Rob1742 Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 Wonder whether there is a link and people who support their teams through thick and thin are naturally supportive people in real life? Wonder whether that the people that turn up for just the big games are the sort of people that won't ring if you are going through a bad time? I am sure there must be a link somewhere, it must mean something. In business a guy came to see me who lived in Oxford. He was a Man U fan and when I told him I often take customers to football, he jumped on me telling me would love to come. I thought of him from Oxford, being a big Man U fan, but the chance to get a bit of free dinner and football saw him suddenly not bothered with Man U when he realise he could get something for nothing. I knew I would have problems with him, never trusted him and he showed his true colours and did the dirty on me in business. There must be a link somewhere. Or maybe those that always support the team just the type of people who get what they are given? Obviously don't have any facts, but there has got to be some psychological links with regards to how you support your team, would show something about your charachter.
leicsmac Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 Interesting topic. It's possible there's a link between intense loyalty to a football team and the same loyalty being extended to other aspects of life, but also I'm pretty sure there's also plenty of cases where clashes of loyalty (like between a football team and another part of your life) lead to bad situations too. I'm no psychologist though, but I wouldn't mind learning more.
Bettsj2 Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 Loyal people tend to be loyal in all things. If you're the type of person who would be willing to pi$$ on someone to get what you want, you would turn on your team without thinking twice. There are exceptions to the rule of course but the formula pretty much always gets followed.
Bert Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 I've learnt to be loyal to only yourself and trust no fooker! Even those you think you can trust.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 I've learnt to be loyal to only yourself and trust no fooker! Even those you think you can trust. Suppose you can't trust yourself?
Voll Blau Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 I've often pondered this too, whether the reason you follow the team you do reflects wider aspects of your personality. I've come to the conclusion it might do, but then I know some really decent people who are just glory hunters when it comes to football. Not many, but they do exist.
Stadt Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 I think sport is a little different to other things, you're not really allowed to change the team you follow.
Sir Fynwy Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 I've been married for 18 years and never considered being disloyal but I've supported 3 different teams in my life, I don't think football is much different to anything else in life.
Foxylady64 Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 I've been married for 18 years and never considered being disloyal but I've supported 3 different teams in my life, I don't think football is much different to anything else in life. willing to share the reasons for your team loyalty changes? Just curious.
Sir Fynwy Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 willing to share the reasons for your team loyalty changes? Just curious. First team was Newport County, I was born and brought up in the area, we moved when I was 12 and County ceased to exist as a credible team for some time, I still follow their results but don't support them. 12-17 I supported the team supported by the rest of my family but totally gave up on football due to apathy through my years at University in Nottingham. My first LCFC game was the play off final against Palace and I got to shake Claridges hand after his goal, reignited my interest in going to watch games.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 It's an interesting question really, for me, I'd never support another team BUT football is not the be all and end all for me either. Don't get me wrong, winning can make my day and losing can wind me up no end. But I have other facets of life that could take precedence over any given match once in a while. One was my baby cousins 1st birthday last year, and last season, having seen every home game a group of us missed the Donny game (and trophy lift) as we were on a stag do, was gutted about that really, awful planning. I'll forward to seeing other peoes opinions.
Nalis Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 I've been married for 18 years and never considered being disloyal but I've supported 3 different teams in my life, I don't think football is much different to anything else in life. Being loyal to a wife (which you are supposed to do anyway) is one thing. Think the OP was referring to all relationship involving loyalty including friends/colleagues/business contacts/members of the public...
Sir Fynwy Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 Being loyal to a wife (which you are supposed to do anyway) is one thing. Think the OP was referring to all relationship involving loyalty including friends/colleagues/business contacts/members of the public... I have no problems with loyalty, I've been offered plenty of jobs but still worked for the same company for 19 years (I've been offered some really interesting jobs in places like San Francisco, Melbourne etc), still see Uni mates over 20 years after we graduated. For me you change anything that isn't working for you.
Nalis Posted 14 December 2014 Posted 14 December 2014 I have no problems with loyalty, I've been offered plenty of jobs but still worked for the same company for 19 years (I've been offered some really interesting jobs in places like San Francisco, Melbourne etc), still see Uni mates over 20 years after we graduated. For me you change anything that isn't working for you. Fair enough point.
Captain... Posted 16 December 2014 Posted 16 December 2014 The people I don't trust are the ones that make a big show of letting everyone know how big a fan they are, they buy all the merchandise and know all the stats but rarely go to games. There are many different ways to support a team, and no right way to do it, but there is definitely a wrong way to do it.
J.Lisemore Posted 16 December 2014 Posted 16 December 2014 I've learnt to be loyal to only yourself and trust no fooker! Even those you think you can trust. The ultimate Facebook status.
LCFC Rennie Posted 16 December 2014 Posted 16 December 2014 I've learnt to be loyal to only yourself and trust no fooker! Even those you think you can trust. Loyal to yourself, and your football club.
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