I think every other soccer fan, probably with hardcore supporters of Man Utd or Liverpool, might just be closet fan of another club. There will always be other club which you, too, support, but was too ashamed to admit.
I too, am guilty of it. When I first started watching EPL like more than a decade ago, every Sunday, I would sit down and watch the Weekly Match Highlights in the late morning. I chose my favourite team by the colour and look of their jersey. I picked my team, but after a few months, I realise that they played like shit. I aien't no fan of this game play. I do not denounced my faith in the team, but I stopped talking about them. Deep down inside though, I was supporting them, the underdogs. Unglamourous as it may seem.
Finally, after so long, they have managed to make it onto the European Stage. Frankly speaking, I never doubted the quality of their players. Check out the number of internationals inside. But it was only lately that they gel as a team, took their chances and kept winning points. Its touching and how they managed to make it despite the odds. It only goes to show that, with some substances, determination and luck. Dreams can be actualised. Even if you do not manage to fulfil it, at least you would have tried. The process of trying is definitely more important than the goal itself, for without the former, you couldn't possibly attain the latter.
I wish them all the best in their adventures for the next season. I will again, secretly support them. Once again, I'm too ashamed of myself to name the team. They will be better off without a fairweather fan like me.
Anyhow, this other team, I'm not ashame to declare now. I'm also have affections for Southampton. Reason being, I'm a Saint, courtesy of heritage from my Alma Mater. Its just too bad that they are struggling now. I do hope they will see a better season next time round.
