How does one choose a team to support? - Page 2

Matblack · 26-02-2008, 17:08

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

Do you have to support an upper league team though?

Quite frankly, Yes

Here are the stands and facilities at Maidstone, this shot shows the sum total of the fans as well!

MB

Joe 90 · 26-02-2008, 17:10

tbh i'd go watch their games as well - looks like it'd be good fun (excuse my massive photography bias)

leowyatt · 26-02-2008, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Matblack

Quite frankly, Yes

point taken

Matblack · 26-02-2008, 17:14

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Originally Posted by |Show|

tbh i'd go watch their games as well - looks like it'd be good fun (excuse my massive photography bias)

That is part of my master plan actually

Abbi at work and I were saying we should go and see Maidstone play and then go and get drunk afterwards as a regular Sunday event, she supports Gloucester, so thats another reason I can't support them.

MB

Pumpkinstew · 26-02-2008, 22:04

Normally you inherit a team from your Dad, so why not just ask him to pick one for you?

Quins are the only team with a rugby ground, hence it's a bit crap.
The Hairy Queens lot have a reputation for being a bit snotty and they got the right hump when they had to spend a year in National 1. A few still wear that particular chip on their shoulder but they're generally a decent bunch. They lack the fervour of the Westcountry or East Mids supporters but are more likely to have an informed and articulate opinion. They can normally raise a gentle ripple of applause for a good try, although they often play that stupid 'Mighty Quin' song at home matches too.

With Dean Richards running things there's a bit more edge to the team these days although Bris bullied them off the pitch twice in the Heineken Cup this year.

Try the sportnetwork boards if you want a flavour of the banter.
http://www.rugbynetwork.net/

PvtPyle · 26-02-2008, 23:24

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Originally Posted by Matblack

Hmmmmm, this seems to go against my twin dislikes a) people who pick a team which is up the other end of the the country because they are good and more likely to win stuff and b) picking the team who are currently at the top of the league.

Quite right that if you piped up now about Gloucester that is exactly what you would be doing, however they've not always been top of the Premiership, they certainly weren't when I started watching more of their games on Sky!

Being able to make lots of home games is important though, and if you want to watch good rugby Wasps will definitely offer that. They have an excellent squad.

Matblack · 27-02-2008, 00:46

Aitch says Wasps because she's heard of one of them, one of them has funny hair and she likes their socks. Hmmmmm

MB

Aitch · 29-02-2008, 09:09

WASPS

or

The Cornish Pirates

leowyatt · 29-02-2008, 10:13

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Originally Posted by Aitch

The Cornish Pirates

All the way baby!

Pumpkinstew · 03-03-2008, 00:24

Well if you'd gone to Quins yesterday you'd have been in for a treat!

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Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	Normally you inherit a team from your Dad, so why not just ask him to pick one for you? Quins are the only team with a rugby ground, hence it's a bit crap. The Hairy Queens lot have a reputation for being a bit snotty and they got the right hump when they had to spend a year in National 1. A few still wear that particular chip on their shoulder but they're generally a decent bunch. They lack the fervour of the Westcountry or East Mids supporters but are more likely to have an informed and articulate opinion. They can normally raise a gentle ripple of applause for a good try, although they often play that stupid 'Mighty Quin' song at home matches too. With Dean Richards running things there's a bit more edge to the team these days although Bris bullied them off the pitch twice in the Heineken Cup this year. Try the sportnetwork boards if you want a flavour of the banter. http://www.rugbynetwork.net/ __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.

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