club I wished would lose in Europe. God bless you Maretimo.
I now have a serious amount of energy to go round.
Currently I dislike Sligo, Cork and Drogheda.
I used to passionately despise Lims but now I kinda like them.
I also have feelings of ambivalence towards Pats. But that's just from hating my trips to Richmond as a schoolboy growing up in Ballyfermot.
Martinho II
26/04/2012, 7:22 PM
Shamrock Rovers and Bohs for me are the clubs I dont like cos of hooligan element in both clubs.. Dundalk I wouldnt have much fondness for either...
born2bwild
26/04/2012, 7:24 PM
There is a theory that the club you support is defined as much by who you hate as much as who you love, and that's one of the reasons neutrals are so annoying. However, in a LoI context, I think the hate is saved more for external factors than internal ones. Having said all that rubbish, I do actually hate Shels.
Why do people hate Shels????
Why do people hate Shels????
seriously???
BonnieShels
26/04/2012, 8:35 PM
seriously???
b2bw was a Sporting Fingal fan so he may have missed the fun and games.
:)
redobit
26/04/2012, 8:44 PM
Just Finn Harps. Fu*kers tried to vote us out of the league back in the day. A few years after we had voted them.
born2bwild
26/04/2012, 9:49 PM
b2bw was a Sporting Fingal fan so he may have missed the fun and games.
:)
I never went to a Fingal - Shels match. I started going to LoI matches (after thinking about doing it for ages) one night late in 2009 (Fingal-Bray playoff).
You have to start somewhere.
I remember one of the 2 regular Fingal posters on here took real offence when I started following Shels - the other didn't care.
The only thing that sometimes puts me off is the scumbag element that you get following the bigger clubs - I haven't really noticed that one lot is any worse than the next.
sadloserkid
26/04/2012, 10:00 PM
Why do people hate Shels????
I posed the very same question on JW's old message board back in the early days of my LOI fandom. People practically fell over themselves to tell me, in great, often rambling, diatribes exactly why.
Personally, I was going to stay out of this one but since I'm here...
I detested Galway United. I didn't always, I actually quite liked them back in my early days following the league back around Y2K and met some nice people following them. I can't even remember what started this reversal of opinion but I definitely remember a startling lack of any kind of humility when they got 'promoted' and a number of their fans at the time (especially on here) were empty vessels at their most empty, smug, arrogant and not particularly clued in. Interestingly, all of those that bugged me the most have long since disappeared, both from here and even their own GUST site (where I've taken to occasionally lurking and chuckling to myself at the bile they pour upon all who have scorned them). Most of those left posting here are actually alright (even Olander, who I'd say thinks I loathe him as much as I think he loathes me, often strikes me as somebody that I'd get on with quite well in the real world). When the plug was pulled on their participation in the league this year I tried to write a message expressing some sympathy to them but just couldn't find it in me. I will always regret that the day we DESTROYED them 5-0 up in Pike came before I came to view them as pampered, self-entitled yuppies (inevitably the day they destroyed us 5-1 at home came after...). :(
I have (much) lesser aversions to Shamrock Rovers and Shels as they're the only clubs whose fans have ever been involved in any kind of semi-serious aggro that I've been witness to personally. Knowing decent fans of both clubs personally dilutes my dislike.
Cobh were my original Galway but I got over that one for some reason that I can't put my finger on... meeting Dave Hill in the street in Cork one day and finding out that he was a decent guy probably played a part though.
I never went to a Fingal - Shels match. I started going to LoI matches (after thinking about doing it for ages) one night late in 2009 (Fingal-Bray playoff).
I was at both those games, I didn't feel the need to follow Fingal (or Shels). :)
TonyD
26/04/2012, 10:05 PM
I also have feelings of ambivalence towards Pats. But that's just from hating my trips to Richmond as a schoolboy growing up in Ballyfermot.
You grew up in Ballyer and went to the dark side ? Shame on you :p
born2bwild
26/04/2012, 10:08 PM
I was at both those games, I didn't feel the need to follow Fingal (or Shels). :)
You travelled up from Limerick to Dublin on the wettest night of the millennium to watch a play off? Is that you, Tom?
I can't say I hate any club really but I hate going to Belfield to watch football.
sadloserkid
26/04/2012, 10:24 PM
You travelled up from Limerick to Dublin on the wettest night of the millennium to watch a play off? Is that you, Tom?
It's not him but he did come to the Carlisle game alright (and wore my Fingal scarf too!). :)
4tothefloor
26/04/2012, 11:04 PM
Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk and Galway Utd. Hate is a strong word so I'd say I dislike them.
BonnieShels
27/04/2012, 12:31 AM
You grew up in Ballyer and went to the dark side ? Shame on you :p
Don't ask. I always hated the Pats fans in school. They got on my wick with their self-righteousness (don't ask). So any time I went to Richmond, be it for cup or League games I didn't enjoy myself.
I remember my Pats supporting uncle bringing me to Lansdowne for the Cup Final in 1996 on an official Pats bus and I supported Shels when I got to the game! Quietly of course.
My true love of Shels didn't kick in for years afterwards until I moved to Harold's Cross and I could get the 16 direct. :)
You know how ya need a direct bus to support a team. :)
Louth4sam
27/04/2012, 10:44 AM
Have hated Rovers since the mid 90s
Dislike Monaghan and Bohs.
Drogheda are a bit meh. They were so insignificant over the years it was hard to build up any hatred for them. Hate the town and people though! :p
Have hated Rovers since the mid 90s
Dislike Monaghan and Bohs.Drogheda are a bit meh. They were so insignificant over the years it was hard to build up any hatred for them. Hate the town and people though! :p
finally someones mentioned us!
the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about. :)
sixesandsevens
28/04/2012, 7:56 AM
My true love of Shels didn't kick in for years afterwards until I moved to Harold's Cross and I could get the 16 direct. :)
You know how ya need a direct bus to support a team. :)
even with the direct bus route it was a hard sell to start :P
sixesandsevens
28/04/2012, 8:00 AM
overall i think its pretty hard to 'hate' any one team in the league - as a Shels fan I'm not hugely keen on the Shams or Bohs, but when it comes to an Irish team in Europe I'll get behind them - for the good of the profile of the league - regardless of who they are
BonnieShels
28/04/2012, 2:40 PM
even with the direct bus route it was a hard sell to start :P
I wouldn't call it hard. More a cynical sell. I mean you got your way.
overall i think its pretty hard to 'hate' any one team in the league - as a Shels fan I'm not hugely keen on the Shams or Bohs, but when it comes to an Irish team in Europe I'll get behind them - for the good of the profile of the league - regardless of who they are
Even the fungus?
Lim till i die
30/04/2012, 12:43 AM
Been spat at by locals inside their stadium in the o-so-charming Hogan Park.
That was me.
In my defence someone had set fire to your back unbeknowst to you and I was trying to put it out.
Lim till i die
30/04/2012, 12:53 AM
Teams I have taken dislikes to at some stage or other for percieved wrongs:
Shamrock/Bohs: Actually have genuine, mockney, arm waving, 20 on 20 fairy fighting, granny bashing, casual elements that they tolerate. Whatever about Bohs who probably need the money no matter what corner it comes from, it baffles me that Shamrock put up with it.
Derry: That drum. Stewards are arseholes. Northern.
Waterford: Generally hockey us. Hate the RSC.
Cork: At times baffling arrogance. Have a few of their own arm wavers. Causing Eanna Buckley undue stress by being pish in the Premier. The Poznan.
Shels: Too many angsty teenagers following them. Stewards are clowns.
Monaghan: Unseemly scenes.
UCD: Always getting relegated and winning the First Division.
Bray: Too cold.
Wexford: Fans are far too polite and friendly. Never finished their ground. Doesn't feel like a real football club.
Lim till i die
30/04/2012, 1:25 AM
dafuq is a "tween"?
Tween (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tween_(demographic))
Which means I've used the wrong word. :bulgy:
Edited. :ball:
superfrank
30/04/2012, 4:52 AM
I've hated Bohs for years, mainly down to carry on by their players/fans at games through the years.
I detest Cork mainly due to the obnoxious arrogance of a lot of their fans circa 2005 and into 2008/2009 and the fact that they keep giving that tool George O'Callaghan a chance. Some of them seem to have been humbled by their trip to the First but others don't.
Sligo are the new Cork on the fan front, though it's not so bad now that most of their idiot fans got banned from here.
Can't think of any problems I have with other clubs.
Sean South
30/04/2012, 7:56 AM
So you "hate" some clubs because of the internet? Good for you.
Why do people hate Shels????
It largely boils down to the cult of Ollie - both the behaviour of the club when he was in charge and the attitude of their fans when he was pulling all his stunts. The complete head in the sand attitude to the financial side by their fans is only matched by the same fans sanctimoniously going on about paying debts now.
Most clubs have overspent and overstretched themselves at some stage, but I don't think it's ever been so unquestioned as it was with Shels. Possible exception is Drogs, who are similarly blind when it comes to particular individuals.
El-Pietro
30/04/2012, 8:26 AM
The Poznan.
Please stop validating the Sky league by calling it this. We robbed it from Derry who in turn robbed it from PSG several years before Manchester City traveled to Poland and.
cornflakes
30/04/2012, 9:10 AM
Wexford: Fans are far too polite and friendly. Never finished their ground. Doesn't feel like a real football club.
go fcuk yourself!!
L.T.F.C.
30/04/2012, 10:11 AM
Bohs: Fans are tools... can't go for a **** in the place without getting abuse and hassle. Fans have also been known to spit. Must say though, seeing a load of them getting kicked out in Flancare was a very satisfying sight.
superfrank
30/04/2012, 10:23 AM
So you "hate" some clubs because of the internet? Good for you.
Because of their fans on the internet and fans are representative of a club, are they not?
People use fans' behaviour as justification for hating Rovers and Bohs so why can't it be applied to other clubs?
Sean South
30/04/2012, 10:30 AM
Please stop validating the Sky league by calling it this. We robbed it from Derry who in turn robbed it from PSG several years before Manchester City traveled to Poland and.
Let's all do the Derry, let's all do the Derry. Na Na Na Na
Because of their fans on the internet and fans are representative of a club, are they not?
People use fans' behaviour as justification for hating Rovers and Bohs so why can't it be applied to other clubs?
Deary me.
marinobohs
30/04/2012, 10:33 AM
Bohs: Fans are tools... can't go for a **** in the place without getting abuse and hassle. Fans have also been known to spit. Must say though, seeing a load of them getting kicked out in Flancare was a very satisfying sight.
Such an ingrate, we may ask for those jerseys back :o
Such an ingrate, we may ask for those jerseys back :o
We'll donate some when AFC Bohs happens in a couple of years.
Sam_Heggy
30/04/2012, 11:07 AM
So far this season I hate: Limerick x2, Athlone, Derry, Wexford and Mervue. Im pretty sure I'll be expending that list over the season.
marinobohs
30/04/2012, 11:12 AM
We'll donate some when AFC Bohs happens in a couple of years.
keep trying, it may come true some year :cool: (preferably hold your breath :o)
marinobohs
30/04/2012, 11:26 AM
Because of their fans on the internet and fans are representative of a club, are they not?
People use fans' behaviour as justification for hating Rovers and Bohs so why can't it be applied to other clubs?
Yep, can see the direct link between banter on a football forum and mindless acts of (often pretend) violence.
Personally I hate all things shams because a car nearly knocked me over in 1993 and the driver looked very like someone that used to play for shams. Or was it man united :confused:
Because of their fans on the internet and fans are representative of a club, are they not?In absolutely no way are internet message boards reprsentative of any group of fans. Pats have maybe 1,500-1,800 people who regularly go to games. There's about 3 or 4 of us who post here. We're not representatives of our clubs. We're blokes with too much time on our hands. No one was voted in, and AFAIK no one has tried to claim they speak on behalf of Pats fans
People use fans' behaviour as justification for hating Rovers and Bohs so why can't it be applied to other clubs?It should be applied to others clubs. But their behavious at/around football games. everything else is just messing.
Lim till i die
30/04/2012, 3:53 PM
Please stop validating the Sky league by calling it this. We robbed it from Derry who in turn robbed it from PSG several years before Manchester City traveled to Poland and.
How could I leave out pretentious. :)
Call it what you want, it's super gay imo. :ball:
go fcuk yourself!!
Excellent.
Restored my faith in mankind in a roundabout way.
askmehoop
30/04/2012, 3:57 PM
Bohs: Fans are tools... can't go for a **** in the place without getting abuse and hassle. Fans have also been known to spit. Must say though, seeing a load of them getting kicked out in Flancare was a very satisfying sight.
abuse and hassle from opposition fans at a football game!!!! lock them up, the lot of them. besides if you need to use the jacks when at a football ground just take a leaf from the sligo fans book, you'll get no hassle
Shannonsider
30/04/2012, 4:05 PM
I've always disliked Limerick. Not a fan of their supporters. I've been to too many of their horrible "grounds" over the years, rats would not inhabit those shítpipes. Been spat at by locals inside their stadium in the o-so-charming Hogan Park.
Limerick fans have also been spat at by these locals. Nothing personal.
L.T.F.C.
30/04/2012, 4:19 PM
abuse and hassle from opposition fans at a football game!!!! lock them up, the lot of them. besides if you need to use the jacks when at a football ground just take a leaf from the sligo fans book, you'll get no hassle
From other fans. I've been to Dalymount loads, and I don't think that I've had one visit without being started on. Par for the course for you, but not for me, or most other LOI fans.
askmehoop
30/04/2012, 4:57 PM
From other fans. I've been to Dalymount loads, and I don't think that I've had one visit without being started on. Par for the course for you, but not for me, or most other LOI fans.
Never been been 'started on' at a match. went to sligo and nearly got sharted on. Verbal abuse from other supporters is expected in fairness.
Dalymountrower
30/04/2012, 5:12 PM
From other fans. I've been to Dalymount loads, and I don't think that I've had one visit without being started on. Par for the course for you, but not for me, or most other LOI fans.
They must have thought you were a Bohs fan and part of a hitherto unrecognised clique? or possibly a spy from NAMA?
L.T.F.C.
01/05/2012, 8:00 AM
Never been been 'started on' at a match. went to sligo and nearly got sharted on. Verbal abuse from other supporters is expected in fairness.
As I said, par for the course for you.
I expect verbal abuse in the crowd, but I don't expect personal, face to face abuse, and being started on.
horton
01/05/2012, 10:03 AM
So far this season I hate: Limerick x2, Athlone, Derry, Wexford and Mervue. Im pretty sure I'll be expending that list over the season.
Has a Harps fan ever gone a season without finding a reason to hate Derry?:D
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