english football clubs!!!
At least I've seen some success in my time as a Villa fan, although the past few years under Doug Ellis have been somewhat lacking in the success stakes. However, with the new owner Randy Lerner, more money and Martin O'Neill in charge, I am very optimistic that we can have more success in the coming years. I think we're still some way off challenging for the Premiership and Champions League, but I believe that top six and UEFA Cup (maybe even Champs League) qualification will be possible in the next three years.
Having said that, as I stated in my previous post, I am very optimistic for the future. We have the right manager and the right owner now. Everything is set for us to move things onwards and upwards. Like you, I'm REALLY looking forward to some silverware - it's been a LONG time (11 years) since the last trophy (I've blanked out the F.A. Cup loss in 2000!) We should set our sights higher than just beating and finishing above the Bluenoses - let them worry about us instead!
BTW - have you seen the new badge/crest? What do you think? I think it's a bit of a missed opportunity, but I don't hate it as much as some of the posters on the heroesandvillains.info forum. Let's see what it looks like on the new Nike shirt next season...
Having said that, as I stated in my previous post, I am very optimistic for the future. We have the right manager and the right owner now. Everything is set for us to move things onwards and upwards. Like you, I'm REALLY looking forward to some silverware - it's been a LONG time (11 years) since the last trophy (I've blanked out the F.A. Cup loss in 2000!) We should set our sights higher than just beating and finishing above the Bluenoses - let them worry about us instead!
BTW - have you seen the new badge/crest? What do you think? I think it's a bit of a missed opportunity, but I don't hate it as much as some of the posters on the heroesandvillains.info forum. Let's see what it looks like on the new Nike shirt next season...
QPR because of the cup final loss to Spurs i felt they were robbed and every other bastard at school supported Liverpool or Man utd (1980's)
teamozanne2007-05-29 08:18:48I remember that final, I was about 13 when it was played. Millwall gave us quite a fight and if it wasn't for our goalie (David Seaman who I think was about 38 at the time) making a brilliant save near the end it could have ended up a lot different. It was quite an achievement for Millwall to get so far in the FA Cup when I think they were in div 1 (I could be wrong though). I'm happy that Arsenal won though.
I can say I /dodid. Lived in Devon for a while and went to their FA Cup tie vs Wolves way back when in the late 70's. Helluva game.
I'm going to buy a Phoenix season ticket to support footy locally and hopefully watch the Aussies lose a few, always a joyful occasion.
Lets hope they do well, and get the benign egg chucking stories out of the red neck media.
Glad all over, yes I'm glad all over
Liverpool
me old man was a liverpool supporter during their glory years, and that kinda filtered through to me somehow. although I never supported the club cos of him, I didn't even know he was a fan until it came up in conversation!
kept a casual eye on any news when I was young growing up in the mid 90s. The first real game I watched live was the epic FA cup final in 2001 versus arsenal and have been watching closely ever since.
My dad was born in Blackburn and my mum in Glasgow but back then you only got First Division footy on TV so, except for the results on the radio on Sunday am, it was impossible to follow a team outside the top league and every kid, even the kids that played rugby, had a favorite english team so it was the Pool for me.
Even then it was hard to follow your team, didn't get to see any of the great European games but I do remember the league titles, FA cups, the feeling of devastation when Arsenal scored the 2nd goal in 1989, Heysel, sitting stunned by the tragedy of Hillsborough and suffering through the 90's.
I've made the pilgrimage to Anfield and seen them play live (although not at home) seeing them beat Ipswich Town 6-0 at Portman Road (sorry HN).
I'm going to buy a Phoenix season ticket to support footy locally and hopefully watch the Aussies lose a few, always a joyful occasion.
Lets hope they do well, and get the benign egg chucking stories out of the red neck media.
The mighty Heart of Midlothian FC, started watching them in 82...they were less than mighty back then, however the auld man made sure I was a jambo....virtually nothing but pain & disappointment since, but the 2 cup wins have made all the years worthwhile!
I'd have death on my mind if I supported a team from Birmingham.
slacKers 632007-06-29 07:59:28
I remember a Billy Conolly skit "For years I thought the team was called Partick Thistle Nil..."
Sorry AJ, couldn't resist
I remember a Billy Conolly skit "For years I thought the team was called Partick Thistle Nil..."
Sorry AJ, couldn't resist
Aaaargh! Cheers Malky You don't know the grief that the bearded twat has caused Thistle supporters because of that line
Oh dear.
Actually, I guess the fact that Spurs are so "English" is the only reason you fools paid 16.5m for Bent. ROFL.
Arsenal2007-06-29 17:21:52
Glad all over, yes I'm glad all over