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- Evan R
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Re: Welcome & Introductions
Hello all-
I am a relatively new fan- started supporting at the start of the 2023/24 season. So in short order I’ve already experienced the elation of promotion and heartbreak of coming up just short.
A little background on how this came to be. Growing up as a child of the 90s in America- many of us were introduced to the game as a youth sport. I played until High School age and then sort of became disinterested. Over the years since, I’d keep up with the Premier League here and there, but with no team to support my interest always waned. Fast forward to 2023- one of my best friends who had since moved away was in town visiting and wanted to watch the Champions League final, so I had him over and as we watched the game I realized how much I enjoyed it and wanted to continue watching games. I picked his brain on how the English Pyramid worked, and slowly became more and more infatuated. But there was one problem- I didn’t have a team to support.
I knew I didn’t want a front runner. I wanted a team with a rich history. As a life long Chicago Bears fan- I felt at home learning about the ups and downs of a once mighty franchise that had fallen from its previous heights. A team with a fan base that is loyal, passionate and ready to get back to where it belongs. Then I found the documentary, and that sealed the deal for me. I knew I had found my people. I’ve watched just about every game since, including waking up at ungodly hours on Saturday mornings, much to my wife’s utter confusion, and am now completely obsessed.
Sorry for the long winded post and thanks for having me!
Cheers!
-Evan
I am a relatively new fan- started supporting at the start of the 2023/24 season. So in short order I’ve already experienced the elation of promotion and heartbreak of coming up just short.
A little background on how this came to be. Growing up as a child of the 90s in America- many of us were introduced to the game as a youth sport. I played until High School age and then sort of became disinterested. Over the years since, I’d keep up with the Premier League here and there, but with no team to support my interest always waned. Fast forward to 2023- one of my best friends who had since moved away was in town visiting and wanted to watch the Champions League final, so I had him over and as we watched the game I realized how much I enjoyed it and wanted to continue watching games. I picked his brain on how the English Pyramid worked, and slowly became more and more infatuated. But there was one problem- I didn’t have a team to support.
I knew I didn’t want a front runner. I wanted a team with a rich history. As a life long Chicago Bears fan- I felt at home learning about the ups and downs of a once mighty franchise that had fallen from its previous heights. A team with a fan base that is loyal, passionate and ready to get back to where it belongs. Then I found the documentary, and that sealed the deal for me. I knew I had found my people. I’ve watched just about every game since, including waking up at ungodly hours on Saturday mornings, much to my wife’s utter confusion, and am now completely obsessed.
Sorry for the long winded post and thanks for having me!
Cheers!
-Evan
- 1964white
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Welcome to MOT, Evan.
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Welcome to the forum, enjoyEvan R wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:54 pm Hello all-
I am a relatively new fan- started supporting at the start of the 2023/24 season. So in short order I’ve already experienced the elation of promotion and heartbreak of coming up just short.
A little background on how this came to be. Growing up as a child of the 90s in America- many of us were introduced to the game as a youth sport. I played until High School age and then sort of became disinterested. Over the years since, I’d keep up with the Premier League here and there, but with no team to support my interest always waned. Fast forward to 2023- one of my best friends who had since moved away was in town visiting and wanted to watch the Champions League final, so I had him over and as we watched the game I realized how much I enjoyed it and wanted to continue watching games. I picked his brain on how the English Pyramid worked, and slowly became more and more infatuated. But there was one problem- I didn’t have a team to support.
I knew I didn’t want a front runner. I wanted a team with a rich history. As a life long Chicago Bears fan- I felt at home learning about the ups and downs of a once mighty franchise that had fallen from its previous heights. A team with a fan base that is loyal, passionate and ready to get back to where it belongs. Then I found the documentary, and that sealed the deal for me. I knew I had found my people. I’ve watched just about every game since, including waking up at ungodly hours on Saturday mornings, much to my wife’s utter confusion, and am now completely obsessed.
Sorry for the long winded post and thanks for having me!
Cheers!
-Evan
Don’t cry because you said goodbye to your pet, smile because you said hello
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Re: Welcome & Introductions
Just seen this Evan, welcome to the forum.Evan R wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:54 pm Hello all-
I am a relatively new fan- started supporting at the start of the 2023/24 season. So in short order I’ve already experienced the elation of promotion and heartbreak of coming up just short.
A little background on how this came to be. Growing up as a child of the 90s in America- many of us were introduced to the game as a youth sport. I played until High School age and then sort of became disinterested. Over the years since, I’d keep up with the Premier League here and there, but with no team to support my interest always waned. Fast forward to 2023- one of my best friends who had since moved away was in town visiting and wanted to watch the Champions League final, so I had him over and as we watched the game I realized how much I enjoyed it and wanted to continue watching games. I picked his brain on how the English Pyramid worked, and slowly became more and more infatuated. But there was one problem- I didn’t have a team to support.
I knew I didn’t want a front runner. I wanted a team with a rich history. As a life long Chicago Bears fan- I felt at home learning about the ups and downs of a once mighty franchise that had fallen from its previous heights. A team with a fan base that is loyal, passionate and ready to get back to where it belongs. Then I found the documentary, and that sealed the deal for me. I knew I had found my people. I’ve watched just about every game since, including waking up at ungodly hours on Saturday mornings, much to my wife’s utter confusion, and am now completely obsessed.
Sorry for the long winded post and thanks for having me!
Cheers!
-Evan
“ If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise don’t even start “ Charles Bukowski.
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Whitkirk White
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Re: Welcome & Introductions
Hi all.
Been lurking for a while. Entered a team in the MOT FPL league and thought why I am I not a member of the forum itself. So joined up.
My first Leeds match as an 8 year old was Eddie Gray’s testimonial in 1979 when a Super Leeds team from the Revie era beat the Leeds team of the time 4-1. From my recollection Eddie played a half for each side. I’ve been hooked ever since.
My first season ticket was 1986/87 when under Billy Bremner we reached the FA cup semi final, which I went to and heart breakingly missed out in the playoffs.
Winning the title a few years later under Wilko was obviously fantastic but I think my favourite time as a supporter was under O’Leary and going to the European games. Went away to Prague in the UEFA cup quarter final and Milan in the Champions League the following season.
Anyway hope to contribute something useful and interesting in the years ahead. MOT
Been lurking for a while. Entered a team in the MOT FPL league and thought why I am I not a member of the forum itself. So joined up.
My first Leeds match as an 8 year old was Eddie Gray’s testimonial in 1979 when a Super Leeds team from the Revie era beat the Leeds team of the time 4-1. From my recollection Eddie played a half for each side. I’ve been hooked ever since.
My first season ticket was 1986/87 when under Billy Bremner we reached the FA cup semi final, which I went to and heart breakingly missed out in the playoffs.
Winning the title a few years later under Wilko was obviously fantastic but I think my favourite time as a supporter was under O’Leary and going to the European games. Went away to Prague in the UEFA cup quarter final and Milan in the Champions League the following season.
Anyway hope to contribute something useful and interesting in the years ahead. MOT
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Welcome Whitkirk, great to have you here. Enjoy the forum
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Re: Welcome & Introductions
Welcome to the forum WWWhitkirk White wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 9:28 pm Hi all.
Been lurking for a while. Entered a team in the MOT FPL league and thought why I am I not a member of the forum itself. So joined up.
My first Leeds match as an 8 year old was Eddie Gray’s testimonial in 1979 when a Super Leeds team from the Revie era beat the Leeds team of the time 4-1. From my recollection Eddie played a half for each side. I’ve been hooked ever since.
My first season ticket was 1986/87 when under Billy Bremner we reached the FA cup semi final, which I went to and heart breakingly missed out in the playoffs.
Winning the title a few years later under Wilko was obviously fantastic but I think my favourite time as a supporter was under O’Leary and going to the European games. Went away to Prague in the UEFA cup quarter final and Milan in the Champions League the following season.
Anyway hope to contribute something useful and interesting in the years ahead. MOT
“ If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise don’t even start “ Charles Bukowski.
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Welcome to the forum mate, enjoyWhitkirk White wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 9:28 pm Hi all.
Been lurking for a while. Entered a team in the MOT FPL league and thought why I am I not a member of the forum itself. So joined up.
My first Leeds match as an 8 year old was Eddie Gray’s testimonial in 1979 when a Super Leeds team from the Revie era beat the Leeds team of the time 4-1. From my recollection Eddie played a half for each side. I’ve been hooked ever since.
My first season ticket was 1986/87 when under Billy Bremner we reached the FA cup semi final, which I went to and heart breakingly missed out in the playoffs.
Winning the title a few years later under Wilko was obviously fantastic but I think my favourite time as a supporter was under O’Leary and going to the European games. Went away to Prague in the UEFA cup quarter final and Milan in the Champions League the following season.
Anyway hope to contribute something useful and interesting in the years ahead. MOT
Are you still a season ticket holder now?
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- 1964white
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Re: Welcome & Introductions
Welcome Whitkirk.Whitkirk White wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 9:28 pm Hi all.
Been lurking for a while. Entered a team in the MOT FPL league and thought why I am I not a member of the forum itself. So joined up.
My first Leeds match as an 8 year old was Eddie Gray’s testimonial in 1979 when a Super Leeds team from the Revie era beat the Leeds team of the time 4-1. From my recollection Eddie played a half for each side. I’ve been hooked ever since.
My first season ticket was 1986/87 when under Billy Bremner we reached the FA cup semi final, which I went to and heart breakingly missed out in the playoffs.
Winning the title a few years later under Wilko was obviously fantastic but I think my favourite time as a supporter was under O’Leary and going to the European games. Went away to Prague in the UEFA cup quarter final and Milan in the Champions League the following season.
Anyway hope to contribute something useful and interesting in the years ahead. MOT
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Whitkirk White
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Thanks. Yes I’m in the Kop these days.Barlow Boy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2026 6:35 am Welcome to the forum mate, enjoy
Are you still a season ticket holder now?
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- Bon
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Hi all
Been a United fan since 67 first game 68 as a 7 yr old, was a season ticket holder for over 25 yrs when work forced me to give it up, didn't miss a game home or away for 14 seasons including friendlies, now just go to home games through membership
Been a United fan since 67 first game 68 as a 7 yr old, was a season ticket holder for over 25 yrs when work forced me to give it up, didn't miss a game home or away for 14 seasons including friendlies, now just go to home games through membership
- The Subhuman
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Re: Welcome & Introductions
Welcome, enjoy the forum. Year older than me it seems
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Appreciated, trying to find my way around a forum for the first time in over 10 yrs.
- 1964white
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Welcome Bon.
Join the Revie gang.
Hope you enjoy our forum.
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Re: Welcome & Introductions
Welcome to the forum mate, enjoy
Don’t cry because you said goodbye to your pet, smile because you said hello
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We both have musical avatars and user names so that can't be baad
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Is that from the old punk band, I remember them back in the day ?The Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2026 4:34 pm We both have musical avatars and user names so yhat can't be baad
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The Subhuman is a Blue Oyster Cult track
The image is Blueneck's latest album cover. the Post Rock mavens
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
- Bon
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Great track from a great band BOCThe Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2026 5:16 pm The Subhuman is a Blue Oyster Cult track
The image is Blueneck's latest album cover. the Post Rock mavens