Der Bomber said:I live in the US now and Chavski has had a pretty big run-up in support over the decade since Bond Villain Abramovich took over. They also come here every year in the summer.
Now that said, there have always been a comparative lot of City supporters in NYC from the Reyna days with us. We seem to have had some decent support in Boston (though they've gotten a bit Liverpool-infested since the idiot owner of the Red Sox took over.)
What is crazy is that as recently as 2006 or so you would be SHOCKED to see anything in the US in general other than rags/arse/red dipper kits. And I have NEVER seen a City shirt on sale in a store - even the ones specialising in "soccer." Been getting mine shipped over every year from kitbag/the OS since I've been here.
Say what you will about Nike. I hate them in general. But I expect the days of needing to pay trans-Atlantic shipping for my City merchandise are over for good. We have supporters clubs popping up every which place over here now. And I suspect all those sporting goods stores which usually only stock rags/Barcelona/Chavski are going to need to make some room on their racks.
Some people deride these new US supporters as "plastics." Well, whatever. I'm glad to have them. Better their dollars go to us than to Chavski or the fucking Evil Empire. We need to keep in mind that "soccer" and the EPL are really only now exploding in popularity and accessibility here. Every year, tens of thousands of people discover the beautiful game. And when they see our beautiful colours and the exploits of 13 May (not this most recent one) and the general awesomeness of everything City they cannot help but to want to be part of it.
dom said:TonyM said:stevemcgarry said:PS. Just remembered a fourth peeve. There's a bloke called Tommy Smyth who contributes to ESPN .... "professional Irishman" with a thick "Lucky Charms" accent that you suspect might be exaggerated for effect seeing as he's lived here since 1963 apparently! ... and his comments are beyond inane. His worst crime is that he has adopted a catchphrase that I hadn't heard since Neil Young commented on his goal in the 1969 cup final and I assumed had been consigned to history after that - Smyth insists on describing each and every goal as "putting a bulge in the back of the old onion bag," even if the fucking thing has merely rolled across the line and has quite clearly not even rippled the net, let alone bulged the bastard.
He does my head in too. When I lived in the US he was an embarrassment but thankfully not on the forefront. since the ESPN new world he's following me over home. It's like a nightmare.
This tw@t was interviewed on talkshite today about the game and about NYCFC
He only talked about Chavski in the game.. no metion of our amazing comeback
his comment about NYCFC were sneering and implied that they would never get a support base... citing Yanks problems with Abu Dabi 'human rights recors...
this from a plastic paddy in the land that gave us drones, illegal invasions , waterboarding and guantanemo bay...
FFS
Alamost certainly a (not so) closet rag.. ended up wringing his hands regretting that this shouls have been Rag project as evryone loves them
Fook off plastic paddy
To be fair we came up with the name soccer back in Victorian times, here, in England.Why Always Ste said:Just a question for Gymshoe (as he used the term Soccer)
Do Yourself or Americans you know not feel embarrassed that the vast majority of humans on this planet refer to the sport City play as Football, whereas Americans tend to use the term football when referring to something else (NFL) ?
When I've spoken about the sport over in USA I've always used the word Football, and always will do.
Soccer can go fuck itself :)
good to hear that you enjoyed seeing them in the fleshEvonnida said:As a St. Louisan, I can't tell you how amazing it was to see City live for the 1st time. I'm definitely headed across the pond for a match next season!
As far as the fan situation, I would be there was a 5-1 advantage for Chelsea fans. I was surprised by the number of City shirts in attendance though. We have a huge Bosnian population, and they LOVE Dzeko, naturally making them City fans.
Chelsea has done a much better job promoting themselves over here. Even last night, Chelsea flags were given out to anyone who wanted them, while City gave out paper megaphones. And inside, City was selling simple shirts with the crest, fake kit t-shirts, scarves, and car decals.
Chelsea had last year and I think this year's kit, jackets, 3 or 4 styles of t-shirts, scarves, etc... Because of this, many of the neutral fans, picked up some Chelsea clothing as they had a better selection than City.
The reaction for the last few goals was amazing. As someone said earlier, I think the neutrals were thrilled to see goals and a wonderful comeback. I had the time of my life last night!
Bluemoonie92 said:The fuckers took my banana off me at swansea too!
gymshoe said:Why Always Ste said:Just a question for Gymshoe (as he used the term Soccer)
Do Yourself or Americans you know not feel embarrassed that the vast majority of humans on this planet refer to the sport City play as Football, whereas Americans tend to use the term football when referring to something else (NFL) ?
When I've spoken about the sport over in USA I've always used the word Football, and always will do.
Soccer can go fuck itself :)
Sir--I am acutely aware of the term "Football" vs "Soccer", and often call American Football "Throwball". Embarrassed? Not in the least. Soccer, for better or worse, is the coin of the realm here. NFL is so huge here, no matter world popularity of football, that real football cannot overtake it in any degree throwball.
When I talk football with worldly football supporters, I use the term football. When referencing American soccer fans, I felt it proper to use that term. Didn't mean to offend--have fun!
DenisLawBackHeel74 said:gymshoe said:Why Always Ste said:Just a question for Gymshoe (as he used the term Soccer)
Do Yourself or Americans you know not feel embarrassed that the vast majority of humans on this planet refer to the sport City play as Football, whereas Americans tend to use the term football when referring to something else (NFL) ?
When I've spoken about the sport over in USA I've always used the word Football, and always will do.
Soccer can go fuck itself :)
Sir--I am acutely aware of the term "Football" vs "Soccer", and often call American Football "Throwball". Embarrassed? Not in the least. Soccer, for better or worse, is the coin of the realm here. NFL is so huge here, no matter world popularity of football, that real football cannot overtake it in any degree throwball.
When I talk football with worldly football supporters, I use the term football. When referencing American soccer fans, I felt it proper to use that term. Didn't mean to offend--have fun!
The term 'soccer' is american slang, taken from the english term 'association football'
so..