You may be new to soccer or recently rekindled an interest for it and have become drawn to one of the biggest European clubs in the history of the game. Don’t worry soon you’ll be able to join the ranks of Manchester United fans around the world and infect others with that same passion!
Steps
Part 1
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Learn about the Club
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Start watching Manchester United games. The best way to start becoming a fan is by watching when they play. Currently, they play in The English Premier League (EPL) the English league has attracted many new fans for its fast-paced game style and physicality.
- Find a friend or someone who is already a fan so you can ask them questions about the players playing for the team and any general questions about the game.
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Learn about the players that play for the club. Finding a player that you like will motivate you to watch when Manchester United plays and have you invested more in the club.
- Many new fans start liking soccer clubs in general due to liking a particular player.
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Know the history of the club. Manchester United is one of the biggest football clubs in the world with a rich deep history that goes back all the way to 1878 when they were called “Newton Heath LYR Football".
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Find a local Manchester United group near you. Following one of the most popular clubs has the benefit of having fans all around the world. Searching threw social media you’ll be able to other individuals who are fans of the club.
- Watching games with other fans at the local pub or anywhere will really show you the passion fans have for the club.
- The atmosphere will always be amazing and make watching the game more enjoyable.
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Part 2
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Know about Rival Clubs
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As a Manchester United fan you are expected to know who our rival clubs are. Just like American football teams Manchester United also has rival clubs that you should know about. You may get a different vibe when you are around rival fans and it is important you know what clubs those are.
- Examples of some rivals are Liverpool and Arsenal.
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Treat rival fans with respect. At the end of the day, everyone loves the beautiful game. It's fun to tease and talk trash to rival fans but you should never cross the line and result in any kind of violence towards them.
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You can be friends with rival fans. It's okay for you to have friends that support a different club. In fact, having a friend that supports one of those clubs makes watching when they play more interesting.
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Support your club no matter what. Win or lose you should always support the club no one likes a bandwagon fan that jumps to whatever team is currently the best. If that is what you want this club is not for you.Advertisement
Part 3
Part 3 of 3:
Expand your Knowledge of the Sport
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Know the basic rules of the game. As you start to watch more games it's important to understand the rules of the game. Knowing what “offsides” and a “throw in” are will but beneficial when you are discussing the game with other fans.
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Read sports news about the club. It's important to be up to date on news surrounding the have the most accurate information. There are many sports websites such as Sky Sports, ESPN FC, or one of the club’s social media accounts that you can use to be informed.
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Talk about the club to your friends. As your knowledge of the sport and club starts to grow talk to your friends about why you are a fan of the club. It's always important for the club to attract as many fans as it can to stay relevant to future generations.
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Stay positive. There will be times when you question why you are a fan of the club especially when trophies are no longer a yearly thing. Never forget, though, that you support one of the most respected and famous clubs in the world. The joy the club will bring you will outweigh the sorrow.Advertisement
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Tips
- Remember to have fun whether they win or lose.Thanks
- The more people you watch the game with the more entertaining it will be.Thanks
- Don’t leave the club if they do poorly one season give them some time before you decide if this club isn't for you.Thanks
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