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Originally Posted by GirlySports
Small meaning Division 1 or 2?
I thought since we here on CP concentrate too much on the EPL that maybe we could adopt a small team to follow. It would be fun to follow them for a season or 2 and see where they go.
So we should pick an official CP team like ... Leyton Orient! I just like the name and they wear red at home!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leyton_Orient_F.C. |
The first team I followed, before Liverpool, was Tranmere Rovers. They played in the old 4th division back then and were always near the bottom of the league. They were, quite honestly, dreadful. However, they were also awesome to follow. I have so many great memories supporting them. Back in 1987 they were in danger of falling out of the league into non-league obscurity. They had to beat Exeter City to stay up. I've been to European and F.A. Cup finals but I've never been so scared before and during a match as that one. The Rovers ended up eking out a 1-0 victory and the scenes of joy afterwards where incredible to see.
After that time they went on to have some relative success getting promoted twice to get to Division 2 (Championship now). They also won the Leyland Daf Cup at Wembley, became giant killers in the FA Cup, and reached the League Cup Final.
They're back in the 1st Division almost getting relegated this season, only surviving on the last match of the season.
Anyway, my nomination has to be Tranmere Rovers. They're a great little club playing in the shadow of Liverpool and Everton.
Here's some clips of them in action:
Tranmere vs Southampton (in the Prem at the time): FA Cup. One of the most amazing comebacks ever:
A brief history (shows a clip of the Exeter match):
Lots of good memories for me there.
Anyway, that's my nomination. Tranmere Rovers are a great little club to follow. Little club, no real money, struggling right now but possibility of improvement next season, playing in the shadows of two EPL teams, giant killers in the past. What do you think, Girly? Do I need to sell them some more?