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Fresh fan looking to get more involved (self.reddevils)

drunk_and_a_kid が 投稿

Hello everyone,

I'm a new(ish) fan looking to get more involved and invested with the team. I've always watched and loved the World Cup for years, and the past couple seasons I've been watching more and more EPL matches. My dad was always a Man U fan for whatever reason, probably because they were good, so since I was a kid they've always been the team I would root for if they were playing. Watching Copa/Euros have made me realize that that is no way to be a fan, and I want to be truly invested. I do have a few questions though.

  1. How can I learn more about football strategy/playing styles? I admit I know pretty little about specifics, and can't muster much criticism besides lack of possession or goals. I can't be a true fan unless I can criticize or compliment the specifics of the club.

  2. How does the fanbase feel about Ronaldo? I have an old Man U Ronaldo jersey, and I love cheering for the man, even though he gets a ton of hate. I was watching a video the other day, and it seemed like most of the fanbase didn't want to see him go.

  3. My girlfriend has been an Arsenal and France fan for years, I should break up with her right?

  4. Who are your current favorite players on the team?

  5. How do you feel about Louis van Gaal? It seemed like a lot of comments I heard were ready for him to go. Opinions on José Mourinho?

  6. How has Fellaini been for the club?

  7. Besides this sub, what are some of the best resources for keeping up to date with the team?

  8. How about the Zlatan move?

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[–]Pedantic_PatFan Favourite David De Gea 35ポイント36ポイント  (1子コメント)

Dont break up with her you mad man, she's clearly okay with not coming first!

[–]FreaqStylerr 3ポイント4ポイント  (0子コメント)

This comment deserves some gold

[–]FlyingSnoopyPaul Scholes, he scores goals! 6ポイント7ポイント  (0子コメント)

  1. If you're ready to jump into specifics and learn about many legendary teams I highly recommend http://www.zonalmarking.net. The guy writes amazingly. There is a section called Sides of the 2000s, take a look it's very good.

  2. I can only speak for myself, I was a huge fan of him and he kinda filled the gap for me after Beckham left. But since he went to Madrid I care less and less for him, specially because he's not the player he used to be at United.

  3. Hell no bro. My brother is an Arsenal fan as well and it's good to have someone close to you for banter.

  4. Herrera, Shaw, Martial, Rashford and Rooney.

  5. Very good manager, loved his personality but sadly his tactics didn't work in England very well. He made us competitive again against the big clubs and brought back some much needed arrogance. I'm glad he had him, but it was time for him to go. As for Jose, he is a winner, arrogant, intelligent and a tactical junkie. I love it!

  6. He was dreadful in his first season but bounced back the last two seasons. He was pivotal for our FA Cup triumph. And he always tries his best.

  7. I like the RedCafe. Despite the close-mindedness sometimes, they promote good discussion and is a good place to laugh at Liverpool.

  8. He brings goals, experience, arrogance and can be a mentor to our young lads. I think it was the right move.

Cheers.

[–]jinsy235 3ポイント4ポイント  (2子コメント)

Welcome aboard.

I recommend some podcasts: * United We Stand * The Manchester United Redcast * Rant Cast by United Rant * BBC Manchester Red Wednesday * United Hour * Red Voices * Guardian Football Weekly * The Football Ramble * The Total Soccer Show * Second Captains @ The Irish Times

Pick up some biographies: Keane, Fergie, Gary Neville, etc

Check out Full Time Devils on YouTube

Read Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson

Form your own opinions

[–]sicaxavRooney 2ポイント3ポイント  (0子コメント)

Of everything you mentioned.. I have never listened to any of the podcasts, never heard of that YT channel and the book.. The only biography I read was Beckham's..

I'm a horrible fan

[–]ColinZealSEDe Gea 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

Pick up some biographies: Keane, Fergie, Gary Neville, etc

Rio Ferdinand has a good one as well. Was it released 2015? I think so.

[–]PotatoMussab 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

1/ This can easily be pulled off by watching Man Utd matches and possibly even playing football for yourself. But watching matches for the most part is the best way to learn about tactics. What's wrong with tactics and formations is usually very obvious and it doesn't take much experience to recognize an obvious fault.

You can also watch other elite teams play and see how they work together. FC Barcelona is currently very fun to watch even though they rely on possession. You can see how good players create goals out of virtually nothing.

2/ Your opinion. I personally don't like him because he's arrogant and I think Messi is a better player. But others can disagree. What is commonly agreed on is that he's a Man Utd legend.

3/ Not really. My dad is a Liverpool "fan" himself.

4/ My personal favourites are: De Gea, Smalling, Blind, Shaw, Schweinsteiger, Valencia, Carrick, Schneiderlin, Martial, Rashford, Rooney.

5/ The common opinion on this sub is that he had to go. But everyone appreciates his continued support of youth players. He also improved the team alot. But his improvement was too slow for a team that challenges for the title.

6/ I might be brigaded by some plastic fan white knights here but Fellaini hasn't been that good in general. He has a handful of games where he played greatly for us. But mostly he has been more physical than technical. He's slow, strong and tall but nothing else tbh. Which in my opinion shouldn't be a Man Utd player.

7/ The sub is the best source of Man Utd news that I've found. If you're looking for an app that shows you the times of matches then use fotmob.com (the sub uses BST which is confusing for me.)

8/ Zlatan is a great player. He's cocky, of course, but that makes his interviews fun to watch. The sub is generally hyped about the transfer (including me). But here are some of the concerns of some fans.

  • Some are afraid that he might take Rashford's spot on the team.

  • Some are afraid that he will flop like Falcao

  • Some are afraid that he might fight with teammates.