For whatever reason, Wolves games are still televised. Who the hell knows why? If you like train wrecks... All aboard. But seriously. We built a new stand. That's my only selling point.
if you're worried about being seen as a bandwagoner, united, city, liverpool, arsenal, chelsea and tottenheim are all out
I don't think you can pick a competitive team and not be seen as a bandwagoner. The teams that are perennially challenging for the title seldom change. There may be exceptions each year - but the major players don't usually vary. Generally speaking, the problem is in European soccer, you're either the Yankees or the Pirates. I chose Chelsea in 2001 because they weren't Arsenal, United or Liverpool (the major powers of the Premiership). They were a solid team at the time but hadn't won the league in decades. Well, a Russian oligarch bought the club and that all changed.
I prefer not having a team. That way I can enjoy watching all the games and not have a certain team losing ruin my day. I have some teams I root for like teams with Americans and whoever is close to the top trying to compete with the big boys but I don't see myself picking a specific team unless I go over there and experience a game in person. The first big team to get an American will probably become my favorite team in the future at least for however long he plays for them.
Sunderland! Passionate fans, will never win the league but we also aren't a Wigan who will have you sweating the final day. I picked them 3 years ago and I've been happy. We can play the top teams competitively at times (Beat Chelsea on the road and Man City at home last year, Beat Man City and Arsenal at home this year) and Martin O'Neill seems to have the team going in the right direction. I can't comment on TV coverage in the States, but we've been on TV over 5 times in Canada, and if not there's always a feed online somewhere.
What is the story with Man City? It doesn't look like they have won many trophies. Why are they considered so good now, and is this just an aberration? Also, what does it mean when a player is on loan? I am still leaning towards Tottenham, although it's tough to go against Man U, since I have watched more of their games than probably any other team.
Choosing man city is like having a bumper sticker on your car that says, "hey, I'm an asshole who started watching soccer two years ago."
It means that the club that owns them is letting them play at another club. Usually the club being loaned the player agrees to pay their wages. A player typically isn't loaned out unless they're younger and still developing or they're an older player merely looking for more playing time. For example, Landon Donovan is owned by LA Galaxy (MLS) but has been loaned to Everton twice. For the love of stew, don't pick Man U. That would be worse than dbl picking the Yankees due to Don Mattingly.
Now find me some cool Spur apparel. All my soccer gear is Adidas, so this should be a welcome change.
this is a good place for shirts http://www.whoareyadesigns.com/category-s/1890.htm official shop http://shop.tottenhamhotspur.com/?u...utm_content=(direct)|(none)&utm_term=(direct) and ebay has some good deals on scarves and other stuff
It's not too late to get off. Like others have said, try watching some games first. Experience the likes of Norwich/Swansea/Everton/Newcastle before you make a decision. If I was choosing a team today, it'd be between Norwich, Newcastle and Swansea. All have incredible managers, all are punching way above their weight (Newcastle only because this is their 2nd campaign back in the Prem... Norwich/Swansea because they have a real possibility of both finishing in the top half of the table AND being above Liverpool, made more impressive for Norwich because they were in League One during the 2009/2010 season and won successive promotions).
Ive seen everyone play. I just have never been in a position to pick a team when I wasn't a kid, so this is unchartered territory. I like Swansea, but my gut was telling me Spurs even when I asked. This thread put me of the top. I watched the Swansea QPR match the other day. It was rough.
I know this is very "look at me" but I don't care. Emailed Who Are Ya with an idea for a shirt. After Newcastle was relegated I got an email saying they were going to make my shirt and would email me a free copy and offer me 40% off any other apparel. Here is the shirt I came up with: http://www.whoareyadesigns.com/product-p/new2.htm
Is your middle name similar to the name of a club? I've always been happy with my choice based almost entirely on that simple fact. Also... long balls? No possession? Never gonna win a title, but probably won't get relegated either? Sound financial management? Stoke is the place for you. But in all seriousness... If I were starting today, and wanted to watch fun soccer, and not band-wagon it... Swansea is pretty cool.
Was considering Everton, Tottenham, and Fulham. Ended up picking Everton. Everton pros: -Tim Howard is goalie, Landon Donovan has come over on loan a couple of times. Everton loves -You'll never be accused as a bandwagoner -Fans are insanely loud, one of the best home pitch advantages in EPL. We take down big-name teams all the time there. -Kits are decent -We hate Luis Suarez with the passion of a thousand galaxies -The prodigal underdog that punches above its weight -Solid, if under-appreciated history -Hasn't been relegated for a LONG time and generally is in the top half of the EPL -EFC goes out of their way to accommodate working class fans and kids much more than other clubs, hence the moniker "The People's Club." Cons: -Low budgets every damn year. Goodison Park is a wonderful home pitch advantage, but it's outdated and doesn't maximize profits at all. -Always shit the bed against cross-town rivals Liverpool -Our best players always get taken by the richer clubs -Liverpool is not the easiest place to visit for a match, although it's not incredibly hard either. -Generally end up giving their fans blue balls (get it? GET IT?) Fulham is a solid choice because of Dempsey and they're generally likeable. Fairly competitive too. Tottenham is a good choice if you want a team that's going to be competitive in the top 5 every year in a place that's easy to visit. They don't have much of a history though and have been shitting the bed lately. Newcastle has weird management and fans but probably isn't a terrible choice. Swansea is a cool story. Everyone here seems to hate Sunderland for some reason. You have no soul if you pick United, City, Arsenal, or Chelsea. Die in a fire if you pick Liverpool.
I thought Mick was hilarious in the first press conference I saw of his in 2006. Thought it was awesome that Wolves couldn't even field a team going into that season and they found a group of players that got them to the brink of promotion. Decided that Mick could surely deliver on his promise of EPL football within 3 years and I started rooting for them, plus I remember watching the promotion playoff where Wolves lost to WBA and thought the Baggies were some of the worst people on this earth.
If I were to not be a Liverpool fan, I would try to root for Portsmouth, Wolves, West Ham, Leeds or Sunderland. Their just all so... interesting to me.
I am a Roma fan because Totti was and is my favorite player. It works out well though for me, because besides Roma games I mostly watch the BPL without much rooting interest, so I just enjoy the soccer without the disappointment because I hate picking bandwagon teams.