Mowen Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Alright, so there are forever 'big club' arguments on this board, and let's face it - they're about as exciting as Spurs ITKs. So I thought I'd put a different slant on it. What is the one factor beyond all others that defines a club as being 'small'? There's only one contender for me: playing music after a goal. Almost as cringeworthy as having a full size model shark in your bedroom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I always thought Bolton played music to wake their fans up from their comas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Having a mascot watch the game from the touchline and celebrate when the team scores. Having Cheerleaders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Cheerleaders. Too slow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Having Joe Kinnear as manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Lack of ambition -- although this is also down to the fans as well. If the fans are happy with league 2 mid table mediocrity then this isn't a negative, it's just the realization of as far as their ambition goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Mongo Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nah. Most really small clubs have no music, nor cheerleaders. I'd say it's a club with smaller crowds than clubs playing two divisions lower. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoreboard82 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Taking banners to games that make reference to your local rivals, even though you aren't playing them. Exactly what the Mackems did the other night at Blackburn, with a huge "FTM" banner. Obssesive or what? If i was going to spend time/money on a flag, i'd make sure it had something to do with my own club. I agree with those against playing music after goals too. I'd love to kick that DJ at Wigan all over the ground. Not that i'm bitter against them of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danswan Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Where would one go about obtaining a full size model shark? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Where would one go about obtaining a full size model shark? http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=201 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 fans that get annoyed and flood the boards when their players/managers leave their two bob club and come here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 a club is small when despite not being a fan of either team, i have managed to secure best seats in the house for watford v chelsea and fulham v man united. these are 2 of the biggest games of each clubs season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Does it matter in the slightest? I do not care if people support a team with 20 or 20,000 fans. It is the passion and support, through thick and thin, that counts. I cannot stand the elitism that goes with the self-certified "big" club tag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Where would one go about obtaining a full size model shark? http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=201 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 people hanging out of house windows watching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenton Magpie Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Running towards the away section when scoring a goal and invading the pitch after the first victory against your local rivals in God knows how long e.g. SAFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I thought Wigan playing "walk like an egyptian" after either Mido or Zaki score was very funny idea. I guess we need to play "the great escape" tune after each goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 or we could play "the only way is up!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 When you know someone who supports Sunderland, but doesnt want to admit it so says he supports Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 a club is small when despite not being a fan of either team, i have managed to secure best seats in the house for watford v chelsea and fulham v man united. these are 2 of the biggest games of each clubs season. Not many season ticket holders have taken up their option on the Chelsea game. It's not worth the price, is at an awkward time, is on TV and Chelsea will probably field a shit team. It'll be an awful game to watch as well, with two sides playing similarly poor football. Plus it's Valentine's Day, so a few are out 'cause of that. I'm not sure why I'm protesting against this criticism though, because we are practically the definition of small club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniatmoko Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 - only have 1 ball - doesn't wear shoes but naked feet - at other side of the field there is people dropping shit into the river - the goal post made from 3 layer of brick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 a club is small when despite not being a fan of either team, i have managed to secure best seats in the house for watford v chelsea and fulham v man united. these are 2 of the biggest games of each clubs season. Not many season ticket holders have taken up their option on the Chelsea game. It's not worth the price, is at an awkward time, is on TV and Chelsea will probably field a s*** team. It'll be an awful game to watch as well, with two sides playing similarly poor football. Plus it's Valentine's Day, so a few are out 'cause of that. I'm not sure why I'm protesting against this criticism though, because we are practically the definition of small club. yeah, i actually quite like watford, not criticisig them as such but i was quite surprised to get tickets to this (albeit pleased!) make sure you beat those jammy chelsea twats by the way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Ha, i couldn't remember what that was callled, most definitely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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