Boards soccer forum adopt a team for the season

23-09-2008 4:05pm #1

Okay, I got this idea off an outside source (:D) whereby we take an obscure continental team (in their case its Córdoba CF of the Spanish Segunda division) and as a forum we support them as our honourary team for the season.

We need guys to nominate a team (no feeder clubs or sister clubs to English or Irish teams, we want everyone on the same page :pac:) and then we'll do a poll and decide who the official boards soccer team is for this season! We should try to pick a club that will hopefully encounter some drama, either through a battle for promotion or fight to survive. And if possible a story or something to set it apart. It can be a top flight club but in that case preferably a minnow.

Then in the spirit of learning, we try and learn a bit about the club, their players, its history, its ground etc etc etc and follow their results!!

So fire away with suggestions!

Mr Alan · 23-09-2008 4:09pm

i refuse to partake in anything inspired by RedCafe

Mr Alan · 23-09-2008 4:09pm

only joking, i think we should go for Standard Liege

Dub13 · 23-09-2008 4:10pm

Mr Alan wrote: »

i refuse to partake in anything inspired by RedCafe

When I read the post I new it would not be long before someone mentioned this....:)

23-09-2008 4:11pm

Mr Alan wrote: »

only joking, i think we should go for Standard Liege

Good idea, but aren't they one of the dominant teams in the Belgian league? Still, not a bad idea since they may have a UEFA Cup run for us to follow (whcih could lead to a conflict for fans of clubs they may end up against...like Everton!!)

Xavi6 · 23-09-2008 4:11pm

Perth Glory

I can go to games and post up exclusive videos and pics to keep us right up to date and in the know.

23-09-2008 4:11pm

Dub13 wrote: »

When I read the post I new it would not be long before someone mentioned this....:)

I only mentioned it so people would know I'm openly stealing the idea!

Dub13 · 23-09-2008 4:12pm

Mr Alan wrote: »

only joking, i think we should go for Standard Liege

Maybe a bit to mainstream after their recent games on Liverpool.Also they are in the UEFA cup I know its not the best competition in the world but its not obscure.

Xavi6 · 23-09-2008 4:12pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I only mentioned it so people would know I'm openly stealing the idea!

You coulda just said 'an outside source'......

bohsman · 23-09-2008 4:13pm

Bohemian FC, from a small Island in the British Isles

Charlie · 23-09-2008 4:13pm

Read this on ott, great idea Neil, massive +1 from me.

I think we should be scouring for a South American team: perhaps Newells Old Boys, the name alone is a winner for me and we could all refer to eachother as NOB-heads.

leninbenjamin · 23-09-2008 4:13pm

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista

seriously big club falling on hard times. should be lots of drama.

they'll be back up in the Brazilian Seria A next year so we can start supporting in the new year

23-09-2008 4:13pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

You coulda just said 'an outside source'......

Too late now

Nalz · 23-09-2008 4:14pm

How about anyone that supports an English team that doesnt have an Eircom league team select one? And visa versa... that includes you Des

/i'm gonna get a bashin after that aint i

EDIT: Only seeing Bohsmans post now

This is the thing, people now prepared to jump on teams like "Newells Old Boys" and "Standard Liege"... what the f'uck, seriously what the f'uck. Can anyone see the logic at all?!

Charlie · 23-09-2008 4:16pm

Trilla wrote: »

/i'm gonna get a bashin after that aint i

Indeed, that's a paddlin.

gimmick · 23-09-2008 4:16pm

Leyton Orient

23-09-2008 4:16pm

Trilla wrote: »

How about anyone that supports an English team that doesnt have an Eircom league team select one? And visa versa... that includes you Des

/i'm gonna get a bashin after that aint i

Just pick a small Spanish/Italian or German team will ya!! :P

Only joking, thats actually also a good idea.

Xavi6 · 23-09-2008 4:17pm

Deportivo Wanka

23-09-2008 4:18pm

gimmick wrote: »

Leyton Orient

This wouldnt work because if they got United/Liverpool/Arsenal/Chelsea/Villa/City etc in the FA Cup then the @rse would fall out of this cos the fans would go back to their 1st team.....

RE*AC*TOR · 23-09-2008 4:18pm

Fortuna Sittard, Dutch nobodies, who've never really done anything, and don't look like they will any time soon.

Nalz · 23-09-2008 4:19pm

I'll pick one - Levante there ya go...

Now everyone else pick an League of Ireland team also!

Mr. Presentable · 23-09-2008 4:21pm

Albinoleffe, formed in 1998, started in C2 (4th div) Avg attendance 2400.

Top Serie B in Italy. Missed out in a playoff for promotion to Serie A last season.

http://www.albinoleffe.com/

Xavi6 · 23-09-2008 4:21pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

Deportivo Wanka

I will buy one of these if we pick them -

leninbenjamin · 23-09-2008 4:22pm

needs a poll. i think hold this thread up for a week or so, and users should thank everyone who's nominations they agree with and would support. then pick the top 10 teams with the most thanks and create a poll for actual winner.

yay/nay?

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:23pm

1860 Munich??!! Second division

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:25pm

No, nobody pick an Irish team.

pickarooney · 23-09-2008 4:26pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Metallurg_Krasnoyarsk

23-09-2008 4:26pm

Sociedad or zaragoza, big clubs but in the seguinda division. Both hava a LOT of history behind them. Ill post about them later.

Nalz · 23-09-2008 4:27pm

monkey9 wrote: »

No, nobody pick an Irish team.

lol why not!

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:27pm

nipplenuts wrote: »

Albinoleffe, formed in 1998, started in C2 (4th div) Avg attendance 2400.

Top Serie B in Italy. Missed out in a playoff for promotion to Serie A last season.

http://www.albinoleffe.com/

I don't know. They sound like a desert!

Charlie · 23-09-2008 4:28pm

Trilla wrote: »

lol why not!

Becuase it would be boring as fcuk. There, I said it.

Xavi6 · 23-09-2008 4:29pm

I'd rather stay away from the mainstream countries. Your Spains, Italys, Germanys and what not. Has to be something obscure.

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:29pm

Trilla wrote: »

lol why not!

Well, i'm not supporting Bohs!!!! Or Rovers. I don't think it would work if people on here affilliation with a team. It's better to have someone obscure that we can all get behind

Dub13 · 23-09-2008 4:29pm

We can only have a poll with 10 teams so I think the best way to do this is the first ten teams to get 3 nominations will be on the poll.

Do you think that is fair..?

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:30pm

Genk!!!!!! What about Genk!! Just for the name alone

Xavi6 · 23-09-2008 4:31pm

Dub13 wrote: »

We can only have a poll with 10 teams so I think the best way to do this is the first ten teams to get 3 nominations will be on the poll.

Do you think that is fair..?

So if my next ten posts suggest Deportivo Wanka then they're in?!

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:31pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

So if my next ten posts suggest Deportivo Wanka then they're in?!

Are they real?? I'll nominate that one too

Mr Alan · 23-09-2008 4:32pm

23-09-2008 4:32pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

I'd rather stay away from the mainstream countries. Your Spains, Italys, Germanys and what not. Has to be something obscure.

Fair point but not TOO obscure, want to be able to follow them a bit ya know!

Nalz · 23-09-2008 4:33pm

charlie mchugh wrote: »

Becuase it would be boring as fcuk. There, I said it.

so would supporting f'cuking genk, standard f'ucking liege and athletico Idontgivea**** fc

Xavi6 · 23-09-2008 4:33pm

monkey9 wrote: »

Are they real?? I'll nominate that one too

Damn right they're real!

We can all get t-shirts!

http://www.sportingkicks.co.uk/shop.php3?prodid=2337&product=Deportivo%20Wanka

ARRIBA EL WANKA!!! :pac:

Dub13 · 23-09-2008 4:37pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

So if my next ten posts suggest Deportivo Wanka then they're in?!

No I mean the first 10 teams to get 3 nomination's are on the poll.Then its up to the soccer forum users.

When we get the poll going we can have ten summaries of the clubs for lads to read so you have an idea of who you are voting for.

Jesus this is turning into the Soccer forum X Factor.

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:38pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

Damn right they're real!

We can all get t-shirts!

ARRIBA EL WANKA!!! :pac:

What league are they in.....i can't hit links in work

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:38pm

Dub13 wrote: »

No I mean the first 10 teams to get 3 nomination's are on the poll.Then its up to the soccer forum users.

When we get the poll going we can have ten summaries of the clubs for lads to read so you have an idea of who you are voting for.

Jesus this is turning into the Soccer forum X Factor.

I'm so excited now.

leninbenjamin · 23-09-2008 4:39pm

Dub13 wrote: »

No I mean the first 10 teams to get 3 nomination's are on the poll.Then its up to the soccer forum users.

When we get the poll going we can have ten summaries of the clubs for lads to read so you have an idea of who you are voting for.

Jesus this is turning into the Soccer forum X Factor.

nah hold off a bit. perhaps sticky the thread for a week or something so everyone has a chance to see it and nominate.

23-09-2008 4:39pm

Ok Ive already had a suggestion but how about Red Star Belgrade. I say this since the forum has an inside man in delija. But I have no idea how theyre doin or if thats obscure enough. They may be running away with the Serbian League for all I know!

Mr Alan · 23-09-2008 4:39pm

people dont read stickies, just keep bumping it.

Charlie · 23-09-2008 4:39pm

Dub13 wrote: »

No I mean the first 10 teams to get 3 nomination's are on the poll.Then its up to the soccer forum users.

When we get the poll going we can have ten summaries of the clubs for lads to read so you have an idea of who you are voting for.

Jesus this is turning into the Soccer forum X Factor.

Right, so is anyone interested in having a look at Argentinian outfit Newell Old Boys?

23-09-2008 4:40pm

leninbenjamin wrote: »

nah hold off a bit. perhaps sticky the thread for a week or something so everyone has a chance to see it and nominate.

+1

Yea lets make sure due consideration is given. Would be harsh if someone was offline a few days and had a great idea to contribute with.

23-09-2008 4:41pm

charlie mchugh wrote: »

Right, so is anyone interested in having a look at Argentian outfit Newell Old Boys?

I like your thinkin. Plus Eurosport shows South American highlights doesnt it?!!

monkey9 · 23-09-2008 4:43pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Ok Ive already had a suggestion but how about Red Star Belgrade. I say this since the forum has an inside man in delija. But I have no idea how theyre doin or if thats obscure enough. They may be running away with the Serbian League for all I know!

Again, i just think it's better if no-one on Boards has an affiliation to the club. It's better to find out for ourselves

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