From a new fan...

[second to none]

Why do you speak like you're English?

 

[oakiecokie]

Please remember that the majority of posters and genuine supporters do do NOT give a shit about grammar or spelling errors !!
Those that do, belong to the infamous "I am better than you,look at me,I know what I am talking about brigade"
Pompus prats u hav nowt better two doo in my oppinniun !

 

[Stuuuuuu]

Mr Axe--For the record, my choice was not "sudden". The fact is I knew fuck all about football, but knew the WC was approaching in a year, and I made a conscious effort to learn the game so I could not be like the 3 hundred million Americans that could give fuck all about "soccer", but like the 3 billion people around the world who are fanatical about football. I immersed myself in La Liga, Serie A, and EPL. What I found out over time was City fans were singing louder than all others from the games I watched. And as a defensive minded "American" footballer, it was so easy to see Nigel De Jong dominate my TV screen every time City played. As I watched with my friends, I would always point out "There's that guy making a play again--God is he ferocious". And I started singing Blue Moon with the loudest fans on TV. And then Mancini showed up with his scarf...I had to have that scarf...a monster was born. I have not missed a City game since, and have made four matches live (2 in NYC, rags, and Birmingham City). I will be in LA next weekend, September for the 3rd rd League Cup game (where ever it is) and Everton, for the Derby in April, and a "mystery date" TBD, waiting for 25/8/11 posting of CL fixtures. There is so much more to my story. And to say I "suddenly chose" City is naive at best. The team earned my loyalty over time. Now, I will grant I never rode a trolley to Faroe Islands, and I never was looked down upon as a bitter as a child by rag kids, and never spent a day in Division two. But then again, EPL Football wasn't even on my TV until satellite brought it to me, let alone division 2 football. I had no idea I would catch the bug I caught, but I in fact caught it. CTID.

Steve B--If I come to UK for a tie, and for whatever reason cannot get a ticket, I will be in a pub with you watching. Sounds like the campus project may alleviate that concern, however. And I doubt there will be too much ticket competition for that 3rd round LC tie referenced above. See you there?

Liam--what can I say-- you better hope your lady doesn't like American accents. Or huge pectoral muscles (insert winking emoticon here)

And Finally Shaelumstash--I totally accept that rule, and would have it no other way.

Thanks for the support, all--looking forward to partying with you all very soon.

Nice post mate. Brought a wee tear to my eye, so it did! You've made the right decision. Have fun, and WELCOME TO MANCHESTER!

 

[Yaya_Tony]

Mr Axe--For the record, my choice was not "sudden". The fact is I knew fuck all about football, but knew the WC was approaching in a year, and I made a conscious effort to learn the game so I could not be like the 3 hundred million Americans that could give fuck all about "soccer", but like the 3 billion people around the world who are fanatical about football. I immersed myself in La Liga, Serie A, and EPL. What I found out over time was City fans were singing louder than all others from the games I watched. And as a defensive minded "American" footballer, it was so easy to see Nigel De Jong dominate my TV screen every time City played. As I watched with my friends, I would always point out "There's that guy making a play again--God is he ferocious". And I started singing Blue Moon with the loudest fans on TV. And then Mancini showed up with his scarf...I had to have that scarf...a monster was born. I have not missed a City game since, and have made four matches live (2 in NYC, rags, and Birmingham City). I will be in LA next weekend, September for the 3rd rd League Cup game (where ever it is) and Everton, for the Derby in April, and a "mystery date" TBD, waiting for 25/8/11 posting of CL fixtures. There is so much more to my story. And to say I "suddenly chose" City is naive at best. The team earned my loyalty over time. Now, I will grant I never rode a trolley to Faroe Islands, and I never was looked down upon as a bitter as a child by rag kids, and never spent a day in Division two. But then again, EPL Football wasn't even on my TV until satellite brought it to me, let alone division 2 football. I had no idea I would catch the bug I caught, but I in fact caught it. CTID.

Steve B--If I come to UK for a tie, and for whatever reason cannot get a ticket, I will be in a pub with you watching. Sounds like the campus project may alleviate that concern, however. And I doubt there will be too much ticket competition for that 3rd round LC tie referenced above. See you there?

Liam--what can I say-- you better hope your lady doesn't like American accents. Or huge pectoral muscles (insert winking emoticon here)

And Finally Shaelumstash--I totally accept that rule, and would have it no other way.

Thanks for the support, all--looking forward to partying with you all very soon.

Nice post mate. Brought a wee tear to my eye, so it did! You've made the right decision. Have fun, and WELCOME TO MANCHESTER!

Gymshoe the Genuine, loving City since NDJ, great post agreed, don't think anyone can argue with that logic and reasoning, CTID

 

[Pigeonho]

There are a few who genuinely believe that to qualify as a supporter you have to come from Manchester and have been going since the chord was cut on entry to this great world of ours. Thankfully it is as I say, just a few. If someone chooses us over another team they are no less of a blue than those born into it, the question though is will they stick around should the dark days rear its ugly head once more.

 

[Ragnarok]

Hi and welcome aboard. Everybody starts sometime . Consider this your time and be prepared to enjoy the rollercoaster ride that is Manchester City .

 

[auction294]

Welcome to Manchester (City), and bring some friends with you!

 

[Longsight-memories]

There are a few who genuinely believe that to qualify as a supporter you have to come from Manchester and have been going since the chord was cut on entry to this great world of ours. Thankfully it is as I say, just a few. If someone chooses us over another team they are no less of a blue than those born into it, the question though is will they stick around should the dark days rear its ugly head once more.

most of those who say they come from Manchester come from out in the sticks...Burnley,Hyde,Wigan etc...(and they talk funny)

 

[DSonBlue]

Mr Axe--For the record, my choice was not "sudden". The fact is I knew fuck all about football, but knew the WC was approaching in a year, and I made a conscious effort to learn the game so I could not be like the 3 hundred million Americans that could give fuck all about "soccer", but like the 3 billion people around the world who are fanatical about football. I immersed myself in La Liga, Serie A, and EPL. What I found out over time was City fans were singing louder than all others from the games I watched. And as a defensive minded "American" footballer, it was so easy to see Nigel De Jong dominate my TV screen every time City played. As I watched with my friends, I would always point out "There's that guy making a play again--God is he ferocious". And I started singing Blue Moon with the loudest fans on TV. And then Mancini showed up with his scarf...I had to have that scarf...a monster was born. I have not missed a City game since, and have made four matches live (2 in NYC, rags, and Birmingham City). I will be in LA next weekend, September for the 3rd rd League Cup game (where ever it is) and Everton, for the Derby in April, and a "mystery date" TBD, waiting for 25/8/11 posting of CL fixtures. There is so much more to my story. And to say I "suddenly chose" City is naive at best. The team earned my loyalty over time. Now, I will grant I never rode a trolley to Faroe Islands, and I never was looked down upon as a bitter as a child by rag kids, and never spent a day in Division two. But then again, EPL Football wasn't even on my TV until satellite brought it to me, let alone division 2 football. I had no idea I would catch the bug I caught, but I in fact caught it. CTID.

Steve B--If I come to UK for a tie, and for whatever reason cannot get a ticket, I will be in a pub with you watching. Sounds like the campus project may alleviate that concern, however. And I doubt there will be too much ticket competition for that 3rd round LC tie referenced above. See you there?

Liam--what can I say-- you better hope your lady doesn't like American accents. Or huge pectoral muscles (insert winking emoticon here)

And Finally Shaelumstash--I totally accept that rule, and would have it no other way.

Thanks for the support, all--looking forward to partying with you all very soon.

Nice post mate. Brought a wee tear to my eye, so it did! You've made the right decision. Have fun, and WELCOME TO MANCHESTER!

Gymshoe the Genuine, loving City since NDJ, great post agreed, don't think anyone can argue with that logic and reasoning, CTID

This guy sounds a laff, I have some interesting observations from a slightly non-standard point of view myself.

As a kid I loved footy, followed Rovers (BBurn) through family ties, also had a few fave players from Liverpool's team.

In my teens I fell out of love with footy (different crowd of friends for one, and the terraces didn't feel too welcoming anymore anyway, violence, getting pelted with coins etc) so I only watched footy on TV.

Late teens, got into american football (friends, plus the explosion of the sport over here, thanks to C4). Got pretty good at it (england level, U21's), and was a footy injury away from emigrating (scholarship waiting for me in a place called Iona).

Had to stop playing due to said foot problem, got married, didn't play or watch much sports - other than american footy on TV but had to stop that after a while as it made me depressed!.

Took me til my late 20's to get back into footy, played with mates etc. and started going to rovers games with my bro and his mates. Was more of a social thing though to be fair - I wasn't as bothered about the team itself any more. Was good to see Fergie's face when they won the league though !!

Cheers West Ham!

Cut to nearly 9 years ago and I started seeing this unusual thing called a bird who loves footy (well, City anyway!).

It gets you after a while, when she's going to games and you're watching them on TV (which I tended to do, pretty much any premier league or international game). I still had a slight fear about the rowdy sections of the crowd, plus her dad is a life longer, goes to pretty much EVERY City game (home/away/europe) - and he's got some stories of fighting etc which didn't help.

Anyway, caved in and started going City about 4 years ago, odd game at first, now I'm looking forward to my second year as a ST holder. I still watch most other prem games on TV, the internationals, and other tourney's like the Copa.

But now I realise what the fiance (married next year) means when she says "only City really matter" - I don't get that excited about other games any more.

If I had any doubts about loving City, being in Wembley when the team (and Bob) did the poznan killed the last of em.

Oh, and welcome new blue (if I can say that?!).

 

[Bill]

To other new fans: Do not be discouraged by by the loud super-minority of fans that appear not to welcome you, or see you as a lesser fan, or otherwise seem to wish to discourage you from your new passion. They in no way represent what you will find on your first excursion to Manchester. I came to Manchester for the Derby last November, and made lasting friendships with so many Blues I ran out of fingers and toes with which to count them all. I ate, drank, and sang songs until I was hoarse. I never--at any level--was discouraged by anyone that was a Blue--in fact, it was hard for me to buy a pint because of the Mancunian hospitality I received. I proudly wore my scarf everywhere, and was cheered by many passing Mancs on the street. I cannot wait to come back in September for the Everton tie, and will make two more trips this season (thank God for airline miles and hotel points). The city and City will welcome you with overwhelming good cheer--take that to the bank!

Oh, and Mancunian birds really dig American accents! See y'all in September! CTID, Jim

exactly as it should be.

welcome all blues.