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To NOT support England ???

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Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 11:49

I’m not English. I have lived in England for a very long time. I do not support the England football team, I frequently support their opposition!

Colleague has taken the England loss hard, and said ‘ I bet you’re glad they lost’ - I replied that I was essentially a neutral but thought Spain deserved the win.

Hes gone off in a big old rant about how if I live here I should be supporting England teams etc.
I think he should have a wee lie down and chill out!

YABU - you SHOULD support the team of a country you’ve made a life in - even if you are from a former colony of that country

YANBU - of course you don’t have to support a national team that’s not yours

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pointlessopportunity · 15/07/2024 12:21

Do you support Ireland

😂😂😂

retinolalcohol · 15/07/2024 12:21

I could be wrong but this absolutely stinks of Scottish/Irish/Welsh supporting the other team just because it's 'not England'.

There's a lot of that attitude on social media - with them apparently just hating all English people for no reason, or because we were 'the oppressors' in the past.

I've had one in the office this morning - took great pleasure in telling him that, whilst I'm English, all my grandparents are actually IrishGrin

If you're one of the above groups OP, the guy in your office is probably just sick of this rhetoric on social media. It is absolutely pathetic sour grapes. Although he does sound obnoxious, I'll give you that

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Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:20

sanogo · 15/07/2024 12:15

I think you should support the country that you were born in

Me too. And I do.

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AzureAnt · 15/07/2024 12:19

You are allowed to support or not support anyone you like.
Just don't slag off England or the English supporters.
That will get their backs up

LadyFeatheringt0n · 15/07/2024 12:18

Are you a british citizen?

If you plan to live/stay here indefinitely it seems a bit odd to almost deliberately support opposition when england play. Fine to be completely neutral or perhaps support your birth country etc.

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Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:16

TheThingIsYeah · 15/07/2024 12:11

You don't actually follow the game do you?

Brazil don't play like the sides of 1970 anymore. Far more cynical and dirty these days.

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Mate, I both play football and coach football. And I’d put my house on Brazil showing up any day of the week and playing more creative, interesting football than this current national English men’s team.
They weren’t very good. Spain were much, much better. There’s no a commentator in the world who watched that game and thought England should have won.

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x2boys · 15/07/2024 12:16

cupcaske123 · 15/07/2024 12:09

Wha? I lived in another country for a long time and didn't support them in sport.

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You dont.have to support them ts the obnoxious anyone but England attitude that is tiring

sanogo · 15/07/2024 12:15

I think you should support the country that you were born in

SummerHouse · 15/07/2024 12:14

Some people are really upset by it and I would show them some kindness. No matter what team or where they are from.

I had to go to bed when France lost. I just couldn't bear to see their disappointment. I have zero affiliation with France.

I was delighted to see McIntyre win the Scottish golf open just in time to catch kick off! Delighted for him and all the Scottish fans. A brilliant long putt to finish.

Maybe a little empathy op? But sure, your colleague does sound a bit antagonist today.

Itisjustmyopinion · 15/07/2024 12:14

Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:09

Are you telling me that all those ex-pats from England living in Spain were cheering for Spain? Not sure I believe that.

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Exactly. I hate football anyway so couldn’t care less who won or lost but there is a mix of Scots, English and Welsh in our English based team and there was a bit of banter at 9am this morning which was over and done with by 9.05 with nobody falling out

Its the chip on the shoulder people (from any country) that gives football, specifically the male teams, the reputation that it has

x2boys · 15/07/2024 12:13

Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:09

Are you telling me that all those ex-pats from England living in Spain were cheering for Spain? Not sure I believe that.

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Probably not but I bet they were not being obnoxious about Spain either
I'm English I'm not a huge football fan but I like the tournament, s and was supporting Englsnd last night but im gracious enough to know that Spain were the better team and deserved to win.

cupcaske123 · 15/07/2024 12:12

Goldenbear · 15/07/2024 12:12

Are you Scottish?

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I'd say Irish.

romdowa · 15/07/2024 12:12

My own English husband was shouting for Spain last night .

Goldenbear · 15/07/2024 12:12

Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:10

Update on Dave! Dave’s going home… it’s been suggested that home might be the best place for him today.

Are you Scottish?

TheThingIsYeah · 15/07/2024 12:11

Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:08

less boring than watching England sit with a ball ( when they can actually get it) in their own half for an entire match!
Ah, Brazil, those famously boring footballers…

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You don't actually follow the game do you?

Brazil don't play like the sides of 1970 anymore. Far more cynical and dirty these days.

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Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:10

Update on Dave! Dave’s going home… it’s been suggested that home might be the best place for him today.

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Persiancouscous · 15/07/2024 12:10

My husband is English and always supports the opposition 😂

cupcaske123 · 15/07/2024 12:09

philosoppee · 15/07/2024 12:08

Can't stand your attitude. No idea why you would actively not support the country you're living in. No wonder people find your attitude annoying.

Wha? I lived in another country for a long time and didn't support them in sport.

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Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:09

philosoppee · 15/07/2024 12:08

Can't stand your attitude. No idea why you would actively not support the country you're living in. No wonder people find your attitude annoying.

Are you telling me that all those ex-pats from England living in Spain were cheering for Spain? Not sure I believe that.

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RedPony1 · 15/07/2024 12:09

philosoppee · 15/07/2024 12:08

Can't stand your attitude. No idea why you would actively not support the country you're living in. No wonder people find your attitude annoying.

This

My DP is Welsh, they didn't get through. He supported England all the way!

WingSluts · 15/07/2024 12:08

Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:05

‘I'm not English, but if they're playing any other team then I support England.’

That is big of you. Bit random though. I’d probably choose a team that won more TBH… Brazil, Germany maybe?
I mean if you are going to support a national team that’s not yours, make it a good one!

But they are a good team. Or do you get to the final on a rotation basis now? Win a raffle? Draw straws?

User79853257976 · 15/07/2024 12:08

Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:05

‘I'm not English, but if they're playing any other team then I support England.’

That is big of you. Bit random though. I’d probably choose a team that won more TBH… Brazil, Germany maybe?
I mean if you are going to support a national team that’s not yours, make it a good one!

So you’re a glory hog. You don’t seem to get it so don’t argue with that colleague. It’s okay that it means a lot to him even if it doesn’t to you.

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Shaketherombooga · 15/07/2024 12:08

TheThingIsYeah · 15/07/2024 12:06

How boring would that be.

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less boring than watching England sit with a ball ( when they can actually get it) in their own half for an entire match!
Ah, Brazil, those famously boring footballers…

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philosoppee · 15/07/2024 12:08

Can't stand your attitude. No idea why you would actively not support the country you're living in. No wonder people find your attitude annoying.

Rosebud21 · 15/07/2024 12:07

Olé 😉

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