No I do not think he does have any concept of being a fan. I love this club, I have no interest in NYC, Melbourne, Yokohoma or any other team. The actual thought that I would feel happy about NYC in any way, shape or form is laughable. The whole essence of being a fan is loyalty to one club badge. I actually pity any other clubs fans which is a 'little brother' , feeder club' of another side.
It sounded like a politicians speech. Providing soundbites about something we love and trying to relate it to something we will sadly become. Change City for the NHS and the globalisation of the club to efficiency drives and privatisation and you get the idea.