THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A “SUPPORTER” AND A “FAN”
August 18, 2007
FANS-
Fans go to a game and bring their noise makers and horns. Fans are to busy talking to the person(s) next to them to know what’s happening in the match, their kids are screaming and yelling because they’re bored or hungry or have to go to the bathroom. They follow a team until the team does poorly, but not to worry because they immediately pick another team to follow (usually one that is in 1st place). Fans don’t know or care or want to know the history of the team they follow, or only follow a team because of a certain player….again, only to switch teams if that player moves to a different team.
SUPPORTERS-
Supporters make noise through singing, chants, yelling (and yes, at times cursing). Supporter’s kids are either left at home with a sitter or have everything taking care of before the match begins. Supporters follow ONE side….winning, loosing , top of the league or bottom of the table. Supporters don’t always know the full history of their side, but have descent knowledge…..And last but NOT least, NO ONE IS BIGGER THAN THE CLUB!! players come and go, but the support for your side NEVER waivers!!
~ Scott
Scott Hudlow is a member of Ziga-Zoga and blogs passionately about his
views on what’s happening in football. Scott that can be reached from his
page here.
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