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Just saying hello. I'm a little late to the game but better late than never. Watched some matches on TV last season and have gone to three games this season. Looking into season tickets for 2017, but first looking forward to playoff games!

I watch the EPL a bit but never became a fan of any one club. I support Sporting Lisbon the most and Portugal/USA internationally.

Been trolling on here for a bit and decided to create an account in case I needed to share a dumb opinion one day.

Dave
 
Just saying hello. I'm a little late to the game but better late than never. Watched some matches on TV last season and have gone to three games this season. Looking into season tickets for 2017, but first looking forward to playoff games!

I watch the EPL a bit but never became a fan of any one club. I support Sporting Lisbon the most and Portugal/USA internationally.

Been trolling on here for a bit and decided to create an account in case I needed to share a dumb opinion one day.

Dave

Welcome. Purely out of interest (and not because I have any feelings any way) but how did you end up following Sporting Lisbon? The Primeira Liga isn't exactly most peoples' go-to leagues to get into following European football, so it's an interesting choice.
 
Welcome. Purely out of interest (and not because I have any feelings any way) but how did you end up following Sporting Lisbon? The Primeira Liga isn't exactly most peoples' go-to leagues to get into following European football, so it's an interesting choice.
I'm of Portuguese descent. Born here, moved there as a baby and back as a toddler. Inherited my support of them through my father. I am pretty pedestrian in following them though. I am too cheap to pay for the Portuguese channel just for soccer so I don't catch many games. I mainly keep tabs on the club via social media and try to catch the big match ups like Porto and Benfica (bleh).
 
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I'm of Portuguese descent. Born here, moved there as a baby and back as a toddler. Inherited my support of them through my father. I am pretty pedestrian in following them though. I am too cheap to pay for the Portuguese channel just for soccer so I don't catch many games. I mainly keep tabs on the club via social media and try to catch the big match ups like Porto and Benfica (bleh).

That's fair enough. It's always good to keep your club support in the family. Ever been able to see them live?
 
That's fair enough. It's always good to keep your club support in the family. Ever been able to see them live?
I have but a very long time ago. I was a kid and it was at their old stadium. I did go to their new stadium during Euro '04. Most times I would visit it was not during the league season.
 
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Dave. You knows they are actually called Sporting Club de Portugal?

Welcome.

PS Carrega Benfica!

Just saying hello. I'm a little late to the game but better late than never. Watched some matches on TV last season and have gone to three games this season. Looking into season tickets for 2017, but first looking forward to playoff games!

I watch the EPL a bit but never became a fan of any one club. I support Sporting Lisbon the most and Portugal/USA internationally.

Been trolling on here for a bit and decided to create an account in case I needed to share a dumb opinion one day.

Dave
 
Dave. You knows they are actually called Sporting Club de Portugal?

Welcome.

PS Carrega Benfica!
Of course I do but most English-speaking people call them Sporting Lisbon.

I have lots of Benfica fans in my family since many lived in an adjacent town. Luckily my dad didn't follow the crowd!

Força Leões!!
 
Of course I do but most English-speaking people call them Sporting Lisbon.

I have lots of Benfica fans in my family since many lived in an adjacent town. Luckily my dad didn't follow the crowd!

Força Leões!!

Cool! I meant Sporting Clube obviously. I've been to the Alvakade many times. Was actually there for two Euro 2004 matches. Was at the final as well :-/.

You guys have a stacked team this year. I don't get why you always underperform. Benfica is full of holes and yet we are in 1st.
 
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