What is the difference between a fan and a supporter

Then theres fans who cant afford games or have other commitments. Then theres fans who go when there winning and support United when they lose. Then theres fans who just like watching the games on tv. Theres probably lots more ways aswell but i cant be arsed thinking of more. Joined: Dec 1, Messages: Likes Received: 0.

Not this shit again. All I will say on the matter is I sure as hell hope Manure don't win the CL, otherwise the streets of Nottingham will be full of their bloody shirts and scarves by all these gloryhunting fanatics fan boys. I agree with Warncock above. I'd term fan and supporter as pretty much the same. Being a follower of a team is different though, like a lot of people follow Man Utd etc, but never actually financially, or vocally support them.

I agree its pretty much the same. Gushoneybun and the cycle continues. SkyBlueMatt The failed escape attempt. The supporters are able to look at everything the club does objectively, and they are not afraid to be critical. Cancellation and returns policy. Sign in. Password recovery.

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Those uncreative chants are seen as mostly ineffective in the middle of any game, as well as bordering buffoonery. Which makes sense, because Americans are more fans of sport than supporters. The aforementioned tailgates, laughing with family and friends in the stands, having pokes at opposing fans that happen to be sitting near you, and grabbing beers, brats, and burgers between innings or quarters is oftentimes more important than the game itself.

Americans know the score at the end, and probably saw a good portion of the action, but other cogs in the live sporting event machine retain equal or higher levels of importance. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. In addition to this, we have started the new season well with 2 wins and a draw away at one of our main rivals for the title and have arguably outplayed the current European Champions in the Super Cup!

So as a supporter it must be pretty good at the moment and also a happy and easy occupation. But of course, as we supporters should know, the real test is continuing that support when things are not so easy, when the team is losing or playing badly. But I wonder, just how many of these can genuinely be called supporters? Judging by the amount of whingeing, rubbish and vitriol posted on social media sites and Chelsea related forums I would say not many at all!

It is incredible to witness some of the sheer unfettered abuse of certain players and even of Jose Mourinho questioning their ability, not to mention their parentage and worse! The slightest mistake and they are roundly turned on.