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« on: Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 20:04:35 »

Your thoughts?

Ie. A supporter goes to support the team and watches the games and a fan is someone who cheers the team on but maybe from home aka an armchair fan or glory supporter.
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 20:08:03 »

Yes big difference

A fan goes to matches

A supporter follows the team from the comfort of his or her chair
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 20:08:58 »

Or maybe thats the other way round!
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 20:23:24 »

Its the other way around SUPPORTer goes and supports the team and is loyal, a fan is one of those people 'oh I follow their results' or in other words I sit on my ass with a beer watching sky sports because I can't be assed to go  Cheesy  Thats what I thinks.
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 20:41:27 »

Agree wiv sade tbh.
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 21:07:49 »

Doesn't the word Fan derive from fanatic? This means a fan will follow the team however good or bad because they are crazy and fanatic.

A supporter is simply someone who will go and support the team but never reach the levels of dedication that a fan does!
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 21:10:21 »

:-))( i think you'll find they both mean the same thing
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, November 29, 2005, 22:11:28 »

Cheesy

I actually agree with Rich (for once). A follower is the term I believe you could for someone like me!
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Asher

« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, November 30, 2005, 09:03:50 »

Im an idiot for following town. simple
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, November 30, 2005, 13:12:16 »

There are alot of football fans about, but fewer supporters.

Basically I'd say someones not a proper supporter unless they've been to matches regularly for an extended period of time.
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land_of_bo

« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, November 30, 2005, 13:35:40 »

Fans keep things cool and supporters hold things up?
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Sussex

« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, November 30, 2005, 13:37:11 »

Quote from: "land_of_bo"
Fans keep things cool and supporters hold things up?


Very good bo  Cheesy
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red macca

« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, November 30, 2005, 13:38:29 »

am i a fan or a supporter then :?
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