Non-United fans on the caf

malcolm31337 · 9th May 2008, 20:11

What do you get out of it? Especially the big dogs. I have sometimes read RAWK, or whatever that chelsea one is, but never spend a continuous amount of time on it.

Not trying to be a wum (cause some of the mods are non-united!) but seriously whats the point?

CockneyHammer · 9th May 2008, 20:52

I only post here as IBleedRed does

B9 from YNWA · 9th May 2008, 20:56

not a big dog, but I come here because I like to get a different perspective on general football matters, which can be found after shifting through the garbage.

CockneyHammer · 9th May 2008, 21:00

I also post here as the majority of posters on here share my views on one particular football club

peterstorey · 9th May 2008, 21:02

Well I still find it quite a good laugh plus there are posters who have some interesting perspectives (better than the media if you ask me) plus it gets a bit tedious in Arseland with everybody singing from the same hymn sheet.

Raven_Blade · 9th May 2008, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneyHammer

I also post here as the majority of posters on here share my views on one particular football club

So, your dislike of this team makes you more receptive to fans of our team. You are indirectly a Man Utd fan and you dont even know it.

CockneyHammer · 9th May 2008, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

So, your dislike of this team makes you more receptive to fans of our team. You are indirectly a Man Utd fan and you dont even know it.

Three of my favourite current players also happen to play for Manchester United

gerrydaly · 9th May 2008, 21:06

I'm not even sure CH is a non United fan anymore.

GE · 9th May 2008, 21:06

They're obsessed.

Wonder Pigeon · 9th May 2008, 21:07

The atmosphere on the Caf is far better than most forums, it's far better than the other ones out there.

ThatOldRedMagic · 9th May 2008, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneyHammer

Three of my favourite current players also happen to play for Manchester United

There is more rejoicing in heaven that one sheep which hath gone astray returneth to the flock, etc.

You'll be a Manchester United supporter yet!

McLovin · 9th May 2008, 21:09

The Caf is the place to be.

We welcome diversity !

Feck off to your own forums you cnuts

CockneyHammer · 9th May 2008, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatOldRedMagic

There is more rejoicing in heaven that one sheep which hath gone astray returneth to the flock, etc.

You'll be a Manchester United supporter yet!

I don't think so

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerrydaly

I'm not even sure CH is a non United fan anymore.

I am

peterstorey · 9th May 2008, 21:40

That's one of the dangers of dabbling on a rival forum - they tend to go native and indulge in the arslikin.

1871_Biscuit · 10th May 2008, 00:11

Im banned from all the Reading forums, and i have united "supporting" "mates".

Caf is probs the best football related forum. The Reading ones are all full of negative people, no matter how we're doing.

Like the general chat as well.

But the main point is im banned from the others.

good night.

Chris H · 10th May 2008, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneyHammer

Three of my favourite current players also happen to play for Manchester United

Carrick, Tevez, and...Tevez.

reddevilcanada · 10th May 2008, 00:39

^ carrick, tevez and rio

reddevilcanada · 10th May 2008, 00:41

they're all closet United fans

RedKaos · 10th May 2008, 00:49

I just dont understand muppets like Davo, DJSpaz, njred who spend too much time on these forums which is evident with their thousands of posts.

I dont buy this whole "I want a good football forum", there are plenty of decent neutral forums

brophs · 10th May 2008, 00:55

The non-United supporters are one of the best things about this forum, there are a lot of really good, knowledgeable posters, who just happen to support someone else. The main problem I have with this site is the sycophancy you are expected to spout about our players, in order to be considered a 'proper fan'. Having fans of other clubs helps balance that out a bit.

ALX8725 · 10th May 2008, 00:56

they are all closet United supports who like to wank over Ronaldo

ALX8725 · 10th May 2008, 00:57

I know because that's exactly what I would be if I didn't support United...

GlastonSpur · 10th May 2008, 01:23

I post on here because (sometimes) there is interesting discussion and also because Spurs - or various Spurs players - seem to feature quite a lot and it can be interesting to hear and engage with the views of non-Spurs supporters.

It also helps that it's an active forum with lots of members. My home forum is COYS - Come On You Spurs - which is also an excellent forum with a large number of active members.

I also like the usually attacking, open-play philosophy of Man. United teams, which is similar to a long-standing Spurs tradition.

KeyserSoze · 10th May 2008, 01:26

They secretley hold deep feelings for the best club in England.

DUNDEEUTDMAN · 10th May 2008, 01:36

it's good to have fans of other clubs post on here....

IBleedRed · 10th May 2008, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneyHammer

I only post here as IBleedRed does

we need an embarrassed smiley face as well

IBleedRed · 10th May 2008, 02:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

I post on here because (sometimes) there is interesting discussion and also because Spurs - or various Spurs players - seem to feature quite a lot and it can be interesting to hear and engage with the views of non-Spurs supporters.

It also helps that it's an active forum with lots of members. My home forum is COYS - Come On You Spurs - which is also an excellent forum with a large number of active members.

I also like the usually attacking, open-play philosophy of Man. United teams, which is similar to a long-standing Spurs tradition.

same reason i respect your guys glaston

the_box · 10th May 2008, 02:33

Toon fan. I just enjoy the general banter really. Don't really care for many of the newbies though, or anyone who thinks Arsenal/Chelsea is really a "rival" of yours.

VII · 10th May 2008, 02:47

I spend quite a lot of time lurking at RAWK after our games, always good for a laugh. And I quite like the no nonsense style there in threads not about their rivals.

Chris H · 10th May 2008, 03:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKaos

I just dont understand muppets like Davo, DJSpaz, njred...

Muppetry tends to defy rational explanation.

Idiots aside - and we have more than a few of those amongst the United support - I think the opposing fans generally add to the forum. A different perspective can be quite useful, and it helps to keep things from being a total wankfest.

IBleedRed · 10th May 2008, 03:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris H

Muppetry tends to defy rational explanation.

Idiots aside - and we have more than a few of those amongst the United support - I think the opposing fans generally add to the forum. A different perspective can be quite useful, and it helps to keep things from being a total wankfest.

well said
the caf would be a less fun place without our non united friends

Team Brian GB · 10th May 2008, 03:43

Firstly, I like the frequency of threads and posts on here, obviously it isn't in real time but you are not waiting for hours for a reply.

Secondly, I like what many other people have picked up on is the number of neutrals on here spread across the Premiership who will have a meaningful conversation with you if you respect them, and the same of course goes to the 'natives'. It is healthy to get a perspective from another club's viewpoint of footballing events.

Thirdly, I first discovered this site on the night Liverpool were beaten in the CL Final last year, the imagination and creativity was astounding and I still look back through those posts- and it just so happens that the day I joined was the day the infamous 'We won a throw in!!! get in there!!!' thread was started.

Lastly- Keep you friends close, keep your enemies even closer.

9th May 2008, 20:11	#1 (permalink)
malcolm31337 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 93, 94, 96, 97, 99, 00, 01, 03, 07...08! CHAMPIONS! Posts: 3,485	Non-United fans on the caf What do you get out of it? Especially the big dogs. I have sometimes read RAWK, or whatever that chelsea one is, but never spend a continuous amount of time on it. Not trying to be a wum (cause some of the mods are non-united!) but seriously whats the point?

9th May 2008, 20:52	#2 (permalink)
CockneyHammer Or just Cock for short Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hiding with the fortunes Posts: 4,222	I only post here as IBleedRed does

9th May 2008, 20:56	#3 (permalink)
B9 from YNWA Walk on, walk on, with hope.....awwww, shit! Fecking Riise!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 974	not a big dog, but I come here because I like to get a different perspective on general football matters, which can be found after shifting through the garbage.

9th May 2008, 21:00	#4 (permalink)
CockneyHammer Or just Cock for short Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hiding with the fortunes Posts: 4,222	I also post here as the majority of posters on here share my views on one particular football club

9th May 2008, 21:02	#5 (permalink)
peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dead Cat Bounce, Fl. Posts: 7,715	Well I still find it quite a good laugh plus there are posters who have some interesting perspectives (better than the media if you ask me) plus it gets a bit tedious in Arseland with everybody singing from the same hymn sheet.

9th May 2008, 21:06	#8 (permalink)
gerrydaly Praying to have a guy on top of him Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 986	I'm not even sure CH is a non United fan anymore.

9th May 2008, 21:06	#9 (permalink)
GE Captain Rio Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,010	They're obsessed.

9th May 2008, 21:07	#10 (permalink)
Wonder Pigeon Pooping on people Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: There's a big yellow patch Posts: 6,716	The atmosphere on the Caf is far better than most forums, it's far better than the other ones out there.

9th May 2008, 21:09	#12 (permalink)
McLovin Bites pillows thinking of John Terry Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Beirut for the summer; Montreal usually. Posts: 1,809	The Caf is the place to be. We welcome diversity ! Feck off to your own forums you cnuts

9th May 2008, 21:40	#14 (permalink)
peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dead Cat Bounce, Fl. Posts: 7,715	That's one of the dangers of dabbling on a rival forum - they tend to go native and indulge in the arslikin.

10th May 2008, 00:11	#15 (permalink)
1871_Biscuit Very simple Simon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tilehurst Occupation: rimaldo's bitch - A simple man named simon, wanted to bum uncooked chickens but couldn't find em,he asked his mate rimaldo, who said who said "hey i know!", "if i bend over you can destroy my ass hymen." Posts: 3,022	Im banned from all the Reading forums, and i have united "supporting" "mates". Caf is probs the best football related forum. The Reading ones are all full of negative people, no matter how we're doing. Like the general chat as well. But the main point is im banned from the others. good night.

10th May 2008, 00:39	#17 (permalink)
reddevilcanada First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,413	^ carrick, tevez and rio

10th May 2008, 00:41	#18 (permalink)
reddevilcanada First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,413	they're all closet United fans

10th May 2008, 00:49	#19 (permalink)
RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tentacles in my mouthLOL Posts: 2,753	I just dont understand muppets like Davo, DJSpaz, njred who spend too much time on these forums which is evident with their thousands of posts. I dont buy this whole "I want a good football forum", there are plenty of decent neutral forums

10th May 2008, 00:55	#20 (permalink)
brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,831	The non-United supporters are one of the best things about this forum, there are a lot of really good, knowledgeable posters, who just happen to support someone else. The main problem I have with this site is the sycophancy you are expected to spout about our players, in order to be considered a 'proper fan'. Having fans of other clubs helps balance that out a bit.

10th May 2008, 00:56	#21 (permalink)
ALX8725 reyalP maeT htuoY Join Date: May 2007 Location: Would rather walk alone. Posts: 2,136	they are all closet United supports who like to wank over Ronaldo

10th May 2008, 00:57	#22 (permalink)
ALX8725 reyalP maeT htuoY Join Date: May 2007 Location: Would rather walk alone. Posts: 2,136	I know because that's exactly what I would be if I didn't support United...

10th May 2008, 01:23	#23 (permalink)
GlastonSpur Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,092	I post on here because (sometimes) there is interesting discussion and also because Spurs - or various Spurs players - seem to feature quite a lot and it can be interesting to hear and engage with the views of non-Spurs supporters. It also helps that it's an active forum with lots of members. My home forum is COYS - Come On You Spurs - which is also an excellent forum with a large number of active members. I also like the usually attacking, open-play philosophy of Man. United teams, which is similar to a long-standing Spurs tradition.

10th May 2008, 01:26	#24 (permalink)
KeyserSoze First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Way I Hear It Soze's Some Kind Of Butcher A Peerless Psycho Butcher Posts: 5,300	They secretley hold deep feelings for the best club in England.

10th May 2008, 01:36	#25 (permalink)
DUNDEEUTDMAN Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,347	it's good to have fans of other clubs post on here....

10th May 2008, 02:33	#28 (permalink)
the_box Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The states OH NO. Posts: 216	Toon fan. I just enjoy the general banter really. Don't really care for many of the newbies though, or anyone who thinks Arsenal/Chelsea is really a "rival" of yours.

10th May 2008, 02:47	#29 (permalink)
VII Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sir Alex Ferguson, Greatest Manager Ever, Bar None. Posts: 1,197	I spend quite a lot of time lurking at RAWK after our games, always good for a laugh. And I quite like the no nonsense style there in threads not about their rivals.

10th May 2008, 03:43	#32 (permalink)
Team Brian GB Celery chucker at the Bridge. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 1,110	Firstly, I like the frequency of threads and posts on here, obviously it isn't in real time but you are not waiting for hours for a reply. Secondly, I like what many other people have picked up on is the number of neutrals on here spread across the Premiership who will have a meaningful conversation with you if you respect them, and the same of course goes to the 'natives'. It is healthy to get a perspective from another club's viewpoint of footballing events. Thirdly, I first discovered this site on the night Liverpool were beaten in the CL Final last year, the imagination and creativity was astounding and I still look back through those posts- and it just so happens that the day I joined was the day the infamous 'We won a throw in!!! get in there!!!' thread was started. Lastly- Keep you friends close, keep your enemies even closer.

10th May 2008, 05:29	#33 (permalink)
p_ps_sock Reserve Team Player