man utd
Belated post number 2...........
The whistle blew and the score stood 1-4. Old Trafford was stunned. However, I am not using one whole entry to talk about the defeat nor am I going to analyse it. The purpose of this post is to talk about the fans.
Fair weathered fans? Heard of it? People might think Man Utd fans are one of the most loyal in the world(contesting with, ironically, Liverpool). However, one must consider that Man Utd has always been at the top. If one day Man Utd gets relegated, would you sink with them or would you go on to support someone else. Don't answer immediately Man U fans, think about it. Touch your heart and think. By going down, it meant you lose possibly all your best players. You might climb back up but you will struggle to get back to the top. Think about it.
The post-mortem of the match did not convince me of their loyalty. It was a sight of pure pragmatism, not passion or love. Nemanja Vidic had put up player of the year performances for the whole year and because he failed to control arguably the best striker in the world, Torres, he received widespread condemnation. Is this love?
Some might argue it is anger from the immense love for the club. They want the best for the club so when it fails to live up to expectations, they would curse and swear. Yes, note "live up to expectations". What if they don't, ever. Are they loved for their football? Or their success? Or they are loved, because they are loved. I believe, the true fan loves the club, because he loves the club, regardless. They can be top, bottom, left, right they don't bloody care. Yes, they do get angry but do they do not base their love purely on success. That is a true fan, so are you one?
I am in no position to comment on your loyalty and your loyalties might never be tested but I do believe some of the loudest cheerleaders might not be truly a red devil at heart. Good night.
SrslyJude
4:25 AM
