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Not at all. I, just would rather this one didn't come to Shels games. I said earlier in the thread but it was removed, that i think he's method of choosing a club is ridiculous (actually the word i used was stronger but if i use it again, i'll get a slap on the wrist)Quote:
Originally Posted by dublin_owl
A stampead for 1 supporter by the Dub clubs... Must be stuck :D
Jesus... I have to say, the passion you lads have is inspiring, in comparison to the comfort and complacency I usually see in football supporters :(
I will definitely be heading to a few game over the next season, I have decided that I won't be "picking" a team anytime soon, I am just going to experience the league until I can't stay indifferent to a team anymore!
Seriously guys, thanks a million for the replies. To be honest, I half expected to be berated for my opening post, I didn't think it'd be possible to outright ask passionate football fans their opinion on such a matter, but the encouragement and lively rivalry you guys share really is refreshing :) I honestly cannot wait for this weekend! :D
Ticktock, most of us are just glad you've decided to come over from the dark side. :D I'm sure no matter where you go you'll be made welcome.
TickTock you're far from unique on here. Plenty of us have only taken an interest in the league in recent years, or have fallen into following a particular team after visiting others. I saw a few games in Bray years ago when I lived there during college than had a big gap of never going to games. Started taking in a few Bohs games about 3 seasons ago and started to get the bug, then Wexford Youths were formed and my interest was really piqued, due to living in Dublin I only really get to Youths game up here or in Newbridge, but last season I started going to Rovers and Pat's games on a regular basis, now that I live in Tallagh, I've got a Rovers season ticket and I'll be taking in as many Youths games as I can make, happily none of the Youths fixtures in Dublin clash with Rovers home games. It's an addictive league, the football is good, and the passion of the hard core supporters is always inspiring. AS many others have advised, take a trip to all of the grounds within commuting distance and see if any one club or set of fans really drags you in.
What do the rest of you think, lads, is it time to let ticktock in on the secret? Sure what the hell, he's clearly passed the point of no return...Quote:
Originally Posted by ticktock
You see, supporting a football club is like marriage, only without the possibility of divorce. You fall in love and can't wait to get hitched. Admittedly, you're a little unusual in that you're not yet sure which club is "the one", but you know you want to do it, so that's that.
Sadly, however, once the honeymoon glow wears off, humdrum reality (or worse) sets in. This accounts for the "comfort and complacency" (and corresponding lack of passion) you've observed in other fans.
As for the "passion" you've experienced on this board, do not be deceived - we just want to inveigle another inmate to the ranks, to add some passing interest to our own existence as "lifers", without hope of remission, release or pardon.
One further point. I mentioned that Divorce is not an option for genuine fans. Unfortunately, neither is having an "affair" with some other floozie which "eyes you up" from the back of the home terraces the next time you're "playing away".
For when you're stuck in a real marriage and own up to your mates that you've been enjoying a bit on the side, as often as not they'll dig you in the ribs, slap you on the back and say "Fair play to ye", before drinking your health and enquiring whether she has a sister. (It's the only known occasion in life when jealousy inspires good wishes, btw)
Whereas a football fan who confesses to taking an interest in some other club which is currently on a bit of a run, whilst his own is on a losing streak, will only attract scorn, derision and contempt.
So there you have it and good luck with your choice when you finally do get to stroll down the aisle. As someone who's saddled with a Premier League club of my own (Spurs), I've no doubt you had a lucky escape from your flirtation with Man Utd, for stripped of make-up, jewellery and designer clothes (which you paid for, btw), you'll realise that these "supermodels" are all the same - only out for what they can get.
Far better to stick to some homely LOI lassie; she might be plain, but there's a good chance she'll at least be able to cook! ;)
(With due apologies to any female readers, for the appalling misogyny contained in this post)
Never mind facilities. :o As long as it's well lit everything else is just excess.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldyouth
While I empathise greatly with the above sentiment I've fond myself getting progressively more excited about the new season again in the last couple of weeks despite our shambolic pre-season... There is no escape... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
Sure there's enough of you trying to drag him back across the country to the fatherland too. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pixiehead
Having read all three of your comments, I have to say it's people like you who will forever hold the league back. If a chap has no connection to any club how else would you expect them to pick a club? We need people like Ticktock for the league to ever have any hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hairy Bowsie
Best post ever!!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by EalingGreen
You should support UCD; our penises are this long.
(Well, not literally as long as "this", but I just wanted to sum up the thread to date)
Yes, till death do you part, as all ten Dublin City fans found out.Quote:
Originally Posted by EalingGreen
We're different: UCD, the middle class football club.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
This league is way beyond redemption, it's own governing body is running it into the ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint_Charlie
The FAI gave 2 clubs who went into examinership last season PD licences, financially helping one in order to meet the criteria, and giving the other a PD licence saying they'd met the criteria when less than 2 weeks later it has become apparent through the none payment of players that it was impossible for that club to have met the criteria but yeah you're right, i'm holding the league back :rolleyes:
I hope the chap finds a club he loves and sticks with them through thick and thin, i just wish he didn't have to do it in such an "eeny meeny miny mo" fashion through this bleedin' website
If i may continue on with the analogy
True but her father is a **** and loves her brother a lot more.Quote:
Originally Posted by EalingGreen
So your beef is with the FAI then?
That's fair enough. If their incompetence stopped anyone from going to games, none of us would be going. :ball:
EalingGreen you fupping genius lol
Maybe the criteria should be based on who'll still be around in a few years?
Its one thing saddling up with the dirt bird.
Its quite another for it to be taken away from you before you've trained her to cook your roast the way you like it!
Keep us posted on how you are getting on over the coming weeks. It would be interesting to see what you think of each club(pros and cons), also interesting to see what club you eventually pick and why you picked it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ticktock
Will you be coming along tomorrow night then? :D
Of course he will... Wear a red hat so we can spot you!
:)
Well Tiktok. I'll throw in my tuppence worth but it'll be more an echo of whats said above. Don't try and create something. Get around the grounds, see the clubs come to town and don't expect or try to convince yourself your loving it. You might end up going to see Shels v Sporting Fingal and see something that sticks with you.It might be the lone Fingal supporter or it might be the quality of football (concentrate on the lone supporter :D ). And you'll want to go back.
I don't come from a part of the country where LoI football became part of my growing up.It was many years later on moving to Dublin that I might have found myself at Tolka Park or Dalymount. I felt nothing whatsoever but enjoyed the live football and wanted more of it. It was the FAI Cup Final of 1999 that saw me following Finn Harps there on in and though there have been many downs in those years and having since moved away from Donegal I still follow them and keep in touch albeit see them a hell of a lot less.
Let us know what you discover.
thats the best post iv ever read on an internet forum. masterpiece!Quote:
Originally Posted by EalingGreen