OK, can I be a Man Yoo fan? I'm going to start following English soccer. It's a way to get back at them. For more on my thoughts on England, please see my latest blog posting.
Nooooooooo don't become a ManYoo fan. They're hideous. They're like the Yankees -- only Sir Alex Ferguson isn't anywhere near as likeable as Joe Torre. Besides, their nickname is the Red Devils. The even have a devil in their logo. How much more evidence do you need? I'll give you an out, though. If I were female, I'd probably think highly of this guy, who's ManU's top player: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://martins23.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/cristiano_ronaldo_shopping5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://worldfootynews.blogspot.com/2008/06/ronaldo-i-want-to-live-in-madrid.html&h=660&w=450&sz=208&hl=en&start=4&um=1&usg=__3n-aOSi2nUIUWgObfa8i1X0JuT8=&tbnid=uz45Bbd-jHK4NM:&tbnh=138&tbnw=94&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcristiano%2Bronaldo%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN
Mind you, I can't stand the diving little prick, but I'll concede the point to you.
That web address is too long and seems like too much work, so I won't be a fan of that team, even if you're telling me that guy is good looking. I will have to do some research. I'm looking for a team that are lovable underdogs (notice how I did the plural the English way), that have a really faithful following and that don't win all the time but are not so bad that they will drop down into that sorry seconds division. I'll do some research, but your advice would be appreciated.
Everton -- the second team in Liverpool. Wonderful underdogs, charming yet outdated stadium. Rabid, loyal fans. But always under the thumb of bitter rivals Liverpool, whose bigger stadium is 700 yards away. Aston Villa -- top team in Birmingham, truly one of the armpits of planet Earth. But they're a solid, competitive club that will never ever compete for a championship. And the manager is a charming Irishman. Tottenham Hotspur -- I shudder to suggest Sp*rs, the hated North London rivals of the Glorious Arse. The two clubs are 4 miles apart and the rivalry is bitter. Spurs are not a championship challenger but seldom relegation threatened. Won the League Cup last year, which is like winning the Women's NIT. Also favored club of one Rob Percy. And the name "Hotspur" is taken from a Shakespeare character, for you literary types. Newcastle -- Maybe the most loyal fans in England. They firmly believe in their delusional sort of way that they can be a championship challenger and always end up bitter. But the passion is there. West Ham United -- Second rate East London club whose loyal fans sing this song: I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air. They fly so high, Nearly reach the sky, Then like my dreams, They fade and die.
Thanks for the advice. I enjoyed your descriptions. I will do some more research and choose a team forthwith. Maybe some of these teams have famous celebrity followers? How about Union Leader newsroom followers?
What Mr. Enright means is that he's a dreamy footballer. You know, speed, skills, strength. Even if he plays for Manchester ****ing United. It's got nothing to do with his appearance. No, no. Not that there's anything wrong with that. No. Ahem. Er, uh ... yeah.
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It's easy Matt. ManYoo is sponsored by AIG. How's that working out for them?
OK, can I be a Man Yoo fan? I'm going to start following English soccer.
It's a way to get back at them.
For more on my thoughts on England, please see my latest blog posting.
Nooooooooo don't become a ManYoo fan. They're hideous. They're like the Yankees -- only Sir Alex Ferguson isn't anywhere near as likeable as Joe Torre. Besides, their nickname is the Red Devils. The even have a devil in their logo. How much more evidence do you need?
I'll give you an out, though. If I were female, I'd probably think highly of this guy, who's ManU's top player: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://martins23.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/cristiano_ronaldo_shopping5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://worldfootynews.blogspot.com/2008/06/ronaldo-i-want-to-live-in-madrid.html&h=660&w=450&sz=208&hl=en&start=4&um=1&usg=__3n-aOSi2nUIUWgObfa8i1X0JuT8=&tbnid=uz45Bbd-jHK4NM:&tbnh=138&tbnw=94&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcristiano%2Bronaldo%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN
Mind you, I can't stand the diving little prick, but I'll concede the point to you.
That web address is too long and seems like too much work, so I won't be a fan of that team, even if you're telling me that guy is good looking.
I will have to do some research.
I'm looking for a team that are lovable underdogs (notice how I did the plural the English way), that have a really faithful following and that don't win all the time but are not so bad that they will drop down into that sorry seconds division.
I'll do some research, but your advice would be appreciated.
Mo,
A few options for you...
Everton -- the second team in Liverpool. Wonderful underdogs, charming yet outdated stadium. Rabid, loyal fans. But always under the thumb of bitter rivals Liverpool, whose bigger stadium is 700 yards away.
Aston Villa -- top team in Birmingham, truly one of the armpits of planet Earth. But they're a solid, competitive club that will never ever compete for a championship. And the manager is a charming Irishman.
Tottenham Hotspur -- I shudder to suggest Sp*rs, the hated North London rivals of the Glorious Arse. The two clubs are 4 miles apart and the rivalry is bitter. Spurs are not a championship challenger but seldom relegation threatened. Won the League Cup last year, which is like winning the Women's NIT. Also favored club of one Rob Percy. And the name "Hotspur" is taken from a Shakespeare character, for you literary types.
Newcastle -- Maybe the most loyal fans in England. They firmly believe in their delusional sort of way that they can be a championship challenger and always end up bitter. But the passion is there.
West Ham United -- Second rate East London club whose loyal fans sing this song:
I'm forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air.
They fly so high,
Nearly reach the sky,
Then like my dreams,
They fade and die.
So there's a few thoughts to go on. Enjoy!
Thanks for the advice. I enjoyed your descriptions. I will do some more research and choose a team forthwith. Maybe some of these teams have famous celebrity followers? How about Union Leader newsroom followers?
Hey Mo -
Try this to view
Christiano Ronaldo (click here). He's dreamy. And I mean that in the most heterosexual way possible.
What Mr. Enright means is that he's a dreamy footballer. You know, speed, skills, strength. Even if he plays for Manchester ****ing United. It's got nothing to do with his appearance. No, no. Not that there's anything wrong with that. No. Ahem. Er, uh ... yeah.
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