Lroy Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I'm sure there are a few others here partial to a bit of hand egg. What's your aligence? Why? Who do you fancy this year? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lroy Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I'm a hipster Patriots fan from before it was cool. Lroy Snr worked for Digital in Ayr and often went to Boston on business. He brought back Patriots presents (and a ghostbusters car once.) I'd like to see the Panthers do well again. I've got a soft sport for Cam because I had him in my fantasy team a couple of years ago. I like his style. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcilroy56 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Chicago Bears for me from 1984, coming out of a bad era but had exciting players like Walter Payton at Running Back, Jim McMahon at QB and William Perry (The Refrigerator) in Defense. Won Super Bowl in 1985. Coached by Mike Ditka, the only Bears player to have won Super Bowl as player and coach. Sadly don't get time to watch as much over the past few seasons but still look out for results. Also have soft spot for Tampa Bucs as been to see them 3 times when in Florida. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Tampa Bay Bucs. Debuted the same year as me. Like me, did little of note 'til the late 90s. Some old Claymores players wound up there to varying degrees of success. (Stecker allocated from TB part of the superbowl team in '03. Rob Hart had 2 pre seson games in '02 before being shown the door. Yo Murphy spent most of his time on special teams in the very late 90s.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefan27 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I like the Miami Dolphins, but they haven't even made the play-offs since 2008 so I don't have high hopes... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1810 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I don't really have a team as such. I seen the Bucs a couple of years ago & was rooting for panthers last year but that was because i watched the first game of the season & cam newton really impressed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman396 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Finsider since Channel 4 started showing the NFL at 6pm on a Sunday night back in the 80s. Sisters were 49ers fans and my father chose the Houston Oilers (he always loved the underdog). As to the Fins prospects for the season I have to go with KillieFan27. They will probably flatter to deceive but will be out of the playoff race before the final weekend. I am off to Wembley for the 3rd year in a row. Last two years I have been lucky enough to see the Fins play (1 win and 1 loss, so better stats than watching Killie). This year we are watching the Redskins (mate is a fan) v Bengals. If you have not been to one of the games at Wembley I strongly recommend it. As a sporting experience I have not been witness to anything half as good (and I have seen Killie win both Scottish and League Cups). They are lovingly referred to as the "32-shirt games" as it is a good-natured meeting for UK NFL fans of all teams. The entertainment inside and outside the stadium has to be seen to be believed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lroy Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wembley is a great day out, went to see 49's v Broncos in 2010. Haven't been able to go since they are usually during term time. Tried to get Rams/Giants tickets for this year (during holidays) but they were long gone. Texans/Raiders at the Azteca this year will be a great atmosphere. Best ground I've ever been to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azert Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Love watching it. Don't really have a team as such. Like certain players. Russell Wilson from seattle is prob my favourite 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasg Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Redskins from back in the 80s liked there jersey but now it's seen as offensive to native Americans so there talking about a name change 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker71 Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 31 minutes ago, Jasg said: Redskins from back in the 80s liked there jersey but now it's seen as offensive to native Americans so there talking about a name change While the local chief of the native americans says its all.bollocks and they couldn't care less! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 I sort of look out for the Indianapolis Colts, but only because a dad, from my sons football (soccer) team, comes from there, and he invites us round for "tailgate" bbq's every so often. Personally i think it's a s**t sport but it would be rude not to feign interest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lroy Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Both my fantasy leagues have their draft tomorrow. s**t is getting real. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lroy Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Aaaaargh! They moved the 5pm draft to 7 so now I'll be doing 2 drafts at once. Wish me luck. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azert Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Nice to see Colin Kaepernick getting some sitting practice before the season starts. Plenty of headlines for a backup QB 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman396 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 On 31/08/2016 at 11:41 AM, Zorro said: I sort of look out for the Indianapolis Colts, but only because a dad, from my sons football (soccer) team, comes from there, and he invites us round for "tailgate" bbq's every so often. Personally i think it's a s**t sport but it would be rude not to feign interest. Mine was at 8:30. Not too bad a roster. Highlights (hopefully) are Cam Newton and Odell Beckham Jr. Even got Tom Brady as back-up QB. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Packers backer. Only fan owned team in the league. I like watching the highlights programmes, been a few times and find it to be a tad over long. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Im a Dolphins fan because I used to get a drink of juice out a Dolphins mug at my Uncle Ronnies house in the 80s. Watched Bills v Jets in Skydome when I live in Canada, and also went to see the CFL once. the over riding impression I had watching it live was that I wasn't clever enough to watch it. the whole game for me is built on the offence trying to con the defence of its intentions. So after the snap, the rb makes a convincing job of kidding on he is carrying the ball as the qb wheels round and throws it up field. I only knew he had done that when the receiver caught it, my eyes were watching the rb, as was the offences intention. So it felt like I was always watching the wrong thing. Still, was a decent enough night out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killieboy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Boston Bruins have been my ice hockey team for years so naturally an allegiance to The Patriots. Rooting for the Giants and Dallas on the fantasy stakes though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman396 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 On 05/09/2016 at 11:13 AM, baz said: Packers backer. Only fan owned team in the league. You are a stuck record!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lroy Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 On 05/09/2016 at 9:08 AM, Sandman396 said: Mine was at 8:30. Not too bad a roster. Highlights (hopefully) are Cam Newton and Odell Beckham Jr. Even got Tom Brady as back-up QB. How the hell did you get all 3 of them in the same team? My 2 drafts went: QB Rodgers RB E Lacy RB M Jones RB L Blount RB J Forsett RB J White RB J McKInnon WR J Jones WR K Allen WR M Wheaton TE T Kelce D Rams K B McManus QB A Luck RB M Ingram RB L Murray RB M Gordon RB T Hightower RB D Johnson RB J Langford WR A Brown (3rd overall WTF) WR D Hopkins WR G Tate TE C Fleener TE E Ebron D Jets K M Crosby The 2nd league they've taken a bunch of Ks and Ds on the bench. They don't have a clue. I'm going to mop up the waivers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick took a stand for civil rights recently by not standing for the national anthem. Others are now following his example and he's getting lots of support on social media. May be interesting to see how this pans out, they won't like that in the good 'ol U S of A. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lroy Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Fantasy playoff time! 50/50 I'm going to make the semis in my 1st league. Need 23pts from Pats D, Blount and Smith Sr tonight. I was sitting 2nd or 1st all season in the 2nd league, but I think I'm going to drop to 5th on "Points For" before the play offs. Night mare 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lroy Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Fantasy playoff time! 50/50 I'm going to make the semis in my 1st league. Need 23pts from Pats D, Blount and Smith Sr tonight. I was sitting 2nd or 1st all season in the 2nd league, but I think I'm going to drop to 5th on "Points For" before the play offs. Night mare 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Used to love it when the only coverage was C4's highlights package. Only the Superbowl was shown live, as I recall. Once Sky started to show live regular season matches, the attraction waned as it registered just how long and dull (to me) the unedited matches are. I used to like the 49ers of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice era. I'll try to go to the match at Twickenham next season, if there is one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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