Article:What Makes A Person Support A Specific Team

A lot has been going on about the fan base and loyalties to clubs. I think we need to look at various aspects to possibly find a solution. I have a deep love for Manchester United for the past 13 years or so and it has never waned even when they went through a bad patch last few years but then again I am asked why United. Im at such a stage that tears will definitely fall if United lose. Now hears the thing I have never been to England and am an Indian citizen. Would it make the team a difference to the team what I think, or why should a loss affect me so badly when i have no solid roots for the team. Im not English, Ive never been to England and Ive never seen them play at a stadium. I was introduced to them at an early age and just their style of football got me hooked, sure they had famous stars such as Beckham, Cantona, Charlton who could have had their own fan following no matter which ever team they play for. This brings me to my next point. Specific player following. Now I spent some time in Wisconsin and got hooked on to the NBA and the NFL. So naturally i had to pick a team. Being in Wisconsin i started following the Packers and Favre kept me hooked to the team. In the case of the NBA i didnt like the way the bucks played and refused to support them despite staying in Milwaukee. I loved watching Nash play and at that time he was with the Mavericks so naturally I supported the Mavs but now after his move to the Suns I'd pick the Suns over any team. I would support the team that Nash plays for. Now is that being biased? So I feel there is a difference if one is being loyal because of the team or a specific player. In the case of a team then i guess loyalties are much stronger but if one follows a player then i guess you follow his every move. But hey, everyone has their own opinions I guess.