I have a question for FPP2010 specifically, but also for certain others who know exactly who they are...
We're all really pissed off at the moment. Thankfully, I missed the Sharks debacle on account of being on a Buck's Night, however, it always seems that the 'most passionate' supporters, those that 'can handle the truth', always seem the first to advise others 'not to attend games' or to 'boo the players' or to blow up some bloke who commutes 1000km from the Gold Coast to whack a bongo and support his team.
I happened upon FPP2010's profile and noted the following:
- Occupation/Job/Role
- NUMBER 1 PARRAMATTA EELS SUPPORTER 24/7 ,365 DAYS A YEAR.
- 3 Random Facts About Me
- I TRULY BELIEVE NOBODY ELSE LOVES PARRA MORE THAN ME.DO YOU FEEL LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER HAS DIED AFTER EACH AND EVERY PARRA LOSS ? BECAUSE I CERTAINLY DO.I BET MOST OF YOU GET OVER A LOSS BY THE TIME YOU FINISH WORK THE NEXT DAY, BUT NOT ME, I GET REALLY DEPRESSED FOR THE WHOLE WEEK. AND SOME LOSSES EAT AT ME FOR YEARS LIKE 2001 GRAND FINAL LOSS TO NEWBLOODYCASTLE.I REALLY HATE BASTARDS WHO ONLY WEAR THEIR PARRA JERSEY WHEN THEY WIN AND THEY ARE TOO ASHAMED OR TOO EMBARRASSED TO WEAR THEIR PARRA JERSEY WHEN THEY LOSE.
I HAVE MANY MANY PARRA JERSEYS, TRAINING SHIRTS, SINGLETS, TRACK-SUITS,HATS AND I WEAR THEM ALL-YEAR ROUND,WIN LOSE OR DRAW WITH PRIDE-PRIDE-PRIDE.
Now, of course, all that sounds great in theory, but when you are actively discouraging others from supporting/attending the Eels fixtures in ways they see fit, I can't see how you can justify claiming to be much of a supporter at all. I mean, how can you claim to hate fairweather supporters who only wear their jersey when we win, and in the same breath, claim that 'ANY PERSON WHO GOES TO PARRA STADIUM NEEDS THEIR HEAD CHECKED'?
To me, it doesn't compute!
Now for some facts!
1. Nobody bleeds Blue and Gold blood. Your blood is red due to its primary consistency of iron-oxide derivatives.
2. Nobody is a 'bigger' or 'better' fan than anybody else.
3. Nobody on this forum is content with mediocrity and are equally hurt when the team doesn't appear to 'put in'.
4. Parradise does not own a corporate box and is, in fact, an acne plagued teenage boy who has yet to lose his virginity on account of being a completely virulent individual!
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I understand that after last year, Eels fans had very high expectations for 2010 and are naturally feeling a bit down on the performances that they have seen so far but I don't understand why they are so willing and able to consider deserting their team EVER, let alone after only 4 rounds of footy!
Why not try and see it as they are getting their bad luck/crap playing out of the way early in the season? Have some faith that they will come back next week. And you know what, so what if they don't? Do these particular turncoat Eels fans think that they should be so priviliged that they never have to endure a bad patch?Sorry, it doesn't work that way....Hopefully they overcome whatever is causing them to not play their best soon and everyone here can be happy but if they don't its not the end of the world. You will survive...and hopefully still come out supporting your team.
I honestly don't believe the logic behind suggestions to boo the team, send the memberships back or not turn up to games....The support of the fans can be crucial to a team winning, especially in the close games, so this crazy idea may harm a hell of a lot more than it helps.
I'll get off my high horse now....
Being a true supporter does not depend on what you wear, how loud you scream, how big your rant, or even how loud you profess to be a supporter ( this last 1 I believe is actually inversely proportional to a persons true supporter position). So please dont tell me you are a better supporter because you have this item or that, it is what you do and say that reflect your status as a supporter and many on this site I live up to that and they are the people I want to hear from..
Says a lot about a person.
- from Fever Pitch, by Nick Hornby.
I like that. There's a bit of philosophy to Hornby's football fandom. He's not just a consumer on a couch with a bag of Doritos, ready to change the channel. He's in a bittersweet relationship with his team, for better or worse.
When I read that book, I felt as though Hornby was describing me. It's a little bit scary. :-)
It's not a healthy relationship. If a product failed so often you'd demand your money back, and if a friend let you down that many times you'd probably cut them off.
But no matter how badly your team's travelling (and remember this is round 5) there's always something in the embers of the season to hope for.
For Newcastle, my adopted home town, eight or 10 wins might be a good season.
For the Eels, with our roster, this year could still be anything.
Know whose shoes I'd rather be in.
Pity the intended recipient hasnt bothered to reply, but guaranteed they have had a good look,and like true cowards they hide from the truth even when it is blatantly obvious.
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