The Best Supported Team in the World

[Flight]

Barclays recently completed a worldwide poll to establish the best supported teams in the world. Over the last three years LFC have gone from 18% to a 26% share. This is the same as the Mancs in the year they won the Prem and the CL, surely boosting their numbers temporarily.

 

 

I also noticed this link this morning showing that LFC are the fourth most popular search in any category for the last year on Windows live and MSN. The Mancs come in 8th, Arsenal 6th and Chelsea 63rd.

 

 

I'd be interested in any light shed on what Ayre has been doing in the last year. Does anyone know what responsibilities he has and what he has been doing ? Is it all down to Rafa and the team ?

 

 

Surely this is an indication of how we are still the most attractive team around for a potential purchaser, with our heritage and history as a foundation to our present prestige.

[Hassony]

I get the impression that Ayre is doing an effective job quietly , but he will always have the stigma of being a hicks man so whatever he does he will be condemned as a c***

[autumn319]

A@A.

[redjersey]

Barclays know nothing.

 

Only people who go to the game are supporters. All the others just have a soft spot for Liverpool, or it's their favourite franchise or whatever.*

 

As we only get 40000 home fans at Anfield, we can't possibly be the best supported team in the world.

 

 

 

* Source

[Swipe]

Barclays know nothing.

 

Only people who go to the game are supporters. All the others just have a soft spot for Liverpool, or it's their favourite franchise or whatever.*

 

As we only get 40000 home fans at Anfield, we can't possibly be the best supported team in the world.

* Source

 

Dear me!

 

At least he cleared it up for us though, eh

[TheLa]

Two words; Istan and Bull. I reckon that's the main reason for all the (new) glory hunters taking our match tickets.

[Jacks Jackie Jackson]

Oh dear. Almost all the seats around us are season ticket-holder's but next but one to me and the one immediately in front of that are randoms. The pillocks who sit there week in and week out must also be considered "supporters" as they have spent lots of money (we've asked them; it's ridiculous what they are charged). The thing is, they routinely know naff all (some are better than others) and dress stupidly and have Fiverworld bags proudly at their feet. They also tend to leave five minutes before half time because they can't go two hours without overpriced confection or stodge, and ALWAYS leave with 5-10 mins to go regardless of the score! They probably hope all the way back to their cars that their hubcaps have survived. If that's the type of blert we attract, then I'm serious when I say I'd rather we were in the Championship.

[redjersey]

If that's the type of blert we attract, then I'm serious when I say I'd rather we were in the Championship.

We should all be very grateful for supporters like you. You must be disappointed that we only need a couple more points to hit 40 and all but guarantee it'll still be the Premier League for us next season.

[Jacks Jackie Jackson]

We should all be very grateful for supporters like you. You must be disappointed that we only need a couple more points to hit 40 and all but guarantee it'll still be the Premier League for us next season.

 

Thank you. What a tragedy we can't all be uber-fans like you. Those of us who feel more for the club than what their success can bring to us personally salute you.

[Molby]

Barclays know nothing.

 

Only people who go to the game are supporters. All the others just have a soft spot for Liverpool, or it's their favourite franchise or whatever.*

 

As we only get 40000 home fans at Anfield, we can't possibly be the best supported team in the world.

 

 

 

* Source

 

I've noticed something: the worse the bellend, the less info offered on his profile

 

some notable exceptions but generally very reliable

 

you utter f***ing beaut of the highest possible order

[SkippyjonJones]

knock it off Molby. (the abuse - not the opinions)

Edited December 19, 2008 by SkippyjonJones

[Molby]

knock it off Molby. (the abuse - not the opinions)

 

 

okey dokey Skip

 

still, you gotta admit......

[SkippyjonJones]

 

 

as a mod I'm saying nowt....

[Crazy Horse]

Redjersey is absolutely right. According to the Molby definition, we can't expand the supporter base without expanding the stadium. Oh, and corporate fans are in, Liverpudlians on the season ticket waiting list are out. No wonder he's resorting to abuse.

 

And I'd say the full answer involves Istabul, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. So 'Rafa and the team' is it then. Interesting study, positive result. The suits at Anfield will be back-slapping like mad.

Edited December 19, 2008 by Crazy Horse

[SkippyjonJones]

trophies, trophies, trophies.

 

thats where its at. anything else is a failure.

[redjersey]

I've noticed something: the worse the bellend, the less info offered on his profile

What info do you need? If I give it can I expect a visit from your 'hired goons'?

if you don't like your ever more embarrassing quotes being posted, don't talk such s**** and it won't happen.

[Hassony]

Oh dear. Almost all the seats around us are season ticket-holder's but next but one to me and the one immediately in front of that are randoms. The pillocks who sit there week in and week out must also be considered "supporters" as they have spent lots of money (we've asked them; it's ridiculous what they are charged). The thing is, they routinely know naff all (some are better than others) and dress stupidly and have Fiverworld bags proudly at their feet. They also tend to leave five minutes before half time because they can't go two hours without overpriced confection or stodge, and ALWAYS leave with 5-10 mins to go regardless of the score! They probably hope all the way back to their cars that their hubcaps have survived. If that's the type of blert we attract, then I'm serious when I say I'd rather we were in the Championship.

 

Whats wrong with them spending money in the club shop?

 

and as you say, they are some who knows more than others, I bet you will find plenty of season ticket holders who know naff all as well

[Cobs]

Plenty Season ticket holders who leave early every match too

[Chili Palmer]

Oh dear. Almost all the seats around us are season ticket-holder's but next but one to me and the one immediately in front of that are randoms. The pillocks who sit there week in and week out must also be considered "supporters" as they have spent lots of money (we've asked them; it's ridiculous what they are charged). The thing is, they routinely know naff all (some are better than others) and dress stupidly and have Fiverworld bags proudly at their feet. They also tend to leave five minutes before half time because they can't go two hours without overpriced confection or stodge, and ALWAYS leave with 5-10 mins to go regardless of the score! They probably hope all the way back to their cars that their hubcaps have survived. If that's the type of blert we attract, then I'm serious when I say I'd rather we were in the Championship.

 

 

there are a hell of a lot 'true' fans that know diddly about the club or football in general.

[Jarg Armani]

one season ticket holder is worth 100 internet smart alecs.

[Jacks Jackie Jackson]

I'm just trying to get the balance right between Molby's extreme (though spirited!) view that only people who go are true supporters when clearly some are not, and the view that classifies "glory hunters" as fans when clearly, they are not either. It's a tricky one alright and there are no easy answers. There are those who we all know cannot get there for good reasons who would add more to the atmosphere than some of those blerts we see around us week in week out and who most of us would regard as more passionate supporters. As Cobs saya above there are season ticket holders who leave early every week. One sits behind me and at a pre-arranged signal with another guy who sits way over in the Paddock, they both leave with between 10-15 minutes of the game remaining whatever is happening on the pitch. They do this every single week without fail as well.

 

That headline in the OP is also open to interpretation as well; on the one hand, some see it as "Liverpool are the best supported team in the world" but I also saw it reported as "Liverpool have the most glory hunting fans". The word "supporter" must also be open to interpretation too, as what constitutes "support" for a football team? Going to the match? As we've seen, not necessarily; it would be better if some of them stayed away. Buying the shirt and merchandise but never actually going? As the old adage goes "the good tourist sends his money and stays at home". Cheering for the team in a pub? Is that support or favouring? Is that a fan or a supporter?

 

Let's have a heated debate!

Edited December 19, 2008 by Jacks Jackie Jackson

[johngibo YPC]

one season ticket holder is worth 100 internet smart alecs.

 

literally

[Jacks Jackie Jackson]

My Newcastle tickets have just arrived and it brought to mind a derogatory acronym used by the Geordies for "women or others not deserving a seat at the match" (their description). The word was "Woat" and stood for "waste of a ticket".

Edited December 19, 2008 by Jacks Jackie Jackson

[Chili Palmer]

Let's have a heated debate!

 

I’ll save us time…

 

 

Chili: No one can tell you how good a supporter you are, each has their own circumstances.

 

 

JJJ: true, but we shouldn’t have to listen to g*******s who know nothing about the club when there are decent fans that can’t get tickets.

 

 

Hassony: don’t listen to them then.

 

 

Cobs: f*** the Irish

 

 

Molby: shoot non ticket holders, we should devise a shoot on sight policy and hand out leaflets on entry

 

 

MFletcher: Rafa says let everyone support in equal measures. I agree.

 

 

Everyone: BIG SURPRISE

 

 

Murph: Does anyone remember where I put my glasses?

 

 

KAMF: We should all take a test on how to support the club before being allowed to buy tickets, only people that score 90+% should be allowed in.

 

 

Cobs: Irish are thick, they would never pass…

 

 

ColN: Local tests for Local people

 

 

Gunga: Have the SoS made a press release on the test?

 

 

StevieH: can I still take the test over here in Thailand?

 

 

BigAl: I’ll cheat

 

 

Sutty: no you won’t

 

 

BigAl: yes I will, and you’ll copy me

 

 

Sutty: no I won’t you’ll copy me

 

 

Cobs: I hate the Irish

 

 

Uncle Bob: its all Rafas fault.

 

Mike: no its not, its that Dossena fellas fault, ruined our support he has.

[Cobs]

Cobs: f*** the Irish

 

Cobs: Irish are thick, they would never pass…

 

Cobs: I hate the Irish

 

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