On Soccer Fans

The iconoclastic boy is doubting whether a true soccer fan really exists. Since 1997, he has been a so-called supporter of the 'Old Lady' Juventus. Y did he like Juventus then, he could not determine. But today he tried to make a list of 'things' he liked about the club.

1. The black-and-white colours
2. The logo
3. The success
   
4. The coach Fabio Capello
5. Transfer guru Moggi
6. Skipper Alessandro Del Piero
7. The 1st team (esp. Nedved, Buffon, Zambrotta & Cannavaro)

Will he still support the club if 1, 2, 4 and 5 have changed? Probably yes. What if 3 is not there for many seasons? Probably still yes. What if 6 or 7 has changed? Probably no. So it became clear that this boy supported the skipper and the team, but not the club. So what did it mean for him to support the club? He has only shown 'real' support by buying a single 2003/2004 jersey for ~$80 with the name of one of his favorite players 'Nedved' (xtra ~$20) printed behind. Now, he has concluded that most fans aren't fans of the soccer clubs. Rather, they r fans of success. Y is it that Chelsea has suddenly more 'fans' (more people in the streets wearing the blue jersey) and that nobody has ever professed his/her support for any Div 1 clubs?

Quote of the Day
Better to be a pirate than to join the navy.
-Steve Jobs