Chelsea or Manyoo- who do you hate more?

[fredfertang]

It's easier for them - most of their "supporters" struggle with words with more than three syllables

 

[roseboy64]

The actual answer I think is because there's only one United. If people say Utd they'll most likely think of the one in Manchester. Maybe in the 90s when Newcastle were doing well it wouldn't be.

 

[GIMH]

If people want to know why Man Utd are the most hated team in England, see the post above, thanks

 

[PhoenixFire]

If people want to know why Man Utd are the most hated team in England, see the poster above, thanks

fix'd

 

[cpr]

Strange that. Have even heard people offended by it in the US.

Must just be in Manchester where they dont care then......

Find it hard to say we shouldnt be called Man U when because someone in America is offended by it, when no one in Manchester really gives a toss

Why are Man Utd known as "United' when there are other clubs with 'United' in their name too?

Theres very few cities with a team called United and another team with that cities name in the title. certainly out of former top flight teams, Can only think of Sheffield (having Utd and Wed). So others such as Newcastle, Leeds etc just became known by the cities name. With Manchester having both City and Utd, couldnt here. With no one else kinda being known by the utd moniker, it stuck to us.

Its very UK centric that one, throughout the rest of the world were just known as Manchester, due to Citys lack of involvement in Europe, most people tend to just think of us (sorry Smitteh)

 

[GIMH]

I remember that Ranieri used to call you "Manchester" in interviews, very, very annoying

 

[roseboy64]

Was actually just quoting something I've seen before by the Utd marketing machine about there being only one Utd. Geez.

 

[GIMH]

relax la

 

[roseboy64]

More at Morris TBH.

 

[PhoenixFire]

relax yo

 

[Tom Halsey]

This seems an appropriate thread for me to ask why united fans get so irritated about being labelled 'Man U'?

Most sensible ones don't.

It does sound strange to me, but there's no logical reason to it.

 

[cpr]

Was actually just quoting something I've seen before by the Utd marketing machine about there being only one Utd. Geez.

Ah, The Utd Marketing Machine, would've tried to highlight the benefits of concetration camps if it saw marketable value. About as trustworthy as an MP's expenses claim form.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I remember that Ranieri used to call you "Manchester" in interviews, very, very annoying

This.

 

[roseboy64]

Ah, The Utd Marketing Machine, would've tried to highlight the benefits of concetration camps if it saw marketable value. About as trustworthy as an MP's expenses claim form.

Capitalism at its best.

 

[Jono]

relax la

Haha awesome Singlish.

 

[GIMH]

It turns out that we've sorta done this thread before

http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/general-sports-forum/21004-who-you-supporting-premiership-title.html

 

[Jono]

Surely similar teams aren't in the running for the Premiership again

 

[GIMH]

TBF Chelsea aren't actually still in the race. Mind you, neither will Liverpool be this time next week.