Having lived in a few countries in my lifetime and being addicted to football l have adopted other teams because they remind me of Fulham.A strict rule l have is that must play in black and white like my first love Fulham.ln Greece for a few years regularly watched a team called PAOK.Anyone else adopted a foreign team seriously or seen the mighty PAOK play?
Some time ago I used to watch Torrevieca play in a Spanish lower league. As the ex-pat community increased many English fans started attending matches there and I really enjoyed sitting in the sun watching their matches. Some very poor referees resulted in many dismissals at least 8 in one match including the managers. So Torrevieca became a favourite team of mine alongside Kingstonians. However Fulham will always be my number one. 092.gif
Quote from: Ronnief on June 03, 2020, 12:25:34 PM
Some time ago I used to watch Torrevieca play in a Spanish lower league. As the ex-pat community increased many English fans started attending matches there and I really enjoyed sitting in the sun watching their matches. Some very poor referees resulted in many dismissals at least 8 in one match including the managers. So Torrevieca became a favourite team of mine alongside Kingstonians. However Fulham will always be my number one. 092.gif
Yep, I watched Torrevieja for a few Seasons but, as you say, the atrocious Refereeing put me off.
I started following Royale Union Saint-Gilloise about 10 years ago for the stupid reason I noticed they had 2 Ghanaian players on loan from Fulham (who I never had heard of and had never played for Fulham)
http://www.rusg.brussels/albums/1/en
When I looked at the pictures of the main stand it struck me how much it looked like our ground
http://www.rusg.brussels/article/le-stade-joseph-marien/en
092.gif ::off_Topic: Used to work for Chicago Tribune who owned the Cubs. Wrigley Field always reminded me of Craven Cottage in that it was old, full of character and homely. Bit of an anachronism in today's game but beautiful in its own way.
Follow NEC from Nijmegen and try to get out to a game most seasons but haven't been since September 2018 (managed to pop across to Dusseldorf for a game the following day). Quite a few NEC'ers follow our results still (some may recall their supporters club trips to Fulham in early to mid 200s).
City is not exactly old world Netherlands that many people love due to serious damage in World War II. However, plenty of good bars and eateries. Goffert Stadium is quite compact having been modernised about 20 years ago (capacity of 12,500). Nice setting in the Goffertpark.
They are not having a great time of it as present (mid table in second tier, whereas top half in Eredivisie not so long ago).
Well worth a trip, and with second tier games often on a Friday, gives you a chance to do another game elsewhere on the weekend. As mentioned above, did Fortuna Dusseldorf last time I was there. Previous year, went to the nearby town of Groesbeek and watched Achiles '29 who were then in Dutch third tier on the Saturday evening.
So...since I'm in Los Angeles I'm confused as to whether or not you find my supporting Manchester United or LAFC as being foreign squads.
If you meant foreign to English squads...LAFC fits the bill.
If you meant foreign to my home country...Fulham and Manchester United fit that bill.
If you mean in general...I like Dortmund as well.
Lens in France. Been about 15 times. Great atmosphere and quite essy to get to a game via the tunnel or ferry. Not been for around 5 years though. Also Herha Berlin as my oldest now lives there and it's her husbands tea. They are unveaten in 3 since Covid stopped games started up again. Hopefully we can match them.
Sorry shouldn't type a response on a mobile!
Karpaty lviv. Poor top flight Ukrainian team but grandad was born and lived there until end of ww2 when he was brought to England as a prisoner of war
Valencia, been a few times as its reasonably close to where we go on holiday.
Not football but handball, Győr Audi, very good team in what I think is an excellent sport
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Orlando City in the MLS. Mainly for the reason my 'bestie' lives in Florida and when I visit and we go to their games it brings back great memories of going to football together when he lived in the UK. Nice stadium with some quite knowledgeable and very friendly fans.
Always liked Benfica,because of the great Eusebio.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 04, 2020, 04:49:57 PM
Always liked Benfica,because of the great Eusebio.
1860 Munich, Bray (IRE),
Angers. Used to get to games for the first two. Only went to Angers twice but look out for their scores.
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Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 04, 2020, 04:49:57 PM
Always liked Benfica,because of the great Eusebio.
1860 Munich, Bray (IRE),
Angers. Used to get to games for the first two. Only went to Angers twice but look out for their scores.
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1860 Munich and Slovan Brataslava were my Subbeteo teams back in late 70's
If it has to be a football team then St Pauli. My son and I went to the new stadium about five yeas ago. Fantastic atmosphere. Outside a lot of people smoking funny cigarettes!
Quote from: Cambridge Pete on June 05, 2020, 09:55:55 AM
If it has to be a football team then St Pauli. My son and I went to the new stadium about five yeas ago. Fantastic atmosphere. Outside a lot of people smoking funny cigarettes!
Plus Moritz Voltz joined them after he left us
Feyenoord due to dutch family ties. What a place the stadium is and hard to beat for atmosphere.
Many, many years ago I learnt of Torino's horrific plane crash in 1949. They were a top club in Italy then, every player was killed and they have never really recovered from that tragedy. I like to keep an eye on their results.
Quote from: Jim© on June 05, 2020, 12:24:03 PM
Feyenoord due to dutch family ties. What a place the stadium is and hard to beat for atmosphere.
The traditional venue for Dutch cup finals. Have been past it on the train a few times but never been to a game there. Hopefully do it one day!
Their reserve team ground is just over the road from it and has a grandstand that wouldn't be out of place at a lower division club.
Wellington Phoenix in the A-League in Australia as they are my home town team. Having best season in their history till the season got suspended due to Covid 19
I followed Seoul Martyrs for a bit when I lived in Korea, but it was mainly for comic value. I enjoy watching football, even when its not Fulham involved, but find it difficult to support anyone else.
Quote from: sunburywhite on June 05, 2020, 09:07:29 AM
Quote from: Vinnieffc on June 05, 2020, 08:27:28 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on June 04, 2020, 04:49:57 PM
Always liked Benfica,because of the great Eusebio.
1860 Munich, Bray (IRE),
Angers. Used to get to games for the first two. Only went to Angers twice but look out for their scores.
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1860 Munich and Slovan Brataslava were my Subbeteo teams back in late 70's
My mum's friend's son played for Slovan Bratislava in the mid 70's. His name was Marian Masny, and he was the Czech Kevin Keegan of his time. I used to have a match worn Czechoslovakia of his, sadly long since lost.
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1860 Munich. The real team in the city with as annoying Chelsea style upstarts or worse.
Slavia Sofia, also play in white and black.
Used to work for Chicago Tribune and always thought a tie up between the Cubs as FFC would be a good fit. Not the same sport but iconic Stadiums, not a great deal of success and very loyal and knowledgeable supporters. If it has to be another football club then St Pauli
Genoa and St Patrick from Malta.
Quote from: Cambridge Pete on January 21, 2021, 01:24:14 PM
Used to work for Chicago Tribune and always thought a tie up between the Cubs as FFC would be a good fit. Not the same sport but iconic Stadiums, not a great deal of success and very loyal and knowledgeable supporters. If it has to be another football club then St Pauli
Yup, Cubs and FFC are the perfect pairing, just ask the missus, she grew up in S. Chicago.
For me, the 'local' team are, well, somewhere nearer to Div 2 than Prem, so I guess I have watched more Timbers' games than any other team, simply because of JC's legacies at both Fulham and Timbers, though I still cannot get my head around the cutting of the log!
St Mirren for me - play in black and white, never really trouble the top of the table. Never been to see them play, but it's on the bucket list.
On this subject, I have a favourite team in several foreign leagues as well... for various reasons:
- Brescia (Italy - Gheorghe Hagi played for them after leaving Real Madrid!)
- Real Madrid (Spain - family ties)
- Sparta Prague (Czech Republic - stag do)
- Lille (France - wife lived there)
- Hoffenheim (Germany - Sess (recent one that!))
Olympiakos in Greece was my team before Fulham.
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St Mirren play in Newcastle black n white stripes.....Ayr Utd same as Fulham,white top black shorts.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 21, 2021, 02:20:16 PM
St Mirren play in Newcastle black n white stripes.....Ayr Utd same as Fulham,white top black shorts.
The other reason for St Mirren is that they were always the team i completed first in Panini sticker albums! Can't change that one now!
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Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 21, 2021, 02:20:16 PM
St Mirren play in Newcastle black n white stripes.....Ayr Utd same as Fulham,white top black shorts.
The other reason for St Mirren is that they were always the team i completed first in Panini sticker albums! Can't change that one now!
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First Vienna - I have some incredible memories watching them play during my time in Vienna. Football done right. Would love for Fulham to play them in a friendly.
I keep an eye out for Hearts and Raith Rovers, teams my Scottish grandfather followed.
I like Monaco since they were in division 2, Rennes , RB Leipzig, Molde FK, Celta Vigo, Atalanta, Toronto FC but Fulham has my heart
Quote from: sunburywhite on June 03, 2020, 12:57:18 PM
I started following Royale Union Saint-Gilloise about 10 years ago for the stupid reason I noticed they had 2 Ghanaian players on loan from Fulham (who I never had heard of and had never played for Fulham)
http://www.rusg.brussels/albums/1/en
When I looked at the pictures of the main stand it struck me how much it looked like our ground
http://www.rusg.brussels/article/le-stade-joseph-marien/en
Was that Fulham's experiment with the right to dream academy? I know we had King Osei Gyan and Daniel Owusu on loan at Germinal Beerschot. (No idea why I know that)
I wasn't aware of any loaned to Saint-Gilloise but would be excited to learn of any connection between the two clubs. I'm more aware of Royal Union Saint-Gilloise more due to their relationships with local brewers in Brussels that I'm keen on.
Really fell in love with Roma during the Totti, de Rossi years.
Still support them and it's nice to see Smalling playing at the Olimpico.
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Quote from: sunburywhite on June 03, 2020, 12:57:18 PM
I started following Royale Union Saint-Gilloise about 10 years ago for the stupid reason I noticed they had 2 Ghanaian players on loan from Fulham (who I never had heard of and had never played for Fulham)
http://www.rusg.brussels/albums/1/en
When I looked at the pictures of the main stand it struck me how much it looked like our ground
http://www.rusg.brussels/article/le-stade-joseph-marien/en
Was that Fulham's experiment with the right to dream academy? I know we had King Osei Gyan and Daniel Owusu on loan at Germinal Beerschot. (No idea why I know that)
I wasn't aware of any loaned to Saint-Gilloise but would be excited to learn of any connection between the two clubs. I'm more aware of Royal Union Saint-Gilloise more due to their relationships with local brewers in Brussels that I'm keen on.
Spot on about the Right to Dream academy and even better done to remember the names. Thats how I first found out about RSG although they did play for Beerschot as you said
Real Ale Madrid.Our Quiz teams name.
All I ever wanted for Christmas was a Dukla Prague away kit.
Inter as I lived in Milan for 30-odd years and Como where I have been living for the last 11 years....
Funny I used to look out for Falkirk and Forfar back in the day when the came up with Fulham on the Pontoon.
The only other football club I care about is my local team, San Jose Earthquakes (MLS). They are usually complete crap, but I stick with them through thick & thin (same with Fulham). The only title they are usually vying for is a trophy we call the "Wooden Spoon"... COYW & COYQ!!
Quote from: bog on June 05, 2020, 01:27:04 PM
Many, many years ago I learnt of Torino's horrific plane crash in 1949. They were a top club in Italy then, every player was killed and they have never really recovered from that tragedy. I like to keep an eye on their results.
When the aircraft carrying the Torino team back from a match in Lisbon crashed in bad weather into a hill just outside Turin, it was a disaster for Torino and for Italian football greater even than that of Munich for Manchester United and English football. All the Torino players were killed, which was also the bulk of the Italy squad.
Among the dead was Valentino Mazzola one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time. His young son, Sandro, grew up to become, in his turn, one of the finest Italian footballers of his time.
Wiki has this rather nice picture of 7 year old Sandro just a few months before his father's death.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Valentino_Sandro_Mazzola.jpg)
I lived and worked in Istanbul for several years. Never actually went to a football game but, if asked (which happened often - mostly taxi drivers enquiring), I would always say that Besiktas was my preferred team because they play in black & white like Fulham.
Slightly regret never going to a game. For a period (until they built a big hotel in the way) I could actually see down the hill from my office to Besiktas's ground across the road from the Dolmabahce Palace. Actually, another good reason to pick Besiktas - if you think the location of Craven Cottage by the Thames is cool, Vodafone Park (which was the Inonu Stadyum when I was there) is even more spectacular, next to the Bosphorus and a proper palace and the only top flight ground where you could see two continents.
I did see Madonna perform there back in the early 90s....
Quote from: RoyTund on January 21, 2021, 12:14:44 PM
1860 Munich. The real team in the city with as annoying Chelsea style upstarts or worse.
Slavia Sofia, also play in white and black.
Chelsea style upstarts? In what respect? Never noticed anything untoward back in the early 80's. Mind you the old Olympiastadion was never exactly packed for home games [emoji12]
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Quote from: mrmicawbers on January 21, 2021, 05:36:28 PM
Real Ale Madrid.Our Quiz teams name.
Our Quiz Team name was Norfolk Ingood as one of the lads was/is from Norwich..
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Quote from: gerrys on January 21, 2021, 07:54:17 PM
Inter as I lived in Milan for 30-odd years and Como where I have been living for the last 11 years....
your just trying , and succeeding in making me jealous , living in Como , having traveled a fair bit lake come is one of the most beautiful places anywhere.
I studied abroad in Germany, in Bonn. I then spent a summer working in a small town about 12km from the Belgian border in Rheinland-Pfalz. Both places were considered to bein the 1. FC Koeln catchment area. So I also follow the Billy Goats or Effzeh, but not as religiously as Fulham.
Quote from: Fulham Gentleman on June 12, 2020, 04:16:11 PM
I followed Seoul Martyrs for a bit when I lived in Korea, but it was mainly for comic value. I enjoy watching football, even when its not Fulham involved, but find it difficult to support anyone else.
I also followed Seoul Martyrs for the same reason when I lived in Korea. Never had a name matched a club as well.
Going back to the original question, I do not really support clubs other than Fulham. However, I do have a soft spot for both Grand Rapids FC in the US and FC Groningen in the Netherlands. I was apparently born in the city of Grand Rapids and spent my first year there, though with the US not having promotion and relegation, following lower league teams is pointless. I saw Groningen play on a preseason tour they did in 2012 to Korea. I made many friends with their travelling supporters. Also coincidently, I later discovered while doing a genealogy that my great-grandfather was born in the rural villages to the north of the city.
Back in the '90's I was sitting in a bar in Malaga practicing my Spanish by reading a local paper and how Malaga FC had fallen apart. Without going into details they were relegated to the amateur leagues and had the club name taken off them [they had to call themselves 'Los Malaguenos' for a while] as we fell into the fourth division. Then we got promoted and so did Malaga. The same a couple of years later and then we both arrived in back in the top division the same season, both staying up. Then both clubs qualified for the Inter Toto, both won it, and I put £50 on Fulham to play Malaga in the EUFA. Never happened but I've followed them ever since.
Quote from: Lyle from Hangeland on January 24, 2021, 01:27:59 PM
I studied abroad in Germany, in Bonn. I then spent a summer working in a small town about 12km from the Belgian border in Rheinland-Pfalz. Both places were considered to bein the 1. FC Koeln catchment area. So I also follow the Billy Goats or Effzeh, but not as religiously as Fulham.
I worked in Muenchen and followed TSV1860
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Quote from: Lyle from Hangeland on January 24, 2021, 01:27:59 PM
I studied abroad in Germany, in Bonn. I then spent a summer working in a small town about 12km from the Belgian border in Rheinland-Pfalz. Both places were considered to bein the 1. FC Koeln catchment area. So I also follow the Billy Goats or Effzeh, but not as religiously as Fulham.
I worked in Muenchen and followed TSV1860
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Toll! They are slowly moving back up the Liga.
Quote from: Lyle from Hangeland on January 25, 2021, 05:08:32 PM
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Quote from: Lyle from Hangeland on January 24, 2021, 01:27:59 PM
I studied abroad in Germany, in Bonn. I then spent a summer working in a small town about 12km from the Belgian border in Rheinland-Pfalz. Both places were considered to bein the 1. FC Koeln catchment area. So I also follow the Billy Goats or Effzeh, but not as religiously as Fulham.
I worked in Muenchen and followed TSV1860
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Toll! They are slowly moving back up the Liga.
Yeh still in div 3 but doing OK. Moved back to the original stadium after years of ground sharing with Bayern at the Olympiastadion and the Allianz. Still keep my eye out for their results even though I haven't a clue who they're playing in the lower leagues.. Tschuess [emoji4]
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Quote from: Lyle from Hangeland on January 25, 2021, 05:08:32 PM
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Quote from: Lyle from Hangeland on January 24, 2021, 01:27:59 PM
I studied abroad in Germany, in Bonn. I then spent a summer working in a small town about 12km from the Belgian border in Rheinland-Pfalz. Both places were considered to bein the 1. FC Koeln catchment area. So I also follow the Billy Goats or Effzeh, but not as religiously as Fulham.
I worked in Muenchen and followed TSV1860
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Toll! They are slowly moving back up the Liga.
Yeh still in div 3 but doing OK. Moved back to the original stadium after years of ground sharing with Bayern at the Olympiastadion and the Allianz. Still keep my eye out for their results even though I haven't a clue who they're playing in the lower leagues.. Tschuess [emoji4]
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Recently won the local Derby v Bayern. OK, only Bayern U21s but I bet the Sechzig fans enjoyed it!
