Re: OT/ My hate has shifted!
Likewise.
I used to hate Chelsea more pre Abramovich.
After that, they became something of an irrelevance. It was weird. I ought to have hated them more but I just became largely indifferent to them.
Obviously, I'd still rather that they weren't successful and that, if not us, other clubs (but not Arsenal!) beat them to titles and trophies. But there's no real venom or emotion behind that preference.
Have to say, though, that the first half of 2012 rekindled some of the hatred. They fudged us over royally:
The Terry / Ferdinand affair leading to Capello's resignation, the consequent Harry for England clamour and our subsequent loss of form; their spawny wins against Barca and Bayern to deny us a deserved place in this season's Champions League (though I principally blame UEFA's nonsensical four club rule for that); their subsequent gazumping of our interest in the likes of Hazard and Oscar....
Personally I don't feel much emotion towards Chelsea other than complete indifference. They're barely a football team anymore, just a soulless, sad plaything for a billionaire.
Likewise.
I used to hate Chelsea more pre Abramovich.
After that, they became something of an irrelevance. It was weird. I ought to have hated them more but I just became largely indifferent to them.
Obviously, I'd still rather that they weren't successful and that, if not us, other clubs (but not Arsenal!) beat them to titles and trophies. But there's no real venom or emotion behind that preference.
Have to say, though, that the first half of 2012 rekindled some of the hatred. They fudged us over royally:
The Terry / Ferdinand affair leading to Capello's resignation, the consequent Harry for England clamour and our subsequent loss of form; their spawny wins against Barca and Bayern to deny us a deserved place in this season's Champions League (though I principally blame UEFA's nonsensical four club rule for that); their subsequent gazumping of our interest in the likes of Hazard and Oscar....