Saturday, 16 April 2011

A football fan in the making

I wouldn't say I am a massive football fan. I claim to support Chelsea but as my boyfriend will tell you, I'm not  a very good fan, between you and me, I only support them because I didn't want to support Man U, Liverpool or Everton like the vast majority of my family!
This all changed last Saturday when I went to see my first football match. It was Ipswich v Crystal Palace at Portman Road and WOW -it was amazing!!!! The atmosphere was electric, there was a crowd of over 22,000 and you could taste the excitment in the air!
Since dating Alex Dack, I've tried to be good and take an interest in 'Ippy' Town Football Club. I've been learning the players names, watching the matches and I've really gotten into it - so I was very chuffed when he said we were going to watch them and even more chuffed when his lovely Mummy bought me my very own Ipswich Scarf.
I sat in the crowd, wearing my scarf and screaming along- I felt like a real fan.
My heart raced every time we got close to the goal and I had to shut my eyes whenever Crystal Palace nearly scored.
I'm glad to say we won because it really made the match for me.
I think I've now been converted to the football hype - but only for my new favourite team - Ipswich.
So I encourage anyone who hasn't been, to go and watch a match, you never know, you too could be converted!

1 comment:

  1. I SO know what u mean. It beats watching a match on TV! The adrenaline rush when the team you're supporting just scored a goal. It GETS TO U!

    But I'm a horrible football fan. I just go with the flow. I change sides ALL the time!

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