I also have a best mate who is a manc. No big deal at all, and he is a fan because of his step-dad who he is quite close to - and his step-dad has been a fan of them since when we we were winning titles. So he is no bandwagon-ite, so i respect their support, as it is true rather than just jumping on a successful ship.
I do understand reservations about mancs on the forum though. I think Keith is alright, and enjoy having him around. However, not everyone is gonna feel the same and nor should they feel they have to. I don't think crouchy is out of line in not being all warm and cuddly. Yeah, he is a mod - but he is a mod on a Liverpool forum, so its not like he is a neutral staff member. He will be just as passionate as the next member, and thus his opinions will also be just as polarized. Especially coming from Australia, where we do grow up with a lot of the people who buy manc, Chelsea, Arsenal etc jerseys without being able to even name 5 players who play for the team.
Hell, i don't feel that lovey to some of the members here who are Liverpool fans. It just happens that we will not all see eye to eye, but it doesn't mean we hate each other.
Anyways, to be on topic - great post keith, but you are just telling us what we know
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