Why do Man U fans always feel the need to qualify their fan status? It's always "red through and through", or "lifetime fan"...
Generally because everyone assumes as a United supporter your from London or a "Glory Seeker", best to nip it in the bud.
If you want me to quantify it further (i am sure you don't but I will anyway) my mum used to work for United, she was one of the merchandising sales reps (getting shops to stock united merchandise), she remembers 2 of the managers previous to Sir Alex (Sexton and Atkinson) and she spoke fondly of Big Ron
, she left when they were asking her to travel overseas to promote the club more, she had 2 young kids to look after!. So from being 4 or 5 when she started working there I was always a United fan (annoyingley for my father who is from London and a huge Arsenal fan!
)
So yes While at school I suffered greatly with most of my friends being either Tottenham or Liverpool fans (even tho we lived in Manchester!), but from being 18/19 we suffered no more! and it was their turn
Steppin off me soapbox now.
P.S. if we win you wont see me gloat, if we lose you wont see me hide, may the best team win (The League)
