Welcome to the ‘Support Your Local Saturday’ discussion thread!
This is a thread to talk about your local team.
*This does not necessarily mean that only comments from fans going to their local that day.* The spirit is a Discussion Thread for people who support their local team, and especially teams from lower or non-PL leagues – who can get drowned out in the pre-existing Daily Discussion Thread.
For now, we plan to alternate with the pre-existing Saturday Non-PL DDT, as we continue to trial the new thread.
Like that thread, we want to **keep the focus to Non-PL teams**, to prevent discussion being drowned out by Big 6 fans – but we will soften this slightly, in that comments of PL-supporting fans are valid, providing they are/were “at the match” on this weekend.
**Rules:**
1. Discussion must be of ***your local team*** – whether they were you local growing up, or are your local now
2. Discussion of PL teams is allowed ***only if you are attending the match that weekend*** – and hence focused on the match day experience
3. ***Keep a high bar.*** This is not the DDT. If you want to troll, bait, or shit-talk like it’s Football Twitter, use the DDT. Or even better – use Twitter.
Summary
- Fans share the emotional rollercoaster of supporting local teams in different leagues.
- Financial mismanagement leading to club bankruptcy devastates loyal supporters.
- Celebrations and milestones mark significant events in the local team’s history.
- Match day experiences vary from excitement to nervousness depending on the circumstances.
Emotional Rollercoaster of Supporting Local Teams
‘Going to my first ever away day today. Its the Midlands el clasico in the Irish first division. Up the town!’ shares thefuckingmilk, capturing the excitement of exploring new match experiences.
Devastating Impact of Club Mismanagement
LilOrphanFunkhouser_ shares a heartbreaking tale of KV Oostende’s bankruptcy due to mismanagement and selfish decisions, leaving a once-thriving club in ruins.
Memorable Milestones and Celebrations
Celebrating 20 years of a title win, nask00 eagerly anticipates the presence of the title-winning squad at the game, highlighting the historical significance for the team and its supporters.
Match Day Thrills and Anxieties
ImMitchell looks forward to a match day in Austin, TX, despite the team’s rough form, showcasing the undying support and enthusiasm of fans even in challenging times.