Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

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Am I right in thinking that the football season has just started? If so, I've decided that this year, I'm going to try to take an interest, I want to know what all the fuss is about.

I'm going to choose a team to support, and find out who the players are. I want to learn all about leagues and divisions, promotions, relegations, European competitions etc, and, once I'm more knowledgeable, I want to go and see a game.

So. First things first, who should I support and why?

PS- Please keep all comments light hearted and and friendly. I want to believe that football can be fun.

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Today I will be mostly electrician-ing. If you hear a bang or see a bright flash on the horizon, that'll be me.

[AndrewT]

I'm going to choose a team to support

What is this 'choose a team to support' business? You either support the team closest to where you were born, or closest to where you live now.

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I'm going to choose a team to support

What is this 'choose a team to support' business? You either support the team closest to where you were born, or closest to where you live now.

Really? See, That's one thing I've learned already.

I have to confess though, I'm a bit disappointed that I don't get to pick.

[AndrewT]

I'm going to choose a team to support

What is this 'choose a team to support' business? You either support the team closest to where you were born, or closest to where you live now.

Really? See, That's one thing I've learned already.

I have to confess though, I'm a bit disappointed that I don't get to pick.

To be honest, top-class football is rubbish these days - I've completely lost interest. If I was you I'd find out where your nearest lower-league or semi-pro club and follow them.

I suspect that premier league professional footballers would sicken you as people.

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Are there exceptions to this rule, if so, can I be one?

BTW- I was born in Chesterfield and I do have a slight interest in Nottingham Forrest (Do they still exist?) as I always used to get stuck in traffic on match days.

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I'm going to choose a team to support

What is this 'choose a team to support' business? You either support the team closest to where you were born, or closest to where you live now.

Really? See, That's one thing I've learned already.

I have to confess though, I'm a bit disappointed that I don't get to pick.

To be honest, top-class football is rubbish these days - I've completely lost interest. If I was you I'd find out where your nearest lower-league or semi-pro club and follow them.

I suspect that premier league professional footballers would sicken you as people.

But I want to watch my team on telly like everyone else.... Don't I?

[ShatnerPants]

I'm going to choose a team to support

What is this 'choose a team to support' business? You either support the team closest to where you were born, or closest to where you live now.

Nope.

You support the team in your blood.

If you're coming into the game later you can be a bit picky.  What you can't do is change your allegance if things do a bit wrong.

[Robert HM]

Are there exceptions to this rule, if so, can I be one?

BTW- I was born in Chesterfield and I do have a slight interest in Nottingham Forrest (Do they still exist?) as I always used to get stuck in traffic on match days.

Choose the local underdogs, Notts County.

I'm going to choose a team to support

What is this 'choose a team to support' business? You either support the team closest to where you were born, or closest to where you live now.

Really? See, That's one thing I've learned already.

I have to confess though, I'm a bit disappointed that I don't get to pick.

To be honest, top-class football is rubbish these days - I've completely lost interest. If I was you I'd find out where your nearest lower-league or semi-pro club and follow them.

I suspect that premier league professional footballers would sicken you as people.

But I want to watch my team on telly like everyone else.... Don't I?

Ahh well scrub that suggestion

[sovietsong]

Fancy supporting a lower league team, I defo think Leeds United are the way to go!  A fallen giant on the comeback trail, as well as this everybody hates Leeds so your not making an easy choice !

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Are there exceptions to this rule, if so, can I be one?

BTW- I was born in Chesterfield and I do have a slight interest in Nottingham Forrest (Do they still exist?) as I always used to get stuck in traffic on match days.

Choose the local underdogs, Notts County.

I'm going to choose a team to support

What is this 'choose a team to support' business? You either support the team closest to where you were born, or closest to where you live now.

Really? See, That's one thing I've learned already.

I have to confess though, I'm a bit disappointed that I don't get to pick.

To be honest, top-class football is rubbish these days - I've completely lost interest. If I was you I'd find out where your nearest lower-league or semi-pro club and follow them.

I suspect that premier league professional footballers would sicken you as people.

But I want to watch my team on telly like everyone else.... Don't I?

Ahh well scrub that suggestion

Hang on, I'm not dismissing anything yet. Make a case for Notts county if you like. Do they have nice polite fans for instance?

[tikay]

Are there exceptions to this rule, if so, can I be one?

BTW- I was born in Chesterfield and I do have a slight interest in Nottingham Forrest (Do they still exist?) as I always used to get stuck in traffic on match days.

Logically, your choices are.....

Leicester City (local). Tighty supports them, & can give you the low-down.

Coventry City. (Local).

Barnsley (family connections). Sheriff supports them I think. No idea why.

Chesrerfield (born there).

Brentford.

On second thoughts, stick to ferrets.

You might enjoy Rugby Union better - it's played by real men.

[ShatnerPants]

I'd be tempted to think about Sheffied Utd.   They'll be on t'box occaisionally, they've got off to a decent start.

They're not trendy.

No poncy superstars spring to mind.

[tikay]

Are there exceptions to this rule, if so, can I be one?

BTW- I was born in Chesterfield and I do have a slight interest in Nottingham Forrest (Do they still exist?) as I always used to get stuck in traffic on match days.

Choose the local underdogs, Notts County.

I'm going to choose a team to support

What is this 'choose a team to support' business? You either support the team closest to where you were born, or closest to where you live now.

Really? See, That's one thing I've learned already.

I have to confess though, I'm a bit disappointed that I don't get to pick.

To be honest, top-class football is rubbish these days - I've completely lost interest. If I was you I'd find out where your nearest lower-league or semi-pro club and follow them.

I suspect that premier league professional footballers would sicken you as people.

But I want to watch my team on telly like everyone else.... Don't I?

Ahh well scrub that suggestion

Hang on, I'm not dismissing anything yet. Make a case for Notts county if you like. Do they have nice polite fans for instance?

They don't have any fans.

[DaveShoelace]

Football is about misery and dissapointment, followed by rare moments of pleasure, followed by misery and dissapointment.

I think you should pick a team out of a hat, no picking.

Failing that, Sheffield Wednesday are a sleeping giant, could be a good pick.